[recaross]

ok ok I know there are many threads on this and I have been browsing for the last hour, but I can't find the answer I need. Everyone seems to already have stock HID lights, making it easier to upgrade. That being said, I don't know anything about different headlight types (xenon, HID, etc etc) I have F30 m sport with the traditional old ass yellow, your grandma's 50 year old lamp type lights, and I hate it. Is it possible to upgrade to something more sleek and white?? if so please how much and what kind of work do I need to do?

Thanks so much

[atam1980]

Originally Posted by recaross

ok ok I know there are many threads on this and I have been browsing for the last hour, but I can't find the answer I need. Everyone seems to already have stock HID lights, making it easier to upgrade. That being said, I don't know anything about different headlight types (xenon, HID, etc etc) I have F30 m sport with the traditional old ass yellow, your grandma's 50 year old lamp type lights, and I hate it. Is it possible to upgrade to something more sleek and white?? if so please how much and what kind of work do I need to do?

Thanks so much

You have a ton of options depending on what you actually want, your budget, and your technical ability.

-You can do plug and play LED bulbs in your halogen reflectors if all you care about is the color of the beam. That would be easiest and cheapest. You'll either need to code out the warm/cold checks or buy an error canceler. Check this thread: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1377259
It'll cost you $30-$50

-If you want the upgraded HID look with the angel eyes but don't want to spend a lot, you can buy the depo headlights. Just google F30 depo lights. There's a million page thread on them right below this one. $500-$600. You'll either need to install them yourself or pay a body shop to do it. It's a bitch.

-You could retrofit the OEM HID's, but I don't think you wanna do that. It's expensive and requires quite a bit of work.

-You could buy a spare set of halogen lights and retrofit projectors into them, but you probably don't wanna do that either.

If I were you, I'd get the Depo headlights. The halogen reflectors make the car look cheap. There are videos on youtube for a DIY install. It'll probably take a full day if you've never installed headlights before. BMW didn't make it easy.

[Billfitz]

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1377259

[Adamr916]

I've got a almost complete set(needs led modules) of OEM Non-adaptive bi-xenons sitting in my garage if you're interested.

[Nd0udoinwork]

Originally Posted by atam1980

You have a ton of options depending on what you actually want, your budget, and your technical ability.

-You can do plug and play LED bulbs in your halogen reflectors if all you care about is the color of the beam. That would be easiest and cheapest. You'll either need to code out the warm/cold checks or buy an error canceler. Check this thread: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1377259
It'll cost you $30-$50

-If you want the upgraded HID look with the angel eyes but don't want to spend a lot, you can buy the depo headlights. Just google F30 depo lights. There's a million page thread on them right below this one. $500-$600. You'll either need to install them yourself or pay a body shop to do it. It's a bitch.

-You could retrofit the OEM HID's, but I don't think you wanna do that. It's expensive and requires quite a bit of work.

-You could buy a spare set of halogen lights and retrofit projectors into them, but you probably don't wanna do that either.

If I were you, I'd get the Depo headlights. The halogen reflectors make the car look cheap. There are videos on youtube for a DIY install. It'll probably take a full day if you've never installed headlights before. BMW didn't make it easy.

i can't find depo headlights in stock anywhere

[brandmaster]

https://www.uniquestyleracings.com/i...roduct_id=1023

If you click on the notify me button, they will email you a day prior to the Depo headlights being back in stock. I have been notified 2x within the last month or so with an email. They have included a discount code in the notification email both time.


https://www.protuninglab.com/hid-pro...12-drl-bk.html

I would also have a look at these. They are pretty nice and have HIDs included for about $400. There is a thread on here where someone has these lights. I think these are pretty nice as the DRL's are closer to the LCI style then the pre-LCI style.

https://www.umnitza.com/browse-by-ca...ngel-eyes.html

If you want the OEM look and dont mind spending quite a bit ($1700!) these are pretty nice as the high/lo beams are actual LED and look pretty close the the LCI LED headlights. The DRL's are slightly different then the LCI's but they are nice if your looking for actual LED lights.

[6ixf30]

Guys does anybody knows where to buy a aftermarket headlight for my 2017 bmw 330i . I wanted to change my halogens headlights i think it looks ugly. Any suggestions?

[opendoor]

Ive been looking for this!

[gbenz]

Originally Posted by Adamr916

I've got a almost complete set(needs led modules) of OEM Non-adaptive bi-xenons sitting in my garage if you're interested.

How much are your xenons? And how much would led modules cost? Thanks.

[jlorenzo125]

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1516772

[jlorenzo125]

To replace the headlights, u must remove wheels, the entire front bumper, and inner wheel well panels to get to the 4 bolts holding thr lights in place. It's not that hard at all to do. Keis motorsports on YouTube has a tutorial on how to do it. I suggest following him on YouTube.

[floridaorange]

The dotted ones look cheap - buying the depos - but not looking fwd to install

[jlorenzo125]

Originally Posted by floridaorange

The dotted ones look cheap - buying the depos - but not looking fwd to install

Yes my old dotted ones looked cheap and they crapped out in under 60 days (luckily for me since they had 60day warranty with the ebay seller) back in July I think it was. I returned them for full refund and got depos immediately after and installed everything again myself.
Depos look so much better, like oem

[floridaorange]

Nice! Those look perfect

[Who_Else_But_Dee]

Originally Posted by 6ixf30

Guys does anybody knows where to buy a aftermarket headlight for my 2017 bmw 330i . I wanted to change my halogens headlights i think it looks ugly. Any suggestions?

In I'm the same boat I have a 2017 f30 with the old yellow light and I can't find anyone they sells the aftermark angel eyes I really don't wanna upgrade to LEDs of I don't have to has anyone upgraded theirs yet ?

[justanurse]

Originally Posted by Who_Else_But_Dee

In I'm the same boat I have a 2017 f30 with the old yellow light and I can't find anyone they sells the aftermark angel eyes I really don't wanna upgrade to LEDs of I don't have to has anyone upgraded theirs yet ?

Wait I'm confused you want to upgrade but not leds? Only one I know of are either doing the retrofit for the lights or just swapping bulbs (LED HID XENON)

[Billfitz]

Agreed, changing lamps without going to LED or HID is nuts. Going to a different lamp because you want a different look is OK, but overlooks the main purpose of headlights: seeing where you're going at night. In that regard halogens suck big time.

[DavonF30]

I Bought OEM Ones Off A Crashed F30 , But Im Having Issues . They Stay On When Just The Power Is On . Hi Beam Doesn’t Work. . When I Turn The Car They Turn Off After About 20 Seconds. Do They Have To Be Coded To Work Correctly ? Because My Car Came With The Halogens.

Originally Posted by brandmaster

https://www.uniquestyleracings.com/i...roduct_id=1023

If you click on the notify me button, they will email you a day prior to the Depo headlights being back in stock. I have been notified 2x within the last month or so with an email. They have included a discount code in the notification email both time.


https://www.protuninglab.com/hid-pro...12-drl-bk.html

I would also have a look at these. They are pretty nice and have HIDs included for about $400. There is a thread on here where someone has these lights. I think these are pretty nice as the DRL's are closer to the LCI style then the pre-LCI style.

https://www.umnitza.com/browse-by-ca...ngel-eyes.html

If you want the OEM look and dont mind spending quite a bit ($1700!) these are pretty nice as the high/lo beams are actual LED and look pretty close the the LCI LED headlights. The DRL's are slightly different then the LCI's but they are nice if your looking for actual LED lights.

[Lal Nasty]

Originally Posted by DavonF30

I Bought OEM Ones Off A Crashed F30 , But Im Having Issues . They Stay On When Just The Power Is On . Hi Beam Doesn’t Work. . When I Turn The Car They Turn Off After About 20 Seconds. Do They Have To Be Coded To Work Correctly ? Because My Car Came With The Halogens.

DavonF30, did you have any luck figuring this out? I was thinking of taking the same route as you, getting some used OEMs instead of Depos.

[fazi13]

Originally Posted by Lal Nasty

DavonF30, did you have any luck figuring this out? I was thinking of taking the same route as you, getting some used OEMs instead of Depos.

You need oem ones and like 20 extra parts n harnesses and rewiring then coding. Someone got all eBay used parts and it was like $2600 after labor. For eBay used...

[lil mosey]

Originally Posted by jlorenzo125

Yes my old dotted ones looked cheap and they crapped out in under 60 days (luckily for me since they had 60day warranty with the ebay seller) back in July I think it was. I returned them for full refund and got depos immediately after and installed everything again myself.
Depos look so much better, like oem

hello, mate! I am planning to get DEPOS headlights, but now the option I can purchase is without bulbs, I am wondering what kind of bulbs have you used? And if you don't mind, could you provide the brand of these bulbs?

[jlorenzo125]

Originally Posted by lil mosey

hello, mate! I am planning to get DEPOS headlights, but now the option I can purchase is without bulbs, I am wondering what kind of bulbs have you used? And if you don't mind, could you provide the brand of these bulbs?

GP Thunder 5800K Super Bright White Bulb BMW F30/F10