Auto headlight dimming retrofit?

[Z4Rick]

Is this possible?

My E89 is loaded with all the right options EXCEPT for this, and it would have been one of the first things I would have ordered on a new one. Anyone ever attempted a retrofit?

 

[Zed Five]

Its really not that good. Its not the really sophisticated version that is available on other bmws. I have it and rarely benefit from it.

Trust me, it would be an expensive disappointment.

 

[Busterboo]

Isn't it also the case the Xenons are so good* high-beam's not often needed?

(*Set just a tad high, perhaps.)

 

[Z4Rick]

"Trust me, it would be an expensive disappointment."
Disappointed to hear that! Slows me down some.....I did find an aftermarket "kit", but reviews are mixed - at best.

"Isn't it also the case the Xenons are so good* high-beam's not often needed?"
I will look into raising mine a bit....Is that a tricky adjustment to make? Any tips?

I did just discover that the US will not allow this modification. The 'Rule' states headlights must be manually dimmable, and it seems some cars with the feature do not have a dimming switch....which I did not know.

I have a 20 mile drive home from the Interstate through a State Park and deer are a constant issue. High beams help enormously, but need dimming every other mile or so - a real pain. If I can raise the low beams just the smallest bit, it would be a huge help, but I assumed with the "Adaptive Headlights", that would not be possible. Thanks for the help.

 

[Kingfisher]

I've got the auto option which does some sort of trick and splits the beam or something. I dip them manually because I was initially worried about driving at night in France so checked with BMW ...they said the dipped beam is flat so won't matter abroad but to use that and not the auto ... presumably the auto doesn't work for driving abroad ... :?

 

[extaz]

I spoke to an owner that has the auto dimming and he does not like it. I think it had to do with not detecting cars that you are following.
The low beam is very easy to raise. There is a large female hex within a white plastic that is easily found behind the headlights under the hood. I set mine so that I can spot the potholes from a much greater distance

 

[Busterboo]

Sytner's did my dipped beams 'to be MoT legal + a bit' in 10 minutes for free and gave me a cup of coffee.

The outcome is that I rarely use the full beams, but then I don't have to drive through a state park with deer in the dark. Mind you, if I did, the deer would be blinded.

 

[Z4Rick]

EXCELLENT! Thanks guys....I'll try this out for sure!

 

[Z4Rick]

I spoke to an owner that has the auto dimming and he does not like it. I think it had to do with not detecting cars that you are following.
The low beam is very easy to raise. There is a large female hex within a white plastic that is easily found behind the headlights under the hood. I set mine so that I can spot the potholes from a much greater distance

You were spot on extaz and Busterboo! I raised my lights a bit and solved my problem! Brilliant! Thanks.