Halogen headlights

GarageQueen · 03-05-2014, 12:32 AM

Hi guys,

I'm looking to convert from Xenon to Halogen lights on my CSL.

Firstly, can anyone tell me the original part number and whether the inner housing is silver or black in colour. Looked on the parts system and the part number changed in 04.

Also, I'll need a set of the standard trim pieces that go underneath to replace the washer unit ones, can't seem to find them on the parts system. Does anyone know the part number or where I can get some in the Silver grey colour?

Edited to add, will any changes to the electronics / wiring be needed?

cheers

race.it · 25-05-2014, 10:54 PM

Think the 330 cars had silver insides rest were black/grey

Look on real oem for a base 318ci to get the panels without the washers

Don't know re wiring sorry, at least I think you may need to change the plugs/connectors xenon have balast also they need to be removed also

Chrispy · 26-05-2014, 03:03 AM

Why would you want to remove xenon's? I'd love a set!

0836whimper · 26-05-2014, 09:40 AM

Unneccessary for a focused road/track car, with a weight penalty.
I'm still waiting for a LED retrofit.

NBTBRV8 · 26-05-2014, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0836whimper

Unneccessary for a focused road/track car, with a weight penalty.
I'm still waiting for a LED retrofit.

I'd be focusing on other things before getting to this level.

Neil M · 26-05-2014, 11:04 AM

Keep it OEM, if you want to retain its value.
If you want to down-spec, then keep all original parts for reinstatement when it comes time to sell.

shane@mbtech · 26-05-2014, 01:32 PM

I have a set of genuine halogen lights from my CSL sat in my garage

GarageQueen · 27-05-2014, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawsy

I have a set of genuine halogen lights from my CSL sat in my garage

Do you have a photo you could upload? how much did you want? do you have the trim pieces underneath?

terraphantm · 07-06-2014, 07:39 PM

You can swap the trim pretty easily. In fact, you can even use sedan halogens if you swap the inside trim and outer lens. The housing itself is the same for 02-05 sedans and 02-03.5 coupes

03-05-2014, 12:32 AM	#1
GarageQueen Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 20 Casino cash: $678	Halogen headlights Hi guys, I'm looking to convert from Xenon to Halogen lights on my CSL. Firstly, can anyone tell me the original part number and whether the inner housing is silver or black in colour. Looked on the parts system and the part number changed in 04. Also, I'll need a set of the standard trim pieces that go underneath to replace the washer unit ones, can't seem to find them on the parts system. Does anyone know the part number or where I can get some in the Silver grey colour? Edited to add, will any changes to the electronics / wiring be needed? cheers Last edited by GarageQueen; 03-05-2014 at 01:11 AM.

26-05-2014, 11:04 AM	#6
Neil M Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Manchester Posts: 2,340 Casino cash: $19143	Keep it OEM, if you want to retain its value. If you want to down-spec, then keep all original parts for reinstatement when it comes time to sell. __________________ “With the CSL, BMW have achieved The Ultimate Driving Machine” SG CSL '051'

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25-05-2014, 10:54 PM	#2
race.it S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 33 Casino cash: $1543	Think the 330 cars had silver insides rest were black/grey Look on real oem for a base 318ci to get the panels without the washers Don't know re wiring sorry, at least I think you may need to change the plugs/connectors xenon have balast also they need to be removed also

26-05-2014, 03:03 AM	#3
Chrispy S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brisbane - Australia Posts: 45 Casino cash: $2164	Why would you want to remove xenon's? I'd love a set!

26-05-2014, 09:40 AM	#4
0836whimper S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Nottingham Posts: 516 Casino cash: $7379	Unneccessary for a focused road/track car, with a weight penalty. I'm still waiting for a LED retrofit.

26-05-2014, 01:32 PM	#7
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	I have a set of genuine halogen lights from my CSL sat in my garage

07-06-2014, 07:39 PM	#9
terraphantm S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 40 Casino cash: $400	You can swap the trim pretty easily. In fact, you can even use sedan halogens if you swap the inside trim and outer lens. The housing itself is the same for 02-05 sedans and 02-03.5 coupes