I didn't order the Adaptive headlights with my car and now I regret it after reading the amazing article in this month's BMW magazine. Anybody know if it can be installed after? The technician at BMW isn't sure, but he doesn't think so.
the headlight system is extremely complex and relies on various sensors and wiring that won't be in the car already. add to that the part cost on each light is almost as much as the whole package and I'm going to have to agree with the tech. Anything can be done... but it will cost you quite a bit more than if you had it ordered.
Update:
My AWESOME dealership will order a new car for me (later production boohoo) and sell the one I currently have arriving! Alright!
The BMW magazine gets sent to my house, it's the paper copy. I think its the one with the X5 on it.
I thought these were standard?! It says it on the BMWUSA website
xenon lights should have adaptive lights as standard equip.
Branden
BMW Tech
In Canada it's a $490 option. We get different standard features here.
I believe the adaptive head light's standard on the coupe and not the sedan.
I have the 328 coupe and adaptive head light was a standard feature, and I am loving it for those dark corners when you are turning at night.
Sincerely
JZ
I just ordered my 328xi, I was wondering if the HIDs are standard? The salesman said both the adaptive headlights and the HIDs were options. Is this true?
Current:
2010 Mazda6iT
2007 Honda CR-V EX-L
2009 Kawasaki Concours14 Black (my true summer ride)
1996 Honda Nighthawk 750
Past:
2007 E90 335i-6MT-SG/Black/Al-ZPP-ZSP-Navi-Heated-CA-iPod-Blacklines
2002 MB C230K Coupe
2000 Altima SE (Ugh...)
1990 CRX Si (the one that got away)
This is the first BMW I have owned on which I have not wanted a lighting upgrade. The xenons come standard and they are adaptive. In addition, the cornering lights help even more around tight bends, which is really appreciated. While I wish they would just develop the lights with a beam pattern good enough that all of the adaptive gadgetry wasn't needed I am glad they have added it.
I noticed something new though...These new lights don't use the center lights, the ones that served as the high beams on all my prior BMWs, for "passing flashers" or for the high beams. Instead they are the cornering lights. If I flash the high beams to pass it turns on the xenon high beams for each flash. Weird...not sure this is good for the life of the xenon bulbs.
-Chris
2007 Montego Blue 328xi
Sedan | Poplar trim | Steptronic | Cold Package | Power front seats w/memory | Xenon Adaptive Headlights | PDC | PBX
Hey thanks guys, I was having doubts about the adaptive headlights. I test drove a 7 with them on and didn't notice much of a difference. I ordered my 3 with them anyways and I'm excited now! I'll be taking it to the mountains as soon as I get it!
-Chris
2007 Montego Blue 328xi
Sedan | Poplar trim | Steptronic | Cold Package | Power front seats w/memory | Xenon Adaptive Headlights | PDC | PBX
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