What do you think of these HIDs?

[bmwracerchick]

I dunno, I was looking on Ebay for HID kits and came across this, still a little too much for my taste and I dont exactly need 8,000K, im fine with 6,000K. What do you think, asking to much or is this a relatively good deal. I was going to wait to go through Umnitza and get the whole HID, Euro Ellipsoid Headlight with Angels deal. Just curious on everyones opinion, im in love with Xenon lights, when I see people on the road and I see that sparkle of baby blue and bright white I get all excited. They will be my first mod one day.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

Help is much appreciated, thanks guys!

[stormos]

HID's from umnitza are only 270 anyways with lifetime warranty i'd get the lot through them.

i just got the depo epsiloids with predator chronium. HID's to follow later in the year.

[davep-uk]

stormos, where did you get yours from over here?

[Platanos]

i would hold off on those. get what you really want. don't settle for something your iffy about just cause it may save you a few bucks. HID's are awesome. it's by far the best appearence mod i've done. i love pulling up behind another car and seeing my headlight reflection on there trunks. its funny when your driving and your lights are giving the car in front of you better lighting than his own. in the words of Brick..."i love lamp....I LOVE LAMP"

[J!m]

I like the idea, but I'm following a strict theme with my car in that all my mods and up-grade parts (with the exception of wear parts) are factory BMW parts that were available in 1998 or prior.

Does anyone know for certain if ANY E36 BMW had/offered the HID lighting as an option?

I also don't like the idea of cutting into a harness to install them either. They should have a connector that plugs in in place of the original bulb rather than splicing into the harness down stream of the connector.

What if I want to go back to Halogen?? (crazy idea I know, but just the type of thing that runs through my head).

Anyone know for sure? I don't think is was offered until the E46 model was released, and only as an option (which is fine).

[Tyler]

I personally wouldn't buy hids from ebay,you never know what you are going to get and plus there is no warranty.

[stormos]

Originally Posted by davep-uk

stormos, where did you get yours from over here?

i ordered mine from umnitza. got the depo's with predator chronium. i still need to buy HID but flat broke for now.

speak to Habie on bimmerforums, he'll sort you out

[bmwracerchick]

Originally Posted by J!m

I also don't like the idea of cutting into a harness to install them either. They should have a connector that plugs in in place of the original bulb rather than splicing into the harness down stream of the connector.

What if I want to go back to Halogen?? (crazy idea I know, but just the type of thing that runs through my head).

It is a PNP set, no splicing of the wires. That is why i trust Umnitza and ultimately probably buy with them. Anything I get has to be PNP or else im not getting them for that reason in case something goes wrong of if I do go back to halogen...but that would be doubtful if I do

[nigeltee]

You should check out this company: http://www.xenonking.com/6000.htm

I had the mcculloch kit in my 320 and it was brilliant, it even survived the trip over from usa. I was very impressed and if it wasnt for the fact that kits are down to 225 quid over here, i would definitely buy them again.

Over here i have found: http://www.hids4u.co.uk/product_details.asp?id=45 or http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/home.php?cat=277

All ineed to do is find a ti to put them in!

As for e36 with xenons, i am pretty sure that it never was a factory option. I havent seen any e36's over here with factory kits.

I wouldnt worry about the kits being non removable. The Mc culloch requred a crimp on each of the plus and minus wires to each dipped beam feed. If you wanted to remove the kit, all you would need is the opposite crimp on the wiring you removed and away you go.

The uk e36 saloon has/d h1 type lamps with spade connectors on, so it was not a worry for me. (i am a sparky by trade, so am no stranger to cables)

Hope this helps.

Nige

[J!m]

I was afraid of that...

No bigie. No HID lights for my car!

I think I'll try those Silver Star bulbs. But I want them for the fog lights too. The color has to match or it looks weird...

[1996 328ti]

Originally Posted by J!m

I think I'll try those Silver Star bulbs..

I have the Osram Silver Stars. Comparing the stock bulb to the new one there was a difference. After a week I got so used to it that they don't seem bright. Then I get into our Mini with Xenons, OMG. Night and Day.

[J!m]

Steve: There is no question in my mind at all the HID lights are superior; I'm just sticking to my guns and keeping all the parts as those that were avaialble at the time of manufacture.

I'm sure I'll find some suitable bulbs.

[flex_318]

Originally Posted by stormos

HID's from umnitza are only 270 anyways with lifetime warranty i'd get the lot through them.

i just got the depo epsiloids with predator chronium. HID's to follow later in the year.

Where do they sell them on Umnitza? I went through the site and cant find anything.

[pdxmotorhead]

FOgs=Yellow
Driviing Lights = white.

White fogs suck. They blind oncoming traffic and they don't help your visibility.
BTW the best I did on 3 sets of silverstar bulbs is about 6 months.

Dave (Just picking at everything today...)

[bmwracerchick]

Originally Posted by flex_318

Where do they sell them on Umnitza? I went through the site and cant find anything.

I dont think they sell them anymore, I went on the site yesterday and it doesnt come as an option. I was going to do that thing where you get it all in one package and it just isnt an option...I wonder what is going on....