Retrofit high beam assist

dest · 07-31-2013, 05:29 AM

I tried searching but couldn't find much.... has anyone done this?
How easy is it, what was the cost, and which parts are needed?

I do a lot of night driving due to finishing work at 10pm every day, so think it would be a nice mod

creepy coupe · 07-31-2013, 05:31 AM

I wouldn't bother. I specced it on my m135i and it's too slow IMO

dest · 07-31-2013, 05:37 AM

Ah ok, so not worth bothering with at all then?

xenon · 07-31-2013, 05:42 AM

I think it's great but certainly wouldn't go to the aggro of trying to retrofit it. Would be expensive too - you'd need the new mirror housing which incorporates the sensor, a new column stalk which incorporates the switch and then it would all need coding.

Forget it.

creepy coupe · 07-31-2013, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dest

Ah ok, so not worth bothering with at all then?

Some owners get on ok with it. I think it's too slow to dip and has a mind of its own when the headlights are reflected off certain surfaces.Mine was rolled into adaptive lights, which are brilliant. But i wouldn't pay for HBA as a separate option.

makkan00 · 07-31-2013, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

I think it's great but certainly wouldn't go to the aggro of trying to retrofit it. Would be expensive too - you'd need the new mirror housing which incorporates the sensor, a new column stalk which incorporates the switch and then it would all need coding.

Forget it.

+ wiring going to FRM.

dest · 07-31-2013, 06:06 AM

Scrap that idea then!

anielsen71 · 07-31-2013, 12:40 PM

I got it retrofitted in mine.
Just got the mirror of ebay and got it coded at a friend. very easy to fit.
No problem at all and one of the best and easiest retrofits IMHO.
I got the wiring up there already from my sunroof.

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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1868 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	I wouldn't bother. I specced it on my m135i and it's too slow IMO
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dest Major 89 Rep 1,378 Posts Drives: LCI E91 320d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northamptonshire iTrader: (4)	Ah ok, so not worth bothering with at all then?
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xenon Major General 1400 Rep 8,086 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	I think it's great but certainly wouldn't go to the aggro of trying to retrofit it. Would be expensive too - you'd need the new mirror housing which incorporates the sensor, a new column stalk which incorporates the switch and then it would all need coding. Forget it. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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dest Major 89 Rep 1,378 Posts Drives: LCI E91 320d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northamptonshire iTrader: (4)	Scrap that idea then!
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anielsen71 Lieutenant Colonel 559 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: F36 435xd Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Behind the wheel iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW F36 435d [8.00]	I got it retrofitted in mine. Just got the mirror of ebay and got it coded at a friend. very easy to fit. No problem at all and one of the best and easiest retrofits IMHO. I got the wiring up there already from my sunroof. __________________ Brgds Allan ‘15 F36 435xd Gran Coupé Ex: E46 330d, E91 330dA
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