Highbeam Assist M5

[Jazzer]

Evening all!

This is a handy, cheap option on the E60.....should really be standard.

Does anyone know if it can be retrofitted easily, or does the cost/bother become silly?

Sme say that only light sensors need to be changed, while others say new headlamps are needed....

Anyone out there know???

Jazzer

[guyvert1]

Sorry, no idea on refit, but I can tell you its a good option, its amazing when you see it in action, flicking high-beam on/off when it sees oncoming traffic

[taffyracer]

it's a waste of time, mine constantly dips when it sees signs reflecting back and at exactly when you need the full beam, then takes an age to come back on.....pointless

[PHOENIXUK]

taffyracer said:

it's a waste of time, mine constantly dips when it sees signs reflecting back and at exactly when you need the full beam, then takes an age to come back on.....pointless

+1 takes as long to change back as it does to change gear! Load of pap.

[Jazzer]

Interesting comments.....will make me feel better for not having it.

Was told by dealer that retrofit was not possible!

Thanks for the comments guys!

[gilford]

I love it, but I live in the country, hence none of the above mentioned problems

[Zod]

I quite like it, but find that, even in the country, there are enough reflective signs to make it keep dipping the lights.

[gilford]

Zod said:

I quite like it, but find that, even in the country, there are enough reflective signs to make it keep dipping the lights.

Not something I have experienced, but I suppose there is always time

[groucho]

How do you know if you have it, without driving at night to find out?

[gilford]

groucho said:

How do you know if you have it, without driving at night to find out?

Pull forward to high beam twice, a little "A" will apear on the dash next to the high beam logo

[Zod]

In town it is utterly irrelevant.

[5 wh]

I have it on my m3-it doesn't always dip immediately when there is oncoming traffic which causes problems and also means that I now never use it.it does sound good in the brochure but I wouldn't spec it again

[groucho]

I think I have this. There is a white square recessed hole on the back of the mirror. Is that it?

[gilford]

groucho said:

I think I have this. There is a white square recessed hole on the back of the mirror. Is that it?

No, I think that is for the dimming rear view?

Just pull the full beam stalk forward twice, if a little "A" pops up on the dash you have it

[csljimmy]

Its one of the best options ive had one a car to be honest, something i never thought I would use, but when its in action its brilliant, makes night driving easier. only thing is as others have said it does get confused by reflecting signs.

James.