Thanks. Do I need to take the bumper off to get them out or do they come out easily enough with it on?Ed Doe wrote: ↑Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:09 pm Having had aftermarket (sonar) headlights twice previously, my advice would be to try to restore the oem ones.
The aftermarket ones I've had weren't bad but they weren't perfect by a long shot, and both suffered from condensation - the second pair I purchased new and spent a fair while making extra sure they were sealed and they still fogged up!
Most of the time I believe the oem ones suffer from the seals getting gunked up and letting by. A proper clean and drying/dehumidifying should sort them out.
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No worries - yes you will have to remove the bumper to remove the headlights I'm afraid!
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There are no xenon aftermarkets afaik. Stuck with oem.
If the roadster ones work fine I'd personally use them. Provided they're xenon too of course.
You can then try fix the others or refect the problem in the price when you sell.
If the roadster ones work fine I'd personally use them. Provided they're xenon too of course.
You can then try fix the others or refect the problem in the price when you sell.
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I was thinking that I could use the time to strip the ones off the roadster and then get them cleaned and condensation free before fitting them to the Coupe.
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Just make sure they're both xenon. If you're swapping, even if only temporarily. Not sure you can just swap between xenon and halogen. Must be some sort of compatibility issues.
If they need attention then take them off (the car) and can dry out inside the house near a radiator? I think it's often covers not correctly installed, then water gets in, but can't get out.
If they need attention then take them off (the car) and can dry out inside the house near a radiator? I think it's often covers not correctly installed, then water gets in, but can't get out.
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thankfully both xenon. I'll just have to take the bumper off the roadster to get those lights out before I take the Coupe in.kis wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 10:14 pm Just make sure they're both xenon. If you're swapping, even if only temporarily. Not sure you can just swap between xenon and halogen. Must be some sort of compatibility issues.
If they need attention then take them off (the car) and can dry out inside the house near a radiator? I think it's often covers not correctly installed, then water gets in, but can't get out.
My daily driver, and occasional track toy,
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Short shift kit
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Polly bushed
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So I'm getting the lights off the detailer when they remove the front bumper for a respray. I'll try and dry them out off the car and will order some new backs. Whilst I have them off what are the best bulbs to fit? I may as well replace them whilst I have the chance to do it in comfort and with the headlights off the car.
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I found my pre-facelift were much better than my post facelift ones, helped by the main beam having bulbs rather than dummy ones.
There’s a good thread here how to upgrade the lenses FYI viewtopic.php?f=2&t=109573
There’s a good thread here how to upgrade the lenses FYI viewtopic.php?f=2&t=109573
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OK. So I need 4 of these?Jembo wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 5:18 pm I found my pre-facelift were much better than my post facelift ones, helped by the main beam having bulbs rather than dummy ones.
There’s a good thread here how to upgrade the lenses FYI viewtopic.php?f=2&t=109573
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bi-xe ... ctors.html
I think ill also need bulbs and angel eyes?
My daily driver, and occasional track toy,
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Polly bushed
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Polly bushed
Short shift kit
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56 plate e86 3.0si sport.
Black
6 pot front brakes
B12 kit
Front and rear strut braces
Polly bushed
Short shift kit
90 miles and climbing, slowly.
56 plate e86 3.0si sport.
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Polly bushed
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90 miles and climbing, slowly.
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Just 2 - Pre facelift have halogen main beam, post have no wiring or bulb... both have outside Xenon reflector dip where fittedJonLeeper wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:01 pmOK. So I need 4 of these?Jembo wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 5:18 pm I found my pre-facelift were much better than my post facelift ones, helped by the main beam having bulbs rather than dummy ones.
There’s a good thread here how to upgrade the lenses FYI viewtopic.php?f=2&t=109573
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bi-xe ... ctors.html
I think ill also need bulbs and angel eyes?
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I'm either just stupid or I'm confusing myself!Jembo wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:43 pmJust 2 - Pre facelift have halogen main beam, post have no wiring or bulb... both have outside Xenon reflector dip where fittedJonLeeper wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:01 pmOK. So I need 4 of these?Jembo wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 5:18 pm I found my pre-facelift were much better than my post facelift ones, helped by the main beam having bulbs rather than dummy ones.
There’s a good thread here how to upgrade the lenses FYI viewtopic.php?f=2&t=109573
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bi-xe ... ctors.html
I think ill also need bulbs and angel eyes?
The D2S projectors are the fittings and I need bulbs to go inside. These will be either 35 or 50 watt and come in a variety of colours, kelvin ratings.
There are one of these in each side. There are also two angel eye bulbs in each side, but I cannot find them anywhere.
I think that when I get the headlights out of the car I'll be able to remove the projectors that are currently fitted and dry out the condensation. I should then be able to refit the new projectors and then I'll need new backing plates. BMW dealer for those?
My daily driver, and occasional track toy,
56 plate e86 3.0si sport.
Black
6 pot front brakes
B12 kit
Front and rear strut braces
Polly bushed
Short shift kit
90 miles and climbing, slowly.
56 plate e86 3.0si sport.
Black
6 pot front brakes
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Front and rear strut braces
Polly bushed
Short shift kit
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JonLeeper wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:23 pmI'm either just stupid or I'm confusing myself!Jembo wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:43 pmJust 2 - Pre facelift have halogen main beam, post have no wiring or bulb... both have outside Xenon reflector dip where fittedJonLeeper wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:01 pm OK. So I need 4 of these?
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bi-xe ... ctors.html
I think ill also need bulbs and angel eyes?
The D2S projectors are the fittings and I need bulbs to go inside. These will be either 35 or 50 watt and come in a variety of colours, kelvin ratings. YES
There are one of these in each side. There are also two angel eye bulbs in each side, but I cannot find them anywhere.BLACK PLASTIC COG SHAPED HOLDERS OSRAM Light Bulb 12V 20 W H20W BA9S 10W original, 20W brighter.
I think that when I get the headlights out of the car I'll be able to remove the projectors that are currently fitted and dry out the condensation. I should then be able to refit the new projectors and then I'll need new backing plates. BMW dealer for those? YES
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Cool, that's great, I'm not as daft as I think. Another question is do i need 35 or 50 watt bulbs or can I choose? Oh and whats the UK standard temperature?Jl-c wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:34 pmJonLeeper wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:23 pmI'm either just stupid or I'm confusing myself!
The D2S projectors are the fittings and I need bulbs to go inside. These will be either 35 or 50 watt and come in a variety of colours, kelvin ratings. YES
There are one of these in each side. There are also two angel eye bulbs in each side, but I cannot find them anywhere.BLACK PLASTIC COG SHAPED HOLDERS OSRAM Light Bulb 12V 20 W H20W BA9S 10W original, 20W brighter.
I think that when I get the headlights out of the car I'll be able to remove the projectors that are currently fitted and dry out the condensation. I should then be able to refit the new projectors and then I'll need new backing plates. BMW dealer for those? YES
My daily driver, and occasional track toy,
56 plate e86 3.0si sport.
Black
6 pot front brakes
B12 kit
Front and rear strut braces
Polly bushed
Short shift kit
90 miles and climbing, slowly.
56 plate e86 3.0si sport.
Black
6 pot front brakes
B12 kit
Front and rear strut braces
Polly bushed
Short shift kit
90 miles and climbing, slowly.