OEM BiX Control Module and Ride Sensors
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OEM BiX Control Module and Ride Sensors
So the shop I called about coding my car for the new BiX said that I will need a control module and front and rear ride sensors. I haven't read anything about that on here... can anyone shed some light on this?
Is the control module they're talking about the ballast?
Is there a problem with not having the ride sensors?
Is the control module they're talking about the ballast?
Is there a problem with not having the ride sensors?
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Tell him the only version coding you want in association with the BIX is the Xenon=present setting. Everything else is only relevant if you have the auto-leveling feature.
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The self leveling is mandated for use of BiX in Europe so you don't blind oncoming motorists - & policed. In some US states I understand it's also mandatory but no one seems to bother.
If your car does not come with the correct wiring harness it is not cost effective to retrofit auto levelling & headlamp washers that come as a package.
BiX are the best thing I specified new on my car.
If your car does not come with the correct wiring harness it is not cost effective to retrofit auto levelling & headlamp washers that come as a package.
BiX are the best thing I specified new on my car.
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I have 55w HID in reflector housings in the Benz and the 135i has OEM BMW Dynamic Bi-X (auto-levels and each lamp turns with steering).. and the Benz has the better lighting characteristics.
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The stock halogen housings are some of the best halogen headlights I've seen, but the BiX are even better (at least on the Benz). I can't wait to get them in my new car.
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Yeah I've driven a 2007 C230 with the Bi-X package. And the 135i has them. But I'll take my 55w HID kit over either for these backroads around my house. It simply has more light (likely because of the higher powered ballasts).
And yeah, the stock housings are pretty impressive. They manage the light from the 55w HIDs flawlessly. Stock beam pattern.
And yeah, the stock housings are pretty impressive. They manage the light from the 55w HIDs flawlessly. Stock beam pattern.
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