Hi all
Ive read so much information about HID retrofits its giving me a headache..
I understand this has been discussed in the past .. but the discussions are all over the place and not in a dedicated thread.. So I thought I'd make one , once and for all..
So Im an unlucky one who has purchased a 2010 X1 without Xenons.. just the halogens. (Infact its an option here in Australia you can't really get without waiting .. so all the used ones on the markets don't have HIDs)
For me its a MUST do no matter the cost... I love X1 but its just HIDs are RARELY optioned here.. even in the post LCI models!? Weird huh!!?
In fact I've never seen an X1 on the road in Australia with HIDs...
Hoping I can get some help about the topic so I can speak minimal time at the mechanics as they are likely not to help if I don't have all the parts.. all the facts..
So from my research there are 2 ways:
A) Modify the headlight housing - Using a retrofit kit consisting of Bulbs, ballasts, Projector tubes, shrouds to complete the look.
(look at:
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=237)
This actually seems cheaper and easier to do .. but problem is it wont look perfect..
And theres the question of how to OPEN the headlight housing and seal it without getting air and moisture in.. seems risky..
B) Replace the entire headlight housing with OEM BiXenon housing
This seems the best way to do it.. but I have seen no answers on how this is really done and what we need to buy..
I have thought about buying :
http://www.magdatom-car.eu/magdatom-...Bmw-X1-E84/573
Because I am in Australia I would need to convert the lenses from LHD to RHD.
Now I'm not sure what to do ..
I've been told by the seller that I just need to wireup and reprogram the car's Light module..
Apparently these housings don't have self leveling feature ?
But then I have been told by the seller of these:
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051...AMOTORS%3A1123
That I will need new wiring harness and light control module + reprogramming
So I thought.. easy.. just buy the housing and call BMW parts and ask them for the harness and light control module..
Not so easy.. I called and they asked me for my VIN..
I gave it to them and they told me they don't do a retrofit kit for my vehicle and can't supply me any part no.s
So now I am lost as...
I've read this thread
http://e84.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...=which+options
which seems to describe how to wireup without the need for a new LCM or wiring harness.. but that appears to be more a e90 tutorial ? not an e84?
Then theres the question of what happens with the self leveling system if the housing is equipped with it?
Can I simply ignore that feature and make the job easier?
How are the angel eyes connected up ?
Morski - If you read this.. can you tell us what happens to the High beams ?
Also - Do we need to remove the bumper on the X1 to get the headlight housing out?
Phew.. I've said alot.. got no where..
Can anyone shed more light on this topic for everyone's benefit?
Thanks!
