BAVToys
Results 1 to 15 of 15

Thread: DIY: **HID in e36 ELLIPSOIDS with help from Brent**

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    PQ & USA
    Posts
    9,398
    My Cars
    --97 SC'd ///M3--04 ///M3 VERT--07 ESCALADE--

    DIY: **HID in e36 ELLIPSOIDS with help from Brent**

    what will you need:
    1. a set of euro ellipsoids.
    2. an hid kit.
    3. drill with a 7/8" bit.
    4. dremmel tool or long nose pliers.

    start by pulling the low beam back cover off.



    drill a 7/8" hole in the center of the cover to accommodate the wires and grommet.



    this is what it should look like with the hole drilled and bulb and grommet installed.



    next step is to prep the bulb housing to accept the hid bulb.
    here's an overview of the bulb housing(h1):



    you will have to trim the extra bit of cast inside the bulb housing preventing the bulb from sliding in, you can use a dremmel tool to file or long nose pliers to snip it, i preffer the latter as it will leave no dust in your headlight.
    following pics show the area that needs your attention:







    the bulb should now be ready to slide in the housing, make sure the base is flush and secured.




    -zkw- -hella- -bosch- -depo- -prolumen- -kwd- -bbs- -predator chromium- -predator ice- -simota- -ecis-

    //-install guides-//-total lighting group buy-//-zkw group buy-// -exhaust group buy-//-ellipsoids+hid group buy-//-led tails group buy-//

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Woodstock, CT, USA
    Posts
    15
    My Cars
    2006 M3
    that's only 7/8 huh?

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    KNOXVILLE
    Posts
    1,708
    My Cars
    2001 740il
    Quote Originally Posted by tyguysampson View Post
    that's only 7/8 huh?
    Whats there confusion about?

  4. #4
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    CA
    Posts
    106
    My Cars
    325is & 328i
    Would 9006 HID bulbs work with ellipsoids? It looks like you need H1's

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    PQ & USA
    Posts
    9,398
    My Cars
    --97 SC'd ///M3--04 ///M3 VERT--07 ESCALADE--
    Quote Originally Posted by sigsauer87 View Post
    Would 9006 HID bulbs work with ellipsoids? It looks like you need H1's
    h1 on some, h7 on others only.

    -zkw- -hella- -bosch- -depo- -prolumen- -kwd- -bbs- -predator chromium- -predator ice- -simota- -ecis-

    //-install guides-//-total lighting group buy-//-zkw group buy-// -exhaust group buy-//-ellipsoids+hid group buy-//-led tails group buy-//

  6. #6
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    CA
    Posts
    106
    My Cars
    325is & 328i
    ahhhhhhhhh damnit, i just bought some HID's in 9006 too...oh well

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    under the bridge
    Posts
    4,256
    My Cars
    Racecar
    who wants to do this for me..for some reason my low beams are in the trees, and get flashed all the time

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    Cary/Raleigh, NC
    Posts
    645
    My Cars
    88 M3, 09 Triumph D675
    Quote Originally Posted by WTFPENGUIN View Post
    who wants to do this for me..for some reason my low beams are in the trees, and get flashed all the time
    That doesn't really have to do with the install of the HID. You need to aim your headlights. The driver's side should be down and slightly to the right and the passenger's side should aim downward.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    KNOXVILLE
    Posts
    1,708
    My Cars
    2001 740il
    Find a level spot and a garage door.Adjust

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    under the bridge
    Posts
    4,256
    My Cars
    Racecar
    Quote Originally Posted by rcem3 View Post
    That doesn't really have to do with the install of the HID. You need to aim your headlights. The driver's side should be down and slightly to the right and the passenger's side should aim downward.
    my adjuster wont let me go any lower on either side

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    PQ & USA
    Posts
    9,398
    My Cars
    --97 SC'd ///M3--04 ///M3 VERT--07 ESCALADE--
    Quote Originally Posted by WTFPENGUIN View Post
    my adjuster wont let me go any lower on either side
    your install may be off a bit, post pics of the headlights with the hood open from above and close ups from each angle, there are other ways to adjust the headlights.

    -zkw- -hella- -bosch- -depo- -prolumen- -kwd- -bbs- -predator chromium- -predator ice- -simota- -ecis-

    //-install guides-//-total lighting group buy-//-zkw group buy-// -exhaust group buy-//-ellipsoids+hid group buy-//-led tails group buy-//

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    New York
    Posts
    356
    My Cars
    E46 M3
    is there anyway to can install hids without having fitting issues?



  13. #13
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    KNOXVILLE
    Posts
    1,708
    My Cars
    2001 740il
    Im not sure.....I think the H1 bulb is the best way to go

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    PQ & USA
    Posts
    9,398
    My Cars
    --97 SC'd ///M3--04 ///M3 VERT--07 ESCALADE--
    Quote Originally Posted by BMW///M325i View Post
    is there anyway to can install hids without having fitting issues?
    yes, a whole bunch of people have done it, if you dont think you can do it yourself buy a pre installed package of headlights with hid.

    -zkw- -hella- -bosch- -depo- -prolumen- -kwd- -bbs- -predator chromium- -predator ice- -simota- -ecis-

    //-install guides-//-total lighting group buy-//-zkw group buy-// -exhaust group buy-//-ellipsoids+hid group buy-//-led tails group buy-//

  15. #15
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    minneapolis
    Posts
    1,855
    My Cars
    tite
    i got djautos from you, i was getting ready to dremel some shit, then i notice my ebay hid bulb slid right in.. im sure people know this i'm just putting it out there because i didnt until i tried it
    Last edited by 7808; 03-01-2008 at 10:13 PM.

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •