Upgrading to HID fogs on 2006 330i with M-Sport bumper

esg · 11-03-2016, 11:25 AM

Hi,

I recently upgraded my bumper to the LCI M-Sport and one of my fog lights goes out one week later.. now that I need a new fog light, I thought I might as well upgrade to HIDs. However, many people say the 2006-2007 3 series are picky to get them working with. I was wondering if I'm excluded from this since I have M-Sport fogs? Is this just a problem with the Pre-LCI bumper? Any help is appreciated before I go blow the $100 or so..
2006 330i
Thank you.

zooch7 · 11-03-2016, 11:49 AM

I went LEDs with mine they are 6k brightness and they look amazing. They draw less power and no issues 2 weeks now. Simply plug and go.

esg · 11-03-2016, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooch7

I went LEDs with mine they are 6k brightness and they look amazing. They draw less power and no issues 2 weeks now. Simply plug and go.

I have a few questions for you
What year and model is your car?
Where did you purchase them?
Error free?

Thanks

zooch7 · 11-03-2016, 12:22 PM

08 335i
I purchased them through a local stereo store. They do tint and headlights as well.
Not one problem. I really am happy with them. I live in the northwest so it gets pretty foggy this time of year.

the dope steez · 11-03-2016, 12:26 PM

+1 for LED fogs, they are much cheaper and you don't really need HID output on your fogs anyways, I assume this is mostly for looks. I have run HID fogs in the past and they were great, but I am now a convert to LED.
I got Weisslicht brand from Bimmian, but there are other, cheaper error free options out there. They look great though and match the stock xenons pretty much perfectly.
They are error-free but with any LED or HID aftermarket kit, you will get the bulb-check flashes on startup. I coded mine out so now it functions completely OEM, but looks 10x better.
I don't think the year matters on E90s pre-LCI, they should be all standard H11 bulbs.

GoRomeo · 11-03-2016, 02:03 PM

I did mine about 5 yrs ago along with corner delete and still no issues. I went with AM ones but I wish they would be much brighter. I think mine are 6k in brightness too. During the day you can hardly tell if they are ON.

Anyone found a brighter options LED lights for Pre-LCI please let me know.

Volasko · 11-03-2016, 02:40 PM

I have a pre-lci MSPORT bumper so I went with these bulbs:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Previously when trying to get HID's working (absolute mess, I would steer clear on an 06) I had coded away the check bulb warnings so I can't comment if they would cause an error message. I can comment that they are incredibly bright and look REALLY nice when pair with my LED angle eyes:

See pic:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8p...ew?usp=sharing

GottWhat · 11-03-2016, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volasko

I have a pre-lci MSPORT bumper so I went with these bulbs:
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Previously when trying to get HID's working (absolute mess, I would steer clear on an 06) I had coded away the check bulb warnings so I can't comment if they would cause an error message. I can comment that they are incredibly bright and look REALLY nice when pair with my LED angle eyes:

See pic:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8p...ew?usp=sharing

Looks good. Which LED halo bulbs did you use?

esg · 11-03-2016, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the dope steez

+1 for LED fogs, they are much cheaper and you don't really need HID output on your fogs anyways, I assume this is mostly for looks. I have run HID fogs in the past and they were great, but I am now a convert to LED.
I got Weisslicht brand from Bimmian, but there are other, cheaper error free options out there. They look great though and match the stock xenons pretty much perfectly.
They are error-free but with any LED or HID aftermarket kit, you will get the bulb-check flashes on startup. I coded mine out so now it functions completely OEM, but looks 10x better.
I don't think the year matters on E90s pre-LCI, they should be all standard H11 bulbs.

Just purchased these. I ordered the Mtech ones, hope they'll fit my sport bumper

esg · 11-03-2016, 02:57 PM

Update: Just checked my wiring on my fog light. Looks like it may be the connector that failed.. it looks & smells burnt. A little worried about it.. I remember a fellow E90 owner had his car catch on fire due to bad wiring on one of his fog lights, M3 rep bumper. Just placed an order on some Weisslicht LEDs from Bimmian.. hoping everything turns out great.

Volasko · 11-03-2016, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GottWhat

Looks good. Which LED halo bulbs did you use?

Mtech V3's

11-03-2016, 11:25 AM	#1
esg Private First Class 38 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Riverside CA iTrader: (0)	Upgrading to HID fogs on 2006 330i with M-Sport bumper Hi, I recently upgraded my bumper to the LCI M-Sport and one of my fog lights goes out one week later.. now that I need a new fog light, I thought I might as well upgrade to HIDs. However, many people say the 2006-2007 3 series are picky to get them working with. I was wondering if I'm excluded from this since I have M-Sport fogs? Is this just a problem with the Pre-LCI bumper? Any help is appreciated before I go blow the $100 or so.. 2006 330i Thank you.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-03-2016, 11:49 AM	#2
zooch7 Private First Class 22 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Eugene, OR iTrader: (0)	I went LEDs with mine they are 6k brightness and they look amazing. They draw less power and no issues 2 weeks now. Simply plug and go.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-03-2016, 12:22 PM	#4
zooch7 Private First Class 22 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Eugene, OR iTrader: (0)	08 335i I purchased them through a local stereo store. They do tint and headlights as well. Not one problem. I really am happy with them. I live in the northwest so it gets pretty foggy this time of year.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-03-2016, 12:26 PM	#5
the dope steez Captain 404 Rep 808 Posts Drives: F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Shredmonton, Illberta iTrader: (0)	+1 for LED fogs, they are much cheaper and you don't really need HID output on your fogs anyways, I assume this is mostly for looks. I have run HID fogs in the past and they were great, but I am now a convert to LED. I got Weisslicht brand from Bimmian, but there are other, cheaper error free options out there. They look great though and match the stock xenons pretty much perfectly. They are error-free but with any LED or HID aftermarket kit, you will get the bulb-check flashes on startup. I coded mine out so now it functions completely OEM, but looks 10x better. I don't think the year matters on E90s pre-LCI, they should be all standard H11 bulbs.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-03-2016, 02:03 PM	#6
GoRomeo Brigadier General 980 Rep 3,875 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	I did mine about 5 yrs ago along with corner delete and still no issues. I went with AM ones but I wish they would be much brighter. I think mine are 6k in brightness too. During the day you can hardly tell if they are ON. Anyone found a brighter options LED lights for Pre-LCI please let me know.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-03-2016, 02:40 PM	#7
Volasko Colonel 711 Rep 2,607 Posts Drives: 06 330i E90, 18 530xe G30 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2) Garage List 2018 BMW 530e M Sport [9.00] 2006 BMW E90 330i [8.28]	I have a pre-lci MSPORT bumper so I went with these bulbs: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Previously when trying to get HID's working (absolute mess, I would steer clear on an 06) I had coded away the check bulb warnings so I can't comment if they would cause an error message. I can comment that they are incredibly bright and look REALLY nice when pair with my LED angle eyes: See pic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8p...ew?usp=sharing
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-03-2016, 02:57 PM	#10
esg Private First Class 38 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Riverside CA iTrader: (0)	Update: Just checked my wiring on my fog light. Looks like it may be the connector that failed.. it looks & smells burnt. A little worried about it.. I remember a fellow E90 owner had his car catch on fire due to bad wiring on one of his fog lights, M3 rep bumper. Just placed an order on some Weisslicht LEDs from Bimmian.. hoping everything turns out great.
	Appreciate 0 Quote