DIY - HID Conversion For Low Beams Halogen Headlamps
08-31-2009, 11:18 PM
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Please follow this thread for headlight removal: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showto...mp;gopid=969316
Removing headlight can allow you to mount the ballast beneath the headlight for a cleaner look. If you pop open member JRFinest's hood, you won't see any ballasts anywhere.
Headlight removed
Stock H7 Bulb Removed. The Retaining clip MUST be reused!
The retaining clip unclips from the plug.
Cut a slit in the retaining clip so the new H7 HID bulb with wires can have access in there
Drill a hole big enough in the headlight cover for the plugs to go through. A One Inch hole is enough or just take a chisel and a hammer and make a hole
Put the HID bulb in the retaining clip
Different view of the bulb and also a picture of Alihan!
Twist the HID bulb into the socket using the retaining clip to hold it just like stock. Connect the wires to the correct positive and negative. Feed the wires through the cover
HIDs ON!
Just LED Angel Eyes for halogen headlamps
Feel free to post any questions.
I know you guys have been waiting!!!
Removing headlight can allow you to mount the ballast beneath the headlight for a cleaner look. If you pop open member JRFinest's hood, you won't see any ballasts anywhere.
Headlight removed
Stock H7 Bulb Removed. The Retaining clip MUST be reused!
The retaining clip unclips from the plug.
Cut a slit in the retaining clip so the new H7 HID bulb with wires can have access in there
Drill a hole big enough in the headlight cover for the plugs to go through. A One Inch hole is enough or just take a chisel and a hammer and make a hole
Put the HID bulb in the retaining clip
Different view of the bulb and also a picture of Alihan!
Twist the HID bulb into the socket using the retaining clip to hold it just like stock. Connect the wires to the correct positive and negative. Feed the wires through the cover
HIDs ON!
Just LED Angel Eyes for halogen headlamps
Feel free to post any questions.
I know you guys have been waiting!!!
08-31-2009, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='994647' date='Sep 1 2009, 03:48 AM
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09-01-2009, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='994651' date='Sep 1 2009, 03:53 AM
Both - you and your e60 look so much younger in those pics
Are u trying to say I am old?
My front lip and front bumper had a LOT less rock chips. Freakin BMW of Bloomfield cannot do paint jobs Might need my bumper repainted again or get a Rieger kit. RIEGER RIEGER!!
09-01-2009, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='994660' date='Sep 1 2009, 04:06 AM
Are u trying to say I am old?
My front lip and front bumper had a LOT less rock chips. Freakin BMW of Bloomfield cannot do paint jobs Might need my bumper repainted again or get a Rieger kit. RIEGER RIEGER!!
My front lip and front bumper had a LOT less rock chips. Freakin BMW of Bloomfield cannot do paint jobs Might need my bumper repainted again or get a Rieger kit. RIEGER RIEGER!!
bwahahaha I think your car could use a detail, yes. And. Wasn't there a Rieger kit for sale in the classifieds somewhat recently?
09-01-2009, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='994665' date='Sep 1 2009, 04:12 AM
Yeah, John, I'm saying you're so old - sometimes I wonder how you find the time to do all the lighting installs between brake-checking lawless future law students and getting smoothies thrown at your Ford Contour. Just don't take a swing at me for this - I'd hate to have to assault a senior citizen bwahahaha
I think your car could use a detail, yes. And. Wasn't there a Rieger kit for sale in the classifieds somewhat recently?
bwahahaha I think your car could use a detail, yes. And. Wasn't there a Rieger kit for sale in the classifieds somewhat recently?
My car needs MORE than a detail. Clay bar, then dawn soap, 2 coats rejex, and clean the interior and free up the trunk. This will be done after I get my headlights straightened out. there was but i think the seller sold the entire car instead.
09-01-2009, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='994633' date='Sep 1 2009, 02:18 AM
Please follow this thread for headlight removal: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showto...mp;gopid=969316
Removing headlight can allow you to mount the ballast beneath the headlight for a cleaner look. If you pop open member JRFinest's hood, you won't see any ballasts anywhere.
Headlight removed
Attachment 88921
Stock H7 Bulb Removed. The Retaining clip MUST be reused!
Attachment 88922
The retaining clip unclips from the plug.
Attachment 88923
Cut a slit in the retaining clip so the new H7 HID bulb with wires can have access in there
Attachment 88924
Drill a hole big enough in the headlight cover for the plugs to go through. A One Inch hole is enough or just take a chisel and a hammer and make a hole
Attachment 88925
Put the HID bulb in the retaining clip
Attachment 88926
Different view of the bulb and also a picture of Alihan!
Attachment 88927
Twist the HID bulb into the socket using the retaining clip to hold it just like stock. Connect the wires to the correct positive and negative. Feed the wires through the cover
Attachment 88928
HIDs ON!
Attachment 88929
Just LED Angel Eyes for halogen headlamps
Attachment 88930
Attachment 88931
Feel free to post any questions.
I know you guys have been waiting!!!
Removing headlight can allow you to mount the ballast beneath the headlight for a cleaner look. If you pop open member JRFinest's hood, you won't see any ballasts anywhere.
Headlight removed
Attachment 88921
Stock H7 Bulb Removed. The Retaining clip MUST be reused!
Attachment 88922
The retaining clip unclips from the plug.
Attachment 88923
Cut a slit in the retaining clip so the new H7 HID bulb with wires can have access in there
Attachment 88924
Drill a hole big enough in the headlight cover for the plugs to go through. A One Inch hole is enough or just take a chisel and a hammer and make a hole
Attachment 88925
Put the HID bulb in the retaining clip
Attachment 88926
Different view of the bulb and also a picture of Alihan!
Attachment 88927
Twist the HID bulb into the socket using the retaining clip to hold it just like stock. Connect the wires to the correct positive and negative. Feed the wires through the cover
Attachment 88928
HIDs ON!
Attachment 88929
Just LED Angel Eyes for halogen headlamps
Attachment 88930
Attachment 88931
Feel free to post any questions.
I know you guys have been waiting!!!
09-01-2009, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by heelsmj' post='994754' date='Sep 1 2009, 07:49 AM
Thanks for the post! Can you please show some pics of where to mount the ballast? also how do you secure the ballast to the body of the car? Thanks!
U can use the supplied screws and/or zip ties. Just use your imagination and mount it anywhere u like. I'll take some more pix next time I install since it's a customer's car and not my car.
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yeah JOHN u fucked up my light do u know 
.. took it to the dealer and they fix it.. they said it was the blub but i think it was the ballaster...u didnt put the connertor on tight enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown:
.. took it to the dealer and they fix it.. they said it was the blub but i think it was the ballaster...u didnt put the connertor on tight enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbsdown: :thumbsdown:
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Great DIY.
On a side note: Judging from the pics, that car has NJ plate, the HID with halogen housing won't pass the state inspection. They will fail you and ask you to remove it.
On a side note: Judging from the pics, that car has NJ plate, the HID with halogen housing won't pass the state inspection. They will fail you and ask you to remove it.