Headlamp bulbs

[02Les]

If yours are the originals, then the reflectors are past their sell by date probably. You could put the biggest bulb you could find in there, and, with tarnished reflectors you are peeing in the wind. As Ray said, you could maybe find someone in the UK to re-chrome/silver them. The expensive alternative is new headlight assemblies.

Jaymic used to have them as I bought a pair a several years ago from them, (serious coin) but not shown on their website now.

Linwar, however, do show them.

https://www.linwar.com/bmw_e10_lights.html

 

Good luck whichever way you go.

[ssp2019]

All good info above.  I would also consider these new bulbs from Phillips (+150% brightness).  I have them on my '02 and they are amazing.  Latest technology.  and from 55w.  Here's the link below.  Also, Phillips just came out with +200% H4, from 60/55w and I will try them soon.  Great idea on the relays.  Ralleylights.com has these relays, including a wiring kit that is pretty much plug n play.  If I was able to do this install, anyone can.  Fun easy project.

 

+150% phillips:

Philips RacingVision 9003 (HB2-H4) Car Lamps | PowerBulbs US.webloc

 

+200%:

Philips RacingVision GT200 9003 (HB2-H4) | Twin Car Headlight Bulbs | PowerBulbs US.webloc

 

[Jam3422]

Daniel Stern recommends this place for refurbishing headlight reflectors:

 

https://www.reflektorklinik.de/

 

The price was very reasonable when I looked into it a couple of years ago.

[1602bmw]

Some good links and suggestions there guys, much appreciated ? 

Looking at the refurbed lights, they do look somewhat better, and I reckon this could be part of the problem! The Reflektor looks quite reasonable price wise.