Installed Depo headlights, Morimoto HID's, fog lights, and clear side reflectors.

Kzr04 · 08-26-2018, 01:22 PM

Hello!

I have a few questions...so I have a 2014 F30 328i with halogens...I am upgrading to the USR DEPO Projector headlights. I am now looking to add HID lights to my car like yourself.

I looked online and noticed 2 different routes...

1. This route posted in this thread:
- Part #: 1 × BL70
- Part #: 2 × B292 (Could you please also tell me if I need the A or B configuration)
- Part #: 1 × A90 (Would I need 1 or 2 of these)

2. This route was found when I entered my vehicle information on the Retro Fit Source:
- Part #: 2 × BL11, 2 × B292, 1 × H210

Could you please tell me which routes in the recommended route and the pros and cons of each route.

Also, since I still have to order the HID parts...but I have my Depos now...would it be smarter to wait and install the Depos when I have the HIDs as well or just do the Depos now and HIDs when they come?

Thank you very much!
Sorry, I'm such a noob

timmay77 · 08-27-2018, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzr04

Hello!

I have a few questions...so I have a 2014 F30 328i with halogens...I am upgrading to the USR DEPO Projector headlights. I am now looking to add HID lights to my car like yourself.

I looked online and noticed 2 different routes...

1. This route posted in this thread:
- Part #: 1 × BL70
- Part #: 2 × B292 (Could you please also tell me if I need the A or B configuration)
- Part #: 1 × A90 (Would I need 1 or 2 of these)

2. This route was found when I entered my vehicle information on the Retro Fit Source:
- Part #: 2 × BL11, 2 × B292, 1 × H210

Could you please tell me which routes in the recommended route and the pros and cons of each route.

Also, since I still have to order the HID parts...but I have my Depos now...would it be smarter to wait and install the Depos when I have the HIDs as well or just do the Depos now and HIDs when they come?

Thank you very much!
Sorry, I'm such a noob

I listed all of the parts I used in the first post.

I don't know what parts you listed, what they go to, or where they are from. Sorry......

Kzr04 · 08-28-2018, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by timmay77

I listed all of the parts I used in the first post.

I don't know what parts you listed, what they go to, or where they are from. Sorry......

Not a problem the parts I listed are from the same website but I clarified with them. However, did you get the H7A or the H7B bulbs?

timmay77 · 08-28-2018, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzr04

Not a problem the parts I listed are from the same website but I clarified with them. However, did you get the H7A or the H7B bulbs?

Don't know. Checked my order on their website, doesn't specify. Just call them and ask them what you need. That's what I did, they were awesome to chat with. They also helped me out with the quad xenon projectors for my twin turbo LS swapped M5 headlights. Using 4 Evox-R 2.0's.

kurupted · 09-09-2018, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fate_f30

Anyone on here get a "low beam malfunction" warning after switching out to Depo's and converting over to HID in the low beam? My warning light comes on about 2 hours into driving but if I shut the car down, lock, and restart she's good for another few hours. Please help!

I'm getting it as well. Did you ever get help on how to fix it?

kurupted · 09-09-2018, 12:48 AM

I just installed mines yesterday. Whiles putting the HID in, I noticed the projector housing was kind of wobbly. While driving, I notice the lights bouncing slightly as well. Does anyone else have any issues like this?

akhenat0n · 10-02-2018, 10:51 AM

Did you have to cut a hole to fit the new wires of the HIDs? What did you use to patch it after?

andyt26 · 10-02-2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by timmay77

Not at the measured 25 feet, just off my garage as I was leaving this morning....

That beam pattern is so clean. Mine looks nothing like it and I’ve already adjusted them.

timmay77 · 10-03-2018, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by akhent0n

Did you have to cut a hole to fit the new wires of the HIDs? What did you use to patch it after?

The instructions that came with the HID bulb or ballasts told me what size of bit to use. I think it was a 7/8", but don't quote me on that, I really don't remember. When in doubt, read the instructions. LOL.

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Originally Posted by andyt26

That beam pattern is so clean. Mine looks nothing like it and I’ve already adjusted them.

I guess I got lucky.

Solidjake · 10-05-2018, 07:03 PM

timmay77 not sure if I missed it but how did you wire up the fog lights?

fate_f30 · 10-05-2018, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kurupted

I just installed mines yesterday. Whiles putting the HID in, I noticed the projector housing was kind of wobbly. While driving, I notice the lights bouncing slightly as well. Does anyone else have any issues like this?

Yes. I have those issues and my outter seals on both my headlights are no good. When I wash my car I get condensation in both lights. I’ll be looking for a better set of replacemts next Spring. I’m highly disappointed.

bheng89 · 10-06-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by akhenat0n

Did you have to cut a hole to fit the new wires of the HIDs? What did you use to patch it after?

confirming what timmay said. I used a step bit but ended at a 7/8"

timmay77 · 10-09-2018, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Solidjake

timmay77 not sure if I missed it but how did you wire up the fog lights?

I wired in a relay with the low beams. When they come on, the fog lights do as well.

jsrock3 · 03-24-2019, 06:28 PM

Have you all been using the Morimoto H7A or H7Bs?

cmpoppy · 05-21-2019, 02:09 PM

I had Depo Lights and HID 35W Ballasts professionally installed yesterday. Overall, look great. A couple questions to the group:

1) My halo rings appear pretty blue, especially more blue than the OEM pre-lci halos. Has anyone done a side by side?

2) Any idea what the right Kelvin rating for HID Bulb should be? Currently have a 5000k HID Bulb, but also wondering if that is too cool

3) The high beam has a cheap looking plastic cover to it, anyone know of any mods to make it look more like the OEM version?

Thanks!

jpierre23 · 05-24-2021, 12:35 PM

hey timmay i just recently purchased the exact DEPO headlights that you purchased also from rock auto. I was hoping you could help me out figuring out the wiring process as the housing came with no bulbs included. I'm not sure exactly how to go about finding the exact bulbs i need, also all of the wiring is coming out of the low beam access point, so im not sure which wires are supposed to be in the low beam, turn signal, high beam etc. You can contact me by email (j.pierre23@hotmail.com). I would really appreciate it!!

Clefmonster · 05-29-2021, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cmpoppy

The high beam has a cheap looking plastic cover to it, anyone know of any mods to make it look more like the OEM version?

Are you talking about the halogen reflector housing for the hibeams instead of projectors? Sorry bud, nothing you can do. That's partly why I didn't go with the depo's

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Kzr04 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Questions about the HID and Depos Hello! I have a few questions...so I have a 2014 F30 328i with halogens...I am upgrading to the USR DEPO Projector headlights. I am now looking to add HID lights to my car like yourself. I looked online and noticed 2 different routes... 1. This route posted in this thread: - Part #: 1 × BL70 - Part #: 2 × B292 (Could you please also tell me if I need the A or B configuration) - Part #: 1 × A90 (Would I need 1 or 2 of these) 2. This route was found when I entered my vehicle information on the Retro Fit Source: - Part #: 2 × BL11, 2 × B292, 1 × H210 Could you please tell me which routes in the recommended route and the pros and cons of each route. Also, since I still have to order the HID parts...but I have my Depos now...would it be smarter to wait and install the Depos when I have the HIDs as well or just do the Depos now and HIDs when they come? Thank you very much! Sorry, I'm such a noob
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kurupted Private 11 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: LA/OC, CA iTrader: (4)	I just installed mines yesterday. Whiles putting the HID in, I noticed the projector housing was kind of wobbly. While driving, I notice the lights bouncing slightly as well. Does anyone else have any issues like this?
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jsrock3 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Have you all been using the Morimoto H7A or H7Bs?
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cmpoppy New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: BMW 328xi Wagon Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	I had Depo Lights and HID 35W Ballasts professionally installed yesterday. Overall, look great. A couple questions to the group: 1) My halo rings appear pretty blue, especially more blue than the OEM pre-lci halos. Has anyone done a side by side? 2) Any idea what the right Kelvin rating for HID Bulb should be? Currently have a 5000k HID Bulb, but also wondering if that is too cool 3) The high beam has a cheap looking plastic cover to it, anyone know of any mods to make it look more like the OEM version? Thanks!
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jpierre23 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW F30 Join Date: May 2021 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	hey timmay i just recently purchased the exact DEPO headlights that you purchased also from rock auto. I was hoping you could help me out figuring out the wiring process as the housing came with no bulbs included. I'm not sure exactly how to go about finding the exact bulbs i need, also all of the wiring is coming out of the low beam access point, so im not sure which wires are supposed to be in the low beam, turn signal, high beam etc. You can contact me by email (j.pierre23@hotmail.com). I would really appreciate it!!
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