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      12-04-2009, 08:43 PM   #1
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Error Free Foglights?

I know there have been many threads about foglights, but I'm having a hard time searching for my specific question.

I want to upgrade my foglights to HIDs, but my E92 is built in November 2006. Anyone know of a guaranteed, error-free HID foglight solution?
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      12-04-2009, 10:26 PM   #2
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An MTEC HID kit would be the best choice
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      12-04-2009, 11:35 PM   #3
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Where is an MTECH HID kit available for purchase?
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      12-05-2009, 04:36 AM   #4
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mtech HIDs? seriously error free for pre-07 build models? I hope so, cuz im gunna take a plunge for it hahahaha
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I have a "generic" Hid Kit available to me for free with the correct bulb size for the fog lights.

Is there anyway to avoid an error on a 2009 e92? Or do they not produce errors anymore?

Not trying to hi-jack your thread, just dont see a reason to make a new one with a different version of your question.

Thanks.
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      12-05-2009, 12:00 PM   #6
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For generic hid kit, try to buy one that is CANBUS ballast. Almost 99% of the HID kits out there are made in China, Taiwan & S Korea.
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For generic hid kit, try to buy one that is CANBUS ballast. Almost 99% of the HID kits out there are made in China, Taiwan & S Korea.
Ok thanks ill look into that.
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I know there have been many threads about foglights, but I'm having a hard time searching for my specific question.

I want to upgrade my foglights to HIDs, but my E92 is built in November 2006. Anyone know of a guaranteed, error-free HID foglight solution?
MTEC hid kit, and i am in irvine as well
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Where is an MTECH HID kit available for purchase?
we are fully stocked with all MTEC hit kits, h7, h11, h8, 9006
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      12-05-2009, 07:05 PM   #10
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      12-06-2009, 07:57 PM   #11
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50w CANBUS type ballast will solve most of the issues, other than a single build 06 which required CANBUS and a canceller. If you have a local source, I'd advise you go try it out first. Else, CANBUS + canceller guaranteed no errors.

EDIT: For reference, the canceller that works has a 5.6 ohm resistor and 4700uF cap. The cap isn't necessary in this type of application, however. A 4 ohm and 15 ohm canceller were also tested. When you need to purchase a canceller, ensure you ask the supplier what resistor is inside.
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