Capo
Steve,
They should fit. I swapped out the OEM M3 Bosh AL lens with my ZKW lens and they were a perfect fit.
I would be surprised to find out that the ZKWs on your car did not fit the AL projectors...To me, the way to go in your case is to swap out the AL lens with the ZKWs from your current headlights....FTW in my opinion
When you do this be sure to take pics of your burnt projector bowls so I can see just how bad yours are...You see how bad mine were - pics in my DIY
Enforcer
So my project today was to swap out my passengers side bowl with a new one I was lucky enough to come across. The light output now is amazing...Except the Drivers side (which used to be the "good" one) is now TERRIBLE! I'm still looking for one more bowl.....
Pics included:
Mine actually burned off the chrome finish and the bowls became CLEAR!! You can see my hand right through the reflector!
The way the reflector should look NEW is chrome inside the bowl and the outside part of the reflector still has an orangey tint.
Capo di tutti capi
You swapped out for new zkw bowl?
HTC Thunderbolt+TT
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Enforcer
yeah, it was the cheapest option for right now. And I always like to maintain stock as much as possible.
Capo di tutti capi
Hehe....even if stock has design issues?Originally Posted by 808ZHP
HTC Thunderbolt+TT
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Enforcer
Sadly, yes. The original ZKW light is superb when fully functioning so swapping the bowls every couple years doesn't seem that big a deal for me....if I can find them that is.
Enforcer
I just ordered a pair of E90 ZKW projectors and bowls. When they arrive, I'll do a write up, but from what I gather, it is a fairly easy retrofit.
I've read that they're a direct replacement. Just pop the old ones out and pop the new ones in!
Messaggero
Not so much. Be aware that this is nowhere near a direct replacement type activity. E90s use D1S bulbs, not D2S so you're totally on your own for bulb retention. Also you have to remove the adaptive lighting hinges, drill holes, remove tabs, etc. My first one took me probably 3 hours of fabbing and adjusting with hand tools.
Capo
As far as bulb retention goes, that is a simple matter of getting D1S bulbs, no?
BP
2005 330i ZHP / 6MT
Imolarot / Naturbraun
2003 330iT / 6MT
Orientblau / Naturbraun
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