Big Brother and Little Sister

[gixxerboy63]

Congrats on the headlights! My most favorite mod after wheels and lowering. Really sets the truck off.

[m5 guy]

Awesome! What was the solution to get them working?

[Cattivo]

Originally Posted by boneca

my front passenger side strut started to leak last week so I ordered new one, went to install this morning just to find out that my driver side is leaking as well, now I need to get another one ordered together with bump stops, shields and screws... its setting me back big $
KW are expensive just FYI even if you don't buy it uself!

Damn that sucks, that's one of the reasons I went with the H&R...truck sits almost as low as KWs but costs a fraction of the price for essentially the same look

[Cattivo]

Originally Posted by gixxerboy63

Congrats on the headlights! My most favorite mod after wheels and lowering. Really sets the truck off.

Not only does it look like a newer truck but I will also be able to see further and clearer during night time driving

[Cattivo]

Originally Posted by m5 guy

Awesome! What was the solution to get them working?

It was in fact the FRM3 module that needed to be replaced with the newer one with the orange dot on the package and re coded with autologic. I new doing this retrofit was going to be a PIA but at the end of the day I'm glad it's finally resolved

[boneca]

Originally Posted by Cattivo

Damn that sucks, that's one of the reasons I went with the H&R...truck sits almost as low as KWs but costs a fraction of the price for essentially the same look

yes it does! H&Rs are great and I had them before, I would probably get them again if the car didn't come with KWs but to be honest u don't really want to compare H&R springs to KW coilovers these are completely different animals! I think u know what I'm talking about!

Originally Posted by Cattivo

It was in fact the FRM3 module that needed to be replaced with the newer one with the orange dot on the package and re coded with autologic. I new doing this retrofit was going to be a PIA but at the end of the day I'm glad it's finally resolved

I'm glad u finally solved this issue, once I'll get to the point of doing this myself I will be looking for u advice! I will probably start by sourcing parts starting with retrofit cable (from euro source), let me know if u can recommend good source for other parts, like LEDs, modules etc., I checked getbmwparts recently and I see the price for OEM new LEDs recently went up twice from 1200 to 2400 not even sure why...

[Cattivo]

Originally Posted by boneca

I'm glad u finally solved this issue, once I'll get to the point of doing this myself I will be looking for u advice! I will probably start by sourcing parts starting with retrofit cable (from euro source), let me know if u can recommend good source for other parts, like LEDs, modules etc., I checked getbmwparts recently and I see the price for OEM new LEDs recently went up twice from 1200 to 2400 not even sure why...

I bought the LED headlights from Gatoferoz25 and I'm pretty sure he still has a set of the correct LED modules for sale at a much better price than anywhere I've seen recently along with the correct FRM3. I bought the wiring harness from here http://e-acca.com/index.php?page=oem...orderBy=gruppa took about a month to arrive. I also bought a new Amber LED turn signal bulb as I didn't want to reinstall a halogen light bulb...after all is said and done wound up costing me just under $4k

[boneca]

Originally Posted by Cattivo

I bought the LED headlights from Gatoferoz25 and I'm pretty sure he still has a set of the correct LED modules for sale at a much better price than anywhere I've seen recently along with the correct FRM3. I bought the wiring harness from here http://e-acca.com/index.php?page=oem...orderBy=gruppa took about a month to arrive. I also bought a new Amber LED turn signal bulb as I didn't want to reinstall a halogen light bulb...after all is said and done wound up costing me just under $4k

$4k just for parts alone? how much did u ended up paying for install and coding? Yes I know about that site for retrofit cable, I meant to order it few times already but holding off until I can start sourcing other parts as well! Gatoferoz25 contacted me about modules about a month ago, we didn't do the deal as I'm not financially ready. Did u buy Amber LEDs from Bimmian?

From some of my notes I have following parts that needed for retrofit:

61122312375 - LED headlights retrofit harness

63117359371 - Left LED headlight
63117359372 - Right LED headlight
63117307528 - LED main light module (2 qty)
61359308375 - Footwell module 3

Not totally sure I need below...
63117182521 - Bulb socket, turn indicator (2 qty)
63217161306 - Bulb silver PSY 12V 24W SV (2 qty)
63117311079 - Headlight bracket (2 qty)

63117182396 - Control unit, cornering light with cover

Is it still correct?

Also I recall reading something about headlight washers not being the same or something along those lines, do u have any input on this?

[Cattivo]

Originally Posted by boneca

$4k just for parts alone? how much did u ended up paying for install and coding? Yes I know about that site for retrofit cable, I meant to order it few times already but holding off until I can start sourcing other parts as well! Gatoferoz25 contacted me about modules about a month ago, we didn't do the deal as I'm not financially ready. Did u buy Amber LEDs from Bimmian?

From some of my notes I have following parts that needed for retrofit:

61122312375 - LED headlights retrofit harness

63117359371 - Left LED headlight
63117359372 - Right LED headlight
63117307528 - LED main light module (2 qty)
61359308375 - Footwell module 3

Not totally sure I need below...
63117182521 - Bulb socket, turn indicator (2 qty)
63217161306 - Bulb silver PSY 12V 24W SV (2 qty)
63117311079 - Headlight bracket (2 qty)

63117182396 - Control unit, cornering light with cover

Is it still correct?

Also I recall reading something about headlight washers not being the same or something along those lines, do u have any input on this?

Parts alone were just under $4k including the LED Amber turn signal bulbs from Bimmian, I can't tell you the exact amount since I'm also having a few other things done as well besides the coding.

Gatoferoz25 is selling the LED modules/FRM3 you will need for the retrofit for a lot less than others are selling them for...he may also have another set of LED headlights laying around.

Everything you will need for the LED headlight retrofit:

-63117359371 - Left LED headlight
-63117359372 - Right LED headlight
-63117307528 - LED main light module
-63117182396 - Control unit, cornering light with cover
-61359308375 - Footwell module 3(FRM3) MUST have the orange dot on the package

I didn't bother changing the headlight washers but thats up to you to decide...worst case scenario if you don't replace them you will get windshield washer fluid all over your hood each time you wash your windshield

[boneca]

Originally Posted by Cattivo

Parts alone were just under $4k including the LED Amber turn signal bulbs from Bimmian, I can't tell you the exact amount since I'm also having a few other things done as well besides the coding.

Gatoferoz25 is selling the LED modules/FRM3 you will need for the retrofit for a lot less than others are selling them for...he may also have another set of LED headlights laying around.

Everything you will need for the LED headlight retrofit:

-63117359371 - Left LED headlight
-63117359372 - Right LED headlight
-63117307528 - LED main light module
-63117182396 - Control unit, cornering light with cover
-61359308375 - Footwell module 3(FRM3) MUST have the orange dot on the package

I didn't bother changing the headlight washers but thats up to you to decide...worst case scenario if you don't replace them you will get windshield washer fluid all over your hood each time you wash your windshield

Thanks brother, u the bargain man u always do this
I assume I need 2 light modules, do I need 2 control units with cornering lights?
Yes I heard the same thing about windshield washers, I rather have right ones, not cool to spray hood too often

so I guess all set in done will be in 5k area
can't imagine why original owner didn't opt for this for $1900
it could be that my car is early 4/2012 build marked as 2013 model, or maybe he just didn't want them! u spent 100k on the car and don't have all the options, why?

Thanks again!

[m5 guy]

Originally Posted by boneca

words

I say do full exhaust or brembos first before headlights. Or maybe some velos wheels perhaps...

[boneca]

Originally Posted by m5 guy

I say do full exhaust or brembos first before headlights. Or maybe some velos wheels perhaps...

not really pulling the trigger on LEDs yet, just trying to get as much info as I can, as more I research as more expensive it gets...

[Cattivo]

Originally Posted by boneca

Thanks brother, u the bargain man u always do this
I assume I need 2 light modules, do I need 2 control units with cornering lights?
Yes I heard the same thing about windshield washers, I rather have right ones, not cool to spray hood too often

so I guess all set in done will be in 5k area
can't imagine why original owner didn't opt for this for $1900
it could be that my car is early 4/2012 build marked as 2013 model, or maybe he just didn't want them! u spent 100k on the car and don't have all the options, why?

Thanks again!

Yes you will need 2 of each...I just did a quick search and it seems the price of these LED headlights have sky rocketed! The cheapest I was able to find was from ECS Tuning-$2800 for 1 headlight! it doesn't even mention if it comes with everything

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...n/63117359371/

To find out your build date just look up your Vin(last 7 numbers)

[Cattivo]

Originally Posted by boneca

not really pulling the trigger on LEDs yet, just trying to get as much info as I can, as more I research as more expensive it gets...

I found a FULL LED set on ebay for a decent price...all you will need is wiring harness and coding FREE shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-X6-SERIE...RWzX7y&vxp=mtr

[boneca]

Originally Posted by Cattivo

I found a FULL LED set on ebay for a decent price...all you will need is wiring harness and coding FREE shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-X6-SERIE...RWzX7y&vxp=mtr

Thanks for looking in to it bro, yes I have this set in my watch list for awhile now. The price seems to be pretty good considering it includes everything, except new bulbs and retrofit cable. Kinda strange that part numbers are not the same?
Headlight Part #: 63117359365; 63117359366

the ones in my list are:
Headlight Part #: 63117359371; 63117359372

could it be because it's assembled? I'm not sure, I'll try to contact them and see

I know for sure that my car build is 4/2012 (2013 model) I can't find if LEDs were offered at that build date, not that it matters anyway!

[Cattivo]

Originally Posted by boneca

Thanks for looking in to it bro, yes I have this set in my watch list for awhile now. The price seems to be pretty good considering it includes everything, except new bulbs and retrofit cable. Kinda strange that part numbers are not the same?
Headlight Part #: 63117359365; 63117359366

the ones in my list are:
Headlight Part #: 63117359371; 63117359372

could it be because it's assembled? I'm not sure, I'll try to contact them and see

I know for sure that my car build is 4/2012 (2013 model) I can't find if LEDs were offered at that build date, not that it matters anyway!

I looked into it a little further and it seems part # 63117359365 & 63117359372 may be the LED headlights used in Europe(Right hand drive) I don't think they will work for our trucks

[marblesyrup]

Originally Posted by Cattivo

Europe(Right hand drive) I don't think they will work for our trucks

Err...only the UK is right hand drive.

[Cattivo]

The beast has passed emissions and has also been re-coded... only thing left to do is reinstall the front lip and gloss black hood/trunk roundels

Was anyone here involved in that nightmare rollout to Mpact this past weekend that involved over 70 guys getting pulled over and getting insane amounts of tickets!

[Cattivo]

Just picked up the beast, it's 99% finished. I'm still waiting for the betalink tape to arrive so I can re-install the Vorsteiner front lip...New LED headlights are in, they look and work perfect New gloss black hood and trunk roundels from IND were installed, finally no more chrome

H&R 1.2'' lowering springs and links were installed, my buddy dialed them in perfect! the truck rides better now than it did with the OE springs...this was something I was worried about after reading all the horror stories from other members about the bouncy ride after installing H&R

I also had to have the AC recharged, for some reason it was blowing ice cold last summer and started blowing warm air out of nowhere had the dealer check the system and found no issues other then it needed to be refilled

I gave the truck a quick wash and a coat of wax after driving through a wall of bugs on the highway

[m5 guy]

[boneca]

Looks awesome congrats
love first and second pictures

[dpie]

Truck looks perfect bro!!