The ZKW Burnt Bowls Thread

[das boots]

I'm emailing Jack about them right now. From Charlie's DIY, it looks a bit more daunting than I'd like to tackle.

I'm glad at least I'm able to help somebody.......

[jack.chris328]

Hey all,

I read threw a little over half of this thread and saw JupiterBMW's build thread and saw that there where questions of how to retain the bulb for the E90 projectors. I though I would post a method up here as another route go. Here are some pictures of the end result.



So there is another method to try out. I used the E90 D1S bulb retaining wire for this. I took off the small plate and cut the wire in half. I did a little dremel work to the housing to open up the second hook to accept the left wire. Then through trial and error bent up the wire so that the tension was appropriate to hold the bulb securely while keeping enough wire against the bulb to keep it flush.

[rdhamill]

This thread has been very useful, thanks guys.
I have an issue with my left headlight, seems it likes to stay on high beam when switched to low, at least until the car hits a bump. Right works fine. I'm thinking it might be an issue with some binding.
I plan to take the light apart to see if I can fix it up, and while I'm there, I'd like to find the right wire to use as a trigger for a relay to switch my inner halogens on with the high beam.
thanks again.

[brettbimmer]

This thread has been very useful, thanks guys.
I have an issue with my left headlight, seems it likes to stay on high beam when switched to low, at least until the car hits a bump. Right works fine. I'm thinking it might be an issue with some binding.
I plan to take the light apart to see if I can fix it up, and while I'm there, I'd like to find the right wire to use as a trigger for a relay to switch my inner halogens on with the high beam.
thanks again.

I am willing to bet that the issue with the high beam (assuming you are running Xenons) is with the small solenoid that activates the high/low shutter or "eyelid" on the light, or perhaps some binding with this mechanism.

Also, you can simply modify the inner halogens to work with the outer lights (and even fog lights as well to run all three sets of lights, known here as the Tri-fecta Light Mod) with some computer coding work. Several members here have done this for other owners, and it is a GREAT mod, only requiring a computer, coding software, and proper plug.

[danewilson77]

I am willing to bet that the issue with the high beam (assuming you are running Xenons) is with the small solenoid that activates the high/low shutter or "eyelid" on the light, or perhaps some binding with this mechanism.

Also, you can simply modify the inner halogens to work with the outer lights (and even fog lights as well to run all three sets of lights, known here as the Tri-fecta Light Mod) with some computer coding work. Several members here have done this for other owners, and it is a GREAT mod, only requiring a computer, coding software, and proper plug.

Yep. I had this exact problem. Reach in there and cycle it by hand.

HTC DNA, Williamsburg, VA

[rdhamill]

I got a chance to have a look at my headlight shutter issue. As mentioned above, there seemed to be some added friction on the solenoid shaft. After working it by hand a few times, a put a little powdered graphite on it. now it works perfect. Hope it continues to do so.

thanks guys.

[danewilson77]

Nice werk.

[dyintorace]

So I just finished reading this entire thread, because my bowels are crispy and my light output is truly dangerous. The comments about cars creating shadows is literally true. Sitting at a stoplight, I can see my car outlined by the car behind me.

So...I need to do something about my lighting. I'm not nearly confident enough to tackle taking my lights apart and trying to fix them myself. Knowing that, it seems like my best option is Lightwerkz, so I'll contact them.

The only thing I'm unsure of is all the talk about the FX-R retrofit. Would someone be willing to explain that further? Is that something I'd have to attempt on my own?

Thanks for the insight everyone.

[danewilson77]

Crispy bowels. That's truly awesome.

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[dyintorace]

LOL. Epic misspelling! Sorry!