Projector fog lights on facelift X5

[Ricky Bobby]

Now I get it! So in essence our idea of utilizing the factory mounting for the wires is much better since it keeps the factory venting intact (I wonder why no one else had issues to date with moisture?

Oh btw, definitely getting Tapatalk (will make much easier for progress of pics as I do things!)

[Clockwork]

X5SND, your cut-off's seem PERFECT now. I'd LOVE to have something CLOSE to that sharpness/light dispursion. Mine is just a hot spot of light in the middle of the cut off and provides less light than using a halogen bulb.

[X5SND]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Now I get it! So in essence our idea of utilizing the factory mounting for the wires is much better since it keeps the factory venting intact (I wonder why no one else had issues to date with moisture?

Oh btw, definitely getting Tapatalk (will make much easier for progress of pics as I do things!)

Exactly. IMO it looks cleaner as well. As for the moisture, I'm not really certain why either...doesn't really bother me though, I'll resolve it either way.

There was a thread on HidP on how to pull the AMP connectors apart which I tried to follow, but found that some of the instructions were a bit off. Once I figured out how they actually came apart it was a piece of cake. All you need is a small straight screw driver, needle nose tweezers and either a long pin/needle (I used a mini steel BBQ skewer) to lift the tab up inside the connector shell.

Clockwork, maybe toss up a picture of your output and lets see if we can't figure out what's going on with yours.

[Clockwork]

X5SND, I'll throw them back in the X soon and take a pic. They drove me nuts so bad I had to remove them and put the ellipsoidal hosuings with HID kit back in.

[X5SND]

I re-sealed mine early this morning...and learning my lesson from last time, Ill be letting the housings sit for at least 24 hours before I toss them in and fire them. Should be able to get some output shots late tomorrow!

Also, I added a couple vents to the inner shroud as well as one to the outer housing to make certain my previous moisture problem was resolved. I'll update this post with pics on that stuff later on today.

[Ricky Bobby]

maybe leave the back caps off so the gases vent out while curing?

[X5SND]

^^ I actually placed them over an air vent around noon with the backs off to circulate the air inside!

[X5SND]

Some pics of the vent I placed up top (3/16" vacuum elbow trimmed to fit). With a piece of foam in the end; it prevents junk from getting in while still allowing hot moist air to escape the housing.



I also used some brass washers I had kicking around to give a bit of a lateral adjustment on the fogs (for an overall wider beam). As it sits right now, I have one on the drivers side, and 2 on the passenger side inner screws....once I fire them up I should have A better idea as to how many I need. The beam was a bit left bias when I tested them last night (hence the single washer on the drivers side)...so once I am able to test them out I should know for sure...

[Ricky Bobby]

talk about working in tight quarters, my dude!

[jsoto]

X5SND -

Where would you recommend I get replacement bulbs....
TRS or just fleabay

One of my 3K Fogs went out..