How much would you pay for this option?

[Playsinsnow]

Amazing new technology from BMW

Question now, is it available on the M series?


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Hope the link works, sorry for not being able to load it directly.

 

[dmanns67]

Link no work

 

[djthumper]

No worky!

 

[Playsinsnow]

[video=youtube;-dvPZ3H1Vm4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=-dvPZ3H1Vm4[/video]

 

[Sparky]

I know some people who need that since they routinely drive with their high beams on all the time

 

[Blckshdw]

Cool idea, but imagine what a pain in the ass it would be dealing with that system if it malfunctions. Driving around with some crazy cock-eyed headlights, pissing off everybody!!

 

[jimmyjam]

audi led matrix lights more gooder

same thing without the moving parts

 

[DJones]

Nice technology. I think it will be a trickle-down effect. One company pioneers the technology (luxury cars), a few companies copy the technology (regular cars), other companies make aftermarket technology (old cars). All the way reducing price. Soon, there will be an aftermarket kit for us that does the same thing. On that BMW, I would guess a $1,500 option.

 

[blazinlow89]

Nice technology. I think it will be a trickle-down effect. One company pioneers the technology (luxury cars), a few companies copy the technology (regular cars), other companies make aftermarket technology (old cars). All the way reducing price. Soon, there will be an aftermarket kit for us that does the same thing. On that BMW, I would guess a $1,500 option.

That about how everything else goes. Look at HID's and projector technology, new LED technology, etc.

When was the last time you priced Bimmer parts. My buddy just got raped for an O2 sensor for his, something in the neighborhood of $500 for the part and $400 for labor.

 

[TexazReece]

That's a damn good idea I hate the glare from other vehicles especially those driving with high beams on

 

[TexazReece]

That about how everything else goes. Look at HID's and projector technology, new LED technology, etc.

When was the last time you priced Bimmer parts. My buddy just got raped for an O2 sensor for his, something in the neighborhood of $500 for the part and $400 for labor.

DAMN That's insane I guess if you buy luxury you'll pay luxury in service and parts

 

[Playsinsnow]

Nice technology. I think it will be a trickle-down effect. One company pioneers the technology (luxury cars), a few companies copy the technology (regular cars), other companies make aftermarket technology (old cars). All the way reducing price. Soon, there will be an aftermarket kit for us that does the same thing. On that BMW, I would guess a $1,500 option.

$1500? That's it? Sold!

When was the last time you priced Bimmer parts. My buddy just got raped for an O2 sensor for his, something in the neighborhood of $500 for the part and $400 for labor.

Guy bought a BMW, pay a premium for car, going to pay for parts. Lambo owners don't gripe over a $15k brake job.
New a guy who drive with a burned out headlight in a 3series for months because "the dealer" wanted over a hundred for replacement. In the words of The Roadie.."it's not too expensive, you're too cheap!"

 

[blazinlow89]

$1500? That's it? Sold!




Guy bought a BMW, pay a premium for car, going to pay for parts. Lambo owners don't gripe over a $15k brake job.
New a guy who drive with a burned out headlight in a 3series for months because "the dealer" wanted over a hundred for replacement. In the words of The Roadie.."it's not too expensive, you're too cheap!"

Most Lambo owners could probably fart $100 bills too.

 

[DJones]

You can buy new BMW's with MSRP's under $50k. They're more expensive than any regular car, but not terribly priced.

 

[blazinlow89]

You can buy new BMW's with MSRP's under $50k. They're more expensive than any regular car, but not terribly priced.

You can get some new Mercedes the same price range. Its the replacement parts that are killer. That seems to be the trend with any Euro car though. Some parts for the Jetta make me cringe when I see the prices.

Although as an add on you could be right on the money.

 

[Playsinsnow]

UPDATE:

I found quite a bit of information from BMW USA, but no pricing on this. I did find out for $250 I can get automatic highbeams and night vision with pedestrian detection for $2,600. I can also get LED's with auto Hi's for $1,900. I also see that if I buy a 740xi and purchase the $800 cold weather package (heated seat/steering wheel) I can get a free ski bag! For $80K I think I'll buy the best AWD SS I can find in the states and spend the rest on lift tickets and gas while just throwing the snowstick(s) in the back with a blanket!


But no concrete pricing on the new "Intelligent Headlight Technology" BMW is touting...

 

[dmanns67]

Wow. I thought $800 for a projector retrofit was expensive.

 

[jake 03]

Cadillac has had those auto dimming led headlamps as an option on the Escalade since 2011.
Headlamp assemblies are 2600 bucks each

 

[blazinlow89]

Completely different technology. These do some fancy work with cameras and sensors and will split the beam around oncoming traffic, or cars in front of you.

 

[Playsinsnow]

Two thoughts. Some say the LEDs have a life of 20k hours? That doesn't seem very long with drl's. And most if not all of the vehicles with smart headlights would probably have an insurance claim pay for replacement? How many of us had to replace a headlight assembly that was not due to an accident or mod? Are quality and advanced lighting headlights worth 5% of the vehicle (est 2600 headlights on a $50k car)?

 

[dmanns67]

Its just the next step in headlight technology. Headlight lenses used to be fluted and now they are clear. Halogens have been replaced by HIDs. Stock reflector housings have been replaced by projectors. Then manufacturers (Cadillac, Volvo) added auto leveling projectors so you do not bling on coming traffic when going up and down hills. Also, the ability for the projector to turn as you turn the wheel.

Now that LEDs are becoming popular, their lumen output is increased, and combined with their 20k hour to 50k hour life span, this is the next logical step. I am sure at some point auto manufacturers will use an LED for every single bulb in a vehicle.

The fact that the headlight can sense on coming traffic and spilt the driver's side beam is awesome. Combine that with self adjusting high beams and that is one awesome headlight. The price is over the top, but like with any new products on the market, it will drop over time.

 

[mcsteven]

Two thoughts. Some say the LEDs have a life of 20k hours? That doesn't seem very long with drl's.

If you drove 4 hours a day, every single day, that's 5000 days. That's over 13 and a half years. I'm in the car a lot but not 5 hours a day 7 days a week.

Just had too much time and did the math.