h.i.d lights poor light patterns

goodebud · 10-07-2012, 12:50 PM

hi guys just fitted some 600 hids to my 323 m sport on a 02 plate it is throwing the poorest light pattern ever they look to be all fragmented ......... bulbs in properly fitting like a glove in there new holders PLEASE HELP

E46_330i_Stud · 10-07-2012, 01:03 PM

You put HID's in a halogen bowl and expected good light output? Why do you think it's illegal and frowned upon? The best advise I can give is to do an FX-R projector retrofit. Search and you shall find my friend.

Wibbles · 10-07-2012, 01:14 PM

Yeah if you just threw HID lights into your Halogen projectors every person you pass at night on the road thinks your a giant douche.

Fix that mistake

jdstrickland · 10-07-2012, 01:18 PM

I don't understand. You said, "I just did something to my car that I do not like, why not?"

The answer is, you did something wrong and you have to undo it, then start over with a new question, "I want to install HIDs in my , what is the best way to do it?"

The answer to that is, "You need entirely new headlamps, and you cannot simply load HID bulbs into the lamp housings you have now."

jdstrickland · 10-07-2012, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wibbles

Yeah if you just threw HID lights into your Halogen projectors every person you pass at night on the road thinks your a giant douche.

Fix that mistake

AND, fix it before nightfall.

MojoJoe · 10-07-2012, 01:38 PM

The images of the sharp cut off pattern are from projectors (essentially a lens assembly to focus the light). Without that, you will get poor lighting and be risking a fine and points on your licence. To other road users it appears that you are constantly using your high beams.

Solidjake · 10-07-2012, 02:30 PM

If you put xenon bulbs in your halogen housing TAKE THEM OUT

goodebud · 10-08-2012, 07:01 AM

cheers guys took it on board and looking for fx-r projector refit

Topgun44 · 10-09-2012, 06:36 PM

done my today great update no one flash at me spot on done the same on my motorbike as well

10-07-2012, 12:50 PM	#1
goodebud Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: stafford Posts: 12 My Ride: 3 series coupe 323i View My Garage	h.i.d lights poor light patterns hi guys just fitted some 600 hids to my 323 m sport on a 02 plate it is throwing the poorest light pattern ever they look to be all fragmented ......... bulbs in properly fitting like a glove in there new holders PLEASE HELP

10-07-2012, 01:03 PM	#2
E46_330i_Stud Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,891 My Ride: 2004 330ci ZHP 6MT View My Garage	You put HID's in a halogen bowl and expected good light output? Why do you think it's illegal and frowned upon? The best advise I can give is to do an FX-R projector retrofit. Search and you shall find my friend. __________________ 1995 325i 5mt ArcticGrey/Dove - SOLD 2004 330ci ZHP 6MT SilberGrau/Black - SOLD 2001 330i M-Sport 5MT StaulGrau/Grey - SOLD 1992 Accord LX Sedan 275k miles all original - DAILY 2002 Chevy Suburban LT Autoride - TOY HAULER 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT - RACE TRUCK!

10-07-2012, 01:14 PM	#3
Wibbles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Savannah GA Posts: 56 My Ride: 01 325i View My Garage	Yeah if you just threw HID lights into your Halogen projectors every person you pass at night on the road thinks your a giant douche. Fix that mistake Last edited by Wibbles; 10-07-2012 at 01:15 PM.

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10-07-2012, 01:18 PM	#4
jdstrickland Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 4,973 My Ride: '94 325iC & '00 323i View My Garage	I don't understand. You said, "I just did something to my car that I do not like, why not?" The answer is, you did something wrong and you have to undo it, then start over with a new question, "I want to install HIDs in my , what is the best way to do it?" The answer to that is, "You need entirely new headlamps, and you cannot simply load HID bulbs into the lamp housings you have now."

10-07-2012, 01:38 PM	#6
MojoJoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: UK Posts: 221 My Ride: leaks fluids View My Garage	The images of the sharp cut off pattern are from projectors (essentially a lens assembly to focus the light). Without that, you will get poor lighting and be risking a fine and points on your licence. To other road users it appears that you are constantly using your high beams.

10-08-2012, 07:01 AM	#8
goodebud Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: stafford Posts: 12 My Ride: 3 series coupe 323i View My Garage	cheers guys took it on board and looking for fx-r projector refit

10-09-2012, 06:36 PM	#9
Topgun44 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mattishall Posts: 1 My Ride: 320d View My Garage	done my today great update no one flash at me spot on done the same on my motorbike as well