HID fogs

F10 HRE · 02-20-2012, 08:34 AM

Hello fellow F10'ers... I'm in need of any suggestions for replacing my fog lights on my 550i M Sport. Can anyone recommend HID fog lights other than the H7 5000 watt bulbs with cancellation errors? I'm looking for the fogs to match my xenon headlights...

Thanks in advance

jedpause · 02-20-2012, 09:24 AM

This just got discussed here http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646064 last week if you want to go the LED route... Or are you trying to replace like-for-like bulbs in the Fog Lights?

f10trek · 02-20-2012, 09:45 AM

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...7#post11381727

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=650966

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=650965

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=650964

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=650963

F10 HRE · 02-20-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jedpause

This just got discussed here http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646064 last week if you want to go the LED route... Or are you trying to replace like-for-like bulbs in the Fog Lights?

I'm trying to click on the link that you provided with no luck. If I can get them as LED's... great!! How do i go the LED route? If not, just swapping out the bulbs for "HID look" is fine. I have the 550i M Sport & was told they were 5000k H7 bulbs. Is that the wrong direction?

F10 HRE · 02-20-2012, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f10trek

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...7#post11381727

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=650966

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=650965

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=650964

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=650963

Sorry bro, this isn't "SPAM". I'm just trying to get some help from fellow F10'ers. Plus, I also tried clicking on each link that you posted with no luck as well...

bobblehead · 02-20-2012, 01:49 PM

You should be looking at H11 HID kit for your fog. NOT H7.

When sourcing the kit, you should try to find one that is Canbus. They are designed for European make cars' electrical circuitry.

Just google the term Canbus hid kit bmw and you should find many vendors who sell it.

Alternatively, if you just want to switch out your stock halogen to something whiter, there are not many brands available, but here is one that is kind of close in matching the color. NO need to buy any error cancelling cable. Simple swap out the stock and in the aftermarket ones.

http://www.hoen-usa.com/fog.htm

In another thread, a blogger mentioned he has Philips Diamond Vision H11 (which you can buy from many UK online reseller), I had that also and the color is more of puplish than white. I was disappointed in the color output even though Philips's packaging says it's 5000K. Right now, I have PIAA plasma ion yellow on my 550 Msport fog. It is more functional during rainy weather.

LACSTER · 02-20-2012, 02:31 PM

Contact Luis he has a place in San Diego and he also has it on his car.

He got me these as well.

F10 HRE · 02-20-2012, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LACSTER

Contact Luis he has a place in San Diego and he also has it on his car.

He got me these as well.

Thanks Kevin. I'll try & get a hold of Lui. Those yellow fogs are sweet!! I can't wait to install my fogs. You've got my cell # now, hit me up whenever. I'll be in your area this Saturday, because I'm going to LAX. Hit me up later...

calibmwracer · 06-17-2013, 04:22 AM

@Lacster, can you provide more info on your fog lights?

gtmassive75 · 06-17-2013, 10:19 AM

Calibmwracer..don't know what Lacster use, but i bought the below about 3 weeks ago and they are the best..comes on right away, no flickering..http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...oducts_id=3955

Jhenka · 06-18-2013, 11:27 AM

+1 for the MORIMOTO Ballasts. I have them on mine and love them.

valcor535 · 06-18-2013, 01:34 PM

I am using this one from Nurger... http://www.burgertuning.com/BMW_HID_...grade_kit.html

LACSTER · 06-18-2013, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtmassive75

Calibmwracer..don't know what Lacster use, but i bought the below about 3 weeks ago and they are the best..comes on right away, no flickering..http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...oducts_id=3955

Those are real good too! I think they cost more then the DDM but no flickering for sure

Quote:

Originally Posted by calibmwracer

@Lacster, can you provide more info on your fog lights?

I got the 3000k kit from DDMtuning.com

gtmassive75 · 06-18-2013, 02:37 PM

Lacster...i was going nuts for the 1st 3 weeks i bought the car, i bought the DDM tuning ballast with the error canceling install them and every time i turn the light on they flicker then goes off. I had 3 set(bought for different car) of new ballast fr DDM, tried every single one of them same issues. If i drive the car for maybe 10mins and turn them on, it will flicker then stay on.. so it was a hit n miss every time.. I suck it up paid $150 and got the Morimoto and they work without any issue.
PS: i use DDM on my 2010 maxima with no issues before..

fafafoooey · 06-18-2013, 06:11 PM

Has anyone used/tried Sylvania silverstar for f10 non-M fog replacements?

Zaman · 06-19-2013, 12:30 AM

I didn't check any of those links, but I remember a post that the fog light was Xenesis from Bimmian.com

GIANITALY · 06-21-2013, 12:59 PM

I have this ones from V-LEDS 6000k no error

02-20-2012, 08:34 AM	#1
F10 HRE Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 267 Posts Drives: Black F10 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, CA. iTrader: (0)	HID fogs Hello fellow F10'ers... I'm in need of any suggestions for replacing my fog lights on my 550i M Sport. Can anyone recommend HID fog lights other than the H7 5000 watt bulbs with cancellation errors? I'm looking for the fogs to match my xenon headlights... Thanks in advance
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02-20-2012, 09:24 AM	#2
jedpause Captain 160 Rep 619 Posts Drives: G20 330e M Sport '21 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	This just got discussed here http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646064 last week if you want to go the LED route... Or are you trying to replace like-for-like bulbs in the Fog Lights? __________________ Sunset Orange G20 330e xDrive M Sport Pro - Tech/Pro Pack, Park Assist Plus Bluestone G30 M Sport - Gone to Stud Alpine White F10 M Sport - Gone to Stud
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02-20-2012, 09:45 AM	#3
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02-20-2012, 01:49 PM	#6
bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	You should be looking at H11 HID kit for your fog. NOT H7. When sourcing the kit, you should try to find one that is Canbus. They are designed for European make cars' electrical circuitry. Just google the term Canbus hid kit bmw and you should find many vendors who sell it. Alternatively, if you just want to switch out your stock halogen to something whiter, there are not many brands available, but here is one that is kind of close in matching the color. NO need to buy any error cancelling cable. Simple swap out the stock and in the aftermarket ones. http://www.hoen-usa.com/fog.htm In another thread, a blogger mentioned he has Philips Diamond Vision H11 (which you can buy from many UK online reseller), I had that also and the color is more of puplish than white. I was disappointed in the color output even though Philips's packaging says it's 5000K. Right now, I have PIAA plasma ion yellow on my 550 Msport fog. It is more functional during rainy weather. Last edited by bobblehead; 02-20-2012 at 02:12 PM..
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02-20-2012, 02:31 PM	#7
LACSTER Major General 756 Rep 8,279 Posts Drives: Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: oc iTrader: (64)	Contact Luis he has a place in San Diego and he also has it on his car. He got me these as well.
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06-17-2013, 04:22 AM	#9
calibmwracer New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2013 f10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: irvine, ca iTrader: (0)	@Lacster, can you provide more info on your fog lights?
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06-17-2013, 10:19 AM	#10
gtmassive75 Captain 361 Rep 815 Posts Drives: G05 X5,G20 M340,Infiniti Q50RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Queens,NY/Palm Bay, FL iTrader: (2)	Calibmwracer..don't know what Lacster use, but i bought the below about 3 weeks ago and they are the best..comes on right away, no flickering..http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...oducts_id=3955 __________________ 2020 G05 MSport 40i--Phytonic Blue Metallic/Vernasca Coffee Leather/Multi Contour SeatsTrim/Executive Package/MSport Brakes/Icon Adaptive Led HeadlightsW/Laserlight/Harman Kardon/Heated Front Seats Armrests & Steering
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06-18-2013, 11:27 AM	#11
Jhenka Private First Class 31 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW M5 [0.00]	+1 for the MORIMOTO Ballasts. I have them on mine and love them.
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06-18-2013, 01:34 PM	#12
valcor535 Private 7 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2011 535I X-Drive Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I am using this one from Nurger... http://www.burgertuning.com/BMW_HID_...grade_kit.html
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06-18-2013, 02:37 PM	#14
gtmassive75 Captain 361 Rep 815 Posts Drives: G05 X5,G20 M340,Infiniti Q50RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Queens,NY/Palm Bay, FL iTrader: (2)	Lacster...i was going nuts for the 1st 3 weeks i bought the car, i bought the DDM tuning ballast with the error canceling install them and every time i turn the light on they flicker then goes off. I had 3 set(bought for different car) of new ballast fr DDM, tried every single one of them same issues. If i drive the car for maybe 10mins and turn them on, it will flicker then stay on.. so it was a hit n miss every time.. I suck it up paid $150 and got the Morimoto and they work without any issue. PS: i use DDM on my 2010 maxima with no issues before.. __________________ 2020 G05 MSport 40i--Phytonic Blue Metallic/Vernasca Coffee Leather/Multi Contour SeatsTrim/Executive Package/MSport Brakes/Icon Adaptive Led HeadlightsW/Laserlight/Harman Kardon/Heated Front Seats Armrests & Steering
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06-18-2013, 06:11 PM	#15
fafafoooey New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Imp Blue Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Sylvania silverstar? Has anyone used/tried Sylvania silverstar for f10 non-M fog replacements?
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06-19-2013, 12:30 AM	#16
Zaman Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW (F10) 528i Xdrive Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Calgary,Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 528i Xdrive [0.00]	I didn't check any of those links, but I remember a post that the fog light was Xenesis from Bimmian.com __________________ BMW F10: A formula to captivate the senses. *2012 528i XDrive Alpine white*
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06-21-2013, 12:59 PM	#17
GIANITALY Private First Class 38 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2016 X6 M/MPPK Join Date: May 2012 Location: SPAIN iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	I have this ones from V-LEDS 6000k no error __________________ 2016 X6 M PACK/MPPK RACECHIP BLACK GTS RACECHIP XLR
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