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But this is what I did, ask questions if you have any and I will try to help. My ballast came with a set of mounting brackets and I attached to one of the three screws, no clicking or rattling noise so far. It was a normal (none slim) size ballast so most should fit. A more sophisticated installation would be feeding the cables inside the headlight. But I didn't want to do that in case they need to be replaced later. Take a look at my world class scribbles.
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Some other forum member used the horizon LEDs and had great success. That maybe on my to do list later. I live in a area where most roads are younger than Algerian drinking age so don't really need fog lights, just for looks.
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09-13-2016, 12:59 AM | #202 |
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Just wanted to share my headlights with everyone.
Will be doing the install with the Halogen lights first, and if they are unbearable I will switch to HID right away. Most likely go the route that Jondaman went. |
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09-13-2016, 12:20 PM | #204 | ||
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I have done nothing so far in the rear light housing. I am doing an NBT retrofit next, maybe come around to do something to the back at that time. If you want the best Fog light, you can retrofit the BMW led fogs, that runs about $350 with the best performance. Someone has done a retrofit on it.
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One is how the light bulb connect to the outside from the headlight. The other is under the hood for where the cables are, I did it that way for accessibility because I don't expect a pair of $40 HIDs to last forever.
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09-13-2016, 02:35 PM | #206 |
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I just installed the morimoto HID bulbs and they are so much better now. I'm planning to install HID for the fogs lights next.
I checked the BMW LED fog lights on this forum and I don't think it's much better than other LED options. Maybe I should do more research then? Regarding the HID setup, I did similar to Jondaman but with the ballast right where the connector is in the second picture. The wires and other connectors are tuck beneath that frame => maximum accessibility. |
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Update: I let the car sits for a few hours and it doesn't throw any errors anymore. Last edited by mbfanos; 09-13-2016 at 08:32 PM.. |
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09-14-2016, 10:29 AM | #210 |
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Wow, HIDs are so bright. I will post up the my pattern when I install my halogens just for comparison for people who aren't sure. I think I'm gonna go LED or HID as soon as possible looking at your pictures.
Just for more transparency, this is the bulbs I'm planning on installing first. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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If no coding if needed with the CANBus and Flickering cancelling circuit, I would just get HIDs.
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Can you post the link for the igniter and the CANBus, anti-flickers you bought? I might just put those in if they stop the errors. I would hate to having to code my headlights every time I take my car in for service, this seem to avoid that. Thanks!
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Just get an HID kit from a reputable source with the CANBUS kit. You still have to code out the cold/warm checks but they will not flicker or anything. You don't need the anti flickering relay if you buy from Theretrofitsource (Morimoto). I used the 35W 5500K H7. If you want more light, go with 55W. I was tempted to buy the 55W but I was afraid it might get too hot. |
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Should I not even install the halogen bulbs and just go with the HID? I did add the optional Anti flicker just in case. I'm wondering if it would be too much hassle to install the halogen first to compare and purchase the HIDs. This is the link I used to get that pricing at Theretrofitsource. Please confirm for me if it's the right one. Thanks =) https://www.theretrofitsource.com/al...ect_restrict=1 I am also planning on getting my car coded for some of the other options and can get rid of some of the warning lights I guess while I get the other options done so I will most likely go with the HID option, but that isn't going to be for another month or so, so I would like to fit the halogen lights first and have it for about a month before I purchase the HID and code my vehicle. So I guess I'm wondering if I should just wait on the install entirely and just go with the HID right away, or if it would be okay for me to use the halogen first and install the HID and code the vehicle later. What do you guys think? Last edited by kangheemin; 09-14-2016 at 01:39 PM.. |
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2. Do not put halogen bulb into this housing as the light output is gonna be even worse than original reflector housing. You already know why. 3. Installing the HID with the bumper off while changing the headlights is gonna be easier. => You should definitely wait to install the headlight and HID kit together. I would recommend you to change the fog light to match the color with the HID kit as well. You can do that along with the HID and headlight installation. |
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09-16-2016, 01:02 PM | #217 |
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MBfanos I will definitely go with the HID route as you suggested.
As of now, I just installed the halogen lights until the HID kit does come. I got impatient with getting these lights in. So...the lights are great and all, but...one issue. The driver's side beam adjuster didn't work properly and I can't fully adjust the beam on the driver's side. I got close so am using it as of now, but it is a tab bit high. It didn't seem to bother the people in front though so will use it and hopefully the HID kit will be ordered and installed within couple weeks. The passenger side worked flawlessly. I contacted MBNational to see if there is anything we can do about this issue. Hopefully they get back to me soon. Attached is a daytime picture. |
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Anyway, it looks great on your car |
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Yeah, I turned the screw, and it doesn't do anything. haha. It goes side to side, but up and down just wont budge. I got it to almost acceptable level, but still a tad bit high. Still waiting on word from MBnational. |
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about the headlight
will installing these headlight void the warranty? I am trying to get these lights but my car is currently a lease. Does anyone have any idea about the warranty? And also do we have to slice any wiring or anytinhg?
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