Please help how to install 9006 HID into e36 fogs is it possible?

[ACS S3]

Well I wanted to install this HID system tooken out from a BMW X5 into my e36 fog lights. Is it possible? If so whatdo I need what materials and any tips or instructions on installation? Please help

[Uberdude328i]

The only advice I can offer is DONT TOUCH THE BULB EVER. God, seeing it out like that makes me cringe.

I guess its just wiring up the power to the igniter, grounding it, and riggin up the bulb holder from an old 9006 headlight to a fog light housing...

[ACS S3]

But if like I put the light in and if I dont put the fog light cover back would the fog lights fog? like the headlights do?

[ACS S3]

someone please help

[Alpine 318is]

sell me that balast

[ACS S3]

Ill try to install if not ill sell it. Oh BTW I just turned it on using 12v and it was BRIGHT and Bluish so nice.. I couldn't stare at it for too long since it was very bright.

[ACS S3]

anyone?

[ACS S3]

[KingKong]

Questions for you:
What made you say that those are 9006 HIDs? Are the bulbs rebased to fit 9006 housings?

Or are those unmodified D2S/R HID capsules?

Either way, E36 foglights take H1 bulb, but that doesn't mean you can't make those HID capsules to stay in there.

Easiest way: get H1 rebased HID capsules.
Harder way: either modify your foglight housing to accept the HIDs or
modify the HID capsules and find a way to secure them in the foglight housing.

Here's how 6K rebased HIDs would look on fog lights.

Note: they are somewhat useless though, now that I have retrofitted E39 projectors into my low beam, so I migh
t be taking them out.

[ACS S3]

How was the e39 projectors fit?

[ACS S3]

Hows this?

[KingKong]

How was the e39 projectors fit?

A little PITA, lol.
I became very familiar with my dremel, after that project.
But the results are worth it, much wider beam that also goes further on top
of great cutoff.
I'll see if I can get some pics.

Can you get some wallshots of your HID? That way, you can confirm/see if there's a lot of light that causes glare. Maybe it was just the camera setting in the first pic that caused it to look like 1,000 watt lamp.

Do you have HID's in your low beams too?

I have to admit, 6K HID looks badass at dusk, esp. with just the city lights on.

[ACS S3]

i am ordering my low beams tomorrow also, I am going to change the bulb of the fog light should I go for 6000K or 8000k?