[MyFragileHalogen]

Thanks for the info! It was the inner hole and just a screwdriver did it to mine.

[beppeM3+123d]

in some post i see that exist a std setup with sizes that can be measured into a white wall, can someone help me to find it because this diy is not ok for f32 where alignment is made only with inside regulation and not the outside as in f30

[rentien]

Hi,

So, I also think that the OEM/stock setting for my headlights is too low. The question for me, is how much higher I want to adjust them. I don't want to be blinding people, but I would like to see further.

I can see on the highway (when i am looking farther ahead) that the cutoff happens right before the spot I usually look at... maybe about 20 feet before where I look at. This actually makes me like halogen's better because after the cutoff you get zero light basically, so I just end up looking into the darkness at night.

Anyways, according to this website:
http://www.accessconnect.com/fog_dri...hts_wiring.htm

Headlights are normally aimed 4 inches under the centerline for the headlights. What I would like to do is lessen the anti-glare "safety factor"

If this is confirmed to be correct (4 inches downward over 25 feet as safety factor) then could one try moving up 2 inches or maybe even 3-4 inches to bring the headlights level? This way I could see all the way down the road.

I have had a hard time getting an idea for where "horizontal" is, and then measure the anti-glare safety factor. I just want to lessen this as I think the headlights are pointed too much down because BMW is just being overly conservative.

Although a simple calculation: arctan (4in/25ft) = 0.76 degrees. That is not a lot of safety factor...

The headlights definitely look like they are aimed a lot lower than just 0.76 degrees downwards.

[963mw]

Hello,

I want to adjust my high beam lights, for if I am behind an SUV or any station/wagon car, my light would barely reach up to their mirrors or trunks if I am less than 7 meters behind them. Is this how I also adjust the high beam lights or is this for everything?

Thanks

[rentien]

Nickhelou,

(Others please correct me if I am wrong).

I am assuming you have Xenon headlights. The highbeam is the same as the Xenon Headlights, with the blocking shutter removed when you activate the highbeams, so yes, aim for the low and high beams is one and the same.

I have noticed the same thing. I think this is unavoidable due to the fact that Xenon's come out of a lens, and are more directional than Halogen headlights.

So you would have to point everything, including low beams up, which may make your low beams point too high.

Maybe there is a way to change the shutter and how far up or down it moves, but I'm not sure if thats even possible...

[David9962000]

Bump.

[Max@TMB]

Headlights aimed lower after Dinan springs were installed, can confirm that the inner not the outer hole adjusts vertical height, use a 6MM Allen wrench.

No cap needed to be removed on my 2015.

[QuikSilver_]

Originally Posted by rentien

Hi,

So, I also think that the OEM/stock setting for my headlights is too low. The question for me, is how much higher I want to adjust them. I don't want to be blinding people, but I would like to see further.

I can see on the highway (when i am looking farther ahead) that the cutoff happens right before the spot I usually look at... maybe about 20 feet before where I look at. This actually makes me like halogen's better because after the cutoff you get zero light basically, so I just end up looking into the darkness at night.

Anyways, according to this website:
http://www.accessconnect.com/fog_dri...hts_wiring.htm

Headlights are normally aimed 4 inches under the centerline for the headlights. What I would like to do is lessen the anti-glare "safety factor"

If this is confirmed to be correct (4 inches downward over 25 feet as safety factor) then could one try moving up 2 inches or maybe even 3-4 inches to bring the headlights level? This way I could see all the way down the road.

I have had a hard time getting an idea for where "horizontal" is, and then measure the anti-glare safety factor. I just want to lessen this as I think the headlights are pointed too much down because BMW is just being overly conservative.

Although a simple calculation: arctan (4in/25ft) = 0.76 degrees. That is not a lot of safety factor...

The headlights definitely look like they are aimed a lot lower than just 0.76 degrees downwards.

I read the link you provided and it says the fog lights are supposed to cut off 4" below the center line, and the driving lamps (xenon) are supposed to cutoff at the center line. Did you ever figure out the best adjustment?

I just converted from halogen to adaptive xenon headlamps (I don't have the auto leveling feature because I haven't retrofitted that part yet). This is my first time ever having bi-xenon headlamps and I'm not sure what the appropriate cut off is. The driver's side seems kinda low, but I don't wanna raise them too much as to bother other drivers at night.

[k44ENT]

So is it clockwise to raise the light beam? Thanks

[DrPhant0m]

I just got an F34 (GT) on CPO, and while I don't think the car was ever in an accident or anything... there's something up with the low beams.

When I have the low beams on... there is a noticeable line on the road ahead of me, as though the driver side headlight is pointing lower than the passenger side. It looks like this out in front of me.:

````````````________
_______/ ................................(The dashes are only so that my ASCII drawing lines up correctly in this post)

... if that makes any sense. Normally I'd expect a smooth arc of light out in front of my car, but that break in the middle is very noticeable. One benefit is that it's easy to see the dynamic adjustment of the lights when I move the steering wheel even slightly, because that center part shifts a few feet in either direction. lol

The high beams do not do this... and in fact, I can light up the treetops with my high beams. The low beams, barely light the license plate of the car in front of me.

Now that the days are getting shorter here in PA... it's becoming more of an issue as I drive home in the dark now.

Do I need an adjustment? Should I do it myself, or take it to a dealership?

Thanks!

[w5xz]

my driver's side headlight is WAY too low..normal, or brights on...sensed it, driving, and confirmed with me in front of my girlfriend, driving at night, with me 100 yards ahead of her...too bad the initial post's pix seem to be gone now??

dan in texas

[Polo08816]

Originally Posted by w5xz

my driver's side headlight is WAY too low..normal, or brights on...sensed it, driving, and confirmed with me in front of my girlfriend, driving at night, with me 100 yards ahead of her...too bad the initial post's pix seem to be gone now??

dan in texas

Yeah, wish the links could be fixed.

[DrPhant0m]

I tried adjusting my headlights to correct the weird "backslash" pattern with my low beams, and was surprised to find out that it seems that both of my headlights are simultaneously projecting this pattern. When adjusting the DS or PS headlight, the pattern just went "out of focus" and showed two of the same backslash pattern. Standing in front of one headlight or the other, I confirmed that the pattern still existed, just not as bright.

It's nice to know that if one of my headlights go out, I won't lose visibility completely on that side... but it also leaves me scratching my head on how to adjust my headlights correctly. I'm hesitant to take it to a dealership because of the inconvenience of arranging the appointment... but I don't know how to adjust this myself now.

[w5xz]

I gave it a shot, last night. my driver's side was way way too low. had to crank on the white adjuster a good bit. felt like i reached the end of travel. a bit better. passenger side was way to high, with brights on, so i moved it down a bit. the 'line' on my garage wall with brights on is now about even...will see how it looks tonight.

regards, dan

[w5xz]

I was able to even up the high beams with the height adjuster screws...drivers side too low, passenger side too high...but, the shutter mechanism really ruins the low beam pattern, esp on the driver side...spot moved from 3 feet ahead of vehicle to 15 feet...NOT good, IMHO

I saw a zillion posts on the E90 forum about sensors and such...so will take a
peek underneath..

still under warranty, but my best dealership is an hour away and typically keeps my car all day, with no loaner...translation, we take 2 cars over there...

[DrPhant0m]

Originally Posted by w5xz

the shutter mechanism really ruins the low beam pattern, esp on the driver side...

Is this the same problem that I'm having? There's a "backslash" pattern that I can't fix with the adjustment screws. I'm just able to bring it in/out of focus (each beam is creating a slash in the middle) or move it up/down/left/right.

See my post earlier for a crude depiction of it.

I guess this is something I need to get fixed at the dealer?

[w5xz]

maybe so. i think the backslash pattern only shows up on low beams. there's a shutter-type mechanism inside the headlight, i think, that steers the light pattern down, effectively..

to me, it makes sense to adjust the screws with high beams, so at least you can see when you need to!! of course, this could be completely wrong...

[S4NoMore]

Originally Posted by DrPhant0m

Is this the same problem that I'm having? There's a "backslash" pattern that I can't fix with the adjustment screws. I'm just able to bring it in/out of focus (each beam is creating a slash in the middle) or move it up/down/left/right.

See my post earlier for a crude depiction of it.

I guess this is something I need to get fixed at the dealer?

Are you new to HID headlights? The diagonal step in the beam cutoff (which is actually a forward slash in left hand drive cars) is designed to further reduce glare for oncoming traffic. If the entire beam was flat at the higher level it might be more prone to blind oncoming drivers. If it was flat at the lower level you'd get less illumination. I would venture to say it's always been this way, as my E30 projector lenses have the same type of pattern.

I've attached a photo that depicts aiming. In the US, DOT requirement is a 2-2.5 inch drop at 25 feet from beam output. For example, if your lenses are 20 inches off the ground, the beam should hit a wall 25 feet away (on flat ground) at 17.5-18 inches above ground level. European requirements are for a 3 inch drop, so this might be why we all feel the need for an adjustment.

[IMG]http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d2...evised-2nd.jpg[/IMG]

[w5xz]

my inner bulbs never light, hi or low beam...only the outer ones...

that can't be right ?

(hey, i've only had the car a few days )

any suggestions beyond 'rush to your dealer'?

first experience with adaptive bi-xenon's myself..

dan

[QuikSilver_]

Originally Posted by w5xz

my inner bulbs never light, hi or low beam...only the outer ones...

that can't be right ?

(hey, i've only had the car a few days )

any suggestions beyond 'rush to your dealer'?

first experience with adaptive bi-xenon's myself..

dan

That's a good thing! The inner projectors are only cosmetic, they don't function. The outer projectors function as both high and low beams, they swivel with the steering wheel, and the fog lights double as cornering lights.

[w5xz]

whew! thanks!

[w5xz]

from scouting the e90 forums, maybe this is my 'issue' ?

on the rear, driver's side axle, there seems to be a sensor, connected from
the chassis to the axle...little arm thing, looks like it pivots...black box, with
wiring to who knows where..

i wonder, is that the thing that decides how low the shutter drops on low
beams? nothing looks broken or inverted..

my low beams are still way too low...

regards, dan