Converting headlights to Euro spec (clear lens) - XBimmers.com

mk0974a · 09-14-2011, 10:59 PM

Hi Guys,

I just moved to the U.S. from Germany and purchased a 2012 X5 5.0. I noticed the headlights in the american spec X5 are amber and wanted to make them look the same as the BMW's in Europe. I was wondering if anyone on this forum had done this and could tell me where I can purchase the clear lens headlights and how much it costs? Thanks in advance for the info!

mk0974a · 09-24-2011, 11:40 AM

Guys,

I understand if no one here has the info on how to do this but could someone let me know if there is another resource I can use to get this information? I appreciate the help

WWONG · 09-24-2011, 01:44 PM

Even if you get a new headlight assembly, it will still be the same. You just need the X5 coded. Not sure if the dealership can do it, but some forum members can

Vastyle · 09-24-2011, 03:25 PM

Can't you just get the silver bulb for the corners?
http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/X-Se...duct_info.html

WWONG · 09-26-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Vastyle

Can't you just get the silver bulb for the corners?
http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/X-Se...duct_info.html

That's just get rid of the yolk effect when the car is off. For US-spec cars, the ambers are always on when night lights are on.

Vastyle · 09-26-2011, 10:16 PM

There is coding for that I believe.

Golden Horn · 10-29-2011, 07:33 PM

I just wanted to let you know that I have seen LED bulbs on few suppliers websites that light up white with parking or headlights one and blink amber with the signals. They are two stage bulbs with two sets of LEDs on them. One set white and one set amber.
I think these would be the answer without the need for coding. I am not sure what type of bulbs X5 uses, but here is what I am talking about:

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AlexGP · 11-02-2011, 06:19 AM

Can you provide the URL for these "supplier sites" you mention? I am also interested in making that change, less for the looks, but more because I am becoming convinced that other drivers see these better than the stock (red) ones.

serge1 · 11-02-2011, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexGP

Can you provide the URL for these "supplier sites" you mention? I am also interested in making that change, less for the looks, but more because I am becoming convinced that other drivers see these better than the stock (red) ones.

http://www.v-leds.com

Bought myself LEDs from those guys a couple years ago for my old car. They worked great and are very bright and quality.
Customer service was excellent, too.

Golden Horn · 11-03-2011, 10:45 AM

Sorry for late reply, yes, that's the place I got above pictures from. However you need to make sure you get compatible ones that have everything built in to stop your system from throwing dead bulb warning. I have no idea what kind of socket BMW uses on X5 front turn signals.

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mk0974a Registered Drives: X5 5.0 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NC Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Converting headlights to Euro spec (clear lens) Hi Guys, I just moved to the U.S. from Germany and purchased a 2012 X5 5.0. I noticed the headlights in the american spec X5 are amber and wanted to make them look the same as the BMW's in Europe. I was wondering if anyone on this forum had done this and could tell me where I can purchase the clear lens headlights and how much it costs? Thanks in advance for the info!
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09-24-2011, 11:40 AM	#2
mk0974a Registered Drives: X5 5.0 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NC Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Guys, I understand if no one here has the info on how to do this but could someone let me know if there is another resource I can use to get this information? I appreciate the help

09-24-2011, 01:44 PM	#3
WWONG Banned Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,834 iTrader: (14)	Even if you get a new headlight assembly, it will still be the same. You just need the X5 coded. Not sure if the dealership can do it, but some forum members can

09-24-2011, 03:25 PM	#4
Vastyle Private Drives: 11' X5D Sport Activity Ordered Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: RVA Posts: 92 iTrader: (0)	Can't you just get the silver bulb for the corners? http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/X-Se...duct_info.html

09-26-2011, 10:16 PM	#6
Vastyle Private Drives: 11' X5D Sport Activity Ordered Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: RVA Posts: 92 iTrader: (0)	There is coding for that I believe.

10-29-2011, 07:33 PM	#7
Golden Horn Private Drives: 2012 X5 Premium Deep Sea Blue Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 74 iTrader: (0)	I just wanted to let you know that I have seen LED bulbs on few suppliers websites that light up white with parking or headlights one and blink amber with the signals. They are two stage bulbs with two sets of LEDs on them. One set white and one set amber. I think these would be the answer without the need for coding. I am not sure what type of bulbs X5 uses, but here is what I am talking about: <->

11-02-2011, 06:19 AM	#8
AlexGP Private First Class Drives: 2001 BMW X5 3.0 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA Posts: 125 iTrader: (0)	Can you provide the URL for these "supplier sites" you mention? I am also interested in making that change, less for the looks, but more because I am becoming convinced that other drivers see these better than the stock (red) ones.

11-03-2011, 10:45 AM	#10
Golden Horn Private Drives: 2012 X5 Premium Deep Sea Blue Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 74 iTrader: (0)	Sorry for late reply, yes, that's the place I got above pictures from. However you need to make sure you get compatible ones that have everything built in to stop your system from throwing dead bulb warning. I have no idea what kind of socket BMW uses on X5 front turn signals.