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I have a non-LED car, but will be upgrading my rear lights to the LED Union Jack lights (the ones that are plug-and-play (not OEM BMW part), so I figured Id look for head lights as well. These look like the newer versions and are for the F55/F56 cars. They actually look pretty good. Anyone here installed these?
I literally just installed them on my MINI yesterday. They took two months to arrive from Singapore. No issues installing them, other than the fact that they come with no instructions and there are wiring harnesses that connect to the stock DRL and running light on each side. No splicing of wires is required. Thry connect in lime, and both the DRL ring and the original DRL light up. Figuring that out took me a few minutes. In total, it took about 45 minutes to install the left side one (the first one I did) and 20 minutes to install the right side one. The change in look is amazing and I love them. Super bright compared to the stock halogens.
Oh yeah, two more things: First, they are much less expensive if you buy them from the AliExpress app. You should be able to get them for around $729 with the discounts offered. Second, when you pop the bonnet and look at the stock lights, there are rubber gaskets around the lights that seal the headlight openings when the bonnet is closed. These simply snap off and they need to be reused on the new lights.
Oh yeah, two more things: First, they are much less expensive if you buy them from the AliExpress app. You should be able to get them for around $729 with the discounts offered. Second, when you pop the bonnet and look at the stock lights, there are rubber gaskets around the lights that seal the headlight openings when the bonnet is closed. These simply snap off and they need to be reused on the new lights.
Thanks for the update. They look awesome. I'll have to give these a try. Does the wiring harness only fit one way, as in, there is no way to mess it up?
Thanks for the update. They look awesome. I'll have to give these a try. Does the wiring harness only fit one way, as in, there is no way to mess it up?
Yes. It’s pretty intuitive. Basically, on each side, you remove the DRL connector and bulb, unplug the connector and then plug it into the harness. The DRL bulb plugs into a new connector and then goes back in place where it came from. Same with the parking (position) light. Then, there is one plug on the other end of the harness that connects to the back of the headlight, as well as the factory headlight connector. Each plug is unique and fits only one way.
any night time pictures or road pics showing how bright they are? I would love to see them thanks!
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I literally just installed them on my MINI yesterday. They took two months to arrive from Singapore. No issues installing them, other than the fact that they come with no instructions and there are wiring harnesses that connect to the stock DRL and running light on each side. No splicing of wires is required. Thry connect in lime, and both the DRL ring and the original DRL light up. Figuring that out took me a few minutes. In total, it took about 45 minutes to install the left side one (the first one I did) and 20 minutes to install the right side one. The change in look is amazing and I love them. Super bright compared to the stock halogens.
considerations after one year? do they still work? problems? do they make enough light? it would be great if you could put a picture of them when they are on! thank u!
I literally just installed them on my MINI yesterday. They took two months to arrive from Singapore. No issues installing them, other than the fact that they come with no instructions and there are wiring harnesses that connect to the stock DRL and running light on each side. No splicing of wires is required. Thry connect in lime, and both the DRL ring and the original DRL light up. Figuring that out took me a few minutes. In total, it took about 45 minutes to install the left side one (the first one I did) and 20 minutes to install the right side one. The change in look is amazing and I love them. Super bright compared to the stock halogens.
Where are those lights from because i would like to get a pair but i don't know whether they are available in the states because the thread starter gave a link and the website said that its not available in the states. Thanks
Where are those lights from because i would like to get a pair but i don't know whether they are available in the states because the thread starter gave a link and the website said that its not available in the states. Thanks
So I ordered these headlights from AliExpress and I attempted to install it yesterday came to find out that it didnt come with the bulbs and company is advertising 6500k lumen so I ended up returning it. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3285...2f684c4drwcSMj
When I contacted the company I was told that it need to purchase D2H bulbs. Kind of misleading to be honest. Can someone send the direct link where you ordered the retrofit headlights from? OP link appears to be a dead link. Thank you.
I literally just installed them on my MINI yesterday. They took two months to arrive from Singapore. No issues installing them, other than the fact that they come with no instructions and there are wiring harnesses that connect to the stock DRL and running light on each side. No splicing of wires is required. Thry connect in lime, and both the DRL ring and the original DRL light up. Figuring that out took me a few minutes. In total, it took about 45 minutes to install the left side one (the first one I did) and 20 minutes to install the right side one. The change in look is amazing and I love them. Super bright compared to the stock halogens.
like this for example or is it a flat beam?
Hi
Do these have a LHD beam pattern when shining on a wall or anything? I can't seem to find if there is any LHD or RHD variants none of the sellers have this listed!?
Could u post a photo of the light beam pattern if possible?
Do these have a LHD beam pattern when shining on a wall or anything? I can't seem to find if there is any LHD or RHD variants none of the sellers have this listed!?
Could u post a photo of the light beam pattern if possible?
