Noob headlight question

Stone Pro · 04-27-2008, 10:12 PM

I'm still awaiting delivery of my E90 328i and I have a question with regard to the stock headlights. From what I understand, Canadian 328's come standard with xenon lights. Is this correct? Also, what's the difference between xenon and HID lights? Your input is much appreciated.

Dave

ctgazer · 04-27-2008, 10:22 PM

328i's come with xenon. the only vehicles in canada that dont come with xenon's are 323i's...
xenon and hid are the same. jsut different names.
congrats witht he purchase. lets see some pics when you pick up your baby!

Stone Pro · 04-27-2008, 10:36 PM

Thanks for the quick response. Can't wait to get the car. I've already got 19" wheels on the way as well as black line tail lights and an oem short shifter. I'll be sure to post pics as soon as I take delivery of the car and get these items installed

sim@ecuprogram · 04-27-2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Stone Pro

Thanks for the quick response. Can't wait to get the car. I've already got 19" wheels on the way as well as black line tail lights and an oem short shifter. I'll be sure to post pics as soon as I take delivery of the car and get these items installed

nice car love AW. waiting for u pics here.

323d · 04-27-2008, 11:24 PM

i also suggest you look towards changing the angel eyes..

congrats on your purchase , post some pics when you goet the mods installed!

Stone Pro · 04-27-2008, 11:38 PM

Any suggestions on what angel eyes to buy and where to buy them?

Soni · 04-27-2008, 11:48 PM

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Any suggestions on what angel eyes to buy and where to buy them?

PIAA (I think SGxi-local GTA member is selling his set, so grap it while it last) or Lux 5!!

Lazzer · 04-27-2008, 11:54 PM

I agree PIAA or LUX

Stone Pro · 04-28-2008, 12:09 AM

Would these work?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA:IT&ih=017

sim@ecuprogram · 04-28-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Stone Pro

Would these work?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA:IT&ih=017

will fit bt not quite sure was real LUX or not.

Stone Pro · 04-28-2008, 12:31 AM

The same seller also has these lights which are almost double the price. Are they worth the extra money?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/PIAA-JDM-6500K-LE...QQcmdZViewItem

remmib · 04-28-2008, 05:22 AM

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The same seller also has these lights which are almost double the price. Are they worth the extra money?
http://cgi.ebay.ca/PIAA-JDM-6500K-LE...QQcmdZViewItem

Seems expensive. Check out the umnitza Predator ICE, much cheaper and probably a little brighter.

http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/BMW-...duct_info.html

mds82 · 04-28-2008, 11:23 AM

Those things off e-bay will not work well. they will work, but they wont be very bright at all, and you will be quite disappointed.

LUX 4 or LUX 5 are the brightest on the market right now and will be your best choice

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114352

here is a pic from Jay Spec

Soni · 04-28-2008, 11:53 AM

don't get from ebay...unless you got money to burn. Get PIAA or LUX.

Stone Pro · 04-28-2008, 03:49 PM

Those look really nice but that's alot of money to spend on angel eyes IMO. I may go for the ones on Jlevi.com for $119. That's probably the most I'd spend on a light upgrade and even then there are so many other items I want to buy as well. So much for not putting a lot of money into a leased car...lol. Thanks for all the suggestions!

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Stone Pro New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 08 E90 328i AW, Sports Package Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Noob headlight question I'm still awaiting delivery of my E90 328i and I have a question with regard to the stock headlights. From what I understand, Canadian 328's come standard with xenon lights. Is this correct? Also, what's the difference between xenon and HID lights? Your input is much appreciated. Dave
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ctgazer Major General 383 Rep 7,952 Posts Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	328i's come with xenon. the only vehicles in canada that dont come with xenon's are 323i's... xenon and hid are the same. jsut different names. congrats witht he purchase. lets see some pics when you pick up your baby! __________________
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04-27-2008, 10:36 PM	#3
Stone Pro New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 08 E90 328i AW, Sports Package Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the quick response. Can't wait to get the car. I've already got 19" wheels on the way as well as black line tail lights and an oem short shifter. I'll be sure to post pics as soon as I take delivery of the car and get these items installed
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323d Major 52 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: YVR iTrader: (4)	i also suggest you look towards changing the angel eyes.. congrats on your purchase , post some pics when you goet the mods installed! __________________ ZSP susp//18's 550i reps//blacklines/aftermarket grill//
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04-27-2008, 11:38 PM	#6
Stone Pro New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 08 E90 328i AW, Sports Package Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Any suggestions on what angel eyes to buy and where to buy them?
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04-27-2008, 11:54 PM	#8
Lazzer The Specialist 5 Rep 336 Posts Drives: E90/335i, E70/4.8 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	I agree PIAA or LUX
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04-28-2008, 12:09 AM	#9
Stone Pro New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 08 E90 328i AW, Sports Package Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Would these work? http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA:IT&ih=017
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04-28-2008, 12:31 AM	#11
Stone Pro New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 08 E90 328i AW, Sports Package Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	The same seller also has these lights which are almost double the price. Are they worth the extra money? http://cgi.ebay.ca/PIAA-JDM-6500K-LE...QQcmdZViewItem
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04-28-2008, 11:23 AM	#13
mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	Those things off e-bay will not work well. they will work, but they wont be very bright at all, and you will be quite disappointed. LUX 4 or LUX 5 are the brightest on the market right now and will be your best choice http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114352 here is a pic from Jay Spec
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04-28-2008, 11:53 AM	#14
Soni Major General 219 Rep 8,375 Posts Drives: Just a car Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CANADA eh! iTrader: (35) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [9.00]	don't get from ebay...unless you got money to burn. Get PIAA or LUX.
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04-28-2008, 03:49 PM	#15
Stone Pro New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 08 E90 328i AW, Sports Package Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Those look really nice but that's alot of money to spend on angel eyes IMO. I may go for the ones on Jlevi.com for $119. That's probably the most I'd spend on a light upgrade and even then there are so many other items I want to buy as well. So much for not putting a lot of money into a leased car...lol. Thanks for all the suggestions!
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