[combatcarry]

Because I live over 250 miles away from the nearest dealer I would prefer to do some of my own maintenance. After the scheduled maintenance expires I will do all of the maintenance work myself. How difficult is it to reset the maintenance computer on my own? Can this be done by punching a combination of buttons, or do the resets need to be done by the dealer. I consider the ability to reset the maintenance schedule a very important feature for me!

Also please describe the color of the Xenon headlights beam vs. the standard headlights. I know in my particular area if I have bright purple headlights more harrassment will come from the Highway Patrol. I can easily picture them giving me a ticket for 5 mph over the speed limit because my purple headlights hurt their eyes. Also, they can pick out a luxury vehicle by the purple headlights (again attracting more tickets).

Thanks.

[Brunotheboxer]

try this

http://www.bimmerzone.com/resettool.htm

good luck

[ben1364]

combatcarry wrote in part, "...I know in my particular area if I have bright purple headlights more harrassment will come from the Highway Patrol. I can easily picture them giving me a ticket for 5 mph over the speed limit because my purple headlights hurt their eyes. "
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If your "purple?" headlamp beam hurts the LEO's eyes, what do you think it does to other oncoming motorists? Don't you feel a responsibility to your fellow motorists?

[ben1364]

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

try this

http://www.bimmerzone.com/resettool.htm

good luck

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I cannot tell from the ad on the Bimmerzone web site. Has Peake Research released a reset tool for the new line of engines?

[JSpira]

Originally Posted by ben1364

If your "purple?" headlamp beam hurts the LEO's eyes, what do you think it does to other oncoming motorists? Don't you feel a responsibility to your fellow motorists?

I think the OP is showing great responsibility in investigating the color of the lights before his purchase so as to ensure it doesn´t bother anyone and stand out.

[ben1364]

Originally Posted by JSpira

I think the OP is showing great responsibility in investigating the color of the lights before his purchase so as to ensure it doesn´t bother anyone and stand out.

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Perhaps you are correct. If so, I retract my question. Since the BMW factory installed Xenon hadlamps meet all U S federal and state regulations, I don't think he needs to worry about them, do you? They have been in service for a few years across a fairly wide spectrum of car classes and I think most law enforcement officials are familiar with them and appreciate their precise cut off points and reduced glare, when properly aimed.

[JSpira]

Originally Posted by ben1364

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Perhaps you are correct. If so, I retract my question. Since the BMW factory installed Xenon hadlamps meet all U S federal and state regulations, I don't think he needs to worry about them, do you? They have been in service for a few years across a fairly wide spectrum of car classes and I think most law enforcement officials are familiar with them and appreciate their precise cut off points and reduced glare, when properly aimed.

No, I don´t think he has to worry. I think many people´s perceptions of Xenon headlamps is colored by the outrageous purple and blue lights people add to their cars. So unless someone has had Xenon before, they mightn´t know the difference between real and Memorex.