OEM Xenon for a 2000 (323CI) [Archive] - Bimmerforums

Texas979

11-07-2005, 09:26 PM

I m looking for a bi Xenon headlight for my 323Ci-

I prefer an OEM parts

PLus if u know the parts number since i called my BMW dealer and they said they dont give parts number over the phone.

Thanks:D

RedV

11-08-2005, 12:30 AM

http://bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=435707

Texas979

11-08-2005, 12:44 AM

Would they fit my 323CI ? i always wonder if i can install the Xenon bulb itself on my headlight since i see some items ( Item number 8012727284 on ebay )

i wonder if i can use those Xenon bulbs on my projector headlight.

Please more infos will be appreciated :embarrasm

RedV

11-08-2005, 12:49 AM

If you currently don't have xenons, you'll need to upgrade to a headlight that has a projector in it, like the one i'm selling, or retrofit a projector into your headlight and wire in the ballast, ignitor and xenon bulb. This will require ripping your headlight appart, cutting and then installing the projector in it. Can you do it, yes, but it will take a lot of time and you risk screwing up your existing headlight.

Texas979

11-08-2005, 01:09 AM

If you currently don't have xenons, you'll need to upgrade to a headlight that has a projector in it, like the one i'm selling, or retrofit a projector into your headlight and wire in the ballast, ignitor and xenon bulb. This will require ripping your headlight appart, cutting and then installing the projector in it. Can you do it, yes, but it will take a lot of time and you risk screwing up your existing headlight.

Would ur headlight fit my 323CI? you selling both sides or just one of em ? if just one where can i get the other side one?

Thanks

RedV

11-08-2005, 01:28 AM

It should fit, and yes its only one side. Someone on ebay is selling the other side right now.

Texas979

11-08-2005, 08:17 AM

Alot onebay are selling OEM Xenon headlight but i can t make sure what one will fit my 323 CI - the sedans projectors for sure wont fit mine, but how about the 02 M3 Headlight ? Thanks alot for ur help again.

RedV

11-09-2005, 02:02 PM

All of the m3 headlights will fit your car if yours is pre-facelift, which I'm assuming it is since its a 2000.

umnitza

11-09-2005, 03:53 PM

sedan and coupe lights are interchangeable as long as you have the covers.

Even if those lights you have are non-xenon, the covers are the same. So you can buy sedan headlights and just retro your outer plexi and inner trim.

Alternatively, you can buy new as well non-OEM but OEM like quality.

denisbmwm5

11-09-2005, 04:19 PM

Actualy may be this is surprising but putting hid from a different bmw has never been easier as i have found out. i got me two hid balast and bulbs from 01' z8 and i easily installed them in to my E36 head lights. even the plugs are the same! I don't know its just what i have experienced. The bulb goes in there a little imperfect but the little wire that holds the stock bulbs holds the hid bulb in there just as well in in place beautifuly.

umnitza

11-09-2005, 04:25 PM

Actualy may be this is surprising but putting hid from a different bmw has never been easier as i have found out. i got me two hid balast and bulbs from 01' z8 and i easily installed them in to my E36 head lights. even the plugs are the same! I don't know its just what i have experienced. The bulb goes in there a little imperfect but the little wire that holds the stock bulbs holds the hid bulb in there just as well in in place beautifuly.
What you are recommending is very unadvisable.

denisbmwm5

11-09-2005, 04:45 PM

What you are recommending is very unadvisable.

Reason? May be i should reverse it.

umnitza

11-09-2005, 04:54 PM

D2S bulbs do not fit standard sockets. Eventually - no matter what you do (maybe even immediately) - you will have incorrect beam patterns.

Texas979

11-09-2005, 04:57 PM

Ok i m lost- i have been told that there is no way i can install the M3 headlight on my 323CI

:(

umnitza

11-09-2005, 05:42 PM

You can install an M3 headlight into your 323ci - they are the same light.

Give us a call if you have any questions.

Texas979

11-09-2005, 05:57 PM

You can install an M3 headlight into your 323ci - they are the same light.

Give us a call if you have any questions.

Appreciate it

stu3whatever

11-10-2005, 01:51 PM

I have a pair of xenons of my 330ci. I thought i needed new one for my m3 conversion, but i didnt and im stuck with them. they all atre the same light. email back stu3whatever@hotmail.com

Texas979

11-10-2005, 03:14 PM

I have a pair of xenons of my 330ci. I thought i needed new one for my m3 conversion, but i didnt and im stuck with them. they all atre the same light. email back stu3whatever@hotmail.com

Check ur hotmail inbox.

Thanks