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MiniD
02-28-2012, 04:29 PM
Alright, guys. I'm a noob when it comes to headlight stuff.

My ZHP unfortunately did not come with the Xenon headlights.

I purchased some bulbs from Khoalty and have been very pleased with how they look, but....being a BMW mod junky, I want the OEM Xenon headlights.

Now here's my question -

Do I need to be on the look out for just the Xenon projectors? I don't need the whole headlight assembly do I? I'm just looking for the most cost efficient way to get the Xenons. I'd prefer to stay OEM.

Thanks!

cakM3
02-28-2012, 07:39 PM
Alright, guys. I'm a noob when it comes to headlight stuff.

My ZHP unfortunately did not come with the Xenon headlights.

I purchased some bulbs from Khoalty and have been very pleased with how they look, but....being a BMW mod junky, I want the OEM Xenon headlights.

Now here's my question -

Do I need to be on the look out for just the Xenon projectors? I don't need the whole headlight assembly do I? I'm just looking for the most cost efficient way to get the Xenons. I'd prefer to stay OEM.

Thanks!

I would start looking at ebay if you are looking for a cost effective way and want to stay OEM. Unfortunately, you will pay $$$ to stay OEM. SNA77 posted in lighting section, here's the link - go through it. http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5619-Another-option-for-bi-xenons-Magneti-Marelli-OEM-replacements (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5619-Another-option-for-bi-xenons-Magneti-Marelli-OEM-replacements)

It will cost you about $1k but also comes with a 2 year warranty on the headlights. Something to think about. :thumbsup

zj96sc
02-29-2012, 05:59 AM
Are you super hung up on staying OEM? I think its going to cost you a lot of money and give you sub-par output. I'd recommend pursuing an FX-R retrofit into whatever housing you feel like trying it on.

MiniD
02-29-2012, 05:06 PM
Alright, guys.

http://knoxville.craigslist.org/pts/2877826889.html

These popped up for sale local. Thoughts..

Hornung418
02-29-2012, 05:18 PM
Garbage. Not OEM. Send a PM to jack.chris328 on e46fanatics. I just bought some lights from him. He has a huge stock of xenon and bi-xenon lights. You'll have to do some modding to get them to work right and you'll have to code your LCM to accept the Xenon and not give you a B.O.W.

danewilson77
02-29-2012, 05:21 PM
LOL....you can buy them at Sears though....

MiniD
02-29-2012, 05:22 PM
Will do.

So completely stay away..

Johnmadd
02-29-2012, 06:06 PM
LOL....you can buy them at Sears though....

Rofl, just clicked the link, that's crazy.

ryankokesh
02-29-2012, 08:10 PM
I'll sell you some toasted zkw's real cheap.... :)

jayjay_dee
03-02-2012, 08:10 AM
Or you can do this:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5679-HID-Retrofit-for-halogen-headlights.-Cheap-and-easy.

I did the same on my ZHP which originally came with Halogens...

Sideshow
04-03-2012, 05:48 AM
I have the Xenon lights, but I think they are worthless unless you have the driving lights on. Am I missing something or is this how they all are?