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R60 HID upgrade

Old Mar 24, 2015 | 06:46 PM
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HID upgrade

So I'm sure this has come up, but I HATE my 2013 CMs halogen headlights.bive upgraded to 4150K PIAA lamps both high and low beams. They still suck!

So what's the best/easiest way to upgrade my current lights. I can't drive at night without using the fogs. Otherwise, the black asphalt is just that--black.

Obviously, I could never afford buying from the dealer but I see lots on eBay, most without ballasts. Affordable, but the way to go?

Help is always appreciated all.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 04:14 AM
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There are many many threads on this. Do a search
 
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ke3ee
There are many many threads on this. Do a search
^^ This ^^
 
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 06:42 AM
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You will need something like this:


http://www.waymotorworks.com/xenon-h...7-r58-r59.html


http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...ELLITE_pg3.htm
 
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 09:17 AM
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Ouch

Originally Posted by ke3ee
There are many many threads on this. Do a search
I kinda figured I'd get the "do a search thing". No worries. I will.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2015 | 09:21 AM
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Very nice

Thanks for the great links, especially Pelican Parts. Pretty reasonable upgrades I think.
At least YOU gave me something to go on.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2015 | 08:50 AM
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I would get the factory Xenon upgrade kit: You get the projector housing and the , correct cut off , and they are bi- Xenon ( Xenon hi and low beam ) . Plug and play , juts need coded afterwards by MINI dealership. Or some people have used NCS expert to code them.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63102289650KT/




https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...r-r60-r62.html

Also the housings are black.

 
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Old Mar 27, 2015 | 05:45 PM
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If you really want better light and a great look, the 25 W factory Xenon upgrade is well worth it IMO. I bought mine from ECS, installed them myself and had them coded at the dealer for 100 bucks. The light output withe Xenons is night and day vs. the weak a$$ halogens.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2015 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
I would get the factory Xenon upgrade kit: You get the projector housing and the , correct cut off , and they are bi- Xenon ( Xenon hi and low beam ) . Plug and play , juts need coded afterwards by MINI dealership. Or some people have used NCS expert to code them. http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/63102289650KT/ https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...r-r60-r62.html Also the housings are black.
I know the car in the picture! LOL! Seriously, though, the difference is truly night and day. Go for the factory upgrade and you won't regret it.
 
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Old Mar 30, 2015 | 05:43 AM
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Asktheteach - Yea, looks awesome with the new 25w xenon kit.
 
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