non-xenon wants to upgrade ?

pprahlad · 04-08-2006, 03:41 AM

I've looked at realoem.com a lot of times, but there are way too many parts listed there and its really hard to know the difference in parts in need to put in xenons if I had halogens before....

My service advisor basically doesn't know anything about stuff like this. infact, I sometimes doubt he knows anything at all.

Can anyone recommend a way to go about making this swap? I don't mind going to any other dealer in nor-cal.

meruyailir · 04-08-2006, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dankim10

I bought it from local shop here. The shop guy ordered it from Germany and brought them via container.(He imports many stuff so the it comes with them. shipping cost becomes lower). Don't know whether $1800 is good deal or not.

Therefore, you guys live in U.S and I would recommend to ask the local shops(who sells aftermarket) for OEM headlight. They can offer you lower price, I think.

I don't recommend roveractive from ebay. They are asking too much on this headlight. If adaptive, $2999, non adaptive, $2499. Which is too much!!!!

$1800 for Indonesia is a good deal!! You said had it iinstalled by BMW dealer but you got the stuff from an importer?

enricob · 04-08-2006, 06:02 AM

my xenon headlight have this codes:
01 HEADLIGHT LEFT ZKW 1 63116942747
01 HEADLIGHT RIGHT ZKW 1 63116942748
These are ok!
I don't know the codes of headlights washer and bunper covers. Anyone knows these codes??

Dankim10 · 04-08-2006, 06:59 AM

Yea. I got it from the local shop and installed it from dealer.
Are you interested in? I can introduce where to buy.

macboi · 04-08-2006, 08:35 AM

hey enrico, would that work if the car didn't originally come with xenon? that looks awesome, i'll take it off your hands if you are selling it

macboi · 04-08-2006, 08:38 AM

hey dankim,
so you did the mod from halogen to projector? how did that turn out? I'm interested if you can give us more details please

Dankim10 · 04-08-2006, 08:49 AM

I bought OEM xenon headlight so just swap it to xenon.
No special thing.

I was looking for the projector because when I installed HID light, the light was too strong and glare the people. Not recommended without projector.

macboi. What kind of information do you need?
Where to buy? How much? specfication of xenon headlight?

macboi · 04-08-2006, 08:52 AM

well i figured you did a complete swap from halogen to xenon, but it's cool i guess. What about telling me where to get the euro headlights and all the parts that are required for a swap?

Dankim10 · 04-08-2006, 08:56 AM

please see page 1. I advised all the details to people.

Dankim10 · 04-08-2006, 09:01 AM

If you buy euro headlight, it comes with everything for swap.
Where to buy? Since you are located in U.S, I have no idea where to buy.
But you may post new thread for asking. maybe you can buy it from ebay?

meruyailir · 04-08-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dankim10

Yea. I got it from the local shop and installed it from dealer.
Are you interested in? I can introduce where to buy.

Thanks. I got my xenon from the dealer. A bit more than $1800.

pprahlad · 04-08-2006, 12:32 PM

So I'm looking to buy just the headlight assembly form a member of this forum who got euro headlights. Has anyone done something like this before? If so, I could really use your help....

T-MC-G · 04-08-2006, 12:49 PM

someone please correct me if they know I am wrong, but from all of the research I have done this is what I have come up with...

Just HID projectors with bulbs and ballasts:
around $1800 in parts and can be installed easily with dealer reprogram.

HID projectors with bulbs and ballasts that have auto leveling and aiming"
around $3400 for all parts and install will run around $1100 because the senors are mounted in front and back and the aiming ones are attached to the front control rods to move lights when you steer. These need all of the fancy harnesses and stuff with a new switch in the cabin of the car along with dealer programming. Also needs headlight washer unit install (all of this is included in the $3400)

my plan is:
wait for a company to come put with a new housing with HID and cool looking brighter angel eyes and have them be setup to be manually high adjusted. Prob. going to be around $1300 when they first come out but will be an easy install, kinda like the Projector46's that are VERY popular on the e46's.

T-MC-G · 04-08-2006, 12:52 PM

one more thing, if you buy a set of head lights that were once in a car that came with auto leveling and aiming and you do not pay for all of the parts to install this feature you will NEVER be able to aim them manually.

enricob · 04-08-2006, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by T-MC-G

one more thing, if you buy a set of head lights that were once in a car that came with auto leveling and aiming and you do not pay for all of the parts to install this feature you will NEVER be able to aim them manually.

Is not true. is possible to aim them manually, a Bmw mechanic said this to me.

firstkill · 04-08-2006, 05:11 PM

If you are going to swap the whole headlight its just a swap and reprogramming at the dealer.

Theres not much more to taking your Halogens out and sticking in the HID set.

Forget the auto level feature.. its not worth the extra Head ache of installing.

You can aim the head lights manually.. there is a screw on the unit that aims the bulb Up, down and another screw that moves it left, right

T-MC-G · 04-09-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by firstkill

You can aim the head lights manually.. there is a screw on the unit that aims the bulb Up, down and another screw that moves it left, right

that is good news, my bad

poldim · 04-09-2006, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ksquare

I read in realoem.com that you also need to have the head lamp cleaner installed as well. How come no one mentions about this? Is this required?

I think it only comes and is necessary with cold weather package...

The HID's are a must to order with the car. If you can get them for 1000 and do the work to have it installed, then you are essentially paying 300 for the euro version without amber in it. I dont mind my amber, I think it gives more definition to the front end...but then again, I have the adaptive xenons.

ksquare · 04-10-2006, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by firstkill

If you are going to swap the whole headlight its just a swap and reprogramming at the dealer.

Theres not much more to taking your Halogens out and sticking in the HID set.

Forget the auto level feature.. its not worth the extra Head ache of installing.

You can aim the head lights manually.. there is a screw on the unit that aims the bulb Up, down and another screw that moves it left, right

Have you personally got it done? The accessories booklet and realoem said the headlamp washer needs to be installed if you wish to change from halogen to xenon headlights. Also, heaps of wiring to be done with new light control and changes to "footwell", as I read from other threads.

enricob · 04-11-2006, 07:35 AM

Today i'll do the upgrade halogen to xenon!
Then i'll show photos

macboi · 04-11-2006, 09:00 PM

do it!!!

enricob · 04-12-2006, 05:23 PM

Upgrade done!! ... and all went right!!! It's very simple to do! Only $ 60 for work !! Tomorrow I'll show some pics . Xenon headlights are a real upgrade . With the dark It seems daylight!

04-08-2006, 03:41 AM	#23
pprahlad New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Tit Silver 325i, SP, Navi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I've looked at realoem.com a lot of times, but there are way too many parts listed there and its really hard to know the difference in parts in need to put in xenons if I had halogens before.... My service advisor basically doesn't know anything about stuff like this. infact, I sometimes doubt he knows anything at all. Can anyone recommend a way to go about making this swap? I don't mind going to any other dealer in nor-cal. __________________ 11/06 TiAg 325i , Zsp, I-drive, Steptronik
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04-08-2006, 06:02 AM	#25
enricob First Lieutenant 21 Rep 339 Posts Drives: Bmw M3 e92 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	my xenon headlight have this codes: 01 HEADLIGHT LEFT ZKW 1 63116942747 01 HEADLIGHT RIGHT ZKW 1 63116942748 These are ok! I don't know the codes of headlights washer and bunper covers. Anyone knows these codes??
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04-08-2006, 06:59 AM	#26
Dankim10 Major 36 Rep 1,200 Posts Drives: E90 325i AW Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indonesia - Bogor iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Yea. I got it from the local shop and installed it from dealer. Are you interested in? I can introduce where to buy. __________________ Blackline \| Euro Xenon Headlight \| Brex white ring \| Breyton spoiler \| ACS roof spoiler \| 19" HRE C20 19x8.5, 19x9.5, with Michellin PS2 tires \| Authentic GruppeM intake \| Authentic M-technik full kits \| 3D Studie front Lip \| Hamann Quad Exhaust \| Hamann Mtech rear Diffuser \| Piaa HID kit for foglight \| KW Street comfort suspension
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04-08-2006, 08:35 AM	#27
macboi Captain 36 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 06 e90 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	hey enrico, would that work if the car didn't originally come with xenon? that looks awesome, i'll take it off your hands if you are selling it
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04-08-2006, 08:38 AM	#28
macboi Captain 36 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 06 e90 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	hey dankim, so you did the mod from halogen to projector? how did that turn out? I'm interested if you can give us more details please
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04-08-2006, 08:49 AM	#29
Dankim10 Major 36 Rep 1,200 Posts Drives: E90 325i AW Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indonesia - Bogor iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I bought OEM xenon headlight so just swap it to xenon. No special thing. I was looking for the projector because when I installed HID light, the light was too strong and glare the people. Not recommended without projector. macboi. What kind of information do you need? Where to buy? How much? specfication of xenon headlight? __________________ Blackline \| Euro Xenon Headlight \| Brex white ring \| Breyton spoiler \| ACS roof spoiler \| 19" HRE C20 19x8.5, 19x9.5, with Michellin PS2 tires \| Authentic GruppeM intake \| Authentic M-technik full kits \| 3D Studie front Lip \| Hamann Quad Exhaust \| Hamann Mtech rear Diffuser \| Piaa HID kit for foglight \| KW Street comfort suspension
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04-08-2006, 08:52 AM	#30
macboi Captain 36 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 06 e90 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	well i figured you did a complete swap from halogen to xenon, but it's cool i guess. What about telling me where to get the euro headlights and all the parts that are required for a swap?
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04-08-2006, 08:56 AM	#31
Dankim10 Major 36 Rep 1,200 Posts Drives: E90 325i AW Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indonesia - Bogor iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	please see page 1. I advised all the details to people. __________________ Blackline \| Euro Xenon Headlight \| Brex white ring \| Breyton spoiler \| ACS roof spoiler \| 19" HRE C20 19x8.5, 19x9.5, with Michellin PS2 tires \| Authentic GruppeM intake \| Authentic M-technik full kits \| 3D Studie front Lip \| Hamann Quad Exhaust \| Hamann Mtech rear Diffuser \| Piaa HID kit for foglight \| KW Street comfort suspension
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04-08-2006, 09:01 AM	#32
Dankim10 Major 36 Rep 1,200 Posts Drives: E90 325i AW Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indonesia - Bogor iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	If you buy euro headlight, it comes with everything for swap. Where to buy? Since you are located in U.S, I have no idea where to buy. But you may post new thread for asking. maybe you can buy it from ebay? __________________ Blackline \| Euro Xenon Headlight \| Brex white ring \| Breyton spoiler \| ACS roof spoiler \| 19" HRE C20 19x8.5, 19x9.5, with Michellin PS2 tires \| Authentic GruppeM intake \| Authentic M-technik full kits \| 3D Studie front Lip \| Hamann Quad Exhaust \| Hamann Mtech rear Diffuser \| Piaa HID kit for foglight \| KW Street comfort suspension
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04-08-2006, 12:32 PM	#34
pprahlad New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Tit Silver 325i, SP, Navi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	So I'm looking to buy just the headlight assembly form a member of this forum who got euro headlights. Has anyone done something like this before? If so, I could really use your help.... __________________ 11/06 TiAg 325i , Zsp, I-drive, Steptronik
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04-08-2006, 12:49 PM	#35
T-MC-G Captain 72 Rep 671 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trier, Germany iTrader: (5)	someone please correct me if they know I am wrong, but from all of the research I have done this is what I have come up with... Just HID projectors with bulbs and ballasts: around $1800 in parts and can be installed easily with dealer reprogram. HID projectors with bulbs and ballasts that have auto leveling and aiming" around $3400 for all parts and install will run around $1100 because the senors are mounted in front and back and the aiming ones are attached to the front control rods to move lights when you steer. These need all of the fancy harnesses and stuff with a new switch in the cabin of the car along with dealer programming. Also needs headlight washer unit install (all of this is included in the $3400) my plan is: wait for a company to come put with a new housing with HID and cool looking brighter angel eyes and have them be setup to be manually high adjusted. Prob. going to be around $1300 when they first come out but will be an easy install, kinda like the Projector46's that are VERY popular on the e46's. __________________ "tell me what you don't like about yourself..."
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04-08-2006, 12:52 PM	#36
T-MC-G Captain 72 Rep 671 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trier, Germany iTrader: (5)	one more thing, if you buy a set of head lights that were once in a car that came with auto leveling and aiming and you do not pay for all of the parts to install this feature you will NEVER be able to aim them manually. __________________ "tell me what you don't like about yourself..."
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04-08-2006, 05:11 PM	#38
firstkill Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 247 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alhambra iTrader: (0)	If you are going to swap the whole headlight its just a swap and reprogramming at the dealer. Theres not much more to taking your Halogens out and sticking in the HID set. Forget the auto level feature.. its not worth the extra Head ache of installing. You can aim the head lights manually.. there is a screw on the unit that aims the bulb Up, down and another screw that moves it left, right
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04-11-2006, 07:35 AM	#42
enricob First Lieutenant 21 Rep 339 Posts Drives: Bmw M3 e92 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	Today i'll do the upgrade halogen to xenon! Then i'll show photos
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04-11-2006, 09:00 PM	#43
macboi Captain 36 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 06 e90 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Orleans iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	do it!!!
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04-12-2006, 05:23 PM	#44
enricob First Lieutenant 21 Rep 339 Posts Drives: Bmw M3 e92 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	Upgrade done!! ... and all went right!!! It's very simple to do! Only $ 60 for work !! Tomorrow I'll show some pics . Xenon headlights are a real upgrade . With the dark It seems daylight!
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