2011 328i (base model) light upgrade

turbozeke418 · 12-12-2010, 07:31 PM

Hello, I got my 2011 328i 4-door 2 months ago and so far I am not impressed that impressed. I need to start doing some modifications to make it more (mine). Its the base model with the only options being 6-speed manual, moon roof, and heated seats. It was an on the lot deal that I couldn't pass up so I couldn't order it with what I really wanted.

I would like to upgrade the headlights to HID and even though it won't be the true HID effect the factory system has I've done this with most of my cars and I'm not worried about doing it on this. What I do need help with is the following.

I would like to make the AE HID or LED. I can not find anyone that sells the correct bulb for it though. There is a cage style bracket that goes around the assembly to hold it in place. I purchased LED replacement and they do not match up. I was told by the company I purchased it from that the 2011 seems to be a different light than the previous years. Has anyone else encountered this yet?

I would also like to know if there is a way I can have the AE's only come on in place of the DRL's. I found how to disable the DRL's. I have seen other BMW's driving around with only the AE's on in the daytime and it looks great.

If you could point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it!!!

turbozeke418 · 12-16-2010, 02:06 AM

nothing????

MassBimmer · 12-16-2010, 08:10 AM

LUX is the only AE product for LCI Halogen angel eyes. They are LED.

The other BMW's driving around with just angel eyes on have xenons. I don't believe that you can do that with your car.

aynahko · 12-16-2010, 11:32 AM

Lux for lci halogens is what I went with. I also paired them with the daeos drl harness so I could run my angel eyes as drl. Works perfectly.

11sg328 · 01-04-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by aynahko

Lux for lci halogens is what I went with. I also paired them with the daeos drl harness so I could run my angel eyes as drl. Works perfectly.

I'm looking into getting the same combination. Did you have any trouble installing or getting the daeos kit to work with the halogen headlamps?
I've been looking for someone who has been able to get this working successfully! Let me know.

e92stance · 01-04-2011, 10:27 PM

Your not impressed because its a base 328...

OwnAge · 01-04-2011, 10:34 PM

lol he isnt impressed. Wait till he comes to the meet. He will hate his bimmer

I loved my 328 when i bought it. It was so beautiful to me. Until i parked next to a modded e9x

e92stance · 01-04-2011, 10:52 PM

lol, my 335 is modded up a little , wheels, brake kit, lights, aero and all the basic shit that everybody does on this forum....but when I parked next to a e92 M with suspension, bbs LM's, breaks and minor aero stuff, I wanted to go cry in the corner!!!! lol

OP im only messing with you, but really for the money....there are so many better choices out there for so much more car.....

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turbozeke418 New Member 10 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330XI manual Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freehold, nj iTrader: (0)	2011 328i (base model) light upgrade Hello, I got my 2011 328i 4-door 2 months ago and so far I am not impressed that impressed. I need to start doing some modifications to make it more (mine). Its the base model with the only options being 6-speed manual, moon roof, and heated seats. It was an on the lot deal that I couldn't pass up so I couldn't order it with what I really wanted. I would like to upgrade the headlights to HID and even though it won't be the true HID effect the factory system has I've done this with most of my cars and I'm not worried about doing it on this. What I do need help with is the following. I would like to make the AE HID or LED. I can not find anyone that sells the correct bulb for it though. There is a cage style bracket that goes around the assembly to hold it in place. I purchased LED replacement and they do not match up. I was told by the company I purchased it from that the 2011 seems to be a different light than the previous years. Has anyone else encountered this yet? I would also like to know if there is a way I can have the AE's only come on in place of the DRL's. I found how to disable the DRL's. I have seen other BMW's driving around with only the AE's on in the daytime and it looks great. If you could point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it!!!
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turbozeke418 New Member 10 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330XI manual Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: freehold, nj iTrader: (0)	nothing????
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MassBimmer Major General 311 Rep 7,434 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	LUX is the only AE product for LCI Halogen angel eyes. They are LED. The other BMW's driving around with just angel eyes on have xenons. I don't believe that you can do that with your car.
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aynahko Private First Class 3 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burbank/North LV iTrader: (0)	Lux for lci halogens is what I went with. I also paired them with the daeos drl harness so I could run my angel eyes as drl. Works perfectly.
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e92stance Banned 23 Rep 960 Posts Drives: e92 LCI 335 msport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Your not impressed because its a base 328...
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OwnAge Gourik 190 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: soon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Innisfil Ontario. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 328i [8.90]	lol he isnt impressed. Wait till he comes to the meet. He will hate his bimmer I loved my 328 when i bought it. It was so beautiful to me. Until i parked next to a modded e9x __________________
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e92stance Banned 23 Rep 960 Posts Drives: e92 LCI 335 msport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	lol, my 335 is modded up a little , wheels, brake kit, lights, aero and all the basic shit that everybody does on this forum....but when I parked next to a e92 M with suspension, bbs LM's, breaks and minor aero stuff, I wanted to go cry in the corner!!!! lol OP im only messing with you, but really for the money....there are so many better choices out there for so much more car.....
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