I changed my reflector unit over to a projector based headlight design several
years ago. I gutted the atrociously designed Taiwan halogen projector and
grafted in a bixenonprojector from an E55. I used a salvaged Hella gen3 ballast
purchased off Ebay. The results were amazing. Beam 2-3x better than halogen
and the cutoff precise with no indications of unwanted glare (not suprising since
it was an OEM HID projector). I just started another one of these retrofits
but using Audi RS6 bixenon projectors...but the project is slowing down since
I'm experimenting with electroluminescent cabling to see if I make it unique
w/o detracting from the classic German heritage.
As a result, I have the OEM take-off headlights available if you want. Unfortu-
nately, shipping is kind of steep and probably will run $30 even if into the next
state. $160 shipped if you're interested. I have pics ready. No leakage on
these 6 yr old units. About 75% condition. Lens in very good shape, ie no
obvious pits, scratches and oxidation. Rubber rand intact. Reuse your old
bulb holders as I reused a couple for my project.
