 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 351,049 Views | |  |  |  | |  05-12-2008, 03:18 PM | #16 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,152 |
Majority of the members have been buying the Depo headlights and HID. One of the best set up for the E36/5.  |  |  | | 05-12-2008, 06:13 PM | #17 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
noah. either one of us guys can help you out installing your new depos and HIDs in. it may be confusing or frustrating at first try but once you know what ya gotta do its easier. you'll be happy with what you bought over those plastic headlights for sure.
Commander > the depo setup is the way to go if you're looking for a brighter effect. the clear glass lens lets light project a lot clearer than the U.S. plastic version. they fade into a yellow cloud look over the years. __________________ 
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll  ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 05-13-2008, 02:42 AM | #18 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 305 |
Awesome Marv!! __________________  | | | | | 05-15-2008, 02:44 AM | #19 | | Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 47 |
Hi all--
Thought I'd run this by the Headlight Upgrade list here. Short story shorter, I rear ended a Saab on Friday. As life never fails to make things interesting, the car went into my front panel, grill, lights, etc. Radiator pushed in. Uf....still waiting for final estimate and insurance stuff.
Obviously, keeping my car!
So inevitably, the shop will have to replace the headlights. Here's a chance to get
something decent in my car. Has anyone had a shop put in some Euro-code Ellipsoids?
I may get blasted for this, but frankly I think angel eyes looks ridiculous on the E36. And I'm not
convinced of HID, either. I used to run a 2002 with French yellow headlights and strongly
believe in having a bit of yellow in the spectrum.
I think the best bet would be ZKWs with Halogen and maybe even those City Lights.
Any suggested sources?
Are they worth the $400+ price?
thanks for the tips.
BC __________________
'98 ti, open-air roof | | | | | 05-15-2008, 08:10 PM | #20 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land of the Vikings Posts: 2,700 |
heres one a bit (just a bit  ) different   10 Super Ti Bonus points to the person tha can tell what is special __________________ 
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and here is the original ti lamps  __________________
Vin Number decode and Retrofit Pdfs Available Free ! Just PM | | | | | 05-15-2008, 08:43 PM | #22 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stamford, CT <-> Boston, MA Posts: 1,393 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Mallard  heres one a bit (just a bit ) different 10 Super Ti Bonus points to the person tha can tell what is special | Blacked out reflector on the projector lens? __________________ 
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very close look at the reflector for the main beams.. __________________
Vin Number decode and Retrofit Pdfs Available Free ! Just PM | | | | | 05-16-2008, 12:22 AM | #24 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Mallard and here is the original ti lamps | what's that inside of these? are they chromed or something?  | | | | | 05-16-2008, 01:08 AM | #25 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: G-dale, California Posts: 1,698 |
Quote: Originally Posted by Mallard very close look at the reflector for the main beams.. | my guess...are those coupe headlights? __________________ Live Everyday As If Its Your Last
A friend is someone who is willing to step into a flame to save you........aka a 318ti   | | | | | 05-16-2008, 01:19 AM | #26 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: G-dale, California Posts: 1,698 |
I cant put my finger on it but i think the lenses seem more white and the reflector seems black  compared to mine the main beam on yours seem like it sticks out more __________________ Live Everyday As If Its Your Last
A friend is someone who is willing to step into a flame to save you........aka a 318ti | | | | | 05-16-2008, 01:28 AM | #27 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
hmmm. im stumped. all i can tell is that they are zkw's?? __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 05-16-2008, 03:13 AM | #28 | | Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York Posts: 70 |
Quote: Originally Posted by cooljess76 | holy is that where you ordered yours from? I was getting ready to drop 6 hunnies on a nice set but if these are legit I am def going this way Predator Chromium or Predator Orion what are the differences between theses? | | | | | 05-16-2008, 05:50 PM | #29 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Land of the Vikings Posts: 2,700 |
ok, straight out. i tinted the parabols of the main beams with tint spray, and blacked out the dipped units it doesnt look that obvious, but against a standard unit the difference .. is clear as they say __________________
Vin Number decode and Retrofit Pdfs Available Free ! Just PM | | | | | 05-16-2008, 06:28 PM | #30 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,152 |
Don't forget the Depo is not the REAL ZKW which DDM tuning also sells for like $500. Depo is made in Asia replicating some of the better headlights like Hella and ZKW. The price is much more affordable and huge improvement over US spec plastic headlight. Make sure you spend a few bucks more for the HID. You will not regret it. | | | | | |
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