R56 headlights
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I literally just changed them out over the weekend.
It was simple. Looked in the manual for the exact headlight specs and then bought them at an auto parts store. Just follow the directions in the manual. Pop the hood, push/turn the light assembly, swap 'em out and then plug them back in.
It was simple. Looked in the manual for the exact headlight specs and then bought them at an auto parts store. Just follow the directions in the manual. Pop the hood, push/turn the light assembly, swap 'em out and then plug them back in.
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I believe quattro4 would like to swap his halogens to HID. A bit more complicated.
I've read the OEM's can be installed, but require reprogramming, which some dealers are unwilling to do. And there are other choices from places like theretrofitsource and blackflame.
OTOH, I did swap my OEM halogen bulbs to Philips X-treme halogen, and it made a noticeable improvement, from awful to decent.
I've read the OEM's can be installed, but require reprogramming, which some dealers are unwilling to do. And there are other choices from places like theretrofitsource and blackflame.
OTOH, I did swap my OEM halogen bulbs to Philips X-treme halogen, and it made a noticeable improvement, from awful to decent.
#5
You might not like what you get if you put xenon bulbs and ballasts into a reflector housing. Typically the light will be scattered all over the place.
Mini morimoto projectors are very nice. The work isn't hard but requires removing the lens from the light housing. 10 minutes at 275 in the oven usually works.
I am halfway through my conversion on an R53. It is not plug and play and required a little cutting and grinding.
The new retrofit kits do have a decent mounting system though.
Mini morimoto projectors are very nice. The work isn't hard but requires removing the lens from the light housing. 10 minutes at 275 in the oven usually works.
I am halfway through my conversion on an R53. It is not plug and play and required a little cutting and grinding.
The new retrofit kits do have a decent mounting system though.
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I included the OEM's when I ordered my car. I didn't know the total prise. It's the only thing I regret. I will always recommend third party drivers lights now (and VIP Custom brackets).
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Last edited by OhBe1; 01-12-2013 at 01:46 AM.
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