Next best thing to Halogen-2-HID... Help

SE3P_to_E90 · 12-15-2006, 01:47 PM

Hey guys, I originally intended to retrofit the Xenons into my e90, had all the components -- but decided to strip that idea due to hrs of labor involved, etc.

So, this isn't a thread about how to convert my Halogens into xenons...

What i need help is with the popular Mtec HID kit that's floating around ebay for approximately $350-$400.

I was contemplating on whether or not I should put these in the Halogen housing, but after doing a brief search, I found that the Halogen housing will be too reflective and thus lead to a much dispersed light effect. This is the last thing that I want to do to my bimmer -- be an eyesore.

So, I was thinking about keeping the Halogens as they are, and actually replacing the fogs ONLY with this HID kit... I feel that some may start flaming saying this and that and how it'll look stupid, but I'm convinced that i'll like the setup... Halogens Low/High, HID fogs.

So, my questions are:

Will the Mtec cause any type of error? (Or will it run like nothing's wrong)
How arduous is the labor? With limited electrical knowledge, will I be able to do the install myself?

Any help would help guys

Minipuck V 2.0 · 12-15-2006, 02:32 PM

The fog still gives a error message but it should be only for a brief time. It should be a simple plug and play setup. You should be able to do this yourself

canucklion · 12-15-2006, 02:40 PM

from what others have reported, it'll still give an error msg

not flaming, but why not just save up your money for a bit longer and do it right (halogen -> OEM xenon)?

SE3P_to_E90 · 12-15-2006, 05:21 PM

I had Xenons, bought a brand new footwell module -- so i was ready to rocknroll. But, given that i didn't really want to start cutting into wires and what not, i decided against it and just parted it out...

that's why i have the FRM for sale in my signature

Plus, the real way of "doing it right" would mean i would actually have to get the entire retrofit kit... and that, w/ parts and labor, will simply mean i'm going to be down approx. $3000. I'd rather spend that money on some performance and exterior mods.

bmviz · 12-15-2006, 05:57 PM

I think that fog are H11 and the High/Low are H7. Be advice that they are not interchangeable.
Anyway, HID may look "cool" but I not sure how they effective during fog.

Save your $$$$ just get Silverstars.

SE3P_to_E90 · 12-15-2006, 06:11 PM

bmviz, i like your advice... thanks for your input... i mean, i guess i can just do silverstars on both fog and lows

12-15-2006, 01:47 PM	#1
SE3P_to_E90 Banned 231 Rep 3,030 Posts Drives: E90 Msport + E83 Msport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (29)	Next best thing to Halogen-2-HID... Help Hey guys, I originally intended to retrofit the Xenons into my e90, had all the components -- but decided to strip that idea due to hrs of labor involved, etc. So, this isn't a thread about how to convert my Halogens into xenons... What i need help is with the popular Mtec HID kit that's floating around ebay for approximately $350-$400. I was contemplating on whether or not I should put these in the Halogen housing, but after doing a brief search, I found that the Halogen housing will be too reflective and thus lead to a much dispersed light effect. This is the last thing that I want to do to my bimmer -- be an eyesore. So, I was thinking about keeping the Halogens as they are, and actually replacing the fogs ONLY with this HID kit... I feel that some may start flaming saying this and that and how it'll look stupid, but I'm convinced that i'll like the setup... Halogens Low/High, HID fogs. So, my questions are: Will the Mtec cause any type of error? (Or will it run like nothing's wrong) How arduous is the labor? With limited electrical knowledge, will I be able to do the install myself? Any help would help guys
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12-15-2006, 02:32 PM	#2
Minipuck V 2.0 秘書負責保持它真正 353 Rep 24,954 Posts Drives: 快車 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 在您的母親上面 iTrader: (1)	The fog still gives a error message but it should be only for a brief time. It should be a simple plug and play setup. You should be able to do this yourself
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	from what others have reported, it'll still give an error msg not flaming, but why not just save up your money for a bit longer and do it right (halogen -> OEM xenon)? __________________
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12-15-2006, 05:21 PM	#4
SE3P_to_E90 Banned 231 Rep 3,030 Posts Drives: E90 Msport + E83 Msport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (29)	I had Xenons, bought a brand new footwell module -- so i was ready to rocknroll. But, given that i didn't really want to start cutting into wires and what not, i decided against it and just parted it out... that's why i have the FRM for sale in my signature Plus, the real way of "doing it right" would mean i would actually have to get the entire retrofit kit... and that, w/ parts and labor, will simply mean i'm going to be down approx. $3000. I'd rather spend that money on some performance and exterior mods.
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12-15-2006, 05:57 PM	#5
bmviz Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 236 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal, USA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 E90 [0.00]	I think that fog are H11 and the High/Low are H7. Be advice that they are not interchangeable. Anyway, HID may look "cool" but I not sure how they effective during fog. Save your $$$$ just get Silverstars.
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12-15-2006, 06:11 PM	#6
SE3P_to_E90 Banned 231 Rep 3,030 Posts Drives: E90 Msport + E83 Msport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (29)	bmviz, i like your advice... thanks for your input... i mean, i guess i can just do silverstars on both fog and lows
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