So I just got my depo projector headlights from jlevisw, and because it's such a new product i thought i'd share my full experience and make a DIY for all my fellow e90post members. I won't have time to install these for a few days (working all weekend) but i will certainly keep you updated with all the progress. I'll be posting plenty of pics and videos along the way, so hopefully this will become an all inclusive thread. This is the 6000k HID kit on a 2006 325xi with stock halogens - so here we go


**UPDATE** PICS TO BE USED FOR DIY IF YOU WANT TO CHECK THEM OUT EARLY
http://s945.photobucket.com/albums/a...upgrade%20DIY/




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last year i baked open these depos and replaced the angel eyes with the UHP 244 x LED angel eyes. i'll soon revise this DIY and update with angel eye upgrade instructions too.

as for now heres a mini diy i posted in a thread:
i baked mine open to install these and i'll admit it IS pretty frustrating trying to pry open, but it will open up. just reheat as necessary dont give up and dont gouge the thing.
set oven to around 220 degrees FAHRENHEIT and give the headlight a good 10-15 mins to heat up. no need for a baking sheet. use common sense and check on it to make sure nothing is melting but that should not happen at such a low temp. it will be hot wen you pull it out of the oven and try to manhandle it to get the lens off. just be tenacious and keep pulling/lightly prying with something not sharp. to seal heat it back up and just press it back together. it seems to seal perfectly but just to be safe i put a thin strip of black duct tape all the way around the seals. better safe than sorry cuz i really would not want to do it again if it leaked. mine survived hurricane irene 2 days later and have been 100% dry and sealed and BEAUTIFUL so i recommend duct tape to be safe. these angels are stunning and get so many looks and compliments. i believe they are identical to OSS rings and can really take your breath away
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updated rings:










YOU WILL NEED
Torx T30
8mm
10mm


step 1: ORDER THE KIT and wait very impatiently

amazing price, and somewhat customizable. while i was waiting for these, i learned from another member that you cannot reuse your bulb holders on the stock headlights, and have to order the euro holders separately, p/n 63 11 7 159 570. Nick@jlevi says they are working on obtaining these, so i doubt it'll be a problem in the near future. My buddy already ordered me some from his shop, should have them by tonight. As for error cancellers, I hear that it varies from car to car, but 2006 is the most problematic but i'll try it out and order them if needed. if anyone can direct me to the best HID error canceller id appreciate it.

step 2: OPEN THE BOX

this was an exciting time. you can IMMEDIATELY tell how high quality these babies are. considering these clear out the ambers, have angel eyes, and are XENONS with ballasts, $409 is a complete steal.
packaged well, arrived about 10 days after I ordered them.









mock up:


mock up 2:


say goodbye!




ITS GO TIME

step 3: REMOVE FRONT BUMPER

First thing is to remove the 4 torx t30 screws along the top of the bumper





Remove 2 screws along the inside of the wheel well, and 8 or so running underneath the bumper.






(yes i know its hideously scratched, purchased from a female driver )

If you have headlight washers, gently pry them out with a flathead screwdriver wrapped in a towel, and carefully slide them forward. remove the washer covers and carefully slide the washer back into the bumper.






With a friend, carefully remove the bumper by sliding it forward. when there is enough room, unplug the fog lights and put the bumper somewhere safe.








Step 4: Remove headlights

These headlights are held in by brackets, so you must remove the headlights with the brackets attached, and separate them once they are out.

Remove the 5 screws holding in the headlight/bracket

The first two are on top of the headlight and are very obvious. there are two along the kidney grills



and one bastard on the side




If you have headlight washers, remove the hoses attached to the sprayer and dislodge the sprayer from the headlight bracket




Unclip the headlight harness. you should be able to remove the headlight with the housing and replace the headlight with the depo unit


Your headlights should look something like this:





Step 5: HID time


Reinstall all bulbs. Here you can see the difference in the bulb holders. White is euro. just reuse your current turn signal bulb.



If you need high beams for the depos, just reuse the halogens from your stock housing. Remove the back cover and insert the bulb into the plug. It is held in place by two metal clips



Put the headlights in the brackets back on the car. Make sure the ballast and error cancellers are attached. Plug it in to the harness and you are ready for a test run! If everything works congratulate yourself on a job well done and stare in awe at the infinite brightness of xenons.

Reverse the process to put everything back together and last but not least

step 6: ENJOY!!!!



AND DONT FORGET TO

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