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R50/53 Can I switch from stock xenons to halogens ?

Old Jan 10, 2021 | 01:06 AM
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Can I switch from stock xenons to halogens ?

Can I switch from stock xenons to halogens , plug and play no dumbdumb lights or coding ? Don't care if I have to delete the washers as they're dumb anyways... if so , would selling my entire stock lights,ballasts n bulbs for 200$ be a good price ? They're darn nice condition. The chrome trims in great condition too I just have it wrapped in carbon fiber vinyl..
let me know because I'd love to go aftermarket for ricer colors..











 
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Old Jan 10, 2021 | 04:57 AM
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Can I switch from stock xenons to halogens ?-xqmny8z.jpg
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I think the washers are dumb too.

I retro-fitted halogens on my 2006 and had no problems whatsoever with the swap,
an easy straight trade.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4552265

My xenons were so hazy that the halogens were actually brighter LOL
plus adds a little lightness!

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Old Jan 10, 2021 | 05:16 AM
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Yup you sure can. I just went from xenon to led on my new Spec D headlights.


 
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Old Jan 10, 2021 | 09:32 AM
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SWEEEEEEET ! I HATE THESE XENONS ! I WANT RICER LIGHTS !!! LOL ..thx guys.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2021 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by shrevemini
Yup you sure can. I just went from xenon to led on my new Spec D headlights.

Will you tell us more about this conversion? The Single Halo Projector Headlights say they're "(Not compatible on models with factory Xenon headlights)"

Which set did you use? Are they plug/play replacements?

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Old Jan 10, 2021 | 11:07 AM
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I used these light. Just had to wire the halo an blinkers in. Easy to do. Just tie the blinkers into the side makers on the scuttles. The halo i tied into ignition sense. Ran wire to a relay. Then ran power an ground to relay. After that I tied the halos into the relay. Headlights themselves are plug an play.
I had xenon. I just did not like them. Plus the wires are toast. So these worked out great. As far as bulbs go. I used a led lite set..
So that I would not have issues with flickering with led lights an canbus on my mini. I used these.








 
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Old Jan 10, 2021 | 11:39 AM
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Ah! Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2021 | 12:18 PM
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If you need a relay. Let me know. I havecextra with harness for 7 dollars shipped.

 
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