Poor light output out of Hella Euro Ellips.

[bimmer8604]

exactly, i know my cutoffs are correct for LHD. i noticed you could index them differently. I'll find out tonight if what i did today helped at all. I found some fairly reflective tape at home depot and lined the reflector with it(Cut in small triangular pieces to lay flat). im just going to order new projectors.

kyle

[blueapplesoda]

i never thought of reflective tape....what a ghetto idea, but it might just work

[bimmer8604]

i never thought of reflective tape....what a ghetto idea, but it might just work

yea, i went out and moved my car last night, and it is defanitly brighter now(i only did the pass. side). I think for now it will suffice, but hopefully this week I'll get new projectors installed-now that will really help!

kyle

[KenC]

For RHD it is more like this... \__\__ instead of __/__/ for LHD.

There is no RHD or LHD ellips. They're both the same. You can adjust the cutoff pattern for use in either situation. Just loosen the three screws on the back and rotate the rear portion.

[MikesJo]

yea, i went out and moved my car last night, and it is defanitly brighter now(i only did the pass. side). I think for now it will suffice, but hopefully this week I'll get new projectors installed-now that will really help!

kyle

New "used" projectors, or like brand new projectors? Just the projectors or the entire head light? Just wondering :D.

[bimmer8604]

New "used" projectors, or like brand new projectors? Just the projectors or the entire head light? Just wondering :D.

new new.

kyle

[tjmonsen5]

if i want to replace my reflectors like you guys are saying, is it part number 3 on this diagram?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=1111&mospid=47263&btnr=63_0045&hg=63&fg=05

[onaquest]

my hella euro ellips had very weak light output.

I fitted a 6k HID kit, problem solved.

[Fidhle007]

Where are you guys finding new euro projectors, dealer or what?

[Van Westervelt]

Turner sells New Hella units. I dont know of a dealer that can order them as BMW NA wont allow any shipment of Euro headlights to dealers in the states. I am sure there is a way around it with some effort tho.

[nando]

you guys don't seriously order stuff from the dealer do you?

[Fidhle007]

Maybe I'll go talk to my buddies at Euro Depot.

[moatilliatta]

Where can i find new reflectors?

and on the chrome tape? hows this stuff look?

http://sciencekit.com/flexible-plastic-mirrors/p/IG0029047/

[moatilliatta]

more ghetto stuff

http://www.automotiveconcepts.net/store/Ford-Escape_product_42323.html?utm_source=google_products&utm_medium=organic

and

http://www.alpineglass.com/shop/detail/1869

[NC325iC]

ive pmed everyone on this damn forum to try to get one good reflector (one of mine is shot) people will usually return one pm then i never hear from them again

as far as new goes, if you find them let me know