Review: Rolling Gears DTM Style E90 Headlights

unrulyteach · 10-16-2016, 02:05 PM

Would oem projector fit these

mojobmw_e90 · 10-16-2016, 04:14 PM

Not sure, I think it won't as the back of these headlights are much smaller than oem

Ali-E90 · 10-16-2016, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by noah.s

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Originally Posted by Ali-323i

Careful of which LED kit you get. I purchased on online, had great reviews, but doesn't fit inside the headlight housing. I think the housing is smaller/tighter than OEM.

Which did you get?

I'll try to find the link later, but this is the product.

noah.s · 10-16-2016, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ali-323i

I'll try to find the link later, but this is the product.

Man they look very similar to the OPT7s. They didn't fit in my current headlights, which are some crappy eBay ones the PO put in. Looks like I might have to return them.

Does anyone have a picture of the opening for the low beam bulb by chance?

unrulyteach · 10-16-2016, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mojobmw_e90

Not sure, I think it won't as the back of these headlights are much smaller than oem

That sucks

B0ysiE90 · 10-16-2016, 10:52 PM

Hey guys I installed these headlights. Anyone getting door open errors ?

unrulyteach · 10-16-2016, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by B0ysiE90

Hey guys I installed these headlights. Anyone getting door open errors ?

Nope just u

B0ysiE90 · 10-17-2016, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

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Originally Posted by B0ysiE90

Hey guys I installed these headlights. Anyone getting door open errors ?

Nope just u

Weird it happened after Installed it. thanks though!

unrulyteach · 10-17-2016, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by B0ysiE90

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

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Originally Posted by B0ysiE90

Hey guys I installed these headlights. Anyone getting door open errors ?

Nope just u

Weird it happened after Installed it. thanks though!

Put stock back in and see if it goes away. I'm curious as what door error is

Boosted2000Si · 12-31-2016, 04:39 AM

I like the look. Those M3 rims really look good as well.

unrulyteach · 03-03-2017, 05:42 PM

I'm selling my pair is anyone wants pm me

2k11PDXE90 · 03-05-2017, 10:09 PM

Hi all. I just bought a set of these lights for my 2011 LCI, but got the pre LCI lights since they were about 30% cheaper. Mine have the white brow, but I will take mine apart prior to install to paint the brow and correct the projector cutoff which will eliminate the flare of light on the right side as to not blind everyone t ok the right of my car.
As for OPT7, they are a great company with awesome customer service. I have used their HID kits in 3 cars now, and long term reliability is good. I used to use morimoto prior to that, but from my experience, opt7 are just as good. Their 55w HID kit is what's waiting to go in these lights.

Ali-E90 · 03-07-2017, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 2k11PDXE90

I will take mine apart prior to install to paint the brow and correct the projector cutoff

Please keep us posted with this progress, and ideally take lots of pics. Curious how easy/hard it would be to fix or change the projectors on these.

Thanks!

nuron · 03-07-2017, 09:14 PM

yeah, if you could show us what you did, plus the dimensions of the stock projectors, what would be great!

2k11PDXE90 · 03-08-2017, 09:44 PM

Yup, I'll take pics and make a video to document the process and details. I should be able to get started this weekend.

Black_e90 · 03-08-2017, 10:56 PM

Would these be plug and play if you have the factory xenons or is coding required?

unrulyteach · 03-09-2017, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_e90

Would these be plug and play if you have the factory xenons or is coding required?

Coding is needed as it's not auto leveling or adaptive

NoliX3 · 03-15-2017, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by unrulyteach

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Originally Posted by Black_e90

Would these be plug and play if you have the factory xenons or is coding required?

Coding is needed as it's not auto leveling or adaptive

Anyone tried to install morimoto h7 hid kit on these?

2k11PDXE90 · 03-16-2017, 02:56 AM

Ok, so I finally go around to taking these apart. Before I took them apart, I put in an HID bulb in one of them and connected it to my car to get a "before" example of the beam pattern. Obviously it's the one on the right.

After that I started taking these apart. There are a few clips around the perimeter of the light, these are easy to take off.

Opening this light was a PITA. Not as bad as factory, but the adhesive they use is better than most OEMs, I was impressed. I used a heat gun to heat the adhesive and cut with a utility knife. You gotta be careful taking these apart as there is wiring inside for the Halos and whatnot.

Once apart, you can disconnect the Halo wiring, but not the LED side markers. Getting the face with the halo attached out of the clear lens was an absolute PITA as well, it's like they pressed it in. I was able to get it out with some Trim removal tools.

Here are the Projector measurements for those that wanted them, in Inches and millimeters.

And the last pic for now, here you can see the cutoff shield that needs to be modified.

mantis · 03-16-2017, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 2k11PDXE90

Ok, so I finally go around to taking these apart. Before I took them apart, I put in an HID bulb in one of them and connected it to my car to get a "before" example of the beam pattern. Obviously it's the one on the right.

After that I started taking these apart. There are a few clips around the perimeter of the light, these are easy to take off.

Opening this light was a PITA. Not as bad as factory, but the adhesive they use is better than most OEMs, I was impressed. I used a heat gun to heat the adhesive and cut with a utility knife. You gotta be careful taking these apart as there is wiring inside for the Halos and whatnot.

Once apart, you can disconnect the Halo wiring, but not the LED side markers. Getting the face with the halo attached out of the clear lens was an absolute PITA as well, it's like they pressed it in. I was able to get it out with some Trim removal tools.

Here are the Projector measurements for those that wanted them, in Inches and millimeters.

And the last pic for now, here you can see the cutoff shield that needs to be modified.

very cool, thanks for the step by step break down. i have the total removal of my front end planned and obviously head lights are goin to be replaced at the time. so looking for something different and modifiable if need be

nuron · 03-16-2017, 10:53 PM

those projector measurements are super helpful, thank you so much! keep us updated.

2k11PDXE90 · 03-17-2017, 10:57 AM

Yeah, I should have some updates this weekend. Trying to determine if I should wrap the brow or if I should paint it. The problem is that the trim with the halos and all was pressed into the polycarb clear housing and if I paint it, I fear it will scratch when I put it back in. That and if I paint it I will have to wait a week for the paint to stop off gassing so it won't fog up the inside of the lens.

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2k11PDXE90 Enlisted Member 20 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Hi all. I just bought a set of these lights for my 2011 LCI, but got the pre LCI lights since they were about 30% cheaper. Mine have the white brow, but I will take mine apart prior to install to paint the brow and correct the projector cutoff which will eliminate the flare of light on the right side as to not blind everyone t ok the right of my car. As for OPT7, they are a great company with awesome customer service. I have used their HID kits in 3 cars now, and long term reliability is good. I used to use morimoto prior to that, but from my experience, opt7 are just as good. Their 55w HID kit is what's waiting to go in these lights.
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2k11PDXE90 Enlisted Member 20 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Ok, so I finally go around to taking these apart. Before I took them apart, I put in an HID bulb in one of them and connected it to my car to get a "before" example of the beam pattern. Obviously it's the one on the right. After that I started taking these apart. There are a few clips around the perimeter of the light, these are easy to take off. Opening this light was a PITA. Not as bad as factory, but the adhesive they use is better than most OEMs, I was impressed. I used a heat gun to heat the adhesive and cut with a utility knife. You gotta be careful taking these apart as there is wiring inside for the Halos and whatnot. Once apart, you can disconnect the Halo wiring, but not the LED side markers. Getting the face with the halo attached out of the clear lens was an absolute PITA as well, it's like they pressed it in. I was able to get it out with some Trim removal tools. Here are the Projector measurements for those that wanted them, in Inches and millimeters. And the last pic for now, here you can see the cutoff shield that needs to be modified. Last edited by 2k11PDXE90; 03-16-2017 at 03:09 AM..
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