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      01-10-2013, 05:19 AM   #23
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where did you guys get the xenon assemblies? link please?
you can get it from your dealer, theyre about 2k each
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      01-18-2013, 07:33 PM   #24
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i have all the hardware needed to do upgrade but i dont have any idea about the coding and wiring changes to be made.any1 knows pls help.i already tried putting the halogen connector into the xenon setup ,the headlights work but angel eyes and side indicators dont lit up.any help will be appreciated
Have you had any progress lately?
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      01-19-2013, 11:59 AM   #25
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I am guessing a VO code to switch the car from Halogen to Xenon would do the trick.

I am looking at doing this too. What is the parts list that you used?
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      01-20-2013, 05:45 AM   #26
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Have you had any progress lately?
no progress
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      01-20-2013, 05:50 AM   #27
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can anyone with original xenons fitted help the cause and let us know which wire is for what???
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      01-28-2013, 10:34 PM   #28
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any one needed the parts contact dan @ united bmw online. thats where we purchased all the parts. good pricing and he can get you everything you need.
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any one needed the parts contact dan @ united bmw online. thats where we purchased all the parts. good pricing and he can get you everything you need.
managed to make it work?
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I want to do the Xenon conversion also.

I found these parts but not sure if there is anything else I need.

http://ebmwparts.com/parts/2012/BMW/...iagram=1943045

I've been told that "it cannot be retrofitted because there is to much stuff involved to switch it. You would need the at least both complete headlights all the control modules the xenon bulbs and all the suspension items that would control the adaptive headlights."

I'm not sure what the "suspension items that would control the adaptive headlights" is. I just figured new coding would make it all work.
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I just want the Angel Eyes, I just installed 6k head light HIDS and 3k yellow fog light HIDS. All I got to say is holy brightness.
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      03-23-2013, 11:48 AM   #32
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can anyone with original xenons fitted help the cause and let us know which wire is for what???
Any luck?
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      03-24-2013, 12:22 AM   #33
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I just want the Angel Eyes, I just installed 6k head light HIDS and 3k yellow fog light HIDS. All I got to say is holy brightness.
You just installed HIDS drop in kit in your halogens housings?
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      03-24-2013, 12:43 AM   #34
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I just want the Angel Eyes, I just installed 6k head light HIDS and 3k yellow fog light HIDS. All I got to say is holy brightness.
Would u mind posting some pictures of stock vs mode?
I am interested in bulbs too, before angel eyes become available?
Would you have any specs and links on compatible bulbs? I have 2013 328i, that did not get the honor of xenon lol
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      03-24-2013, 01:53 AM   #35
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Yes, it was a plug and play kit real easy to install. I just took a few pics with my iPhone there wicked crappy quality.













Wow these really are shitty pics lol, I will try and get some good quality photos soon.
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I got the kits through my buddies car audio shop, the head lights are H7 bulbs and the fog lights are H8 bulbs.
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I got the kits through my buddies car audio shop, the head lights are H7 bulbs and the fog lights are H8 bulbs.
So did you change just the bulbs or entire assembly? We have M sports, so no fog lights. Please advise us with the brand please . Indeed head lights are H7.
I have heard assemblies throwing errors;(
But stock sucks;(
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So did you change just the bulbs or entire assembly? We have M sports, so no fog lights. Please advise us with the brand please . Indeed head lights are H7.
I have heard assemblies throwing errors;(
But stock sucks;(
Nope, you only remove the stock bulb. Then you install the HID bulb and hook up the power ballast. I managed to tuck everything inside the head lamp too to make it look clean. Here is the kit I have http://www.lumenshid.com/conv_kits.html
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Nope, you only remove the stock bulb. Then you install the HID bulb and hook up the power ballast. I managed to tuck everything inside the head lamp too to make it look clean. Here is the kit I have http://www.lumenshid.com/conv_kits.html
Which one did u choose? H7 and H8? Are u having any problem with errors?
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Which one did u choose? H7 and H8? Are u having any problem with errors?
I did H7 for my head lights and H8 for my fog lights. No error codes or bulb out indicator on.
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I did H7 for my head lights and H8 for my fog lights. No error codes or bulb out indicator on.
Thanks Turbo, what I meant for if I google for that particular bulbs, what shall be my search criteria?
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Thanks Turbo, what I meant for if I google for that particular bulbs, what shall be my search criteria?
well you need the ballast too and choose what temperature (bulb color) you want.
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well you need the ballast too and choose what temperature (bulb color) you want.
Ah, so you are saying I shall need new assembly and can't use my existing blasts?

So I need to look for lumen Hd conversion kits, H7 and H8.
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Ah, so you are saying I shall need new assembly and can't use my existing blasts?
No sorry, you keep your stock head light/ballast assembly's. What you need is the HID power ballast to ignite the bulb. It should all come in the kit when you order it.
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