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      05-19-2017, 01:47 PM   #1387
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How do I get involved in this group buy? I don't have Facebook unfortunately
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      05-19-2017, 02:32 PM   #1388
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I Have Facebook but i don't know how can i join group buy, can someone please point us to right direction

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      05-19-2017, 03:24 PM   #1389
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      05-20-2017, 09:33 AM   #1390
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Finally got them installed, These are the replacements after the first set where quite a bit out of alignment. These are before I got the headlights aligned properly though. LED's look fantastic and an incredible improvement over the stock Halogen bulbs. The Philips LED's match the Rings very well and look awesome.

Last pic with high beams on.
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Can you please share the Philips LED bulbs link

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      05-20-2017, 12:08 PM   #1391
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Anyone got instructions of how to install HID on DEPO headlights please

Main thing is how to hide all those wires and controller boxes
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      05-27-2017, 03:33 PM   #1392
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All, can anyone recommend a place to these lights in the Home Counties or west London?

Or are they are an easy DIY.... I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty but Id want to make sure the alignment is right

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      05-30-2017, 04:51 AM   #1393
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I've finally managed to obtain and install the EU version of the headlamps and I am super happy with the result. The car finally looks like it was supposed to, it's hard to believe BMW did not put those headlamps as standard. I only hope the reliability will be ok and the leds won't go out in a month or so! All in all, highly recommended!
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      05-30-2017, 10:40 AM   #1394
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I've finally managed to obtain and install the EU version of the headlamps and I am super happy with the result. The car finally looks like it was supposed to, it's hard to believe BMW did not put those headlamps as standard. I only hope the reliability will be ok and the leds won't go out in a month or so! All in all, highly recommended!
They look fantastic!
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      05-30-2017, 10:54 AM   #1395
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I've finally managed to obtain and install the EU version of the headlamps and I am super happy with the result. The car finally looks like it was supposed to, it's hard to believe BMW did not put those headlamps as standard. I only hope the reliability will be ok and the leds won't go out in a month or so! All in all, highly recommended!
Nice mate!
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      05-30-2017, 12:17 PM   #1396
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I've finally managed to obtain and install the EU version of the headlamps and I am super happy with the result. The car finally looks like it was supposed to, it's hard to believe BMW did not put those headlamps as standard. I only hope the reliability will be ok and the leds won't go out in a month or so! All in all, highly recommended!
The LED's should last a good few years i would have thought. Even when they blow if you know about electronics you should be able to fix
I'd be more worred about the life of the pwm controller which dims for sidelights and when dippped beam on
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I've finally managed to obtain and install the EU version of the headlamps and I am super happy with the result. The car finally looks like it was supposed to, it's hard to believe BMW did not put those headlamps as standard. I only hope the reliability will be ok and the leds won't go out in a month or so! All in all, highly recommended!
Very nice mate good job
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      07-05-2017, 08:59 PM   #1398
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Should be ordering a set of depo's very soon and HID's for the Dipped beam then just use my current H7 Philips diamond vision for the high beam.

Quick question to all you guy's who already have them installed, where have you mounted the ballasts?
Can they be screwed onto the headlight housing or is it better to put them elsewhere? Pictures of where you've placed/fitted them would be great, cheers!
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      07-19-2017, 08:34 AM   #1399
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Hi everyone!

I hope you're all enjoying your upgraded F30s

We have a customer that seems to be experiencing an uneven beam pattern - has anyone come across this before? If so, any suggestions as to how we can help them please?

Thanks in advance!

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      07-19-2017, 12:05 PM   #1401
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I hope you're all enjoying your upgraded F30s

We have a customer that seems to be experiencing an uneven beam pattern - has anyone come across this before? If so, any suggestions as to how we can help them please?

Thanks in advance!

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Uneven? have they been aligned properly, also check HID bulbs (if using them) are both the right way up, when I fitted mine I had one of them in upside down and that produced a poor beam pattern.
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      07-20-2017, 06:41 AM   #1402
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It's most likely that the bulb is not seated correctly, best solution would be to remove and refit the bulbs.
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Guys Need help please ,

I got mine fitted yesterday, what kind in light beam pattern I should be seeing in the road?

Mine is not straight line on the road, its up straight line then in the middle drop and then back up on the right

Thanks for your help
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      07-23-2017, 06:01 AM   #1404
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Hi Folks,
Was wondering if anyone can help comment on performance of Halogen bulbs supplied by USR (with Depo headlamps) or post pictures of beam cutoff - wanted to know if Morimoto HIDs (very tempted to order them!) are absolute must as some Depo users have criticised the USR supplied halogens of being inadequate when it comes to light output...

Not sure if there's a DIY video/post for Morimoto H7 Minis specific to F30, especially on the wiring/connections part...Can the HIDs be installed in Depo headlights without bake opening up the housing (since it requires drilling a hole for wires to pass through)...

lastly, would appreciate any recommendations on bulbs for hi-beam and Fog lamps (tried and tested?!)

Cheers...

P.S: When called up USR for advice on light to go with Depo headlights, they recommended HIDs as against LEDs ....saying even the Morimoto LEDs are immature at the moment and don't match the HIDs (H7 minis) in performance ...
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Hi Folks,
Was wondering if anyone can help comment on performance of Halogen bulbs supplied by USR (with Depo headlamps) or post pictures of beam cutoff - wanted to know if Morimoto HIDs (very tempted to order them!) are absolute must as some Depo users have criticised the USR supplied halogens of being inadequate when it comes to light output...

Not sure if there's a DIY video/post for Morimoto H7 Minis specific to F30, especially on the wiring/connections part...Can the HIDs be installed in Depo headlights without bake opening up the housing (since it requires drilling a hole for wires to pass through)...

lastly, would appreciate any recommendations on bulbs for hi-beam and Fog lamps (tried and tested?!)

Cheers...

P.S: When called up USR for advice on light to go with Depo headlights, they recommended HIDs as against LEDs ....saying even the Morimoto LEDs are immature at the moment and don't match the HIDs (H7 minis) in performance ...
This is the UK chat thread buddy, although I assume all Depos are the same aside from beam pattern.

You only need to drill a hole in the back cover for the hid wire to go through, you don't need to drill into the headlight itself
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Hi Folks,
Was wondering if anyone can help comment on performance of Halogen bulbs supplied by USR (with Depo headlamps) or post pictures of beam cutoff - wanted to know if Morimoto HIDs (very tempted to order them!) are absolute must as some Depo users have criticised the USR supplied halogens of being inadequate when it comes to light output...

Not sure if there's a DIY video/post for Morimoto H7 Minis specific to F30, especially on the wiring/connections part...Can the HIDs be installed in Depo headlights without bake opening up the housing (since it requires drilling a hole for wires to pass through)...

lastly, would appreciate any recommendations on bulbs for hi-beam and Fog lamps (tried and tested?!)

Cheers...

P.S: When called up USR for advice on light to go with Depo headlights, they recommended HIDs as against LEDs ....saying even the Morimoto LEDs are immature at the moment and don't match the HIDs (H7 minis) in performance ...
This is the UK chat thread buddy, although I assume all Depos are the same aside from beam pattern.

You only need to drill a hole in the back cover for the hid wire to go through, you don't need to drill into the headlight itself
Thanks for replying mate, exactly the reason I asked here too (the other thread ain't very responsive due to the 1000+ comments!)...

The questions around HIDs/LEDs will apply to the RHD Depos as well, so thought I'd try my luck!
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Thanks for replying mate, exactly the reason I asked here too (the other thread ain't very responsive due to the 1000+ comments!)...

The questions around HIDs/LEDs will apply to the RHD Depos as well, so thought I'd try my luck!
Fair enough bud, if you need anymore help just ask

EDIT: Ahh you're an Aussie! You guys have RHD as well as far as I'm aware?
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Thanks for replying mate, exactly the reason I asked here too (the other thread ain't very responsive due to the 1000+ comments!)...

The questions around HIDs/LEDs will apply to the RHD Depos as well, so thought I'd try my luck!
Fair enough bud, if you need anymore help just ask

EDIT: Ahh you're an Aussie! You guys have RHD as well as far as I'm aware?
That's right mate, although when I ordered from USR, didn't mention LHD or RHD which got me a bit concerned so sent them a note to double check!! I'm assuming no vendor would be dumb enough to send LHD lights to AUS but always good to double check ..lol

I took the pain to read through this entire forum and found some kickass info on light choices, problems, issues to look out for etc. very insightful (especially the wicked Humour had me ROFL "by Halos I meant those candles we used to drive with!" And "cmon man you gotta buy these, sell your kidney or make few trips to the sperm bank!" .. credit where due!

On a more serious note, below seems the way forward:
- HID H7 35W 5000K (trying to chose between HIDS4U and Morimoto H7 minis) as there ain't enough info on coding the LEDs yet for doing it myself (dealerships here are dimwits and BMW are unsupportive of retrofits for the most part!)
- Use Depo halogen (in low beam) for the hi beam (inner housing)
- Get Cree LED fog lamps with CAN bus for no errors ...
- the pair Ive ordered from USR don't have auto levelling motors so that won't worry me ...

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