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      09-24-2018, 10:10 AM   #1
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Looking to purchase a set of headlights for my car. I'm wondering if anyone out there offers any hexagon headlights like the newer bmw models for our e8x cars. What are some decent options for after market headlights (preferably black housings)
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I just bought my 128i a week ago... my first mod is headlights. I hate the amber lights. I found a local shop here in Jax FL that will update them to the 6K LED headlights. I have no idea what that even means..lol. It will remove the amber.. and replace with the nice white ones. Charging me $180 for the headlights and install. What kind of look are you going for?
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Something along the lines of these. Mine(pictures) already has Xenon(HID)so I have very limited selection. Most black housings are for Halogens. Almost seems like I have to get custom.. which can be upwards of $1000
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Looking to purchase a set of headlights for my car. I'm wondering if anyone out there offers any hexagon headlights like the newer bmw models for our e8x cars. What are some decent options for after market headlights (preferably black housings)
Your options are.... none. At least that I can find. No one makes an aftermarket headlight option for the 135i xenon with adaptive headlights. You're going to be looking at sending yours or a spare set out to be retrofitted with new angel eyes and blacking out housing/clearing corners
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Looking to purchase a set of headlights for my car. I'm wondering if anyone out there offers any hexagon headlights like the newer bmw models for our e8x cars. What are some decent options for after market headlights (preferably black housings)
Your options are.... none. At least that I can find. No one makes an aftermarket headlight option for the 135i xenon with adaptive headlights. You're going to be looking at sending yours or a spare set out to be retrofitted with new angel eyes and blacking out housing/clearing corners
Yeah I've been thinking I'm SOL😕 don't wanna pay $1000 for custom so I guess I can open them up myself and try to make them black housings
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Maybe look into Euro LCI Adaptive Xenon lights. They aren't dark, but they have the cool eyebrows, and don't have amber corners. I want Euro LCI Halogen lights for my car, but I just got new stockers...
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They're $1300 for a set. Also I think I'm the only one who isn't a fan on the frosted piece on the LCI. I guess custom or tearing them open is my best bet. Thanks for the help anyway lol
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Have you looked into Bavgruppe at all? https://www.bavgruppedesign.com/
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I just bought my 128i a week ago... my first mod is headlights. I hate the amber lights. I found a local shop here in Jax FL that will update them to the 6K LED headlights. I have no idea what that even means..lol. It will remove the amber.. and replace with the nice white ones. Charging me $180 for the headlights and install. What kind of look are you going for?
The 128 is different, and in some ways better for headlight.

I swapped in a set of these for $200:





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