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      01-15-2019, 02:10 AM   #1
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F30 H7 Halogen to LED Upgrade

Got myself a 320d a few months ago and loving it, but one thing that I'm not too keen on is the horrible halogen headlights, so I'm thinking of changing the low beams and full beams to LED. Im pretty new to the whole modding/upgrading scene so sorry if Im asking some stupid and obvious questions but wanting to make sure I can make as little mistakes as possible.

I have been doing a bit of research on how I can do this but still need a bit of advice as alot of the guides other posts are either unclear or from American and I cant get some items to the UK.

First I was wondering if anyone knew that any of these would be best for full/low beams (if they would fit/if they're compatable, etc):
1) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Headlight-M.../dp/B07JR8K3XV (this one says its "with Canbus")
2) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075698K25
3) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FF5FV...v_ov_lig_dp_it
4) https://www.amazon.co.uk/NOVSIGHT-He...dp/B076ZFQZ3Z/
5) https://www.amazon.co.uk/MALUOKASA-A.../dp/B07FBKJH8R

The next thing I was looking for advice on is, should I code to remove the errors or Ive seen some people use Canbus error modules, which is better (if I need to do either)? and if canbus is, does anyone know of any that would do the job?

Finally, are there any UK laws that I need to keep in mind/is it even legal in the UK, and can this cause me to fail my MOT?

Thanks in advance!
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I would go with the full depo headlight replacements with led upgrade.

https://www.uniquestyleracings.com/s...led-2030505305

Lots lots of info on hear about the depo head lights.

I think coding is the best way to go. That way you know you will not have error issues.
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Read this:
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...1377259&page=4
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what homer said
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Any feedback about the Hella headlights anyone ? Thinking about getting them !
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I would go with the full depo headlight replacements with led upgrade.

https://www.uniquestyleracings.com/s...led-2030505305

Lots lots of info on hear about the depo head lights.

I think coding is the best way to go. That way you know you will not have error issues.
Thanks for the reply, but I think im going to stick with just trying to change the H7 bulbs at the moment. That might be a future improvement when I have more money

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Thanks, just had a quick read through. Cant seem to find the same sorta H7 that you had in your post and I cant get the ones you use as they dont deliver to the UK, this seems to be the best I can find:
1) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Headlight-M...7509240&sr=8-6

It seems to be the smallest I can find and it has the canbus in it, do you think that will work?

I also found this one which seems similar but It doesnt say anything about canbus:
2) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Loutsbe-800...7597774&sr=8-9

Another potential one:
3) https://www.amazon.co.uk/NOVSIGHT-He...9&sr=8-4-fkmr3

Thanks again for the replies
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      01-15-2019, 09:05 PM   #7
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Cant seem to find the same sorta H7 that you had in your post and I cant get the ones you use as they dont deliver to the UK
Read the last post in the thread? I don't see why they wouldn't ship from China to the UK.
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I also found this one which seems similar but It doesnt say anything about canbus:
2) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Loutsbe-800...7597774&sr=8-9
That looks to be the same, and it does show a drive ballast.
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