2006 E90 330d

Laney · 02-10-2012, 09:07 AM

Afternoon all,

I have a 2006 E90 330d M Sport.

How can I identify which headlights I have?

They seem to auto adjust when I turn them on and I have the headlight washers. Is this an indication of the type of headlights or just a standard feature?

Thanks in advance

Andrew

creepy coupe · 02-10-2012, 09:10 AM

Do they have lenses, like the lens in an eye? Or do they look like Mr Kiplings pie dishes?

Laney · 02-10-2012, 09:16 AM

They look like this. (I've just remembered that I have pics of my car)

xenon · 02-10-2012, 09:17 AM

If you have an internal control (thumbwheel) to adjust the headlamp aim you have halogens, if you have no adjustment you have xenons (as they auto-adjust). All BMWs move the headlamp aim up and down whether they're halogens or xenons.

Drive it at night and then you'll know....

EDIT - just seen the pic. Mr Kipling halogens.

Laney · 02-10-2012, 09:18 AM

I know I don't have the 'Angel eyes' but wondered if they were xenon or halogen.

Cheers

xenon · 02-10-2012, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laney

I know I don't have the 'Angel eyes' but wondered if they were xenon or halogen.

Cheers

Halogen. All xenons have halo rings.

Laney · 02-10-2012, 09:20 AM

Ahh...Cheers.

Am I right in thinking they are the bottom of the range (so to speak) headlights?

creepy coupe · 02-10-2012, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laney

Am I right in thinking they are the bottom of the range (so to speak) headlights?

I wouldn't beat yourself up over it. but they are standard halogens.

Laney · 02-10-2012, 09:31 AM

I've just been considering upgrading them as I'm not that impressed with them. Now I know why.

Is upgrading them easy? Which, if any, OEM headlights are plug and play?

I'd like the 'angel eyes' from an asthetic point of view but I'm more bothered about them being brighter and projecting a better beam over a longer distance.

Thanks for the info so far guys.

xenon · 02-10-2012, 09:40 AM

An oft-discussed topic. Realistically you're stuck with halogens as upgrading to xenons and remaining compliant with the 2012 MOT laws makes it so expensive as to not be worthwhile. Because you have a 6-cylinder, you have headlamp washers which is a big start, but you also need auto-levelling to comply with the MOT and fitting that would be a massive headache.

Your best bet is to get the later LCi halogens which now have the halo rings, and then put in some high-performance halogen bulbs such as Anneka is selling on the home page.

The standard halogens are a bit shite hence my earlier comment "drive at night and then you'll know...."

Laney · 02-10-2012, 09:46 AM

Cheers.

So are the LCI halogen headlights relatively plug n play?

xenon · 02-10-2012, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laney

Cheers.

So are the LCI halogen headlights relatively plug n play?

Electrically yes but I don't know if the mounting or even the shape is identical, thinking about it. I think the bonnet on the LCi e90 might be a different shape(?)

Laney · 02-10-2012, 09:54 AM

I'm under the impression that the LCI bumper and bonnet are different but the lights are the same.

Thanks for your help.

Mart1000 · 02-10-2012, 10:22 AM

From what I've read off here lci halogens are a straight swap

Brian mc21 · 02-10-2012, 10:27 AM

I fitted some to mine. Straight swap.

Laney · 02-10-2012, 10:34 AM

Music to my ears.

Thanks guys.

I'm off to go find some LCI Halogens for sale.

JDLM · 02-10-2012, 10:40 AM

Yes the shape is the same for LCI lights

Dr Dave · 02-10-2012, 01:45 PM

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BanziBarn · 02-10-2012, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenon

Your best bet is to get the later LCi halogens which now have the halo rings, and then put in some high-performance halogen bulbs such as Anneka is selling on the home page.

Where is this please?

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xenon Major General 1397 Rep 8,082 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	If you have an internal control (thumbwheel) to adjust the headlamp aim you have halogens, if you have no adjustment you have xenons (as they auto-adjust). All BMWs move the headlamp aim up and down whether they're halogens or xenons. Drive it at night and then you'll know.... EDIT - just seen the pic. Mr Kipling halogens. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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xenon Major General 1397 Rep 8,082 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	An oft-discussed topic. Realistically you're stuck with halogens as upgrading to xenons and remaining compliant with the 2012 MOT laws makes it so expensive as to not be worthwhile. Because you have a 6-cylinder, you have headlamp washers which is a big start, but you also need auto-levelling to comply with the MOT and fitting that would be a massive headache. Your best bet is to get the later LCi halogens which now have the halo rings, and then put in some high-performance halogen bulbs such as Anneka is selling on the home page. The standard halogens are a bit shite hence my earlier comment "drive at night and then you'll know...." __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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