Halogen > xenon conversion, autoleveling, will it work?

piggelin · 02-26-2010, 06:57 AM

so, have anyone of you made the easy plug and play conversion? there are a 2-3 guys sellings theese. and i was wondering if autoleveling works?

what is autoleveling? it makes the lights go up and down automatically right?

or do i have to add something more to make this work?

anyone done this who knows a bit about it? please help me out

SV Concepts III · 02-26-2010, 11:47 AM

Autoleveling requires some wiring and sensors installed on the control arms to make it work. You will have to do some research on parts and necessary wiring/coding (if it's possible). I don't think it's worth the hassle, autoleveling accounts for changes in suspension loads that will cause the headlights to aim higher or lower than normal.

For instance, if you load the car with luggage, the rear will sit lower than normal so the headlights will be pointed too high. Autoleveling will adjust the headlights down to compensate for this load.

However, if the headlights are aimed properly, you typically won't need the function which is why I think it's more hassle than it's worth.

piggelin · 02-26-2010, 07:42 PM

but the main problem i have is car inspection in sweden. ive already bought the lights, and damon did alot of job and put effort in to this already. so im keeping them for a while, but the problem still is that autoleveling is a MUST in europe. i did not know this, i just found out yesterday. so i will fail car inspection. on the other hand, theese lights are perfect for US cars. lol

but i will keep em for a while and see, otherwise ill hand them over to a guy from the us who wants them

Patsfan123 · 02-26-2010, 09:46 PM

Auto-leveling is required for Xenon in the USA as well but no one checks..

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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Autoleveling requires some wiring and sensors installed on the control arms to make it work. You will have to do some research on parts and necessary wiring/coding (if it's possible). I don't think it's worth the hassle, autoleveling accounts for changes in suspension loads that will cause the headlights to aim higher or lower than normal. For instance, if you load the car with luggage, the rear will sit lower than normal so the headlights will be pointed too high. Autoleveling will adjust the headlights down to compensate for this load. However, if the headlights are aimed properly, you typically won't need the function which is why I think it's more hassle than it's worth.
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piggelin First Lieutenant 28 Rep 355 Posts Drives: BMW 320i E90 2005 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: -.- iTrader: (0)	but the main problem i have is car inspection in sweden. ive already bought the lights, and damon did alot of job and put effort in to this already. so im keeping them for a while, but the problem still is that autoleveling is a MUST in europe. i did not know this, i just found out yesterday. so i will fail car inspection. on the other hand, theese lights are perfect for US cars. lol but i will keep em for a while and see, otherwise ill hand them over to a guy from the us who wants them
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Patsfan123 First Lieutenant 14 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Quincy, MA iTrader: (0)	Auto-leveling is required for Xenon in the USA as well but no one checks..
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