[dockishen]

hi all,
so i got my f11 535d and now want an upgrade on the only thing that lets it down, the halogen headlights!!

so got myself a lovely pair of 6000k led supposedly 4th GEN and straight fit! -- NOT
trying to marry these two






the base of the led bulb comes off if it is any help
any one else in a similar predicament??
to fit now i have tried without success , any ideas??
this for the low beam

dockish

[IanS100]

Reflector headlights build around halogen technology are totally unsuitable for use with either hid or led aftermarket bulbs, they will scatter light all over the place to the danger & detriment of oncoming traffic. If you want led headlights, the only sensible & legal solution is to buy headlights designed for the job, and install those, unfortunately a set of BMW led headlight will probably set you back well over £1k, and that's if you can find any.

[andyrp]

I couldn't agree more; my commute home is blighted by these after market bulbs that cause no end of dazzling. They are a danger to other road users.

[dockishen]

i would agree that that there are a lot of HID out there in reflector housing , but the BMW is a projector headlamp not a reflector and if done in a legal and considerate manner is as good as a new headlamp unit.
just out of curiosity is it a straight swap for the headlamp units ???

BW

[dockishen]

so did the conversion and i have to say they look good but they are really bad to drive with as you feel the light is not sufficient .

so back to halogens and the search for an OEM fittment xenon swap ,

anyone any ideas ??

BW

[AP]

you also need self levelling for HID as well. if not it will potentially dazzle and fail the MOT test.