Installing LED bulbs in car without HID headlights

Beamer1996 · 04-08-2016, 03:18 PM

Is it possible to install these:

http://www.carhidkits.com/index.php?...FQJZhgodphUHEg

in a 2011 328xi that has no HID headlight setup? Basically I just want to replace the regular h8/h11 bulbs with the led ones.

Thanks for any response!

Sorry if this has been posted before I'm using the iPhone app and it gave me an error when I searched.

Beamer1996 · 04-08-2016, 08:41 PM

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Beamer1996 · 04-09-2016, 12:58 PM

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Cdutch513 · 04-09-2016, 02:56 PM

You can. You might get an error though.

singhr · 04-09-2016, 05:16 PM

it is possible to code out those errors if they do pop up when using led bulbs. i am planning to replace my H8 angel eye bulbs with LED lamps and code out the bulb check in the NFRM.

54VAGE · 04-10-2016, 04:25 AM

If you don't have Hids you can buy an aftermarket kit. Make sure it's "error free" or is "canbus" or comes with an "error cancellor/resistor". Do not make the mistake of buying an LED bulb. The light out put will be crap and you won't see anything. Get HIDS. less are completely different and are not suitable for headlight low beams.

Rulz · 04-13-2016, 09:59 PM

Any update ?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-14-2016, 09:48 AM

You will need to code and I don't know if those particular ones will have enough output.

I recommend an HID kit instead. HPB is good error free hid kit. No coding required for 2008+ vehicles.

Rulz · 04-14-2016, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

You will need to code and I don't know if those particular ones will have enough output.

I recommend an HID kit instead. HPB is good error free hid kit. No coding required for 2008+ vehicles.

sorry jeff, i ve seen that you recommend a lot HID instead of LED due to the output it actually give, but my question to you, if i have a DEPO replacement as headlight h7 , am i going to blind or get a ticket from a cop?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-15-2016, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rulz

sorry jeff, i ve seen that you recommend a lot HID instead of LED due to the output it actually give, but my question to you, if i have a DEPO replacement as headlight h7 , am i going to blind or get a ticket from a cop?

My concern wasn't whether it was legal or blinding (that I can't answer as I'm not familiar with the DEPO headlight); I was more concerned with actual output as the LED you selected were only 3W.

I couldn't find in the listing the lumens output which is more important.

I know HPB also sells LED low beam replacement upgrades. If you'd like I'd be more then happy to reach out to them to see what they recommend for a low beam application that is friendly in any housing.

or I can pass you their email here at Sales@highperformancebulbs.com

They are the experts and they will be able to tell you the best for your application. I'm going to assume that any option wherever you buy from still may require coding.

Rulz · 04-15-2016, 10:35 PM

thanks!

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