E92 Hid Fog Kits Without Error

dArNeLLi · 09-30-2008, 02:36 PM

I have been in and out reading various threads on HID fogs with some people working and some people not working (errors / fried wire harnesses?). Maybe we can compile a thread list of people's month/year of build and which hid kit for the fog lamps they have. It seems that throughout the model life of the e92 at least, numerous hid kits work and don't work depending on month and year.

I have a 10/06 e92 build, and looking for a kit that will install and not short anything and not throw any error codes, but am having trouble finding out which kit will do so. I also don't intend to keep buying/trying kits until I find one that doesn't get an error, so I figure a posting would help more.

Thanks in advance.

E92-Lighting · 09-30-2008, 05:35 PM

would not recommend unless you know "exactly" what your doing beforehand

dArNeLLi · 09-30-2008, 07:49 PM

please "elaborate" on "exactly"?

HID kits are pretty easy to install, mounting isnt a problem, its the frying of the harnesses and unquestionable amount of errors being thrown that I'm concerned with, is that the "exactly" that you are referring to?

01stang · 09-30-2008, 10:55 PM

heres mine
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134494

01stang · 09-30-2008, 10:57 PM

another guy i know who has the same kit.. i think he sold it tho..
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133722

nissan · 10-01-2008, 11:54 AM

+1 I think XenonDepot is the only one w/a working kit for '06 builds. Their customer service is excellent as well, in case you have problems.

pdjafari · 10-01-2008, 01:19 PM

+1 great kit sad i had to sell it...

ARA5HE90 · 10-01-2008, 04:20 PM

many kits work.. but if they throw errors .. you need either the canbus fix module or resistors

i used the xenon depot kit and its amazing.. but i had to add resistors cause the canbus fix doesnt work on the some 07 an 08 models.

buy a xenon depot kit and use their canbus fix.. it should work on most 06 build dates

kennethpetro · 10-01-2008, 05:26 PM

I also purchased my HID fogs from Xenon depot and they work perfectly (w/ resistors of course). They will work on any model BMW. Their website is www.kbcarstuff.com and don't forget to call and ask if they have any discounts for e90post members. I got like $100 off the total price of my kit with some of their coupon codes.

MarinoB · 10-01-2008, 06:20 PM

does the kit come with the resistors?

X1 Trojan · 10-01-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MarinoB

does the kit come with the resistors?

i bought mine this past week and it came with no resistors at all.

sounds like they are a bit shady in their business practices after reading up on some other members' experiences.

gtrokin330 · 10-01-2008, 09:19 PM

so where can i get a kit that will work with resistors for my 08 e92.

kennethpetro · 10-01-2008, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 335 Trojan

i bought mine this past week and it came with no resistors at all.

sounds like they are a bit shady in their business practices after reading up on some other members' experiences.

I had the EXACT OPPOSITE experience with them. Not only did they send me great instructions on how to install them but the guy that owns the company actually called me whenever i had a question. The best customer service i've experienced from any vendor on this site.

The only reason you didn't get resistors is because you must not have specified what year make and model your car was. I specifically remember them telling me to note that it was for a 2008 e92 coupe. That way they know to send the resistors. I would recommend calling them prior to placing the order.

BTW - If you didn't get the resistors with your order, you can pick them up almost anywhere for like $5-$10, no biggie.

gtrokin330 · 10-01-2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennethpetro

I had the EXACT OPPOSITE experience with them. Not only did they send me great instructions on how to install them but the guy that owns the company actually called me whenever i had a question. The best customer service i've experienced from any vendor on this site.

The only reason you didn't get resistors is because you must not have specified what year make and model your car was. I specifically remember them telling me to note that it was for a 2008 e92 coupe. That way they know to send the resistors. I would recommend calling them prior to placing the order.

BTW - If you didn't get the resistors with your order, you can pick them up almost anywhere for like $5-$10, no biggie.

how many watts was your kit

kennethpetro · 10-01-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtrokin330

how many watts was your kit

This link should help guide you on what to order...
http://www.kbcarstuff.com/BMW_E90_33...ulbs_s/146.htm

This was my total order from them back when they had the discount codes....
Code Item Qty Price Total
XT-65k-H11 H11 6500k Xtreme Xenon HID Conversion Kit 1 $224.99 $224.99
XT-D1S-6k Xtreme HID 6000k D1S Bulb 2 $99.99 $199.98
DSC-29 E90post [XT-D1S-6k] 2 -$27.50 -$55.00
DSC-62 E90post SPRING MADNESS SALE!! [XT-65k-H11] 1 -$15.00 -$15.00

01stang · 10-02-2008, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdjafari

+1 great kit sad i had to sell it...

why man why!!!!!

ADHD · 10-02-2008, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtrokin330

so where can i get a kit that will work with resistors for my 08 e92.

I got my kit from creative autoworks for my 08 e92 and they have NO error!
Worrk great!!

ZJP · 10-02-2008, 09:23 AM

Any feedback on this kit?

http://www.omnixautosports.com/h8-hi...h8-hid-kit.htm

kennethpetro · 10-02-2008, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tranzporter

Any feedback on this kit?

http://www.omnixautosports.com/h8-hi...h8-hid-kit.htm

It'll work, but you absolutely need the resistors. Best bet is xenon-depot as they have been proven to work flawlessly, just as long as you hook up the load resistors properly.

ARA5HE90 · 10-02-2008, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennethpetro

I had the EXACT OPPOSITE experience with them. Not only did they send me great instructions on how to install them but the guy that owns the company actually called me whenever i had a question. The best customer service i've experienced from any vendor on this site.

The only reason you didn't get resistors is because you must not have specified what year make and model your car was. I specifically remember them telling me to note that it was for a 2008 e92 coupe. That way they know to send the resistors. I would recommend calling them prior to placing the order.

BTW - If you didn't get the resistors with your order, you can pick them up almost anywhere for like $5-$10, no biggie.

+1 i meet the owner of xenon depot in toronto .. and all i can say is that he cares about quality and he check up on the authorized locations selling his products.. but also they ship out products quick =)

kennethpetro · 10-02-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARA5HE90

+1 i meet the owner of xenon depot in toronto .. and all i can say is that he cares about quality and he check up on the authorized locations selling his products.. but also they ship out products quick =)

And even after i received the HID's, he was always available for questions when i was installing them. Customer service as good as his, along with high quality merchandise is the reason i ordered them from him.

Quisp · 10-11-2008, 10:12 PM

Ordered a kit from Xenone Depot on 9/30. Have been communicating via email to verify with them that this will work without cdes or problems. I asked about the canbus fix and after checking it was determined that I would need low beam failure fix. After some emails I figured out that was the resistors. I am trying to view the installation guide on their site but the link is not working.
I guess i am a bit nervous as to whether it will work or not and if it is going to invlove more than Plug and PLay.
According to the ttracjking i got the kit gets here on Monday and I am going to try to put it in that day. I will let you know how it goes.
Question for those that have the resistor fix. Where did you put the resistor so it was away from plastic and out of the way of everything else?
thanks

09-30-2008, 02:36 PM	#1
dArNeLLi Lieutenant 81 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 335i on ED, pickup 10/6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	E92 Hid Fog Kits Without Error - is there a list? I have been in and out reading various threads on HID fogs with some people working and some people not working (errors / fried wire harnesses?). Maybe we can compile a thread list of people's month/year of build and which hid kit for the fog lamps they have. It seems that throughout the model life of the e92 at least, numerous hid kits work and don't work depending on month and year. I have a 10/06 e92 build, and looking for a kit that will install and not short anything and not throw any error codes, but am having trouble finding out which kit will do so. I also don't intend to keep buying/trying kits until I find one that doesn't get an error, so I figure a posting would help more. Thanks in advance.
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dArNeLLi Lieutenant 81 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 335i on ED, pickup 10/6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	please "elaborate" on "exactly"? HID kits are pretty easy to install, mounting isnt a problem, its the frying of the harnesses and unquestionable amount of errors being thrown that I'm concerned with, is that the "exactly" that you are referring to?
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01stang ... 13 Rep 322 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (4)	heres mine http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134494 __________________ Mods: Black out kidney grill, 6000k d1s, 6500k foglight, mtech angel eyes and cornering light, m6 reps, m3 tri color steering wheel, somewhat matching shift boot and brake boot, led lisence plate, led interior, led rear signal, led side marker, aero front lip, cf emblem overlay
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01stang ... 13 Rep 322 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (4)	another guy i know who has the same kit.. i think he sold it tho.. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133722 __________________ Mods: Black out kidney grill, 6000k d1s, 6500k foglight, mtech angel eyes and cornering light, m6 reps, m3 tri color steering wheel, somewhat matching shift boot and brake boot, led lisence plate, led interior, led rear signal, led side marker, aero front lip, cf emblem overlay
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nissan Lieutenant 56 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2015 M6 GC CP Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DFW iTrader: (4)	+1 I think XenonDepot is the only one w/a working kit for '06 builds. Their customer service is excellent as well, in case you have problems.
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pdjafari Colonel 182 Rep 2,512 Posts Drives: G80 M3C Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (5)	+1 great kit sad i had to sell it...
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ARA5HE90 ARA5HE90 133 Rep 2,055 Posts Drives: a beast! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 328XI [0.00]	many kits work.. but if they throw errors .. you need either the canbus fix module or resistors i used the xenon depot kit and its amazing.. but i had to add resistors cause the canbus fix doesnt work on the some 07 an 08 models. buy a xenon depot kit and use their canbus fix.. it should work on most 06 build dates __________________ 2oo7 e90 JB 328xi/// with too many mods!?!?! check out my ride = http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=246531 2oo8 e90 SSII ///M3 the silver ghost = http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409084
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kennethpetro Lieutenant 9 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2011 328i JB/Black Dakota Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (2)	I also purchased my HID fogs from Xenon depot and they work perfectly (w/ resistors of course). They will work on any model BMW. Their website is www.kbcarstuff.com and don't forget to call and ask if they have any discounts for e90post members. I got like $100 off the total price of my kit with some of their coupon codes. __________________ 2011 Jet Black 328i, 6-Speed Manual, Black Dakota Leather, Brushed Aluminum, Harmon Kardon w/ Surround Sound, Navi, BMW Apps, iPod & USB Adapter, BMW Assist w/ Bluetooth, Full LED Interior, 6000k HID Fogs, Matte Black Kidney Grills, M3 Lip Spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, 19" Beyern Black Mesh 19x8.5 front(ET40) 19x9.5 rear(ET30)
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MarinoB Captain 286 Rep 931 Posts Drives: '17 F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (6)	does the kit come with the resistors?
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gtrokin330 Brigadier General 159 Rep 3,865 Posts Drives: TT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LI iTrader: (7)	so where can i get a kit that will work with resistors for my 08 e92.
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ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	Any feedback on this kit? http://www.omnixautosports.com/h8-hi...h8-hid-kit.htm
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Quisp Does not play well with others 85 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (4)	Ordered a kit from Xenone Depot on 9/30. Have been communicating via email to verify with them that this will work without cdes or problems. I asked about the canbus fix and after checking it was determined that I would need low beam failure fix. After some emails I figured out that was the resistors. I am trying to view the installation guide on their site but the link is not working. I guess i am a bit nervous as to whether it will work or not and if it is going to invlove more than Plug and PLay. According to the ttracjking i got the kit gets here on Monday and I am going to try to put it in that day. I will let you know how it goes. Question for those that have the resistor fix. Where did you put the resistor so it was away from plastic and out of the way of everything else? thanks __________________
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