The Magna Headlamp FAQ:

[Elwyn]

@Andy.....

Too late tonight for me!! If you can access the 'workshop manual" thread - the PDF file Mitsi Workshop manual includes wiring diagrams, which specify the differences from Magna to Verada headlamps.

Also, if you search the threads in here which detail how to upgrade from Magna (look daggy but better light beam) to Verada/Parra (so fashionably cool, but light pattern = crap)..... then give a bit of thought about how to reverse the process?

Your Verada loom will have only 2 wires connecting to the fitting at the back of the "low beam" headlamp position. A Magna loom will have 3 wires to that spot - hi/lo/earth. The Verada/Parra's keep the low-beam bulb lit when the Hi-Beam is selected, but that Lo-Beam bulb doesn't change from lo-beam to hi-beam filament like the dual-filament bulbs in the Magna's (H4) bulbs do. Hope that makes sense (sooo tired here).

@Mezzi - the Parra's with the Silver behind the clear one-piece lens were some rare (probably imported) version. A member in here (IH8HSV = Brendan) used to have a set in his tasty vehicle, but an errant 'roo cleaned-up one light. They were sought-after and admired by Magna-nerds like me!!

[ralliart magna]

had a bit of a read - not sure if this is a dumb question or not;


Are there any alternatives that someone could point out - to get those 'halo ring/glow' type lights? (yeh i know, ricey, etc...) and can you get the full headlamp that suits these type of lights?

[[TUFFTR]]

I've been looking to modify the headlights (covers have been sanded down already - but still doesnt give that "new look") - anyway, I saw a few modified headlamps/lights for other model vehicles that give that "bmw halo" ring around with the projector in the middle? (I'm not sure if I said that right)...... I hope I've described the picture right anyway.

Just wondering if there are alternative headlights than the OEM ones?

They are called "angel eyes" and can be done in the para headlights (look pimp too)
Apart from that, there is no real aftermarket or "alternative" in regards to magna headlights

[ralliart magna]

They are called "angel eyes" and can be done in the para headlights (look pimp too)
Apart from that, there is no real aftermarket or "alternative" in regards to magna headlights

Awesome, just searched for 'angel eyes' and found the thread on it. Thanks.