HID lights

italiantank26 · 12-15-2008, 09:26 PM

Hey so my cousin is buying me HIDs for my bmw 128i as a christmas present:biggrin: except the only problem is he needs to figure out what bulb to get this may be a liitle vague but if anyone knows the correct bulb style let me know thanks :smile:

rcracer_tx · 12-15-2008, 09:50 PM

From the sticky one thread above you:

High & low beam headlamp (non-HID) (55W)
Driving light (halogen headlight) H7
High beam (halogen headlight) H7
Turning lights (xenon headlight) H3

S54dan · 12-15-2008, 09:55 PM

You need projectors man, you're going to blind everyone and put oncoming drivers in danger. HIDs are not meant for regular-style headlights. Halogens reflect off of the housing inside, where projectors project light. With HIDs you'll be reflecting super bright light onto everyone. I suggest purchasing some Acura TFX projectors from eBay and retrofitting them. It's also illegal. I hate to say it but I just want you to be informed!

rcracer_tx · 12-15-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan@UnitedBMW

You need projectors man, you're going to blind everyone and put oncoming drivers in danger. HIDs are not meant for regular-style headlights. Halogens reflect off of the housing inside, where projectors project light. With HIDs you'll be reflecting super bright light onto everyone. I suggest purchasing some Acura TFX projectors from eBay and retrofitting them. It's also illegal. I hate to say it but I just want you to be informed!

All of the pos rice burners with the $120 ebay hid kits blind the shit out of everyone on the road...

S54dan · 12-15-2008, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rcracer_tx

All of the pos rice burners with the $120 ebay hid kits blind the shit out of everyone on the road...

You hit it right on the nose

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/S2000...t_12176wt_1040

You need something like this. I can't imagine the headlights being easy to open. Probably have to be baked open. Run to an Acura dealership and ask the parts warranty fellow how much he wants for two projectors. I'm sure once you've bought them, they're yours. Then you can run the kit safety and legally.

Mad Dragon · 12-16-2008, 05:32 AM

The only way to run xenons legally is to install OEM parts. Hacking open the headlights and installing Honda lights with no provisions for self-leveling is barely a step above the eBay ricer kit.

italiantank26 · 12-16-2008, 11:52 AM

Thanks for the info guys, ill talk to my cousin about getting projectors the for the HIDs, are the Acura TFX projectors the only ones i can get, does anyone else who has HIDs have any advice

S54dan · 12-16-2008, 03:55 PM

Like i said, if you want to bake open your headlights to do the swap, then go the TFX route. If you want them OEM looking, you need to buy new headlights and have your vehicle re-flashed (if it can be done)

Mad Dragon · 12-17-2008, 07:54 AM

In order to retrofit xenons, you need to buy ride height sensors (with wiring harnesses), a new footwell module, and a new headlight switch. There's a kit and instructions listed in ASAP, but the prices aren't available.

If you're ordering a car, it doesn't make sense NOT to get xenons. It's only a few dollars more a month. If you bought used or were stuck with what was in inventory, there's really not much you can do.

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rcracer_tx Banned 55 Rep 2,013 Posts Drives: BSM 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	From the sticky one thread above you: High & low beam headlamp (non-HID) (55W) Driving light (halogen headlight) H7 High beam (halogen headlight) H7 Turning lights (xenon headlight) H3
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Mad Dragon . 27 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	The only way to run xenons legally is to install OEM parts. Hacking open the headlights and installing Honda lights with no provisions for self-leveling is barely a step above the eBay ricer kit.
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italiantank26 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 381 Posts Drives: BMW 128i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rhode Island iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 128i [0.00]	Thanks for the info guys, ill talk to my cousin about getting projectors the for the HIDs, are the Acura TFX projectors the only ones i can get, does anyone else who has HIDs have any advice
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S54dan I no longer work for United BMW! 308 Rep 3,330 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E46 330i ZHP, E36 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (36) Garage List 1994 BMW 325i [8.50] 2005 M3 [9.66] 2005 325i [8.00] 2003 330i ZHP [9.00]	Like i said, if you want to bake open your headlights to do the swap, then go the TFX route. If you want them OEM looking, you need to buy new headlights and have your vehicle re-flashed (if it can be done) __________________ BMW CCA, PCA, & CHIN Motorsports Instructor.
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Mad Dragon . 27 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2010 GTI Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	In order to retrofit xenons, you need to buy ride height sensors (with wiring harnesses), a new footwell module, and a new headlight switch. There's a kit and instructions listed in ASAP, but the prices aren't available. If you're ordering a car, it doesn't make sense NOT to get xenons. It's only a few dollars more a month. If you bought used or were stuck with what was in inventory, there's really not much you can do.
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