Xenon vs Halogen headlights

[Beaver]

Insurance paid and I got myself a new F30 320i (M) with the following specs:

1. Estoril Blue M Sport
2. 19" rims with mixed tyres
3. PDC
4. Sun roof

I made a mistake and assumed the specs will include Xenons. This is the only boring part. Guess I might have to live with it if there is no inexpensive retrofit.

 

[Nick]

I stand to be corrected but i think fitting Xenon (OEM) will require a different wiring harness and ECU.

Thus making it CRAZY expensive!

Im sure some of the other guys can shed more "light" on the subject.

Excuse the pun :rollsmile:

 

[Gilbert]

Estoril Blue :drool:

 

[RZ4M]

If u gna retrofit get Custom OSS lights:thumbs:

 

[tinovittee]

Yeah the OEM retrofit requires some different module, which is what I found out on my 1er. I think that module goes between the current wiring and the Xenon light unit (i stand to be corrected). The switchgear in the car is also different. So, mad expensive :thumbdo:

 

[tivoli786]

eish sell it nad buy one with
xenons

 

[rajesh]

or you write this one off and order another with Xenons:fencelook:

 

[hotchocolate]

Or you could get a set of Osram Night breakers for now They make a huge difference compared to the standard globes.

 

[Enjay2008]

Or you could get a set of Osram Night breakers for now They make a huge difference compared to the standard globes.

I installed a set of Night breakers in my F30 and honestly I can't see any difference between them and the Phillips Bulbs that the car comes out with. @ R750 for 4 globes I think it is a bit of a money waster.

 

[Nick]

Or you could get a set of Osram Night breakers for now They make a huge difference compared to the standard globes.

I installed a set of Night breakers in my F30 and honestly I can't see any difference between them and the Phillips Bulbs that the car comes out with. @ R750 for 4 globes I think it is a bit of a money waster.

+1 bro... i wasnt impressed either.:nonono:

 

[Gilbert]

Or you could get a set of Osram Night breakers for now They make a huge difference compared to the standard globes.

I installed a set of Night breakers in my F30 and honestly I can't see any difference between them and the Phillips Bulbs that the car comes out with. @ R750 for 4 globes I think it is a bit of a money waster.

+1 bro... i wasnt impressed either.:nonono:

Night breakers doesn't do much in plastic lenses.
My cousin had it in his previous car wihich had glass lenses and it was good. Got a new car with plastic lense and it sucked.

 

[Enjay2008]

Also don't even try to install the Autostyle type HID kits.
I see them every night - garish looking and blinding other drivers (Corsa's and VW drivers). BMW will also void your motor plan / warranty if something gets fried.

 

[Midas335i]

Don't play with after market stuff, you're gonna lose your motor plan if you do buddy :thumbs:

 

[Yuben]

Night breakers are crap:yuck::yuck::yuck:

 

[cOlDFuSiOn]

Hate cheap lights on a premium car to be honest... Live with it till you sell the car or wait for MP to expire and do like RZ4M recommends and import some sexy lights :thumbs:

(There are things which I too am not too happy about on my F30 but o well the next one's around the corner right.. :rollsmile

 

[Beaver]

Well, then I guess I might just have to live with it. Otherwise the car is beautiful.

 

[sanesh21]

You can try Phillips diamond vision, it has the bluish effect, without looking over the top at all. I use this on my e90.


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[prospect]

Can't you just buy a set of headlights with xenons? I know they're pricey but that seems like the only option.

 

[phantom]

Stick to daytime driving then you wont miss them :biglol:
Some things are better left alone