HID Fog lights

Jhenka · 04-18-2013, 11:01 PM

Hey Guys,

Considering doing an HID fog light upgrade. I've done a few in the past on the e90/e92 and I'm pretty sure I'll need an error canceler since I won't be using canbus ballasts. Here's the thing, I've gotten away with just attaching resisters in the past but I'm not 100% sure if it will work on the f10. I was wondering if anybody had any recommendations for resisters and/or cancelers (decoders)?

If you choose not to share your secrets with the world feel free to pm me lol

Silververtu · 04-19-2013, 07:29 AM

Some folks in bimmerfest and I are using DDM Tuning error code eliminator and we have no issues so far. Just stick with 35w bulb instead of 55w which has lots of issues such as flicking.

Bobby_Drake · 04-19-2013, 05:09 PM

I went with Morimoto 35W Can bus bit. No issues or flickering. I've used DDM Tuning before and for the price, its no bad at all. But you do get the flickering issue...
As you can see, the road is definitely WELL LIT!

STOOF · 04-20-2013, 12:51 AM

eugene hit me up i want to get an hid kit for my fogs too.

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 04-20-2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby_Drake

I went with Morimoto 35W Can bus bit. No issues or flickering. I've used DDM Tuning before and for the price, its no bad at all. But you do get the flickering issue...
As you can see, the road is definitely WELL LIT!

Where can we get these?

bobblehead · 04-20-2013, 06:45 AM

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/index.php?cPath=32

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Where can we get these?

Bobby_Drake · 04-20-2013, 04:27 PM

That's exactly where I got mine. Easy DIY as well. you just need electrical tape, zip ties, scissors. takes about 1 hour for the install.

Jhenka · 04-20-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby_Drake

I went with Morimoto 35W Can bus bit. No issues or flickering. I've used DDM Tuning before and for the price, its no bad at all. But you do get the flickering issue...
As you can see, the road is definitely WELL LIT!

Bobby_Drake, what color did you end up getting (5k or 4.3k) and how far off is the Morimoto Ballast Vs the stock hid's and the halos?

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eugene hit me up i want to get an hid kit for my fogs too.

Stoof stop by whenever I have a few kits in 5k. I also have resisters and old error cancelers haven't had a chance to try them out yet.

Bobby_Drake · 04-20-2013, 07:40 PM

[QUOTE=MrJhenka;13856843]Bobby_Drake, what color did you end up getting (5k or 4.3k) and how far off is the Morimoto Ballast Vs the stock hid's and the halos?

I ended up getting 5000K. It's a bit more white than the stock HIDs but it matches the angel eyes perfectly, especially when you drive with just the fogs and angel eyes. If you want the stock HID look, 4300K is the best. It looks good either way and I am happy with the 5000K.

Jhenka · 04-20-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MrJhenka

Bobby_Drake, what color did you end up getting (5k or 4.3k) and how far off is the Morimoto Ballast Vs the stock hid's and the halos?

I ended up getting 5000K. It's a bit more white than the stock HIDs but it matches the angel eyes perfectly, especially when you drive with just the fogs and angel eyes. If you want the stock HID look, 4300K is the best. It looks good either way and I am happy with the 5000K.

Yea im leaning toward the 5k as well. My Biggest issue is i love when all the lights match, so it would reaaaaaaally irk me if the difference is noticeable.
If you were forced to estimate how far off would it be? Also would you have any photos that illustrate the difference between the Morimoto and the stock hids?

Bobby_Drake · 04-21-2013, 08:52 PM

The pictures doesn't illustrate the color difference, as you can see from the pics I posted. If you want everything to match as close to stock as possible, go with 4300K. You may also want to call "theretrofitsource.com" and ask them how close it is to stock.

F10 HRE · 04-30-2013, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby_Drake

I went with Morimoto 35W Can bus bit. No issues or flickering. I've used DDM Tuning before and for the price, its no bad at all. But you do get the flickering issue...
As you can see, the road is definitely WELL LIT!

I've tried the DDM Tuning, but had the flickering. If I buy the bulbs that you have, do I need error canceling parts just like I did with the DDM Tuning bulbs?

F10 HRE · 04-30-2013, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby_Drake

I went with Morimoto 35W Can bus bit. No issues or flickering. I've used DDM Tuning before and for the price, its no bad at all. But you do get the flickering issue...
As you can see, the road is definitely WELL LIT!

Also... which Morimoto Fog light kit did you get?

Jhenka · 05-01-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by F10 HRE

I've tried the DDM Tuning, but had the flickering. If I buy the bulbs that you have, do I need error canceling parts just like I did with the DDM Tuning bulbs?

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Originally Posted by F10 HRE

Also... which Morimoto Fog light kit did you get?

If it flickered it could be the ballast or the bulbs. You can try either adding a resister or swamping the ballast, and or bulb. The Morimoto Ballasts are available at www.theretrofitsource.com.

The bulbs you can get are either 4300k or 5000k
5000K would be similiar to the Angel's or Drl's. 4300k on the other hand would be a veyr match to the stock hids.

F10 HRE · 05-01-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhenka

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Originally Posted by F10 HRE

I've tried the DDM Tuning, but had the flickering. If I buy the bulbs that you have, do I need error canceling parts just like I did with the DDM Tuning bulbs?

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Originally Posted by F10 HRE

Also... which Morimoto Fog light kit did you get?

If it flickered it could be the ballast or the bulbs. You can try either adding a resister or swamping the ballast, and or bulb. The Morimoto Ballasts are available at www.theretrofitsource.com.

The bulbs you can get are either 4300k or 5000k
5000K would be similiar to the Angel's or Drl's. 4300k on the other hand would be a veyr match to the stock hids.

Thanks for the info!

STOOF · 05-01-2013, 06:43 PM

I was thinking about getting the 5000k kit for the fogs and 5000k bulbs for the headlights

Bobby_Drake · 05-02-2013, 09:26 AM

F10HRE,

I got the 5000K bulb. I've had no flickering and no problem so far. Installation is real simple as well. easy DIY. Don't waste $100 or whatever they charge for installation.

Jhenka · 05-02-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by STOOF

I was thinking about getting the 5000k kit for the fogs and 5000k bulbs for the headlights

Trust me it's not worth it to swap the stock hids... Biggest Pain in the ass EVER! Both headlights need to come out for that...

F10 HRE · 05-02-2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby_Drake

F10HRE,

I got the 5000K bulb. I've had no flickering and no problem so far. Installation is real simple as well. easy DIY. Don't waste $100 or whatever they charge for installation.

Ok, cool. Thanks!

STOOF · 05-02-2013, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Jhenka

Trust me it's not worth it to swap the stock hids... Biggest Pain in the ass EVER! Both headlights need to come out for that...

Really? Theres a flap you can take off in the wheel well, i thought you can get in from there.

Jhenka · 05-03-2013, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by STOOF

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Originally Posted by Jhenka

Trust me it's not worth it to swap the stock hids... Biggest Pain in the ass EVER! Both headlights need to come out for that...

Really? Theres a flap you can take off in the wheel well, i thought you can get in from there.

Yea there's a cover with ~8 hex screws you need to remove. Once that cover is out you will need to invert your wrists to get to the bulbs. If your comfortable with that, by all means enjoy lmao

Raysingh527 · 05-08-2013, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by STOOF

Really? Theres a flap you can take off in the wheel well, i thought you can get in from there.

Thats exactly what I did, Installed 5k in headlights and foglights as well. took me about 1.5 hours to do both headlights and fogs. very satisfied.

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Bobby_Drake Major 389 Rep 1,152 Posts Drives: '16 X5M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego, CA -> Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	That's exactly where I got mine. Easy DIY as well. you just need electrical tape, zip ties, scissors. takes about 1 hour for the install.
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Bobby_Drake Major 389 Rep 1,152 Posts Drives: '16 X5M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego, CA -> Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=MrJhenka;13856843]Bobby_Drake, what color did you end up getting (5k or 4.3k) and how far off is the Morimoto Ballast Vs the stock hid's and the halos? I ended up getting 5000K. It's a bit more white than the stock HIDs but it matches the angel eyes perfectly, especially when you drive with just the fogs and angel eyes. If you want the stock HID look, 4300K is the best. It looks good either way and I am happy with the 5000K.
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Bobby_Drake Major 389 Rep 1,152 Posts Drives: '16 X5M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego, CA -> Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	The pictures doesn't illustrate the color difference, as you can see from the pics I posted. If you want everything to match as close to stock as possible, go with 4300K. You may also want to call "theretrofitsource.com" and ask them how close it is to stock.
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Bobby_Drake Major 389 Rep 1,152 Posts Drives: '16 X5M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego, CA -> Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	F10HRE, I got the 5000K bulb. I've had no flickering and no problem so far. Installation is real simple as well. easy DIY. Don't waste $100 or whatever they charge for installation.
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