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05-31-2008, 02:12 AM | #1 |
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Halogen to BI-Xenon conversion?
I have a Halogen 1er right now and i regret not getting the bi-xenon angel eyes. So I called my dealorship's parts department and
asked if it is possible to do a conversion... he called me back saying... he was getting all the parts quoted and he stopped at 5000.00 which i thought was way too much. And he also said it would create a lot of electrical problems. Is this true? does this mean I can never get angel eyes? or does this mean there is nothing available right now? perhaps in the future it will be available? I need to know.... THX |
05-31-2008, 08:38 AM | #3 |
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im in the same boat m8, you can get angel eyes from ebay and the like, but im not sure how easy they are to fit.. if you find any answer please let me kno, it was my biggest mistake!!
also you can buy xenon bulbs to fit halogen lights |
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05-31-2008, 09:03 AM | #4 |
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Take it from me who's had experience in this field... wait for an aftermarket headlight Umnitza. It's a lot cheaper to opt for the $750 option rather than try and convert. You will spend so much more on using OE parts. If you want the halos and xenons, wait for Umnitza to come with their solution.
The dealer can reflash your car for Xenons, should you opt for the OE Parts. It may take a few hours labor, but it can be done with more than likely no electrical problems. Back in 2005, I bought a set of Bi-Xenon headlamps for my E46 (my car came with halogen) for about $500. I spent another $450 on reflash. So instead of just getting the option for $750, I spent $950. Since your car is a lot newer, your headlights are more expensive. This is not like doing this to a 2005 vehicle.
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05-31-2008, 10:14 AM | #6 |
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maybe you should have traded an option you already have....i only have had to use my headlights one time and even the halogens are alot better on this car than my 318
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