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Old May 4, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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Hi,

I recently bought an '07 BMW 525XI at the auction, its White on Auburn and it comes with the standard (non xenon) headlights.

I really want that amazing bmw xenon look and need advice on where to go or what to do to change my healights.

Please help!!
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Old May 4, 2010 | 09:54 PM
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u want the OEM way, aftermarket headlight, or just xenon conversions?
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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg
u want the OEM way, aftermarket headlight, or just xenon conversions?
any way i can see examples of the 3 options....whats your expert opinion on what i should get?
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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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OEM would be straight from BMW and needs programming. Will cost a LOT!!! In the thousands


Aftermarket would be the GB I am offerring but trying to find the right headlights. Costs less.
No picture and not sure if it's a go.

Just replacement xenons would be HID xenons installed. Cost most efficient but no projector. This costs $180 installed!!!
https://5series.net/forums/topic/664...f-john-aka-br/
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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Replace halogen to HID is most cost effective way.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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Go with HID Xenons, they are cheap but have decent projection and endurance. brabusw209amg can hook you up!
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Old May 6, 2010 | 07:37 AM
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Xenon's will make a huge difference in output
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Old May 6, 2010 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by isulei
Go with HID Xenons, they are cheap but have decent projection and endurance. brabusw209amg can hook you up!
Thanks Alex!

Originally Posted by E92-Lighting
Xenon's will make a huge difference in output
The earth is round
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Old May 6, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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I have retroffited several sets.Last set was to a member myfiveserie1818. I am currently going to be retrofitting another members to OEM xenons as soon as I recieve the headlights from him. If you are interested contact me. It is not that expensive (less than $1000) and doesn't require programming as mentioned above.

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Old May 6, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg
OEM would be straight from BMW and needs programming. Will cost a LOT!!! In the thousands


Aftermarket would be the GB I am offerring but trying to find the right headlights. Costs less.
No picture and not sure if it's a go.

Just replacement xenons would be HID xenons installed. Cost most efficient but no projector. This costs $180 installed!!!
https://5series.net/forums/topic/664...f-john-aka-br/
Thanks Ricky, Brabus referred me to you, I want to buy the OEM Tail Lights for the 5 series mine came with the ugly ones......
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