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      10-07-2021, 11:19 AM   #1
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Aftermarket f30 headlights

Hi all,

Wanted opinons on these two headlights.
https://www.uniquestyleracingstore.c...led-2030505305

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284393350...kAAOSwC9NhBxiH

The first ones are cheaper however the latter states they use led light bulbs. Is it worth the additional £350 odd?

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      10-07-2021, 12:22 PM   #2
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The weakest point of BMW lights is the halogen bulbs. Replacing BMW headlights with another headlight that uses halogen bulbs makes no sense whatsoever.
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      10-07-2021, 01:18 PM   #3
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The weakest point of BMW lights is the halogen bulbs. Replacing BMW headlights with another headlight that uses halogen bulbs makes no sense whatsoever.
I see your point, just going through posts people seem to state that the first link are good. But you think not worth it, if going to upgrade might aswell spend the extra £350?
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I see your point, just going through posts people seem to state that the first link are good. But you think not worth it, if going to upgrade might aswell spend the extra £350?
You could purchase a brand new full LED set on aliexpress for ~800 usd, including shipping. If falls within the boundaries of your budget, then go for it. It's day and night compared to halogen / HID headlights
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You could purchase a brand new full LED set on aliexpress for ~800 usd, including shipping. If falls within the boundaries of your budget, then go for it. It's day and night compared to halogen / HID headlights
Do you have a link by any chance? also any idea on how much coding and wiring would set me back?

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You could purchase a brand new full LED set on aliexpress for ~800 usd, including shipping. If falls within the boundaries of your budget, then go for it. It's day and night compared to halogen / HID headlights
Something like this? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...73412769%22%7D

would it be plug n play or wiring with coding?
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I have the LED front and rear on my 2018 LCI F30 and it's so much better (in my limited and personal opinion) than the halogen options. Also I personally think it looks better when I see other F30s on the road with halogens. But it's certainly more expensive yeah...

As far as coding, I think you have to enable LEDs on bimmercode
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