What lights to use for 2011 328xi sedan?

itrocks4u · 08-16-2011, 05:03 PM

Hi,

I've tried to reach as much as I could on a number of websites, including this one ofcourse, but I'm still a bit confused between what to order so as to replace the yellow rings (angel eyes, corona rings or w/e else we call 'em) to white.

One of the options that I came across based on the website is LUX H8. The other option I came across is GP Thunder as per this link (I do apologize if we are not allowed to post links): http://www.**********s.com/GP-Thunde...BMW-Models.htm . However, based on the sticky in these forums GP Thunder are not listed for E90? LUX H8 seems like a set of two lights. however, when I order GP thunder through the link, it gives me the option of ordering cornering lights as well. What are those?

Given that I'm driving 2011 E90 328xi sedan, which have halogen lights instead of xenon, do I need to replace more than just the bulbs for the corona rings? It would look pretty weird to have white lights but still yellowish 'full lights'. Or am I completely off drift here.

Please do let me know.

DesiRoc · 08-16-2011, 06:30 PM

I was wondering the same thing for my 09. Since both of ours are LCI and mines has halogens as well. I'll see if I can find out more. Yeah if you replace the angel eyes only, your other lights will obviously still be yellow. I was thinking of buying a retrofit kit for my head lights and then some tru-match bulbs for my fogs to match the lights. This would all run me about $500 roughly =\

itrocks4u · 08-16-2011, 09:44 PM

$500 isn't bad... So lux H8 is not for lci 328?

rollinstone157 · 08-16-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by itrocks4u

$500 isn't bad... So lux H8 is not for lci 328?

You didn't quite get it. You didn't purchase the Xenon headlights with your car, and as such, you can't use the LUX H8's for your angel eyes. I have an E90 LCI (328i xDrive) with the xenon headlights, and I'm contemplating the LUX H8's, due to the fact that I have xenons. Make sense?

DesiRoc · 08-16-2011, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itrocks4u

$500 isn't bad... So lux H8 is not for lci 328?

We can do these though...

http://www.bimmian.com/90/LHU/

itrocks4u · 08-17-2011, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollinstone157

You didn't quite get it. You didn't purchase the Xenon headlights with your car, and as such, you can't use the LUX H8's for your angel eyes. I have an E90 LCI (328i xDrive) with the xenon headlights, and I'm contemplating the LUX H8's, due to the fact that I have xenons. Make sense?

Yea, I get it now. I had no idea there were both halogens and xenon in 328i xdrive. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesiRoc

We can do these though...

http://www.bimmian.com/90/LHU/

Wow. That looks like a good solution. Not sure how many people have used that though. Is that a 'simple' plug & play type? Being a lease, I don't want to do more than just changing a light bulb lol.

DesiRoc · 08-17-2011, 11:43 AM

[QUOTE=itrocks4u;10242502]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollinstone157

You didn't quite get it. You didn't purchase the Xenon headlights with your car, and as such, you can't use the LUX H8's for your angel eyes. I have an E90 LCI (328i xDrive) with the xenon headlights, and I'm contemplating the LUX H8's, due to the fact that I have xenons. Make sense?

Yea, I get it now. I had no idea there were both halogens and xenon in 328i xdrive. Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DesiRoc

We can do these though...

http://www.bimmian.com/90/LHU/

Wow. That looks like a good solution. Not sure how many people have used that though. Is that a 'simple' plug

DesiRoc · 08-17-2011, 12:26 PM

Sorry my IPhone messed that last post up.

Yes it is plug and play. I'm considering doing the same for my car. I read some reviews on other forums, people wished they were brighter during the day time, but I'm not really concerned with them being overly bright in the daytime. I just want to get rid of my factory halogens.

jinxd90 · 02-09-2012, 01:33 AM

I have a LCI e90 with halogens, but I'm about to buy xenon headlights off another member.
What bulbs, ae's, and whatnot do I have to buy in order to get a functioning conversion?

Zoraster · 02-09-2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinxd90

I have a LCI e90 with halogens, but I'm about to buy xenon headlights off another member.
What bulbs, ae's, and whatnot do I have to buy in order to get a functioning conversion?

You will need to code your car for xenons.

matrix76 · 02-09-2012, 10:05 AM

This what I did for my 09, and this is also for the 2011 halogen system,

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=499916

rollinstone157 · 02-09-2012, 12:02 PM

I would get the 6W HighPerformanceBulbs.com AEs http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/bmwaneywh6wa.html designed for the e90 pre-lci with xenons. Then, follow this DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285855
That should be plenty bright for your needs! My issue with the Weisslicht units someone else recommended is that they are essentially rebranded R-Dash lights, marked up 2.5-3x higher than their identical counterparts.

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itrocks4u Colonel 649 Rep 2,449 Posts Drives: F80, F36, E90 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	What lights to use for 2011 328xi sedan? Hi, I've tried to reach as much as I could on a number of websites, including this one ofcourse, but I'm still a bit confused between what to order so as to replace the yellow rings (angel eyes, corona rings or w/e else we call 'em) to white. One of the options that I came across based on the website is LUX H8. The other option I came across is GP Thunder as per this link (I do apologize if we are not allowed to post links): http://www.**********s.com/GP-Thunde...BMW-Models.htm . However, based on the sticky in these forums GP Thunder are not listed for E90? LUX H8 seems like a set of two lights. however, when I order GP thunder through the link, it gives me the option of ordering cornering lights as well. What are those? Given that I'm driving 2011 E90 328xi sedan, which have halogen lights instead of xenon, do I need to replace more than just the bulbs for the corona rings? It would look pretty weird to have white lights but still yellowish 'full lights'. Or am I completely off drift here. Please do let me know.
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DesiRoc Kumar 75 Rep 747 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E93 335i, S50 E30 325i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southeast US iTrader: (2)	I was wondering the same thing for my 09. Since both of ours are LCI and mines has halogens as well. I'll see if I can find out more. Yeah if you replace the angel eyes only, your other lights will obviously still be yellow. I was thinking of buying a retrofit kit for my head lights and then some tru-match bulbs for my fogs to match the lights. This would all run me about $500 roughly =\
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itrocks4u Colonel 649 Rep 2,449 Posts Drives: F80, F36, E90 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	$500 isn't bad... So lux H8 is not for lci 328?
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DesiRoc Kumar 75 Rep 747 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E93 335i, S50 E30 325i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southeast US iTrader: (2)	Sorry my IPhone messed that last post up. Yes it is plug and play. I'm considering doing the same for my car. I read some reviews on other forums, people wished they were brighter during the day time, but I'm not really concerned with them being overly bright in the daytime. I just want to get rid of my factory halogens.
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jinxd90 New Member 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2011 328xi Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I have a LCI e90 with halogens, but I'm about to buy xenon headlights off another member. What bulbs, ae's, and whatnot do I have to buy in order to get a functioning conversion?
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matrix76 Major 65 Rep 1,300 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Black/Red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Port Dover, Ontario iTrader: (1)	This what I did for my 09, and this is also for the 2011 halogen system, http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=499916 __________________ Brian Black Sapphire, Black w/Burrwood Trim & Shifter, 162's, Mtec H8 AE's, DS1 HID 6000K
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rollinstone157 Brotographer 95 Rep 1,742 Posts Drives: F30 335xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I would get the 6W HighPerformanceBulbs.com AEs http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/bmwaneywh6wa.html designed for the e90 pre-lci with xenons. Then, follow this DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285855 That should be plenty bright for your needs! My issue with the Weisslicht units someone else recommended is that they are essentially rebranded R-Dash lights, marked up 2.5-3x higher than their identical counterparts.
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