[RD Sport]

Originally Posted by kelvinso

That was the price BMWHK has charged me. Since my car was already 6 months old, they have no excuse to charge me.
I will say $800 is ok. If they charge you tax, forget it at this moment.

$800 is ok if painted and installed by BMWHK

[Neekulaz]

Guys, I've a quick question.

How is Bi-Xenon different from a normal Xenon light? It seems to me that Bi-Xenon means Xenon is installed for both high and low beam, rite?

My 320i comes with Bi-Xenon as a selected option. However, I've not noticed until recently (I was completely new to cars months ago) that when I used or flashed the high beam, the yellowish bulb located next to the Xenon bulb will light up, resulting in a mix of Xenon and a yellowish light when the high beam is used.

Just wanna ask if there's something wrong with this. Should BMWHK have installed four xenon light bulbs in the light compartment? Is what I've described above normal? It would be a really nightmare if it is not. I need to have a good talk with BMWHK - even if I've signed the vehicle acceptance form.

Thanks guys for helping out.

[RD Sport]

Originally Posted by Neekulaz

Guys, I've a quick question.

How is Bi-Xenon different from a normal Xenon light? It seems to me that Bi-Xenon means Xenon is installed for both high and low beam, rite?

My 320i comes with Bi-Xenon as a selected option. However, I've not noticed until recently (I was completely new to cars months ago) that when I used or flashed the high beam, the yellowish bulb located next to the Xenon bulb will light up, resulting in a mix of Xenon and a yellowish light when the high beam is used.

Just wanna ask if there's something wrong with this. Should BMWHK have installed four xenon light bulbs in the light compartment? Is what I've described above normal? It would be a really nightmare if it is not. I need to have a good talk with BMWHK - even if I've signed the vehicle acceptance form.

Thanks guys for helping out.

As far as I know, the bi-xenon means both low and high beam are xenon. It is normal that when you "flash" your high beam, the yellow halogen bulbs light up because when you "flash" your high beam, probably you are encountering some "emergency or hazards" and the xenon will take at least 2-3 seconds before they are lighted up. Imagine when you "flash" your high beam during "emergency situations" and you have to wait for 2-3 seconds that's why the yellow halogen lights up in order to give you instant lighting

If you try to set your Xenon high beam constantly on (not flashing it) then you should not see the yellowish halogen high beam (I am not sure exactly, try it and tell us )

[RD Sport]

Guys,

Please visit the below tread to sign up for our 5th meet.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/calend...=2006-6-11&c=1

Please click the [I will be attending this meet] on the bottom of the above post to sign up, thanks.

Some of you may noticed that the link on my last PM didn't work but anyway, it will work this time

Look forward to meet you guys soon!

Cheers,
Patrick

[ksquare]

Guys,

I have just sent my car for an audio upgrade. I'm going to have the front done up first and see how it sounds before I change the rears.

I'll be using morel 3 way elate speakers, the woofer will be under the seats, mid in the 4" door panel and the tweeter on the window side.

The speakers will be driven bi-amp with a 105W four channel amp. The amp is made in Italy called Steg.

Got the Audio control LC6 signal converter to connect the headunit to the amp.

Just can't wait till Saturday when I get my car back....

[RD Sport]

Originally Posted by ksquare

Guys,

I have just sent my car for an audio upgrade. I'm going to have the front done up first and see how it sounds before I change the rears.

I'll be using morel 3 way elate speakers, the woofer will be under the seats, mid in the 4" door panel and the tweeter on the window side.

The speakers will be driven bi-amp with a 105W four channel amp. The amp is made in Italy called Steg.

Got the Audio control LC6 signal converter to connect the headunit to the amp.

Just can't wait till Saturday when I get my car back....

I think kelvinso would love to listen to your audio....

[ksquare]

Fingers crossed, my car will come back in one piece and with a made in heaven audio!!!

Read so many nasty things in the audio section

[Neekulaz]

Originally Posted by RD Sport

As far as I know, the bi-xenon means both low and high beam are xenon. It is normal that when you "flash" your high beam, the yellow halogen bulbs light up because when you "flash" your high beam, probably you are encountering some "emergency or hazards" and the xenon will take at least 2-3 seconds before they are lighted up. Imagine when you "flash" your high beam during "emergency situations" and you have to wait for 2-3 seconds that's why the yellow halogen lights up in order to give you instant lighting

If you try to set your Xenon high beam constantly on (not flashing it) then you should not see the yellowish halogen high beam (I am not sure exactly, try it and tell us )

Tried out today. Switched the high beam on continuously but the yellow halogen light doesn't go out. Still a mix of white beam and yellow light. Looks extremely weird.

Any other comments? If not probably I'll ring up BMWHK and ask

[LKW]

Hi All,
Just to say hello to everybody.
My 2nd wife will available on Aug. 2 months has past and 3 months have to wait more.

Wa

[RD Sport]

Originally Posted by LKW

Hi All,
Just to say hello to everybody.
My 2nd wife will available on Aug. 2 months has past and 3 months have to wait more.

Wa

Welcome LKW Curious, you mentioned the 323i is your 2nd wife but is your 1st wife really your wife or another car?

Still 3 months to go. I can feel your pain!

[rikuF10]

Originally Posted by ksquare

Guys,

I have just sent my car for an audio upgrade. I'm going to have the front done up first and see how it sounds before I change the rears.

I'll be using morel 3 way elate speakers, the woofer will be under the seats, mid in the 4" door panel and the tweeter on the window side.

The speakers will be driven bi-amp with a 105W four channel amp. The amp is made in Italy called Steg.

Got the Audio control LC6 signal converter to connect the headunit to the amp.

Just can't wait till Saturday when I get my car back....

Ksquare,

It's going to be great! ...Saturday is the big date! Hope you can come to the next meet and we can all have a listen.

[RD Sport]

Originally Posted by Neekulaz

Tried out today. Switched the high beam on continuously but the yellow halogen light doesn't go out. Still a mix of white beam and yellow light. Looks extremely weird.

Any other comments? If not probably I'll ring up BMWHK and ask

I wouldn't worry about it if you've got both Xenon high and low beam

[cntlaw]

Originally Posted by ksquare

Guys,

I have just sent my car for an audio upgrade. I'm going to have the front done up first and see how it sounds before I change the rears.

I'll be using morel 3 way elate speakers, the woofer will be under the seats, mid in the 4" door panel and the tweeter on the window side.

The speakers will be driven bi-amp with a 105W four channel amp. The amp is made in Italy called Steg.

Got the Audio control LC6 signal converter to connect the headunit to the amp.

Just can't wait till Saturday when I get my car back....

kc,
Have you considered to replace the head unit. I really fancy the new JVC headunit with a small LCD monitor for dvd playback.
t

[Jason]

Glad to see members are taking advantage of the new meets calendar system (http://www.e90post.com/forums/calend...=2006-6-11&c=1).

Aside from the ability to keep a tally of members who indicate they are attending, the calendar also has the ability to send you a reminder about the event.

Simply click on "Request Reminder For This Event" in the upper right hand corner of the event view and you will be able to specify how far in advance you'd like to be notified.

[HO]

Say Hi to all HK members.

Being a member here for a while and just notice the regional forum. Cannot see you guys in the gathering as the meeting schedules always crashed my shift duty. Nice to have a place to chat about car mod among HK members .

[Beefy]

Originally Posted by RD Sport

As far as I know, the bi-xenon means both low and high beam are xenon. It is normal that when you "flash" your high beam, the yellow halogen bulbs light up because when you "flash" your high beam, probably you are encountering some "emergency or hazards" and the xenon will take at least 2-3 seconds before they are lighted up. Imagine when you "flash" your high beam during "emergency situations" and you have to wait for 2-3 seconds that's why the yellow halogen lights up in order to give you instant lighting

If you try to set your Xenon high beam constantly on (not flashing it) then you should not see the yellowish halogen high beam (I am not sure exactly, try it and tell us )

Absolutely right, due to the current limitation of bi-xenon technology, halogen light is used when you flash. However, the mechanical reflector will be activated if you switch it to high beam.
Hope this helps
Beefy

[rikuF10]

Originally Posted by HO

Say Hi to all HK members.

Being a member here for a while and just notice the regional forum. Cannot see you guys in the gathering as the meeting schedules always crashed my shift duty. Nice to have a place to chat about car mod among HK members .

Hello HO,

From your photo/icon, looks like we have the same car and color......

[RD Sport]

Originally Posted by HO

Say Hi to all HK members.

Being a member here for a while and just notice the regional forum. Cannot see you guys in the gathering as the meeting schedules always crashed my shift duty. Nice to have a place to chat about car mod among HK members .

Hi Ho,

Yes, we have started the Hong Kong thread quite a long time ago. Didn't I invite you to join?

Hope to see you on our future meets

[woo]

Hello Ho,
nice to meet you here. Wow, look at the 1st page and found that we have total 24 menbers from HK! (I am just a half member as my car's not yet been build!)

[RD Sport]

Originally Posted by RikuE90

Hello HO,

From your photo/icon, looks like we have the same car and color......

Yes, you 2 has the same car TiAg 325i

[RD Sport]

Originally Posted by woo

Hello Ho,
nice to meet you here. Wow, look at the 1st page and found that we have total 24 menbers from HK! (I am just a half member as my car's not yet been build!)

24 members are still very little. I see E90s on the road everyday

[RD Sport]

Originally Posted by Jason

Glad to see members are taking advantage of the new meets calendar system (http://www.e90post.com/forums/calend...=2006-6-11&c=1).

Aside from the ability to keep a tally of members who indicate they are attending, the calendar also has the ability to send you a reminder about the event.

Simply click on "Request Reminder For This Event" in the upper right hand corner of the event view and you will be able to specify how far in advance you'd like to be notified.

Thanks Jason. The new meet calendar system rocks