The previous owner did some hack job on the headlights that are currently on the car (DEPOs). I want to get some US ellipsoids but uncertain what the car originally came with. It's a 1991 325ix coupe manual. Is there any way to determine what was original equipment? I want to make sure I buy the proper HID kit for my car's setup (ie wattage). Thanks!!
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Trace the PO's headlight wires back to the OEM harness:
1) If there are 3 wires for the low beam it originally came with sealed beams
2) If there are 2 wires for the low beam it originally came with US Ellipsoids
I think all the harnesses had the same gauge wires and the fuses should be the same so from a wattage capability standpoint I don't think there's any difference. -
it came with sealed beams
get a 35w kit. the wiring will handle 55w fine, but there's no such thing as a 55w HID bulb. they will be brighter at first but the bulb will last half as long. HIDs actually don't burn out, they get dimmer. after 2-3 years a 55w kit will be dimmer than a 35w kit.Comment
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