[joeyb649]

How do I upgrade my 2006 e90 325i to daytime running lights that are angel eyes. I believe I have the halogen stock lights. What is the easiest cost effective way. I'm looking to do it under $575.

I was looking at OSS but, I wouldn't know how to install after.

Any eBay ones worthy?

[KUMAR'S BIMMER]

I think your best bet would be oem xenons, look on eBay for them. The aftermarket ones suck for the most part, depo makes the best aftermarket though. However there light output isn't as good, so I would upgrade the projectors.

[joeyb649]

I still have no idea what to search for. I thought the OEM were yellowish.

[joeyb649]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-Factory...c153f2&vxp=mtr

Like this?

[Augster]

Originally Posted by KUMAR'S BIMMER

I think your best bet would be oem xenons, look on eBay for them.

The problem with OEM Xenons is the price: upwards of $1,000+ for a complete (HID bulbs, ballast and ALC modules), used set in good condition; maybe a little cheaper for a set with "fair" lenses (typical rock chips, scratches, yellowing) and/or broken tabs. Then depending on build date of vehicle, either an DAEOS (Daytime Angel Eye Operation System) harness or DIY harness would be needed, or a better (albeit more expensive) solution via FRM2/3 module upgrade with the need for coding (not sure if the OP has the tools/skills to do this on his own), especially to take advantage of the AHL; speaking of which, I'm not sure if his 2006 has the components already installed for steering/suspension geometry sensing...

[joeyb649]

That went way over my head I need to find a shop in CT that will do this for me!

[Augster]

Originally Posted by joeyb649

That went way over my head I need to find a shop in CT that will do this for me!

My point exactly, and since you originally stated an upper budget limit of $575, aftermarket headlights are your only option.

But keep in mind the shop charge on top of the purchase of aftermarket headlights. If you don't mind (and have the means) getting your hands dirty, removing the front bumper cover in order to remove and replace the headlights is not that hard.

[joekitch]

if you want it done cheap, consider getting xenons from 2009+ (the LCI models) which had angel eyes on them

[Augster]

Originally Posted by joekitch

if you want it done cheap, consider getting xenons from 2009+ (the LCI models) which had angel eyes on them

I'm assuming you meant LCI Halogen headlights, because OEM LCI Xenons are even way more expensive than pre-LCI Xenons.

[joekitch]

Originally Posted by Augster

I'm assuming you meant LCI Halogen headlights, because OEM LCI Xenons are even way more expensive than pre-LCI Xenons.

ah yes that's what i meant. you can get LCI halogens off ebay for $600, probably even cheaper from a part out. they dont even look that bad

[kisho]

Originally Posted by joekitch

ah yes that's what i meant. you can get LCI halogens off ebay for $600, probably even cheaper from a part out. they dont even look that bad

Plus they're plug n' play!

[E46(2)E90]

hey I have P90s that I'm looking to sell. Only asking $550, and they have the upgraded v2 halos. if your interested text me at 916-879-7731.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...9#post16036589

[dinanm3atl]

Little confused here and want to understand what you have and what you want. You have non HID/Halogen now? Is that correct?

[joeyb649]

Yes

[maymay07]

The problem with your headlights is that you don't have any Angel Eyes at all in there. So, you have to look at adding LED rings or replacing them with different housings.

1. A lot of people swap them with LCI headlights and use LED or white halogen bulbs for the AE (I have some I'm planning to sell, but haven't gotten around to it. If you're interested you can let me know - see below, they have Lux Halogen LEDs in them and I was planning to sell at $500) Also, you can probably find similar set ups around if you don't want mine.

2. You could probably get some after market housings (Like Depo) for less than $575, but I"m not sure the price. For good ones you might need to find used ones at a discount.

3. You could send you housings to someone like OSS or ONEighty. I think they will install LED rings in a halogen housing and should be < $575. Alternately, you could open them up yourself for cheap and add them. But the opening/sealing and wiring are a pretty hard DIY.

[joeyb649]

So Install these http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-P90-V2-...1f3031&vxp=mtr

what is the differnce to these http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-Factory...c153f2&vxp=mtr

why are they less.

I just don't know if I can do it myself.

[maymay07]

You can install these yourself. You'll have to remove the front bumper, but it's really easy (see one of the DIYs), unlike the rear bumper that is pretty hard.

These should be plug-and-play, so you just have to swap them for the originals. My only concern would be if they throw any code errors on your 2006. Absolute worst case, you would have to get bulb check(s) coded out.

[joeyb649]

Thank you but, can you tell me what the differences is in these and the guy that offered above?

[maymay07]

Looks like the cheaper ones are an older version of Depo, they have clear corner lights.

The more expensive ones (V2) are newer and have LED corner lights, probably also an improvement in the LED rings.

[kisho]

Originally Posted by joeyb649

So Install these http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-P90-V2-...1f3031&vxp=mtr

what is the differnce to these http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-Factory...c153f2&vxp=mtr

why are they less.

I just don't know if I can do it myself.

The top one has LED signals and umnitza v2s, that is why they are more expensive. These will throw an error and must be coded out or you can tap in a resistor. That is unless they rewired everything for you inside of the headlight to fool the car.

The bottom ones have a halogen bulb for the signal, this is why they are cheaper.

This is based off what I see in the pics provided. I am not 100% sure. I'd also like to mention that if you scroll down on both descriptions, it states that both of them use H7 bulbs for the low beam despite the fact that the headlights have projectors. So please be sure not to assume that these are xenon lights.

E46(2)E90 is selling soemthing similar to the bottom link. He however replaced the angel eyes with Umnitza V2s, which is a quality led ring. I'd also like to note that he has Xenons. Since your's does not, it will throw a fit of errors. You can take the time to do a conversion, but from what I gather, you should avoid that.

My advice for you is to not buy either and buy maymay07 OEM LCI Halogens. These will look more clean since they are OEM lights. These are completely plug'n'play. There are a number of LED bulbs for the angel eyes from LUX or Mtech that you could purchase. If you decide that you want LED rings, then you can look into OSS, Lightwerkz, etc.

[joeyb649]

I thought I knew it now I'm confused there are no ones plug and play for my car that have halos already in that won't throw codes. Thanks for everyone's help. I appreciate it!

[joeyb649]

I thought I knew it now I'm confused there are no ones plug and play for my car that have halos already in that won't throw codes. Thanks for everyone's help. I appreciate it!