E39 Facelift Xenon Headlights
I swore I’d leave the e39 as is as it’s supposed to be the family car and not a project... but can’t help but wonder if there’s a good pair to be gotten out there... not looking to spend huge money but if there’s a reasonably priced pair I’ll have it. I’m aware I’ll need a levelling sensor and arm, and a blanking plate for the dash. Anything else? I have the intensive headlight washer system already.
E39 Facelift Xenon Headlights
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Peter-E36
The ones on the car are in great condition actually, I just fancy xenons. Although after spending 100 euro on a xenon bulb and ~ 150 for the levelling sensor on the Z4 - I should be grateful they're halogen :D
I don't think I would have a vehicle without gas discharge lamps or LED's.
No matter how you cut it, it won't be cheap.
The lens on the lamp at this stage will be tired and if the adjusters aren't broken, the will be soon.
Lamps vary wildly in price. A lamp with ballasts and ignitors will be €300 - €500.
New lamps are about €800 I think but you'll need ballasts and ignitors which are easily found on eBay.
You could try doing what I always wanted to do and retrofit a third party bi xenon projector
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E39 Facelift Xenon Headlights
I’d try a HID first. I put one into my Dads e39 and found them great, esp for the cost. I had planned to do the same to the 530 but didn’t get around to it.