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Old 07-02-2006, 03:09 PM
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Does anybody make a good AE kit for a 2001 X5? Also, does anybody make it so it looks like the newer models with the light around the high beam bigger than the other one? Thanks.
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There are tons of threads regarding this. Yes, the AE's out now have the high beam ring larger than the low beam. JLevi has an AE kit. https://jlevistreetwerks.com/
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Thanks for the info. I know I saw a lot of threads, but it seems like with any pictures I couldn't make out if they had the bigger ring. It seems quite confusing and there are a lot of options out there. Do you recommend the Jlevi AE's? Theres a lot of in depth talk about them, but I'm not sure what to go with. I was thinking about the Jlevi or umnitza. Any differences between them? Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 07-02-2006, 04:21 PM
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I installed a couple of sets of the AE's from Jlevi, I think he distributes the umnitza (Sorry if I'm incorrect on that). They are pretty easy to install, more time-consuming than anything. Hope it helps. BTW, if you have PDC, make sure you get the ballasts that won't affect it.
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I got the JLevi ones last week. I also have a 2001, heres a pic.
http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...reytons-5.html (bottom of page)
I had to bake the headlights to get them in.
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Old 07-02-2006, 08:28 PM
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Talk to BMW330XI01, he just did mine, I sent my lights to him, he baked them and installed ae's . He sent them back to me and I wired them took about an hour and a half. He also cleared them out for me, I wish I knew how to post pics or I would, I highly recommend him
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Guys, in fact, I have the same question. I have a 2000 X5. If I buy the AE kits, is it easy to install ? is there any risk? such as damaging the car? (I am not an mechanical engineer :-) )
does anyone have any relevant photos of the AE kit and installation instruction to share with me ([email protected]) ?
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Canadian X5, those look great. You've now convinced me. I'll be getting those pretty soon. Thanks.
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LittleFrog, use this to take out your headlights.
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/l...placement.html

use this link to take your headlights apart.
http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/l...0-2002-x5.html
If you buy the JLevi AE's he provides a perfect online wiring tutorial.

Doing the first one is a bit of a pain in the ass just because youve never done it before but the second one is easy. My only suggestions would be to put a towel over your bumper in front of your headlight so it doesn't get scratched while you work and take your time.
I used hotglue to secure my rings so I had to used a heatgun to put my lights back together.
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