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      04-02-2013, 10:30 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by tranism View Post
Unfortunately no they cannot. The latest E92 uses an entirely different headlight design within the halo rings. It's not just a simple bulb replacement. Your only options are to:
  • Replace OEM with 5000K-6500K bulbs to get white.
  • LUX Angel eyes instead of BMS
  • Convert your halo rings to BavarianX LS3. Bright white and the halo is incredibly sharp, like TRON sharp. I plan to do this myself someday.
  • Or coding - I've heard there's an option to recode so the bulbs appear much bright, although this shortens their life - you basically keep OEM bulbs and they're only $12-14 to replace if you buy them anywhere but the dealer.
With the bold option, ie putting brighter bulbs in will only work for the daytime lights and the CPU will dim the AE's as soon as you turn on your headlights.

This option [replacing OEM H8 bulbs with bright H8 bulbs] plus coding the dimming out would probably be the best option. Has anyone done this?

Note: The BavarianX LS3 isn't compatible with E82 or E88
Yes it is. They have a modified version of it for the E82. You have to contact them directly. They quoted me $700 for the rings and install.
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