HID/Angel eyes conversion in US

UncleWede · 06-13-2005, 12:51 AM

I bought the first one available on the lot at the time that was close to what the wife wanted (one day late for her birthday) but REALLY want the HID/angel eyes. I went to the dealer Friday, Parts could not find me a "conversion kit"

just an exploded view of all the parts. He listed about $700/headlight assembly/side, did not tell me how much the control unit was, and said there would be labor to do it all. Anyone know of a specific conversion kit in previous years, maybe I just have to wait? My brother is good friends with the service manager, I have to make a return visit . . .

HRC · 06-13-2005, 01:01 AM

I'm not sure there will be a conversion kit(I hope I'm wrong), I think the dealer will only carry *replacement parts* and you have to buy all the parts and install them. Either way, keep us informed on what you find!

BTW, AWESOME gift for the wife!!

Danny

RachelS · 06-13-2005, 04:38 AM

I think there are already some on ebay....??? could of sworn some on ebay

UncleWede · 06-13-2005, 08:52 AM

Wish I could say it was only for the wife

I think I have driven more of the 1500 miles to date. It's her day to day car, and she doesn't like my pickup so when we go somewhere as a family, I "have" to drive it. Will put another 400 miles of fast and mountian driving this weekend.

E90Fleet · 06-13-2005, 09:26 AM

The E46 had conversion kits, the wiring between the 2 types of lights were different.

Also they car had to be programmed with new software for the Xenons

aranjha · 06-13-2005, 07:54 PM

Type in "Bmw E90" at ebay.com - there's adaptive xenon and regular xenon conversion kits - both look the same.

AR

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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18016 Rep 9,378 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	HID/Angel eyes conversion in US I bought the first one available on the lot at the time that was close to what the wife wanted (one day late for her birthday) but REALLY want the HID/angel eyes. I went to the dealer Friday, Parts could not find me a "conversion kit" just an exploded view of all the parts. He listed about $700/headlight assembly/side, did not tell me how much the control unit was, and said there would be labor to do it all. Anyone know of a specific conversion kit in previous years, maybe I just have to wait? My brother is good friends with the service manager, I have to make a return visit . . .
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	I'm not sure there will be a conversion kit(I hope I'm wrong), I think the dealer will only carry replacement parts and you have to buy all the parts and install them. Either way, keep us informed on what you find! BTW, AWESOME gift for the wife!! Danny
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18016 Rep 9,378 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Wish I could say it was only for the wife I think I have driven more of the 1500 miles to date. It's her day to day car, and she doesn't like my pickup so when we go somewhere as a family, I "have" to drive it. Will put another 400 miles of fast and mountian driving this weekend.
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	The E46 had conversion kits, the wiring between the 2 types of lights were different. Also they car had to be programmed with new software for the Xenons
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aranjha Private 10 Rep 60 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Type in "Bmw E90" at ebay.com - there's adaptive xenon and regular xenon conversion kits - both look the same. AR
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