The cool way to relocate your xenon ballast if you have a tube-style cold air intake

mkodama · 03-27-2009, 08:42 PM

I did a little researching and turns out that all E46 used the same xenon ballast. I think they updated the ballast for every car in 2002, but this pretty much means any xenon from the M3 to a 323i will use the same ballast. So this go me thinking, the M3 and M3 CSL both have really big intakes and have to relocate their xenon ballast right from the factory, and they also use the same ballast, so maybe I can use this bracket from the M3 on my 330i sedan. Turns out the bracket and plastic cover cost $16.04 + shipping from Tischer, so I might as well give it a try.

Well, it fit perfectly.

And here is what it looked like before the bracket and cover

Parts you need:

1x Bracket - BMW Part # 61127893034

1x Cover (up to 9/2001) - BMW Part # 61127893035
or
1x Cover (after 9/2001) - BMW Part # 63127832829

2x Screws - BMW Part # 72128244154

You will reuse one of your stock non-M intake bolts and you need a 10mm nut.

Solidjake · 03-27-2009, 08:43 PM

That's a nice little mod

CoconutPete · 03-27-2009, 08:50 PM

Freaking SWEET!!!

Custom3 · 03-27-2009, 08:55 PM

where is your windshield washer reservoir tank?

oh and nice mod....now all you need to do is wrap it with that carbon fiber sheet the sponsors are selling here so it can match the intake tube

mkodama · 03-27-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Custom3

where is your windshield washer reservoir tank?

oh and nice mod....now all you need to do is wrap it with that carbon fiber sheet the sponsors are selling here so it can match the intake tube

I have an obsession with making my car lighter, hence no fluid reservoir.

UTL1098 · 03-27-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Custom3

where is your windshield washer reservoir tank?

His car went on a diet.

Those ballasts are pretty heavy... should switch to halogens

TX_Bullet · 03-28-2009, 08:13 AM

where did you get your intake?

pinoybmr3 · 03-28-2009, 08:21 AM

nice, maybe you want to have engine wash

mkodama · 03-28-2009, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TX_Bullet

where did you get your intake?

My neighbor gave it to me for free.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pinoybmr3

nice, maybe you want to have engine wash

Third picture is old, but since then the engine bay has been washed, like in the first two pics.

Chris-TK · 03-28-2009, 04:11 PM

Miles

mkodama · 03-28-2009, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisTKHarris

Miles

When this car is done, we must go to a track day!

Chris-TK · 03-28-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkodama

When this car is done, we must go to a track day!

I iz in Sac right now.

russ330 · 03-28-2009, 05:04 PM

Pretty clever idea.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Custom3

oh and nice mod....now all you need to do is wrap it with that carbon fiber sheet the sponsors are selling here so it can match the intake tube

EAS offers the OEM cover wrapped in CF.

ThatGuy_JZ · 03-28-2009, 06:03 PM

CF sticker material works pretty good too, I wrapped my old truck emblems with that stuff. haha

Polish_328Ci · 03-28-2009, 09:54 PM

Friggin' sweet!
Mine is mounted like you used to have yours

I wonder how much my dealership would charge me. They are waaaayyy over priced here. Usually they want 2-3x more then what you guys are being offered.

mkodama · 03-28-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Polish_328Ci

Friggin' sweet!
Mine is mounted like you used to have yours

I wonder how much my dealership would charge me. They are waaaayyy over priced here. Usually they want 2-3x more then what you guys are being offered.

Should be under $50 CA or $40 US, even from the dealer with their mark ups.

And thanks for the compliments.

Alex323Ci · 03-28-2009, 10:58 PM

For many with Superchargers this would be great. You should post another link of this in the FI Forum.

TKC · 03-28-2009, 11:07 PM

Awesome find!!! Thanks!

Krystian_E46 · 03-28-2009, 11:23 PM

nice haha i have done that like a year ago

mkodama · 03-28-2009, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex323Ci

For many with Superchargers this would be great. You should post another link of this in the FI Forum.

I'm hesitant about doing that out of fear of a mod giving me points for duplicate threads.

03-27-2009, 08:42 PM	#1
mkodama OEM ///Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 30,858 View My Garage	The cool way to relocate your xenon ballast if you have a tube-style cold air intake I did a little researching and turns out that all E46 used the same xenon ballast. I think they updated the ballast for every car in 2002, but this pretty much means any xenon from the M3 to a 323i will use the same ballast. So this go me thinking, the M3 and M3 CSL both have really big intakes and have to relocate their xenon ballast right from the factory, and they also use the same ballast, so maybe I can use this bracket from the M3 on my 330i sedan. Turns out the bracket and plastic cover cost $16.04 + shipping from Tischer, so I might as well give it a try. Well, it fit perfectly. And here is what it looked like before the bracket and cover Parts you need: 1x Bracket - BMW Part # 61127893034 1x Cover (up to 9/2001) - BMW Part # 61127893035 or 1x Cover (after 9/2001) - BMW Part # 63127832829 2x Screws - BMW Part # 72128244154 You will reuse one of your stock non-M intake bolts and you need a 10mm nut. Last edited by mkodama; 03-27-2009 at 08:51 PM.

03-27-2009, 08:43 PM	#2
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03-27-2009, 08:50 PM	#3
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03-27-2009, 08:55 PM	#4
Custom3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 5,327 My Ride: HellRot 330CI View My Garage	where is your windshield washer reservoir tank? oh and nice mod....now all you need to do is wrap it with that carbon fiber sheet the sponsors are selling here so it can match the intake tube __________________

03-28-2009, 08:21 AM	#8
pinoybmr3 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Riverstone Posts: 3,842 My Ride: low and slow View My Garage	nice, maybe you want to have engine wash __________________ Mods: Vmr VB3 staggered wheels, H&R sport cup kit, P46 with Orion V2 with Canbus xenon, Magnaflow exhaust, Aluminum pedals. Roque RSM, Interior xenon lights, Oem alarms, M3 steering wheel, carbon fiber wrap interior, K&N intake, Mtec II bumper, Kenwood with Pandora and 2x12's sub and amp, RCR tails, OEM clear sides and front, black kidneys and roof spoiler.

03-28-2009, 04:11 PM	#10
Chris-TK Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 16,308 My Ride: Mazda View My Garage	Miles __________________ K.

03-28-2009, 06:03 PM	#14
ThatGuy_JZ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CLT, NC Posts: 976 My Ride: '02 Steel Blue 325Ci View My Garage	CF sticker material works pretty good too, I wrapped my old truck emblems with that stuff. haha __________________ - 2002 Steel Blue 325Ci -

03-28-2009, 09:54 PM	#15
Polish_328Ci Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,453 My Ride: M3 View My Garage	Friggin' sweet! Mine is mounted like you used to have yours I wonder how much my dealership would charge me. They are waaaayyy over priced here. Usually they want 2-3x more then what you guys are being offered. __________________

03-28-2009, 10:58 PM	#17
Alex323Ci Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Huntington Beach -Surf City USA Posts: 15,105 My Ride: M3 & 323Ci (sold) View My Garage	For many with Superchargers this would be great. You should post another link of this in the FI Forum. __________________ OEM CSL WHEELS - OEM CSL BRAKES - OEM AUTOFOLD MIRRORS - CSL TRUNK - CSL DIFFUSER - AA SPORT TUNE - AA PULLEYS - BILSTEIN PSS9s - AUTOSOLUTIONS SSK CF CSL RACE LIP - NAVI HU - BMW PERFORMANCE CF STRUT BAR - BMW GROUP-N MTRMTS - UUC SS BRAKELINES, TRANS MOUNTS, RTABs - 4.10 BMW M-SPORT DIFF

03-28-2009, 11:07 PM	#18
TKC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA & Dallas, TX Posts: 20,191 My Ride: 330cic & R6 View My Garage	Awesome find!!! Thanks! __________________ EUROPROJEKTZ - Director, NorCal Chapter

03-28-2009, 11:23 PM	#19
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