Going HID.

[Wang2k]

Im going to try my hand at retroing a set of E46 M3 Bi-Xenons into my new headlights. I have no experience with any of this, but the only thing im really worried about is how to actually mount the projector in the housing, but ive got some ideas. Im gonna get shrouds as well. Ill post pics when im done. Should be hot..the gen 1 headlight should lend itself well to Bi-xenon. The gen 1.5 looks like it needs seperate projectors for high and low beams. Damn you astro...

[gasolara2002]

are you planning to use your high beams(if your car is a gen1)
If so you need to get infinity Q45 projectors they allow you high beams to function because the upper part of that projector has a high cut off line.

[gasolara2002]

if it is a gen 1.5 nevermind my previous statement and listen to this one. Post pics when you get thru and keep everyone updated.

[Wang2k]

the e46 projectors have a high cutoff line or the Q45 ones do?

[Wang2k]

my car is a gen 1 i was going to put the E46 projectors in the stock location and use them for high beams and low.

[gasolara2002]

in that case you might want to get the Q45

[gasolara2002]

the projector you have is just for low beams and that means you high beams will be useless

[gasolara2002]

i just want to help you out before it is too late because i really want to see this mod go right.

[krawzyazn]

you have bi-xenon from the e46 thats good enough

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are you planning to use your high beams(if your car is a gen1)
If so you need to get infinity Q45 projectors they allow you high beams to function because the upper part of that projector has a high cut off line.

Any BI-XENON could be used as Hi-Low beams. Go to hidplanet and research there, a lot of good info.



And for Wang2k, good luck man.

[gasolara2002]

i thought bmws used a separte bulb for the high beam

[Astro]

GL man, it's not easy!!!

[Wang2k]

The projectors i posted have high and low beams. They are going to work fine. I know its not easy. Its gonna be a pain in the ass rigging up a way to aim them. Im telling u guys tho, i think i have a plan lol.

Im going to mount the projectors to a stiff rod that is centered where the stock bulb is supposed to go. Im hoping i can make this work because then the stock adjustment would work. Im not sure if i can pull this off but it sound like the easiest way. Any thoughts would be appreciated because nobody around here has a set of retrofitted lights i can look at to see how they mounted the projectors.

[gasolara2002]

here is the link. They are just low beams. Save yourself some time and just listen. Click or paste the link.


http://www.turnerautomotive.com/01_black_m3.htm

[gasolara2002]

i really want you to do it right i am trying to warn you before it is too late.