Which new headlights to get?

[gadgetphreak]

Ok, so I am ready to get some new lights (the low beam on this car sucks...) Link to details on my car!

But after reading a bunch of threads and looking at options I am confused...

It seems that Umnitza is the place to get them, but can't figure out what the real diff is between these:

#1 - ZKW Euro Ellipsoids & DDE Lightning™ PLUS - Angel Eyes Package

#2 - DEPO Projector36™ Euro Ellipsoids + DDE Lightning™ + Xenon

#3 - DEPO Projector36™ Performance Euro Ellipsoids + DDE Lightning™

If I am reading the page right, which is a bit difficult to understand, it appears that 1 & 2 are the same, except two is Xenon. But the description of #2 says that Xenon/HID is an option so I am not sure.

#3 is an OEM manufacturer and appears to get the respect, but I have read favorable responses from DEPO owners as well.

There is only $170 from the least expensive to most expensive... If it was your coin and you had it to spend on one of these, which would you get and why?

Thanks for the feedback,
Gadget

[1996 328ti]

I have read negative things about DEPO.
Having Xenons on the Mini, I could never get another car without them.

[gadgetphreak]

Anybody know how to find the price or order the Bosch with Xenon & DDE kit? if you check out this ITEM they mention that one of the options is:

"Complete System = Bosch Premiere + HID/Xenon Pre-Installed + DDE Lightning Enhanced"

But I can't seem to find a price or anyway to order it...

With all the great things that I have heard about Umnitza on forums, it is sad that their site is so difficult to use...

Gadget

[aceyx]

you could go old skool and call them.

[maurolin]

I have ZKW's on my Ti and M3. I love the damn things, I have had INPRo and they are as good as ZKW. Depos are a "flea market" version of the Hellas and ZKW's, they don't lign as good as the others, and the glass is a LOT more fragile.

I will have a set of used ZKW's for trade or sale WITH angel eyes (NOT CCFL) for about $180 in a couple of days.

Also, if anyone wants HID's and I mean the good kind (STOCK BMW E46 HID's) I can get up to 3 sets for about $300 a set. THAT INCLUDES A PAIR OF GOOD E46 Headlight housings, so you can do as i did... transplant the WHOLE HID housing into your ZKW's or other glass E36 housing.

[robcarync]

you could also email them...they are very helpful

[gadgetphreak]

Thanks, I am going to shoot them an email and see what the price is for the Bosch with HID & DDE. I thought I would check with all of you to see if someone already knew first.

Gadget

[ZeroG]

Originally Posted by gadgetphreak

Thanks, I am going to shoot them an email and see what the price is for the Bosch with HID & DDE. I thought I would check with all of you to see if someone already knew first.

Gadget

I have the EUropean Hella Elipsoids with Xenon low beams. Very pricey but the best I have seen. They also include a self adj. leveling system.

-Chad

[gadgetphreak]

I have narrowed it down to:

- ZKW Projection + DDE or
- DEP Projector36 + Xenon + DDE

Both are about the same price, just a matter of do I want higher quality or better visibility...

I am planning on ordering this weekend assuming I can decide which is more important to me.

[Panzer_M]

I like Hellas and i one set of Bosch lights I've seen on e36s

[ZeroG]

Originally Posted by gadgetphreak

I have narrowed it down to:

- ZKW Projection + DDE or
- DEP Projector36 + Xenon + DDE

Both are about the same price, just a matter of do I want higher quality or better visibility...

I am planning on ordering this weekend assuming I can decide which is more important to me.

If you want pictures let me know and I'll hook it up.

-Chad

[gadgetphreak]

Definitely Pics would help. It is still not completely clear to me what the diff between DDE "Plus" and DDE "Enhanced" is. And I am not sure if the diff in quality between ZKW and DEPO is enough to pay the extra coin...

Can you post them, if not PM me and I will send you my email address and I will post them for the benefit of others who may also be wondering.

Thanks Chad.