[aram0492]

I was debating on what kind of headlights to put on my 2009 328i with halogens. I ended up going with the fishcake route. The lights look incredible on the car. The only problem was, it burned my FRM module. Has anyone ever experienced that? There was a short in the headlight and that is what caused the fried module.

My options now are:

Keep my stock halogen headlights () and return the fishcakes as they have agreed to refund me.

or

Ask them for another pair and give it another try. I have a brand new FRM module on the car and everything is working fine with my oem headlights.

[aram0492]

Ok everyone I just returned my fishcake headlights and I found a set of OEM LCI Adaptive Xenons for $900 but I would still have to get the ballasts and the adaptive module. I was wondering if anyone in the Los Angeles area has done the conversion before, or would know of a reliable shop to get it done at? I would like to confirm that it is indeed possible to do this before purchasing the headlights as they would need to be shipped from Castle Rock, CO. Thanks.

[Devils Advocate]

You might want to take a look at how much those ballasts and modules cost, as they are definitely not cheap.

[BOBKUR]

Originally Posted by Devils Advocate

You might want to take a look at how much those ballasts and modules cost, as they are definitely not cheap.

+1

[BOBKUR]

Originally Posted by aram0492

I was debating on what kind of headlights to put on my 2009 328i with halogens. I ended up going with the fishcake route. The lights look incredible on the car. The only problem was, it burned my FRM module. Has anyone ever experienced that? There was a short in the headlight and that is what caused the fried module.

My options now are:

Keep my stock halogen headlights () and return the fishcakes as they have agreed to refund me.

or

Ask them for another pair and give it another try. I have a brand new FRM module on the car and everything is working fine with my oem headlights.

Are you trying for brighter angel eyes.

[aram0492]

Originally Posted by BOBKUR

Are you trying for brighter angel eyes.

i just dont like the way the headlights look without the projectors on them. It looks really cheap and the reflection of the lights are pretty bad. brighter angel eyes are just an extra on the side.

I just found out that he doesn't have the turn signals for the headlights either.

[Devils Advocate]

If you really want OEM I'd suggest waiting and browsing the lighting classifieds(the non sponsor ones), you can find a pair in there, bulbs, ballasts, control modules, and housings all combined anywhere from $600-1000, just gotta be patient.

[aram0492]

Originally Posted by Devils Advocate

If you really want OEM I'd suggest waiting and browsing the lighting classifieds(the non sponsor ones), you can find a pair in there, bulbs, ballasts, control modules, and housings all combined anywhere from $600-1000, just gotta be patient.

ive been looking for about 3-4 months now and i either missed all of them that came up or im looking in the wrong section. I am looking for LCI xenons so that makes it harder to find and almost 2x more expensive.The set I have found is from the classifieds on the forum.

[BOBKUR]

Originally Posted by aram0492

ive been looking for about 3-4 months now and i either missed all of them that came up or im looking in the wrong section. I am looking for LCI xenons so that makes it harder to find and almost 2x more expensive.The set I have found is from the classifieds on the forum.

The Depo lights should work now if you have replaced the FRM. Most likely went out since you have an 07, what did the seller say about it. I have an 08 and went the Depo route but was not happy with the projectors and the leaking. Went with LCI halogens and used Phillips 5000k halogen bulbs and Lux led angel eye bulbs. When i replace the car i will make sure to get OEM xenons.

[Beemerboi27]

how do you like the 5K halogens?

[BOBKUR]

Originally Posted by Beemerboi27

how do you like the 5K halogens?

So far so good,light's the road up better than standard bulbs.

[aram0492]

Originally Posted by BOBKUR

The Depo lights should work now if you have replaced the FRM. Most likely went out since you have an 07, what did the seller say about it. I have an 08 and went the Depo route but was not happy with the projectors and the leaking. Went with LCI halogens and used Phillips 5000k halogen bulbs and Lux led angel eye bulbs. When i replace the car i will make sure to get OEM xenons.

my car is a 2009 not a 2007

[waq234]

I am looking to buy the depo v2 headlights for my e90 2006, can anyone confirm if the side indicators constantly stay on? As with many pictures they do not seem to be off?

Also has anyone had any problems with these with the UK spec car, looking for the RHD model

Thanks

[B9M0W]

Originally Posted by waq234

I am looking to buy the depo v2 headlights for my e90 2006, can anyone confirm if the side indicators constantly stay on? As with many pictures they do not seem to be off?

Also has anyone had any problems with these with the UK spec car, looking for the RHD model

Thanks

side indicator?? you mean the corner light?
btw i have depo lights but mine did not come with full led Lights. Only 4 led. 90degrees offset from each other. I order the FULL LED rings themselves and installed them in my headlights. I no longer need them and im looking to sell them. If you are interested let me know.

[Devils Advocate]

You can get the ambers coded out, so they are off except when blinking. I just had that done for mine

[aram0492]

Originally Posted by Devils Advocate

You can get the ambers coded out, so they are off except when blinking. I just had that done for mine

my module burned and that was the reason it would turn off. I know you can get them coded off and that is what I had with mine. Everything was working fine for about a month and then all hell broke loose.

[yEBMW]

Can be found on ebay. I just ordered the 6000k d1s bulbs from sonic tuning, two ballasts, two corner blinker led lights from eBay and I am getting lux angel eyes when they're in stock. Let me know if you need links for the conversion. I bought 320d lci headlights from a 2009 btw and I have a 06 pre lci e90.. Plan to do the install on my own and with help from diys and a lil searching.

[B9M0W]

Originally Posted by yEBMW

Can be found on ebay. I just ordered the 6000k d1s bulbs from sonic tuning, two ballasts, two corner blinker led lights from eBay and I am getting lux angel eyes when they're in stock. Let me know if you need links for the conversion. I bought 320d lci headlights from a 2009 btw and I have a 06 pre lci e90.. Plan to do the install on my own and with help from diys and a lil searching.

did you purchase the adaptive module? if so, from where?

[yEBMW]

Originally Posted by B9M0W

did you purchase the adaptive module? if so, from where?

No I haven't I thought all you needed was to code the frm2? I am on the look out for one. I found one on ebay but I want to wait to see what model I have first. I have an 06 325i so I may just have the old FRM.

[B9M0W]

Originally Posted by yEBMW

No I haven't I thought all you needed was to code the frm2? I am on the look out for one. I found one on ebay but I want to wait to see what model I have first. I have an 06 325i so I may just have the old FRM.

i've ran into you so many times online. It looks like we're both trying to do the same thing (from stock halogen to xenon AHL headlights) right? I was gonna buy LCI headlights but im gonna stick to pre- lci as i've been told there needs to be some wiring involved and led turn signals cost over 300 a piece. So far i found pre-lci lights but have not purchased them. Not worried about bulbs as it's not really an issue. Im having more of a problem finding control unit used, as i would need two and new ones cost $200each from dealer. I would probably need FRM2 as well since my car did not come with ahl headlights. LMK what FMR model you have.
As the one bad guy from Taken once said, gooood lucccck!

[BOBKUR]

Originally Posted by B9M0W

i've ran into you so many times online. It looks like we're both trying to do the same thing (from stock halogen to xenon AHL headlights) right? I was gonna buy LCI headlights but im gonna stick to pre- lci as i've been told there needs to be some wiring involved and led turn signals cost over 300 a piece. So far i found pre-lci lights but have not purchased them. Not worried about bulbs as it's not really an issue. Im having more of a problem finding control unit used, as i would need two and new ones cost $200each from dealer. I would probably need FRM2 as well since my car did not come with ahl headlights. LMK what FMR model you have.
As the one bad guy from Taken once said, gooood lucccck!

Look at ECS Tuning site, they have complete setups with modules and wiring harness.

[yEBMW]

Originally Posted by B9M0W

i've ran into you so many times online. It looks like we're both trying to do the same thing (from stock halogen to xenon AHL headlights) right? I was gonna buy LCI headlights but im gonna stick to pre- lci as i've been told there needs to be some wiring involved and led turn signals cost over 300 a piece. So far i found pre-lci lights but have not purchased them. Not worried about bulbs as it's not really an issue. Im having more of a problem finding control unit used, as i would need two and new ones cost $200each from dealer. I would probably need FRM2 as well since my car did not come with ahl headlights. LMK what FMR model you have.
As the one bad guy from Taken once said, gooood lucccck!

LOL yeah my led turn signals were 150 and 181 totaling 331 for both and I got ballasts for 180 for both. Ebay is a good source for finding stuff. I haven't checked but I will tonight, to see what frm I have but I think I have FRM and not FRM2. I am doing this conversion cause I love the look of the new lci xenon headlights and I am not scared of electrical wiring cause I am on engineer. I actually look forward to it. Just not completely sure how the programming of the FRM2 will go if I need it, which I think I do to get the adaptive functioning correctly. Good luck yourself and I am sure we will see each other again on here...lol!