2011 Bmw e90 LCI Aftermarket Headlights

Bmwner · 06-26-2016, 11:24 AM

Trying to make the best decision ....

Looking to upgrade my OEM halogen headlamps. I know the best option are OEM bixenon headlamps , but its not easy nor cheap at all. Any reviews on these aftermarket headlamps ?

justalilbit · 06-27-2016, 03:48 PM

You get what you pay for, friend. $350 is gonna get you fairly low value. The projectors are horrible, I promise you. Those particular headlights look like knockoffs too. I've seen them. The rings don't look right at all. OEM Xenon look infinitely better, and the projectors are too.

The key to aftermarket headlights on a BMW is subtlety. If the vendor can't manage that then you're going to get a tacky looking product.

Bmwner · 06-27-2016, 06:44 PM

I totally agree, but I have read about retrofit OEM xenon headlamps and its not easy/cheap at all , i was just trying to find an easier way to upgrade my headlights but I understand that OEM is a must in this case. Thanks

EstrlM3 · 06-28-2016, 12:12 PM

I have some OEM bi xenon lights, send me a pm if interested. I posted for sale thread in CA section

justalilbit · 06-28-2016, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmwner

I totally agree, but I have read about retrofit OEM xenon headlamps and its not easy/cheap at all , i was just trying to find an easier way to upgrade my headlights but I understand that OEM is a must in this case. Thanks

Is it the night time visibility you want upgraded, or the cosmetic upgrade? Or both?

Bmwner · 06-28-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by justalilbit

Is it the night time visibility you want upgraded, or the cosmetic upgrade? Or both?

Both....

Rulz · 07-05-2016, 09:14 PM

as previous post i read, you will only get cosmetic.
visibility only if you pair them with hid ...

Tali · 07-07-2016, 10:00 AM

I'm in the same boat! I have OEM halogen lights on my 2011 e90 but I want projectors and better looking angel eyes.

The depo p90 v2 seem to be the best option. They're more expensive but from what I hear if you pair them with an HID kit then you are golden

Camman · 07-07-2016, 10:22 AM

There are a few members on here that are using those headlights and they say with halogen lights in the projectors, they are crap. If you put HID's in them, they are much better. Better than OEM xenon? No, but they are probably about the same.

Only cons with the headlights is some have gotten condensation with them. This can be fixed if you just check for any air leaks and seal them up before installing.

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justalilbit Second Lieutenant 94 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E92 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	You get what you pay for, friend. $350 is gonna get you fairly low value. The projectors are horrible, I promise you. Those particular headlights look like knockoffs too. I've seen them. The rings don't look right at all. OEM Xenon look infinitely better, and the projectors are too. The key to aftermarket headlights on a BMW is subtlety. If the vendor can't manage that then you're going to get a tacky looking product.
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Bmwner Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 240 Posts Drives: 2011 323i Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I totally agree, but I have read about retrofit OEM xenon headlamps and its not easy/cheap at all , i was just trying to find an easier way to upgrade my headlights but I understand that OEM is a must in this case. Thanks
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EstrlM3 Second Lieutenant 66 Rep 276 Posts Drives: BSM 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	I have some OEM bi xenon lights, send me a pm if interested. I posted for sale thread in CA section
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Rulz Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 530e 2018 / X3 G01 2019 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	as previous post i read, you will only get cosmetic. visibility only if you pair them with hid ...
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Tali Private 52 Rep 92 Posts Drives: ‘11 323i (Automatic) Join Date: May 2015 Location: Downtown Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm in the same boat! I have OEM halogen lights on my 2011 e90 but I want projectors and better looking angel eyes. The depo p90 v2 seem to be the best option. They're more expensive but from what I hear if you pair them with an HID kit then you are golden
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