[quote="TheHerd"]
Hi chaps,
Sincere apologies for taking so long in getting this update loaded.
I have since replaced my low beams (H7), high beams (H1) and the fogs (H11) with HID Xenon Kits from HIDS Direct. Ordered a set of 55w Canbus Pro Smart Slim HID Xenon Conversion Kit for each (3 sets in total).
Big shout out to
GrantB (X5-D-Sport Salisbury) for all his assistance. Not only for his electrical expertise but mainly for enduring a rather windy and wet installation, 80% of the time under two strategically positioned umbrellas. Great fun was had! Still laughing at very many jokes shared....
Ok, installation tips. Both the low and high beams have their own custom wiring looms/relays with a 4700uF 35V capacitor and 50w load resistor per bulb. This ensures a burst of clean constant power and eliminates any bulb failure error messages from the on-board computer. I've also disabled the cold bulb check via the OBD (BMWScanner1.4) because the startup checks really serve no purpose now with the resistors installed and I really don't like the flickering of the bulbs at startup (can't be too good for them either I guess).
They've all been working perfectly well since the Easter Weekend, very happy. Night time driving is that much more rewarding now as I believe my visibility has doubled if not more. Fogs provide a beautiful broad white light on the ground below and to the sides of the car and the high beams light up any dark B road like a football pitch. There is a momentary delay on warm up so if you primarily use your high beams to flash other motorists then I wouldn't recommend the HID upgrade for you. I frequently travel long distances in the dark so worth while for me. (this is the only reason I'll look forward to the return of winter).
Here are a couple of photos I have taken but you really need to see them behind the wheel at night to really appreciate the upgrade.
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Can anyone please do me any links & Step by Step to switch my high n low beam set up to these lovely clean lights.
