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      10-09-2016, 12:04 PM   #1
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Need some advice on replacement headlights e90 08 sedan xenon

Hey so I need some direction... I bought a set from Umnitza as I've had great success from the with my E46 and E36 in the past. I have sold my Adaptive factory Xenons already and should have just kept them and refinished them... the Depos I got from Umnitza unfortunately have problems... 1/2 of the led V4's isn't burning and the lights make an awful buzzing noise. Like it's trying to account for the leveling or something...

What options do I have other than going OEM? Are there any reliable aftermarket options that won't cost me 1500 bucks?
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      10-09-2016, 04:25 PM   #2
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Hey so I need some direction... I bought a set from Umnitza as I've had great success from the with my E46 and E36 in the past. I have sold my Adaptive factory Xenons already and should have just kept them and refinished them... the Depos I got from Umnitza unfortunately have problems... 1/2 of the led V4's isn't burning and the lights make an awful buzzing noise. Like it's trying to account for the leveling or something...

What options do I have other than going OEM? Are there any reliable aftermarket options that won't cost me 1500 bucks?
There's a lot for under 1500 but first off oem is always the best option. Ik u can get custom headlights from OSS and there's is a mars/rolling gear headlight which is pretty neat it's dtm rings I have them they're really good.
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Can you send photos to me? I talked to Luis today at OSS.. he said it will be pretty expensive... like 17 or 1800...
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Can you send photos to me? I talked to Luis today at OSS.. he said it will be pretty expensive... like 17 or 1800...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1214679

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So I have oem Adaptive Xenons, how will I wire an hid kit, or where to wire everything...
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So I have oem Adaptive Xenons, how will I wire an hid kit, or where to wire everything...
Splice the wires that comes out the cover to connect to the ballast
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Is there a plug that comes with these though to power the ballasts? And will they plug to the factory harness? And other functions like turn signals? I'm not concerned about Adaptive lighting or auto leveling. Once I get them adjusted I'll be fine...
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I'm not sure I'll know what wire to splice..
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Is there a plug that comes with these though to power the ballasts? And will they plug to the factory harness? And other functions like turn signals? I'm not concerned about Adaptive lighting or auto leveling. Once I get them adjusted I'll be fine...
Yes it a direct swap harness works. The ballast would work like any other. I'll will take a pic tomorrow
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I'm not sure I'll know what wire to splice..
Just the ones coming from the low beam
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Any pics will be great. What hid kit would I need to get? Are there any to cancel errors? Since I'm factory xenon going to an aftermarket kit?
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Any pics will be great. What hid kit would I need to get? Are there any to cancel errors? Since I'm factory xenon going to an aftermarket kit?
Error free as they are canbus mad specifically for e90
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I'd go for Depo P90s from fishcake on ebay. They're around $400 a set I believe, and look similar to OEM but without the ambers. Basically like OEM euros. You'll need to have the AHL coded out as well as the hot and cold checks to avoid codes.
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What would I need to buy to code them out myself?
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There's a lot for under 1500 but first off oem is always the best option. Ik u can get custom headlights from OSS and there's is a mars/rolling gear headlight which is pretty neat it's dtm rings I have them they're really good.
i was just looking at those

wondering if these are any better than my stock lights, also wondering about these self adjust? dont think i have those mine are looking at the ground in front of the car


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Headlight-Halo-Projector-For-BMW-E90-E91-09-12-3-Series-LED-DTM-Style-/322199675535?fits=Year%3A2011%7CMake%3ABMW&hash=it em4b0498e28f:g-EAAOSw9NdXt-Tb&vxp=mtr
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There's a lot for under 1500 but first off oem is always the best option. Ik u can get custom headlights from OSS and there's is a mars/rolling gear headlight which is pretty neat it's dtm rings I have them they're really good.
i was just looking at those

wondering if these are any better than my stock lights, also wondering about these self adjust? dont think i have those mine are looking at the ground in front of the car


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Headlight-Halo-Projector-For-BMW-E90-E91-09-12-3-Series-LED-DTM-Style-/322199675535?fits=Year%3A2011%7CMake%3ABMW&hash=it em4b0498e28f:g-EAAOSw9NdXt-Tb&vxp=mtr
That's exactly what i hav
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I have those coming in the next few days... I pray they work with my factory xenon... I'm going to retro some better projectors from the retrofit source...
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