Bimmian Projector Fog Lights e90 Unboxing DIY and REVIEW + HPB HID Kit

frankgpass · 02-11-2012, 04:12 PM

Dread. Im going to test fit both sides before I install....

frankgpass · 02-14-2012, 10:39 AM

any updates??

RupertPupkin · 02-14-2012, 10:48 AM

Waiting to hear something back from Bimmian. They said yesterday they were looking into it.

RupertPupkin · 02-14-2012, 05:52 PM

UPDATE: Bimmian was very helpful and nice about my situation. They have agreed to send me a new set of fog lights to replace the curent ones. It seems the H11 socket in my particular set on one side was machined incorrectly.

I am very happy with their response to my matter.

frankgpass · 02-15-2012, 01:15 PM

Good stuff man! I just installed mine with Alpine HID kit and they look great. My one complaint about the fogs is the adjustment screw strips SUPER easily.

RupertPupkin · 02-15-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by frankgpass

Good stuff man! I just installed mine with Alpine HID kit and they look great. My one complaint about the fogs is the adjustment screw strips SUPER easily.

Yea noticed that. Use a number 3 phillips and go slow. Also adding some oil to the threads prior to install allows the adjustment screw to spin freely but not loose enough that they will change over time.

csupernova · 03-15-2012, 09:25 AM

OP, any pics with the HID kit installed on the projector? I would like to see the light cut off.

RupertPupkin · 03-15-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by csupernova

OP, any pics with the HID kit installed on the projector? I would like to see the light cut off.

Actually got held up with the completion of this. I have not yet ordered a new HID kit but will be most likely soon. The cutoff is decent and definitely sharper than stock. I will post photos when I do. Got backed up waiting for the new housings and stuff.

Donia330i · 08-26-2012, 10:17 PM

bump! any update on this?

puffer · 11-28-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Actually got held up with the completion of this. I have not yet ordered a new HID kit but will be most likely soon. The cutoff is decent and definitely sharper than stock. I will post photos when I do. Got backed up waiting for the new housings and stuff.

bump x2

Im interested in ordering these but not if there's still issues with it.

RupertPupkin · 11-28-2012, 08:22 PM

Sorry guys missed that last one. I never ended up buying another HID kit. They did send me a second set of fog lights that had the proper cut outs for the bulbs. Here is my honest opinion of them after having them quite a while.

1)Light output is about half that of the stock housing with the same bulbs
2)The screws were crappy as per my original post
3)They are overpriced and should be about $75
4)They have held up fine, and do look far better than stock in my opinion
5)Definitely will need an HID kit for functionality if you enjoy having fog lights that work.
6)If you still want to buy them I would point them to this thread or call and verify that they send you a set with the proper machining for the bulb mount.

They have a sharp cutoff, look good, but don't put the light out in front of the car as well as stock.

Let me know if any other specific questions.

puffer · 11-28-2012, 08:37 PM

Great, thanks RP.

I do already have HID bulbs that disperse light everywhere right now. these might be what I need seeing how there isn't many other options out there.

RupertPupkin · 11-28-2012, 09:11 PM

Yea they def would have a much better cutoff and the extra lumen from being HID should be the perfect combo. I just never got around to ordering another set.

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Originally Posted by puffer

Great, thanks RP.

I do already have HID bulbs that disperse light everywhere right now. these might be what I need seeing how there isn't many other options out there.

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RupertPupkin Major 101 Rep 1,456 Posts Drives: Freak Beast Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East iTrader: (5)	UPDATE: Bimmian was very helpful and nice about my situation. They have agreed to send me a new set of fog lights to replace the curent ones. It seems the H11 socket in my particular set on one side was machined incorrectly. I am very happy with their response to my matter.
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02-15-2012, 01:15 PM	#27
frankgpass Private First Class 10 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pa iTrader: (1)	Good stuff man! I just installed mine with Alpine HID kit and they look great. My one complaint about the fogs is the adjustment screw strips SUPER easily.
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03-15-2012, 09:25 AM	#29
csupernova Captain 33 Rep 606 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (7)	OP, any pics with the HID kit installed on the projector? I would like to see the light cut off.
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11-28-2012, 08:22 PM	#33
RupertPupkin Major 101 Rep 1,456 Posts Drives: Freak Beast Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East iTrader: (5)	Sorry guys missed that last one. I never ended up buying another HID kit. They did send me a second set of fog lights that had the proper cut outs for the bulbs. Here is my honest opinion of them after having them quite a while. 1)Light output is about half that of the stock housing with the same bulbs 2)The screws were crappy as per my original post 3)They are overpriced and should be about $75 4)They have held up fine, and do look far better than stock in my opinion 5)Definitely will need an HID kit for functionality if you enjoy having fog lights that work. 6)If you still want to buy them I would point them to this thread or call and verify that they send you a set with the proper machining for the bulb mount. They have a sharp cutoff, look good, but don't put the light out in front of the car as well as stock. Let me know if any other specific questions.
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puffer Private 25 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 328i N51 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Great, thanks RP. I do already have HID bulbs that disperse light everywhere right now. these might be what I need seeing how there isn't many other options out there. __________________ H&R Sport Springs, Koni Yellow shocks, PE Exhaust, AFE Stage 2 sealed intake. AA tune.
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