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Hello, 1.Will these headlights fit and work with a 2014 BMW 328i xDrive? Last 7 of VIN#: NS08537 2. Is any coding or splicing required for these headlights to function or are they plugnplay? 3. Do the headlights include all parts, pieces, bulbs, wires, adapters, etc. for a full installation or are there any other items that need to be purchased separately? Thank you. Hello, 1. It can be fitted - but it is very difficult task. 2. Rewiring, connectors replacement, reprogramming is required. Sometimes you need to change some more components in car (light ECU). 3. You will get complete headlights only. Nothing more. No wires, no adapters or any other part, which you need for retrofit. Your previous message |
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07-20-2017, 06:22 PM | #27 | |
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Of course the seller isn't going to tell you it's easy. Read that thread I quoted earlier, it's easier than you think. But I did also receive the USR email, so get that if you want to save some money.
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07-27-2017, 09:29 PM | #28 |
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Just picked up my Depos today and a bunch of new tools to do this project. Did some coding the other week and wow was it so simple, shout out to Billfitz. I'm like 50% thru bimmertech MMI back up cam install and also my matte black kidney grills arrived. Man am i pumped for this weekend! I'll throw some more info up soon and maybe get a new thread going if other ppl have not covered these topics recently. Anyone know off hand the torque (foot pounds or Newton meters) to apply on lug reinstall?
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07-28-2017, 10:59 AM | #29 | |
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Take off the wheels and fender liners when you're installing the headlights and you'll thank yourself later. |
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07-29-2017, 10:20 AM | #31 | |
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I was being overly cautious, now I know how easy it is. |
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08-02-2017, 12:58 PM | #32 |
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The install is complete and damn what a pain it was. Even with everything out of the way, it still took over 6 hours from start to finish. Can't say that I am not pleased with how they turned out though. The car looks way more sporty and a huge improvement than before. I had to use the OEM turn signal bulbs in the DEPOs so the 'turn signal malfunction' wouldn't flash. Also, turned off the side markers always on. Looks better IMO. I did not adjust the cutoff beams on the headlights yet so that needs some tweaking. I'm going to change the headlight bulbs in the near future. Haven't decided to stay with H7's and a color temp to match the rings (about 5K) or explore an HID/LED relamp.
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07-21-2019, 10:51 AM | #34 | |
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The USR headlights still work (knock on wood) and just recently I replaced the halogen bulbs w/ the LEDs in the link below. Quote:
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going to be installing mine tomorrow. plan to remove wheels and liners, even though i've watched several videos where the wheels were kept on, and the installer mainly worked from under the hood to remove and re-install.
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Well I installed my new headlights today. They were super inexpensive and I'm very pleased with no longer having halogen lights.
The hardest part was putting the bumper back on, mainly because I'm also sick and by that point in the process I was ready to be done . I did not remove the tires, but a jack definitely helped. |
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I bought LED low beams too, but I'm concerned they will do damage to the projector bulbs, get too hot or be too bright. |
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LEDs produce far less heat than incandescents. The heat is created in LEDs in the drive circuitry in the bulb base, which is dissipated by the bulb heatsink. The actual lighting element creates almost no heat, unlike an incandescent filament, which creates light by becoming very hot. BTW, Diamond Visions are halogen incandescent with a tinted envelope that imitates, but doesn't duplicate, a 5000-6000k LED color temperature, and has no more than half the lumens output of LED.
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Thank you Bill - installing the LED's now - it's daytime but already seem brighter.
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