Additional Lights in Kidney Grilles

n54xdrive · 08-09-2021, 09:51 PM

Hey guys I recently added additional lighting to my e92 to make up for my tinted headlights(stupid I know) in scenarios when I'd use my high beams since with the tints they do almost nothing. Here's some pics of the results, would love to hear some feedback even though I know a lot of it will be hate lol.

theMeeks · 08-09-2021, 10:09 PM

Not my style, but could be good functionally. Looks like it's a pretty clean install.

KKevin · 08-10-2021, 01:23 AM

Functionality wise it’s good. Could’ve put it on the bottom fogs (or beside) so it doesn’t look out of place

BB_cuda · 08-13-2021, 12:48 PM

Hopefully those grill lights actuate only when high beams commanded on.

n54xdrive · 08-13-2021, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BB_cuda

Hopefully those grill lights actuate only when high beams commanded on.

They have their own switch, that would be nice.

tcphoto · 08-13-2021, 03:47 PM

Baja Racer comes to mind, I would not do it or be prepared for oncoming traffic to flash you.

n54xdrive · 08-13-2021, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tcphoto

Baja Racer comes to mind, I would not do it or be prepared for oncoming traffic to flash you.

I live in fairly rural northeast so I only use them when there is no on coming traffic and there's no street lights.

BB_cuda · 08-17-2021, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by n54xdrive

They have their own switch, that would be nice.

Use a relay where the trigger is from the high beam leads. Probably a 4 pin relay would do it. You'd have to do a "T" off of the high beam leads and the other two leads would go to the kidney grill lights. Go learn on HIDplanet.com or google 4 pin relay. Good luck.

lowrydr310 · 08-17-2021, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by n54xdrive

I live in fairly rural northeast so I only use them when there is no on coming traffic and there's no street lights.

That looks like a great solution. Very clean, and when used on rural roads it'll give you the visibility you need! I like it.

How big are the lights? Does it obstruct the airflow to the radiator? It looks like BMW put some effort into the design of the kidneys, ducting the air to the radiator. I'd be concerned that it would reduce flow and result in a hotter running engine during hot weather.

Torgus · 08-17-2021, 11:44 AM

What product did you use?

What do the grills look like with the lights off in daylight?

Pics of the install?

n54xdrive · 08-17-2021, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgus

What product did you use?

What do the grills look like with the lights off in daylight?

Pics of the install?

They're just cheap eBay lights, here's the kit I went with because they came with a harness and switch: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-4-inch-2...-127632-2357-0

I don't have any pics from when I installed them but my bumper is off right now to replace my oil cooler so I'll take some pics and get back to you so you can see how I did it. Here's what the car looks like in daylight with them off:

KKevin · 08-17-2021, 05:41 PM

Looks like the one vision performance air scoops with the lights off lol

Captain Buumer · 08-20-2021, 03:43 AM

Should tint the kidney lights now.

08-09-2021, 09:51 PM	#1
n54xdrive Enlisted Member 19 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW 335xi e92 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00]	Additional Lights in Kidney Grilles Hey guys I recently added additional lighting to my e92 to make up for my tinted headlights(stupid I know) in scenarios when I'd use my high beams since with the tints they do almost nothing. Here's some pics of the results, would love to hear some feedback even though I know a lot of it will be hate lol. Attached Images __________________
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theMeeks Private 23 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i X-Drive Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Not my style, but could be good functionally. Looks like it's a pretty clean install.
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KKevin Private First Class 86 Rep 192 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E90 Join Date: May 2021 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Functionality wise it’s good. Could’ve put it on the bottom fogs (or beside) so it doesn’t look out of place
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BB_cuda Brigadier General 765 Rep 3,556 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Msport, 2013 X5D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clear Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	Hopefully those grill lights actuate only when high beams commanded on.
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tcphoto Brigadier General 3537 Rep 3,049 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	Baja Racer comes to mind, I would not do it or be prepared for oncoming traffic to flash you. __________________
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Captain Buumer Second Lieutenant 126 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 325D Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Should tint the kidney lights now.
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