2008 323i halogens to angel/xenons

bims · 02-09-2009, 10:16 PM

This has become the most exhausting process ever as I have waded through countless forums and searched all over Google trying to find the answer to this but it doesn't seem there has been a definitive answer yet so alas I'll post it again here.

I have a 2008 323i with halogens which I despise. I would love the angel/demon eyes and xenons instead but have been unable to find the parts ANYWHERE OEM or aftermarket without having to splice original harnesses etc.

IS there a plug'n play upgrade for these?

Thanks a mill!

alanchan · 02-09-2009, 11:20 PM

Welcome to Canada!

there is no such a thing as plug and play.
the splice wiring is easy to do.
there is a DIY instruction
for the lights, you can buy the OEM US spec or Euro non AHL.
check out the forum here, from time to time, people sell xenon lights for cheap.
I am planning to sell my euro set next month after I change to LCI.
good luck

blue2fire · 02-10-2009, 12:08 AM

Better to head over to the classifieds to scout for cheap US Spec Xenons. The Angel Eye kits if available will certainly look ricey.

digivue · 02-10-2009, 12:36 PM

Check with Long Tran, he can do a conversion for you

xxclusive · 02-12-2009, 10:48 PM

Im on the same boat...iv'e been looking since last year
so i decided im going to go with a plug and play 8000k hid kit which i will be getting installed next week. Hopefully i'll find a way around those error codes

jocamryn · 02-13-2009, 12:15 AM

To all future purchasers

GET Xenons, retrofitting is a greater problem than only paying about $18 more a month on your loan.

People are settling thinking that "now that halogens have coronas they look just as good, I can skimp on the xenons". NOT!!

It's more trouble than it's worth...Check the block next to Xenons when ordering.

skimmilk20 · 02-13-2009, 10:26 PM

what makes the conversion so difficult?

Is it finding a pair of OEM headlights? Or the installation itself?

Does anyone know why you get an error when you choose aftermarket kits? as in, the entire headlight fixture?

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bims Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2008 323i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	2008 323i halogens to angel/xenons This has become the most exhausting process ever as I have waded through countless forums and searched all over Google trying to find the answer to this but it doesn't seem there has been a definitive answer yet so alas I'll post it again here. I have a 2008 323i with halogens which I despise. I would love the angel/demon eyes and xenons instead but have been unable to find the parts ANYWHERE OEM or aftermarket without having to splice original harnesses etc. IS there a plug'n play upgrade for these? Thanks a mill!
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alanchan Major 72 Rep 1,402 Posts Drives: 2006 323i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (21)	Welcome to Canada! there is no such a thing as plug and play. the splice wiring is easy to do. there is a DIY instruction for the lights, you can buy the OEM US spec or Euro non AHL. check out the forum here, from time to time, people sell xenon lights for cheap. I am planning to sell my euro set next month after I change to LCI. good luck __________________ 323i, Arctic metallic , Cream beige leatherette interior , Titanium matt trim , Premium , Auto , 18" style 189 sport wheels , 335i bumper + kidney grills, CF pillars, Chrome window trim package , LCI halogen.
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blue2fire Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,279 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Location, Location, Location iTrader: (8)	Better to head over to the classifieds to scout for cheap US Spec Xenons. The Angel Eye kits if available will certainly look ricey.
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digivue Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 279 Posts Drives: '09 E90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Check with Long Tran, he can do a conversion for you
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xxclusive Private First Class 25 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 07' 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Im on the same boat...iv'e been looking since last year so i decided im going to go with a plug and play 8000k hid kit which i will be getting installed next week. Hopefully i'll find a way around those error codes
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jocamryn Major 148 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: '23X4 M40i/'24 X2(In Transit) Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA, for now iTrader: (0)	To all future purchasers GET Xenons, retrofitting is a greater problem than only paying about $18 more a month on your loan. People are settling thinking that "now that halogens have coronas they look just as good, I can skimp on the xenons". NOT!! It's more trouble than it's worth...Check the block next to Xenons when ordering.
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skimmilk20 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 2007 328i 6 spd MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	what makes the conversion so difficult? Is it finding a pair of OEM headlights? Or the installation itself? Does anyone know why you get an error when you choose aftermarket kits? as in, the entire headlight fixture?
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