Mark 178 Report post Posted December 11, 2008 (edited) The headlights on the E28 are RUBBISH!!! In fact when I first drove the car in the dark I pulled over to see if all the bulbs had blown there was such a pathetic amount of light being projected from the low beams. I have to drive with the fogs on to get a sufficient amount of light. The odd thing is the car passed a warrant with these sad excuses for headlights! Can I simply replace the bulbs, or are there headlight assemblies from other models that will fit? Could I convert to HID on a car this old? If it makes a difference, the car is 1983 528i with the headlight washers (that actually work I've now found out.... it's a very cool party trick!) Edited December 11, 2008 by gannetboy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted December 11, 2008 Could put 100W bulbs in but need a higher powered relay for best results Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted December 11, 2008 (edited) normally the problem is the silver coating inside teh reflector part is crappy and old . so just fit new headlights and should be ok . i have swapped some of mine around with some that where better and made a difference. i might have some with better relectors on my 525e parts car . Edited December 11, 2008 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted December 11, 2008 Cheers Brent, can I pull the reflector off to see if that's the problem? Also... does that 525E have ABS? I've just had a call from the mechanic to say my car may need a new ABS control unit. Thanks, Mark. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted December 12, 2008 no abs sorry . but martyn (BM weapon) might have one from his M535i . 021438735. no you cant pull the reflectors out , but just look closly into them and you will see what i mean Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites