HID question for halogen lights

omg A e46 · 09-24-2012, 04:16 PM

Ok so I'm about to order a HID kit and I need to know if I need the code eliminator or the extra wire harness ?

2000 323i with stock halogens

E46_330i_Stud · 09-24-2012, 04:24 PM

Please don't do it. Properly upgrade your lighting instead of blinding others by having terrible light output/pattern. Buy new head lights, perform an FX-R retrofit or something.

sjacoby112 · 09-24-2012, 04:24 PM

you might get hassled by cops. since HIDs in non projector housings are illegal. just an fyi

///MPR77 · 09-24-2012, 04:32 PM

Yes you will need an error canceler.

Look at Solidjake's writeup.
search: "Do's and Don't s of lighting."

omg A e46 · 09-24-2012, 04:47 PM

Haha I don't care about blinding cops I have had about 15 different cars with HIDS and I have never got a ticket for that. And thanks mpr77 I will Order that to

E46_330i_Stud · 09-24-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by omg A e46

Haha I don't care about blinding cops I have had about 15 different cars with HIDS and I have never got a ticket for that. And thanks mpr77 I will Order that to

With an attitude like that, you deserve to get a ticket. And your license taken.

omg A e46 · 09-24-2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by E46_330i_Stud

With an attitude like that, you deserve to get a ticket. And your license taken.

Hahahahaha that's hella funny kiss my ass so what

E46_330i_Stud · 09-24-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by omg A e46

Hahahahaha that's hella funny kiss my ass so what

Hella? Go buy another Integra and rice it up.

Inb4 thread lock

mattfarrington · 09-24-2012, 05:14 PM

You don't need the canceler. Rthats a waste of money. I forget the ne'er but look it up its under te hid retrofit under the DIY section.
I have HIDs and I use a capacitor instead of the code eliminator.
Only about $2 per cap.

After I installed those, my lights dot flicker, nor do I get an error light.

mattfarrington · 09-24-2012, 05:15 PM

I also am doing the projector retrofit tonight.
I was an ass and ran 5k HIDs with reflector bowl... But I'm beig nice an Doig te retrofit.

But honestly, the cap ha been working for about 6 months no issues.
I'll be flashing the LCM shortly.

Sorry for any typos. Trying to get used to the iPhone keyboard.

Erikx559 · 09-24-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by omg a e46

hahahahaha that's hella funny kiss my ass so what

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omg A e46 · 09-24-2012, 05:31 PM

Lol there's some nice people on here but for the most part everyone else is a **** talker from what I have seen

mattfarrington · 09-24-2012, 06:19 PM

Some people are trolls. Others live life by the rule book it came with.
But the hid's... Kinda a dick move, but can't speak seeing as I've got them now.... Lol

But I'll look it up when I get home later. It's like a uf3700 cap. Something like that.
It's in the hid projector retrofit diy. Works amazing. No codes. Nothing.

Ad, muuuchh cheaper than an error code eliminator.

mattfarrington · 09-24-2012, 09:10 PM

Also, you'll have to hollow out the bulb holder. Just cut the back off, and take a dremmle and care out the inside so the HID fits. Takes about 5-10 minutes.
Only way to make it work.
I'd buy 2 new ones, just as a back up incase. $15 for BMW.

Solidjake · 09-25-2012, 07:19 AM

Don't put a hid kit in the halogen lights....

If I knew your license plate I'd call your local police department and have them look for you.

mattfarrington · 09-25-2012, 08:40 AM

I'm not trying to be an ass but its not illegal because its in reflector bowls.
It's illegal because its a modification to the car that isn't factory installed.

And all the spivics with HID's in reflectors running around, police just sit care anymore.
And 4.5k lights look like a super bright halogen bulb.

09-24-2012, 04:16 PM	#1
omg A e46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: brentwood ca Posts: 101 My Ride: 323i View My Garage	HID question for halogen lights Ok so I'm about to order a HID kit and I need to know if I need the code eliminator or the extra wire harness ? 2000 323i with stock halogens

09-24-2012, 04:24 PM	#2
E46_330i_Stud Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 1,891 My Ride: 2004 330ci ZHP 6MT View My Garage	Please don't do it. Properly upgrade your lighting instead of blinding others by having terrible light output/pattern. Buy new head lights, perform an FX-R retrofit or something. __________________ 1995 325i 5mt ArcticGrey/Dove - SOLD 2004 330ci ZHP 6MT SilberGrau/Black - SOLD 2001 330i M-Sport 5MT StaulGrau/Grey - SOLD 1992 Accord LX Sedan 275k miles all original - DAILY 2002 Chevy Suburban LT Autoride - TOY HAULER 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT - RACE TRUCK!

09-24-2012, 04:24 PM	#3
sjacoby112 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 167 My Ride: 2002 325ci View My Garage	you might get hassled by cops. since HIDs in non projector housings are illegal. just an fyi __________________ 2002 325ci \| 5MT \| SGM

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09-24-2012, 04:47 PM	#5
omg A e46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: brentwood ca Posts: 101 My Ride: 323i View My Garage	Haha I don't care about blinding cops I have had about 15 different cars with HIDS and I have never got a ticket for that. And thanks mpr77 I will Order that to

09-24-2012, 05:14 PM	#9
mattfarrington Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Londonderry Posts: 272 My Ride: 04 325xi View My Garage	You don't need the canceler. Rthats a waste of money. I forget the ne'er but look it up its under te hid retrofit under the DIY section. I have HIDs and I use a capacitor instead of the code eliminator. Only about $2 per cap. After I installed those, my lights dot flicker, nor do I get an error light.

09-24-2012, 05:15 PM	#10
mattfarrington Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Londonderry Posts: 272 My Ride: 04 325xi View My Garage	I also am doing the projector retrofit tonight. I was an ass and ran 5k HIDs with reflector bowl... But I'm beig nice an Doig te retrofit. But honestly, the cap ha been working for about 6 months no issues. I'll be flashing the LCM shortly. Sorry for any typos. Trying to get used to the iPhone keyboard.

09-24-2012, 05:31 PM	#12
omg A e46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: brentwood ca Posts: 101 My Ride: 323i View My Garage	Lol there's some nice people on here but for the most part everyone else is a **** talker from what I have seen

09-24-2012, 06:19 PM	#13
mattfarrington Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Londonderry Posts: 272 My Ride: 04 325xi View My Garage	Some people are trolls. Others live life by the rule book it came with. But the hid's... Kinda a dick move, but can't speak seeing as I've got them now.... Lol But I'll look it up when I get home later. It's like a uf3700 cap. Something like that. It's in the hid projector retrofit diy. Works amazing. No codes. Nothing. Ad, muuuchh cheaper than an error code eliminator.

09-24-2012, 09:10 PM	#14
mattfarrington Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Londonderry Posts: 272 My Ride: 04 325xi View My Garage	Also, you'll have to hollow out the bulb holder. Just cut the back off, and take a dremmle and care out the inside so the HID fits. Takes about 5-10 minutes. Only way to make it work. I'd buy 2 new ones, just as a back up incase. $15 for BMW.

09-25-2012, 08:40 AM	#16
mattfarrington Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Londonderry Posts: 272 My Ride: 04 325xi View My Garage	I'm not trying to be an ass but its not illegal because its in reflector bowls. It's illegal because its a modification to the car that isn't factory installed. And all the spivics with HID's in reflectors running around, police just sit care anymore. And 4.5k lights look like a super bright halogen bulb.