I am a fan of the french headlights on a 320i, they just look good. I want to get rid of the sealed beams and replace them with some really bright lights. My question is, would these work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAZDA-RX2-RX3-DATSUN-510-BMW-320i-H3-headlights_W0QQitemZ8005862667QQcategoryZ33709QQrd Z1QQcmdZViewItem
I really have no idea about headlights.
Jake

I bought all new Wagner Halogen sealed beam head lights for~$5.26 each.
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/9016/320i1043ko.jpg

They will work but can not be used as driving lights. You can use them as fog lights or high beam lights though.

If you want period correct (flat lense with Euro pattern these are the best). I have a full set for the E24 and E-Code high beams on the E21.

Those wagner lights are horrible lighting quality.

http://www.rallylights.com/hella/5.75_lo.asp

I wanted to get the Hella, but my dad did not want me to spend that much on headlights.

thanks CJ, I figured they'd be high beams, which is fine. I like the thought of having ubar bright lights, I prefer to drive on backroads. :redspot
Jake
P.S. which lights are the high beams? can't check in my current situation.

it wouldn't be too hard to wire up those lights, would it?
Jake

Don't forget to check your local laws before swapping headlights for something obviously different, since it could get in the way of inspection (if that applies to you).

Florida has no inspections. Besides, ricers have those annoying ass headlights that they always leave on bright, noone stops them.
Jake

the same web site CJ posted has a sexction on wiring the headlights, even if you want to light them independently instead of the 4 at a time during high beam use....

thanks, I didn't see that.
Jake

thanks CJ, I figured they'd be high beams, which is fine. I like the thought of having ubar bright lights, I prefer to drive on backroads. :redspot
Jake
P.S. which lights are the high beams? can't check in my current situation.
The two lights toward the center are the high beams.

thanks
Jake

let us see pics if u do end up with the yellow lights...

Jake,

Depending on the condition of your car this is what it would look like.
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/8464/320i776wx.png

It wont look quite as nice as that. Those frenchies are Hella I believe, the one you are looking at on ebay are Bosch, I like the Hella's much better.

Here's a pair of those Mercedes fog lights in the high beam position...

http://www.e21motorsports.com/kendanielson/bmw%20front%20end%20view.jpg


ken

I bought a pair of the sealed beam hi-beams for cheap just to see what they would look like (on my VW Dasher). I agree the light output sucks compared to H1s. With the H4 outers it isn't too bad, but just for looks I wouldn't do it again.

http://www.edition719.com/modules/gallery/albums/Greg-Dunn-s-rollers/front_side2_4.jpg



http://www.edition719.com/modules/gallery/albums/Greg-Dunn-s-rollers/100_4075.sized.jpg

these would just be for a little while, not a permanent thing. I want to get a full set of the Hellas like the site CJ showed me sold, clear lenses with yellow bulbs.
Jake

I have seen a fly yellow e21 323i with these yellow lights,

and it does not do it for me on this car, or any other car.

I dont like them. But if you like them more power to you bro.

have you ever thought of simply putting yellow lamin-x over the high beams? I did it to my dad's alfa gtv, and it looks very sharp. My own 2002 has clear lights with Hella yellowstar h4 110/85w bulbs, and it looks pretty sharp. If I were you I would simply save up a few bucks and buy the h1 high beams and put some yellow or clear lamin-x over them... just my 2 cents.

Im going to Europe in 5 months...any orders?

Im going to Europe in 5 months...any orders?
Yeah get me a set of the French yellow Hellas.

002, I want to get rid of the sealed beams, but good idea.
Jake

I have a set of yellows on my e21. I really like them, but i'm not sure if they will pass inspection here in TX.

if they don't pass inspection, dibs?
Jake

I have been stripping down the car to cash in on some of the rarer items, but I'm holding off on the headlights for now. It's a strange mutly car. 320i small six. Dogleg 5 speed.... It had triple weber carbs on it, but I sold them off... I'm not sure what direction I'm going yet on it, but I definately am not going restored.... Lightweight, good power, handling, and braking are in the plan....

We'll see how it evolves.... :)

I have a set of yellows on my e21. I really like them, but i'm not sure if they will pass inspection here in TX.
Yeah those wont pass. You should just PM me and I'll take them off your hands:D

I already got dibs! Besides, you have an Alpina!
Jake

I already got dibs! Besides, you have an Alpina!
Jake
I was just joking. I already ordered some E code conversion lamps. H4 low beams w/ city lights and H1 highs beams. Im going to use yellow Lamin-X over the high beams and see how that looks. Im trying the Hella High Performance H4 Bulbs and also trying some of the Yellowstars. Anything is better than these sealed beams.

My alpina is an E36 B3 Touring

:evil2

My alpina is an E36 B3 Touring
:evil2
Nice selections of cars you have. :thumbup: Anything else in the stable?

probably more cars that I'll wish I had...
Jake

Besides the Alpina and the flared e21, I also have 2 baurs... one with a 3.5l stuffed in it only 20000 miles on the clock. pretty cool. they both are in need of some heavy TLC. They are in various states of disassembly or engine transplant. I'm kinda torn in a few different directions right now.:eyecrazy

also have a 32 ford pickup in progress, and a 68 BSA chopper.

what a mess!!