Splitting headlights..

[Ducklakeview]

Ok, so I've seen all the "it can't be done" posts regarding PROPERLY splitting OEM lamps, BUT you now what I'm like when someone says it can't be done..

So, what have people tried?

Obviously the oven method is what I'm thinking, but Mrs DLV has just gone and bunged a chicken in it, the cheek!

So, in a couple if hours I am going to give it a go..

I'll strip as much as possible out of the lamp first, notably dipped beam projector unit, all bulbs and as much wiring as I can..

I intend to start with 100 degrees and go upwards from there if required, until I either kill the lamp or get the damn thing to split!

Wish me luck lol..

Mike

 

[russ67]

Pretty sure the plastic will melt before the glue loosens

I used a dremel

 

[Smartbear]

Don’t forget to remove it from the car first
Rob

 

[Ducklakeview]

Don’t forget to remove it from the car first
Rob

Erm...

Mike

 

[MJJamieson]

I’ve seen e46 ones split with a hot air gun before. 50s kid did it on YouTube.

 

[Ducklakeview]

I’ve seen e46 ones split with a hot air gun before. 50s kid did it on YouTube.

Heat gun won't do these. It'll melt the edges before it gets the middle of the joint hot enough.

Mike

 

[JINGLE]

Interested to see how this turns out.

On a separate note, you mentioned to me about the 2xcite lights as mine are LHD and you mentioned filing down the beam pattern to a flat edge (rather than it kicking up to the right currently) ..... do you think this oven method would work to split the 2xcite lights?

 

[Ducklakeview]

Interested to see how this turns out.

On a separate note, you mentioned to me about the 2xcite lights as mine are LHD and you mentioned filing down the beam pattern to a flat edge (rather than it kicking up to the right currently) ..... do you think this oven method would work to split the 2xcite lights?

Yes the sonar /2xcite ones split easily.

Mike

 

[patriot66]

Interested to see how this turns out.

On a separate note, you mentioned to me about the 2xcite lights as mine are LHD and you mentioned filing down the beam pattern to a flat edge (rather than it kicking up to the right currently) ..... do you think this oven method would work to split the 2xcite lights?

Yes the sonar /2xcite ones split easily.

Mike

Hi Mike
Have you split Sonar/2xcite lights then ? If so then how did you do it ?

 

[Ducklakeview]

Ok.. So the consensus is that oem lights cannot be split without cutting the lens off, therefore removing in my mind the vital locating and sealing lip yes?

Well it can be done WITHOUT cutting the lens..



Sealing lip intact..


Mike

 

[bz4kev]

:rofl: :? Well look at that it’s a miracle :rofl: :rofl:

 

[bony_13]

I might as well be the first to ask for your full guide then Mike..... pretty please?

 

[srhutch]

Looks like it’s damaged the black housing though.

 

[Ducklakeview]

Looks like it’s damaged the black housing though.

That was me trying to use brute force in an earlier attack..

Mike

 

[Scooba_Steve]

Looks like it’s damaged the black housing though.

That was me trying to use brute force in an earlier attack..

Mike

Power over skill :lol:
Glad you've been the first to discover the proper method.

 

[JINGLE]

Can you post the procedure mike?

I’ve currently got a spare set of OEM lights, and also a set of 2excite lights both of which I wish to split to convert to LHD(2excite) and install angel eyes and tracers :fuelfire:

 

[Ducklakeview]

Can you post the procedure mike?

I’ve currently got a spare set of OEM lights, and also a set of 2excite lights both of which I wish to split to convert to LHD(2excite) and install angel eyes and tracers :fuelfire:

Pm'd you..

Mike

 

[srhutch]

Can you post the procedure mike?

I’ve currently got a spare set of OEM lights, and also a set of 2excite lights both of which I wish to split to convert to LHD(2excite) and install angel eyes and tracers :fuelfire:

Pm'd you..

Mike

Why not post on the forum for all?

 

[Ducklakeview]

Can you post the procedure mike?

I’ve currently got a spare set of OEM lights, and also a set of 2excite lights both of which I wish to split to convert to LHD(2excite) and install angel eyes and tracers :fuelfire:

Pm'd you..

Mike

Why not post on the forum for all?

Because, I need to perfect my method, and wouldn't wish to be responsible for someone ruining their own headlights - I have spares so not really concerned.

Mike

 

[Mos6689]

Can you post the procedure mike?

I’ve currently got a spare set of OEM lights, and also a set of 2excite lights both of which I wish to split to convert to LHD(2excite) and install angel eyes and tracers :fuelfire:

Pm'd you..

Mike

Could you send to me as well when u get the chance please mike?