[LalV eVo]

Hi, just had time to installed the h&r sports on my e92 328xi, and now my headlights are aiming low. I tried adjusting it from the knobs under the hood, they work but when i try to adjust the passenger side higher, it seems like theres a limit and will pop back down to default if i go pass it. then i tried to adjust it just right before the limit, the cutoff is still too low, nearly half of a bumper from the cars in front of me. is this normal? but the driver can go way higher than passenger.

[wj4]

Get the car aligned.

[LalV eVo]

you mean alignment? would that fix the problem and would i be able to adjust it higher afterward?

[wj4]

It happens on some E9x's that I've read about on the board. A friend of mine had it happened on his E92 after he installed H&R springs. He was driving with the high beam on, just so he would actually see the street at night normally, until he got an alignment. That fixed the issue. The headlights work as it did before the spring install.

[cbad335]

Originally Posted by LalV eVo

you mean alignment? would that fix the problem and would i be able to adjust it higher afterward?

Usually, an alignment is necessary for even tire wear following a drop. However, I don't know how an alignment will help to adjust your headlights. Maybe WJ4 knows more about that?

[LalV eVo]

Originally Posted by wj4

It happens on some E9x's that I've read about on the board. A friend of mine had it happened on his E92 after he installed H&R springs. He was driving with the high beam on, just so he would actually see the street at night normally, until he got an alignment. That fixed the issue. The headlights work as it did before the spring install.

Originally Posted by cbad335

Usually, an alignment is necessary for even tire wear following a drop. However, I don't know how an alignment will help to adjust your headlights. Maybe WJ4 knows more about that?

hmm guess i'll do the alignment then see what happens, cuz i do kinda feel the car is slightly pulling to the right. i hope an alignment will fix the problem. thank you guys!!

[wj4]

Originally Posted by cbad335

Usually, an alignment is necessary for even tire wear following a drop. However, I don't know how an alignment will help to adjust your headlights. Maybe WJ4 knows more about that?

Yes, you are right about that. But this car has a lot of sensors under it. I forgot to tell the OP that the first step would be to recheck and make sure you connected every sensor back up that you disconnect during the install.

I don't know all the small details about this issue because I've never had it happened to me after I lowered my car. My best guess would be that the sensors are somehow effected after the lowering job, and that in turns effect the headlight pattern.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...eadlight+lower

That's a quick search I did...just to show that you are not alone on this issue so you don't lose any sleep over it.

[LalV eVo]

im pretty sure all the sensors/wires are connected, my lights do auto level when i start up the car, just cant seem to adjust the passenger side any higher than 1inch. and if alignment dont work then probably bring it to the dealer. and seriously, if i do have to bring my car in to the dealer, will they blame me for installing aftermarket parts not fix it for me? or should i just switch back to stock springs

[trick000]

The auto leveling mechanism might be facing the wrong way. Check step 13 of this post http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15397 and look at how the autoleveling mechanism is facing. make sure yours is that way. Abnormal projector operation is a common issue after suspension installs because of this little detail.

[LalV eVo]

Originally Posted by trick000

The auto leveling mechanism might be facing the wrong way. Check step 13 of this post http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15397 and look at how the autoleveling mechanism is facing. make sure yours is that way. Abnormal projector operation is a common issue after suspension installs because of this little detail.

weird, i was watching my friend installing it at his shop and he didnt had to unclip that part when he was installing.

[cbad335]

Originally Posted by wj4

Yes, you are right about that. But this car has a lot of sensors under it. I forgot to tell the OP that the first step would be to recheck and make sure you connected every sensor back up that you disconnect during the install.

I don't know all the small details about this issue because I've never had it happened to me after I lowered my car. My best guess would be that the sensors are somehow effected after the lowering job, and that in turns effect the headlight pattern.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...eadlight+lower

That's a quick search I did...just to show that you are not alone on this issue so you don't lose any sleep over it.

Learn something everyday. Thanks

[GMWNashville]

when lowering a car..it does affect how the headlights adjust since its just a potentiometer with a rod attached around the tie rod...lower car=diff pattern of adjustment

[JO3]

+1 for the headlight autoleveling sensor.

Even if it is attached correctly, since the H&Rs change the pitch of the car (front is relatively lower than the front compared to stock), you might need to adjust the sensor to account for that. I haven't done a spring install on the bimmer yet, but this is how it was for my previous car.

[J BONE]

This makes me a little nervous about using the springs. Getting ready to finally pull the trigger on these things.

[LalV eVo]

Originally Posted by JO3

+1 for the headlight autoleveling sensor.

Even if it is attached correctly, since the H&Rs change the pitch of the car (front is relatively lower than the front compared to stock), you might need to adjust the sensor to account for that. I haven't done a spring install on the bimmer yet, but this is how it was for my previous car.

so how do i adjust the sensor?

[LalV eVo]

oh man, tried to get an alignment today and i was told my car was too low. h&r sports? anyone ran into this problem? where do all you go to get an alignment. and while i was going to get an alignment....I GOT REAR ENDED!! well not too bad, just some scratches & scruffs. thinking of getting a rear bumper. any suggestions for e92 rear bumper for 328xi?

[magid]

m-tech

[LalV eVo]

Originally Posted by magid

m-tech

yea i was searching almost everywhere last nite but couldn't really find any where that sells it. i tried PMing Lewis@MWDesign, but haven't hear from him yet. any other place that sells the m-tech rear for e92 328xi?