E90 / pre-lci xenon headlight options

jellish · 09-24-2015, 03:05 PM

Hiya guys!

I'm about to do a variety of mods and updates on my 2008 335i, and one of the things I'd like to fix is my scratched headlights. I've tried polishing, so now I'm looking at replacing. I have the xenons which auto level/turn with the wheel.

I've searched a lot on ebay, and most of the aftermarket ones look like they are halogen. Is that correct?

And if so, do you guys know of any replacement housings/lenses that will fit a pre-lci E90 with the stock xenon/halo setup?

Ideally I'd prefer something with a newer look, such as removing the upper amber eyelid and maybe switching to LED blinker lights.

Any suggestions/links would be highly appreciated!

Mke90 · 09-24-2015, 08:47 PM

BUMP. I am trying to get new headlights instead of my xenon tho I still want auto-leveling, etc. but it is so hard to find headlights that work with the xenon headlights, it seems that all aftermarket headlights are for halogen which is pretty annoying.

jellish · 09-24-2015, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mke90

BUMP. I am trying to get new headlights instead of my xenon tho I still want auto-leveling, etc. but it is so hard to find headlights that work with the xenon headlights, it seems that all aftermarket headlights are for halogen which is pretty annoying.

Agreed. My only option so far is buy lenses for $160 and spend the hassle replacing them. Hope there is a better option!

fravel · 09-25-2015, 09:01 AM

If you're dead set on getting rid of the amber then your best option is to get the Euro version of the stock headlights.

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-32...ghting/ES9941/

Not cheap, obviously - if you're patient every once in awhile you can find a used set on here or eBay, but even then you're probably looking at $800-$1k.

maristgrad09 · 06-08-2016, 05:34 AM

Hey, did you ever get upgraded headlights ?

ouuzi · 08-19-2018, 05:59 AM

I would like to k ow the options too if anyone knows. I have pre lci with xenon and would like to upgrade. I do not mind getting a set or opening them or fitting halo rings. But do not know where to start looking .

Ali-E90 · 08-19-2018, 08:15 AM

Those halogen aftermarket options can work with xenon but it's a downgrade in terms of projectors and light output.

Doesha · 08-19-2018, 01:17 PM

I'll have a set here in a few weeks when I'm done retrofitting halos in the other set I have.

09-24-2015, 03:05 PM	#1
jellish Lieutenant 103 Rep 420 Posts Drives: 2013 X6M Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (3)	E90 / pre-lci xenon headlight options Hiya guys! I'm about to do a variety of mods and updates on my 2008 335i, and one of the things I'd like to fix is my scratched headlights. I've tried polishing, so now I'm looking at replacing. I have the xenons which auto level/turn with the wheel. I've searched a lot on ebay, and most of the aftermarket ones look like they are halogen. Is that correct? And if so, do you guys know of any replacement housings/lenses that will fit a pre-lci E90 with the stock xenon/halo setup? Ideally I'd prefer something with a newer look, such as removing the upper amber eyelid and maybe switching to LED blinker lights. Any suggestions/links would be highly appreciated! __________________ Lots.
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Mke90 Private 24 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Silver Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 428i [0.00] 2007 BMW 328i e90 [0.00]	BUMP. I am trying to get new headlights instead of my xenon tho I still want auto-leveling, etc. but it is so hard to find headlights that work with the xenon headlights, it seems that all aftermarket headlights are for halogen which is pretty annoying.
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09-25-2015, 09:01 AM	#4
fravel Colonel 1645 Rep 2,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Nasti 'Nati iTrader: (1)	If you're dead set on getting rid of the amber then your best option is to get the Euro version of the stock headlights. https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-32...ghting/ES9941/ Not cheap, obviously - if you're patient every once in awhile you can find a used set on here or eBay, but even then you're probably looking at $800-$1k. __________________
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ouuzi Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Greece iTrader: (0)	I would like to k ow the options too if anyone knows. I have pre lci with xenon and would like to upgrade. I do not mind getting a set or opening them or fitting halo rings. But do not know where to start looking .
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Ali-E90 Colonel 379 Rep 2,365 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 323i (Cdn) Join Date: May 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [8.00] 2007 BMW 323i [8.50]	Those halogen aftermarket options can work with xenon but it's a downgrade in terms of projectors and light output. __________________ Check out my Mod Thread Here
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Doesha Private First Class 30 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Pre-LCI Monaco Blue Join Date: May 2018 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	I'll have a set here in a few weeks when I'm done retrofitting halos in the other set I have.
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