Headlight assembly... need to switch it up

[RPX5]

Hey all, I have a 2003 X5 4.4 with HID, and I've been on the hunt for a headlight assembly upgrade since I bought my car 3 years ago. I have the HID headlamps and all, but I am stuck with the amber corners (which is my biggest gripe). I got ahold of the guys at Custom Angel Eyes, but someone from there told me there was an issue with their assemblies for the X5 and they would get back to me once it was straitened out, this was back in August of 08.

The most important thing here is to get rid of the amber corners, maybe add some angel eyes to freshen things up this spring/summer, but I would like to keep the auto leveling HID and keep it as "stock" as possible.

Any suggestions?!?!

THANKS!

[zerochief]

Modifying your existing headlights is probably next to impossible since you have a 2003. However you might want to make sure. There is a date code on the back of the headlight housing. Any dc prior to 10/2002 can be easily opened and the amber removed (along with an AE install). Here is a pic of the dc reading 08/2001:



OEM headlights with the amber removed and CCFL angel eyes installed:
(more info on my userpage)

[RPX5]

Hey thanks for the info zerochief, I love your X, i was just checking out your personal page. I'll look for the numbers when i get out of work later, I think it was an early model 03, so hopefully i can ready up and take the headlight assembly apart. I have a few other questions for you, now that i see you have some items I'd like to instal. Is that an AFE cold air intake? How do you like it? Does it make a huge HP difference and sound difference? I have a remus exhaust too, but I'm not sure if i have the "X" pipe, is it something you installed separately? Or did it come from direct from Remus? Does the "X" pipe make a huge sound and HP difference than say just bold on Remus muffler's?

Thanks!

[ECS Tuning]

We can source the OEM Euro Headlights which will not have the amber, however they are fairly expensive ($1k per side).

Unfortunately we are not aware of any other options currently available.

[RPX5]

Zerochief made some good suggestions, but does anyone know of a place where i can buy ready made headlight assemblies? I'm a bit nervous to take the stock ones apart, if its even an option.

Please let me know!

Thanks

[RPX5]

Originally Posted by ECS Tuning

We can source the OEM Euro Headlights which will not have the amber, however they are fairly expensive ($1k per side).

Unfortunately we are not aware of any other options currently available.

Thanks, but it's a bit past my budget.. no other options?

[zerochief]

Originally Posted by RPX5

Is that an AFE cold air intake? How do you like it? Does it make a huge HP difference and sound difference? I have a remus exhaust too, but I'm not sure if i have the "X" pipe, is it something you installed separately? Or did it come from direct from Remus? Does the "X" pipe make a huge sound and HP difference than say just bold on Remus muffler's? Thanks!

Yes that is the AFE cold air intake. It doesn't add much HP itself but you get a good "swish" sound when you accelerate. The x pipe is independent of the Remus exhaust. It replaces the stock resonator and adds a deeper sound but probably not much HP itself either. The combination of a CAI, Remus, x pipe and ECU programming will give you a bit more HP, but nothing to write home about. I really like these mods and don't regret doing them one bit. BTW good luck on your headlight conquest and you can PM me anytime. -ZC

[RPX5]

Originally Posted by zerochief

Yes that is the AFE cold air intake. It doesn't add much HP itself but you get a good "swish" sound when you accelerate. The x pipe is independent of the Remus exhaust. It replaces the stock resonator and adds a deeper sound but probably not much HP itself either. The combination of a CAI, Remus, x pipe and ECU programming will give you a bit more HP, but nothing to write home about. I really like these mods and don't regret doing them one bit. BTW good luck on your headlight conquest and you can PM me anytime. -ZC

PM sent!

[RPX5]

Can anyone tell me the quality of these ebay headlight assemblies? I'm weary, obviously there are good deals on quality product via ebay, but there's also tons of junk not worth its own plastic. This is all over ebay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2000-...ht_5728wt_1118

Can anyone attest to their quality? Has anyone installed this product or something like it? They do look very nice, but again, I worry...

The seller talks about a different wiring structure for x5s with factory auto leveling and HID...

Thanks!

[rastaFarai]

few ppl have installed those. I'm assuing the wiring is to make sure they let people without the auto level know. You should be able to plug and play. Send the seller a msg. Good luck.. I feel your pain.. went through it myself.