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      01-05-2017, 08:02 AM   #1
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Hey guys,
I have gotten a 2015 228i f22 coupe with stock halogens and i regret not getitng the xenon package...

my plan is to buy the OEM xenon headlight assembly and replace my stock halogens... will this work? apart from ballasts and xenon bulbs what else would i need, also wondering what the angel eyes would be connected to
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      01-05-2017, 11:08 AM   #2
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Hey guys,
I have gotten a 2015 228i f22 coupe with stock halogens and i regret not getitng the xenon package...

my plan is to buy the OEM xenon headlight assembly and replace my stock halogens... will this work? apart from ballasts and xenon bulbs what else would i need, also wondering what the angel eyes would be connected to
Your going to need about $3 grand and a capable/willing shop. It's not a straight plug-and-play install.

Check out OSS designs on Instagram. They make some bad ass headlights.
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      01-05-2017, 11:30 AM   #3
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well what I was thinking was the headlight assembly is a plug and play, however instead of changing the coding and wiring I use a xenon conversion kit with the headlight assembly... surely this would work as the light bulb would still fit?
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If it were my I'd drop the coin on the OSS icon housings.
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      01-05-2017, 12:21 PM   #5
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problem is i am located in AUS and posting my lights over will cost a fortune let alone the whole installation fee would cost the around the same as getting those oem xenons
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      01-05-2017, 03:52 PM   #6
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problem is i am located in AUS and posting my lights over will cost a fortune let alone the whole installation fee would cost the around the same as getting those oem xenons
I have the halogens and went with an LED kit, which is a cheap and simple install. They aren't angel eyes nor xenons, but are a huge improvement over the halogens in both performance and looks.

Here a link to my post on another thread with some pictures: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=26
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DEPO headlights thought about doing xenons for the 2 series but there wasn't enough interest (I think 300 or 500 minimum). Which really sucks cause the 3 series guys got some, and I think they were like 500-600 and plug and play.
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I have the halogens and went with an LED kit, which is a cheap and simple install. They aren't angel eyes nor xenons, but are a huge improvement over the halogens in both performance and looks.

Here a link to my post on another thread with some pictures: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=26

Amazon says the H7s aren't a fit my 2016 228i RWD but the H11s are.
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I have the halogens and went with an LED kit, which is a cheap and simple install. They aren't angel eyes nor xenons, but are a huge improvement over the halogens in both performance and looks.

Here a link to my post on another thread with some pictures: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showp...8&postcount=26
wow...these have more lumens than HID...did they have kits for the fogs in HID color (4300k)?
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Amazon says the H7s aren't a fit my 2016 228i RWD but the H11s are.
Don't worry, they fit properly (I have the same car). I think they haven't added the 2016 model to their compatibility list.
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wow...these have more lumens than HID...did they have kits for the fogs in HID color (4300k)?
I'm not sure since I don't have fog lights. Check in your car manual what size bulbs the fog lights use, then you can verify on their website or amazon if they have that size available.

I can tell you though that they don't have the H15 for the DRL/high beams. Still looking for a solution to replace those.
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Just ordered the Morimoto 2stroke LED bulbs with anti flicker harness and H7 euro adapters from The Retrofit Source. Will post pics and review when they get here.
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Just ordered the Morimoto 2stroke LED bulbs with anti flicker harness and H7 euro adapters from The Retrofit Source. Will post pics and review when they get here.

It's been two years......

Have they arrived yet? Where are the pics??

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