06-19-2018, 03:38 PM | #1 |
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F30 full non-adaptive LED retrofit and leveling sensors
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I purchased a set of full LED non-adaptive headlights that I am looking to retrofit on my F30 with halogens. I am reading contradicting information with regards to whether I need the self leveling sensors or not. Some members claim they where able to successfully install non adaptive xenons or full LED's without the self leveling sensors and code out the vertical control AIM control failure. Can anyone shed some light on this? Thank you |
06-19-2018, 06:19 PM | #2 | |
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iihs tests show Halogens are actually slightly better than the non-adaptive LED, though both rate POOR. http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/veh...oor-sedan/2017 Last edited by IK6SPEED; 06-19-2018 at 06:27 PM.. |
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06-20-2018, 06:34 AM | #3 |
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Can't really trust everything out there. Without getting into too much detail about how iihs came to it's conclusions, I don't necessarly agree with them. I drove an f30 with non-adaptive LED's and they light the road three lanes wide and so far ahead that it’s silly and far better then the halogens. Aside from all of the above, I love the look of the new LCI LED's.
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06-20-2018, 10:25 AM | #4 |
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You state you “love the (cosmetic) look of the new lci LEDs” which is totally acceptable.
There is a difference between color and brightness. You are confusing the two to support your love of the cosmetic appeal. It’s your car and you can do whatever you want. However to dismiss well orchestrated and nationally accepted and followed tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is ridiculous just because you do not like the results. |
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06-20-2018, 11:02 AM | #5 |
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I think I've read about people disabling the self-leveling sensors, but have the error pop up again after some time. I say just get the self-leveling sensors + wiring harness as they're not too difficult to install -- mostly running wires. I've done the retrofit myself and really transforms the look of the car. Better visibility than halogens IMHO.
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06-21-2018, 05:18 PM | #7 | |
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Running the wires is what I fear the most! Is there anything you can say about where the connections are made, what we must access, & where the wires actually run, pls? That physical stuff can be a b*tch.... Murf |
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06-23-2018, 03:09 PM | #10 |
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Skunis,
Check out the listing below on ebay, $1450 they are pretty much a steal! https://m.ebay.com/itm/F30-F31-LCI-HEADLIGHT-FULL-LED-RIGHT-LEFT-SIDE-ORIGINAL-OEM-NEW-SET-COMPLETE-4/173376871718?epid=7013345172&hash=item285e111d26:g :ZWEAAOSw4eJbJ7PD |
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Wonder how much install costs as I looked at the install and it's a lot. Out of my comfort zone. Last edited by skunis; 06-24-2018 at 05:18 PM.. |
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06-29-2018, 01:52 PM | #13 |
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I did the install, u can code out the levels and error but I’m not completely sure if they will Work in US. It may be as simple as coding but someone correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t the main difference over there is that headlights have to be adaptive?
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06-29-2018, 02:03 PM | #14 | |
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You did the install? Did it work? You are saying not sure it will work but you did it and it worked? |
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06-29-2018, 04:55 PM | #15 |
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US does have adaptive I think there they HAVE to b adaptive but I could b wrong. All lci led are self’s leveling tho. Yes I did the install. What I don’t kno is what is needed to make them work since they aren’t US. May be as simple as coding. That part I don’t kno.
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06-29-2018, 07:53 PM | #16 | |
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I think there is just some coding to be done like coding out voltage and letting the the car know you have LEDs. I think since my car doesn't have leveling sensors I would have to install them and code that as well. Talking to Brian at Kies Motorsports on a cost for install. May just be too expensive. I may have to go with the Depos even though they do not match the style of my LCI. |
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06-30-2018, 05:15 AM | #18 |
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I installed the Us version, they work fine and no levels installed either. Like mentioned above they will work. If u have questions on install or coding feel free to msg me or see my other threads about my install.
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06-30-2018, 04:32 PM | #20 |
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Yes it is. Look here too
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...eft/1VnYd41yYc |
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