The ZKW Burnt Bowls Thread

[holyc0w]

That's the kit I'll be having installed next week (indy). If you're looking to DIY, that's probably the best retrofit option. That's the right page for TRS and it references a thread here for installation: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...t-doityourself. Some people noted their installation experiences there.

[Lorenzo]

I read through the last 10 pages or so, hoping for some specific info but wasn't able to find anything. I see a few different replacement options mentioned, Lightwerks, The Retrofit Source, etc. Does anyone have a link for either one? The Lightwerks site is pretty vague and I couldn't find anything regarding BMW. Is the below the right link for the Retrofit Source? Is this a good option? $175 seems like a great deal. Open to all options, ready...GO!

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/al...ect_restrict=1

Also, I'm looking for a good DIY to follow. Sorry if these questions are answered somewhere in this thread, but frankly I just don't have time to read through 36 pages of stuff... Thanks in advance!

I bought the retrofit kit earlier this week. I'll be installing in a few weeks and will report back. There's a zhpMafia link on the retrofit page for the install or here:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...t-doityourself

[anandoc]

I read through the last 10 pages or so, hoping for some specific info but wasn't able to find anything. I see a few different replacement options mentioned, Lightwerks, The Retrofit Source, etc. Does anyone have a link for either one? The Lightwerks site is pretty vague and I couldn't find anything regarding BMW. Is the below the right link for the Retrofit Source? Is this a good option? $175 seems like a great deal. Open to all options, ready...GO!

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/al...ect_restrict=1

Also, I'm looking for a good DIY to follow. Sorry if these questions are answered somewhere in this thread, but frankly I just don't have time to read through 36 pages of stuff... Thanks in advance!

The link you posted is the correct one. Here is a DIY for that kit:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...t-doityourself

You can also go crazy and do the FX-R 3.0 retrofit. It requires a little more dremelling and is not a complete plug-n-play like the retro-quick kit. Here is the DIY that I followed when I did the FX-R retrofit:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=760394

[Cadeez]

That's the kit I'll be having installed next week (indy). If you're looking to DIY, that's probably the best retrofit option. That's the right page for TRS and it references a thread here for installation: http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...t-doityourself. Some people noted their installation experiences there.

Awesome thanks for confirming! What is the need for the JB Weld shroud epoxy, and did you get it?

I bought the retrofit kit earlier this week. I'll be installing in a few weeks and will report back. There's a zhpMafia link on the retrofit page for the install or here:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...t-doityourself

Thank you! Looking forward to the results and write-up. What is the need for the JB Weld shroud epoxy, and did you get it?

The link you posted is the correct one. Here is a DIY for that kit:

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...t-doityourself

You can also go crazy and do the FX-R 3.0 retrofit. It requires a little more dremelling and is not a complete plug-n-play like the retro-quick kit. Here is the DIY that I followed when I did the FX-R retrofit:

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=760394

Perfect, thank you. I think I'll roll with the TRFS kit, seems like the best and easiest option at this point, less work = more awesome

[Lorenzo]

What D2S brand bulbs are recommended? OSRAM? Should I keep away from Chinese after market ones that are $10 vs $50 for OSRAM? I read the cheap Chinese ones burn hot and can burn my bowls all over again. Is that true?

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[Cadeez]

If you have the $$, I suggest buying Osram or Phillips, they are worth the money in the end. I bought some 6k bulbs from Khoalty on my last car, one was dead out of the box and the other ended up burning out in a few months. The bulb install is a PITA (unless your headlights are out of the car) so I say roll with the nice ones for headlights, they'll last muuuch longer. Not only that, but the cheaper bulbs don't have the same light output. Nice OEM Osram or Phillips bulbs have that crisp clean/clear cutoff line, if you pull up to a flat wall you can see it, very distinct

[Vas]

What D2S brand bulbs are recommended? OSRAM? Should I keep away from Chinese after market ones that are $10 vs $50 for OSRAM? I read the cheap Chinese ones burn hot and can burn my bowls all over again. Is that true?

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Depending on budget. My recommendations:

http://www.lightwerkz.net/index.php/...d2s-bulbs.html

or

http://www.lightwerkz.net/index.php/...d2s-bulbs.html

[Lorenzo]

If you have the $$, I suggest buying Osram or Phillips, they are worth the money in the end. I bought some 6k bulbs from Khoalty on my last car, one was dead out of the box and the other ended up burning out in a few months. The bulb install is a PITA (unless your headlights are out of the car) so I say roll with the nice ones for headlights, they'll last muuuch longer. Not only that, but the cheaper bulbs don't have the same light output. Nice OEM Osram or Phillips bulbs have that crisp clean/clear cutoff line, if you pull up to a flat wall you can see it, very distinct

Thanks. Agreed. I ordered the OSRAM. $95 for the pair on Amazon Prime.




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[holyc0w]

I'm re-using my old bulbs for now.

Awesome thanks for confirming! What is the need for the JB Weld shroud epoxy, and did you get it?

Not sure, but I got it as well as the high beam splitters. TRS said the splitters were cheap insurance.

[Cadeez]

Depending on budget. My recommendations:

http://www.lightwerkz.net/index.php/...d2s-bulbs.html

or

http://www.lightwerkz.net/index.php/...d2s-bulbs.html

Good choices there, thanks Vas

Thanks. Agreed. I ordered the OSRAM. $95 for the pair on Amazon Prime.

Good deal, 5500k will be nice!

I'm re-using my old bulbs for now.

Not sure, but I got it as well as the high beam splitters. TRS said the splitters were cheap insurance.

So the splitters are just a wiring harness? What's the function, or point of buying it? And which choice did you get? Also, I thought this kit was just new stainless bowls, but it comes with the projector lenses as well? Can we not reuse our OEM projectors? Is there a benefit or downside to the new projectors vs OEM ones from the car?