View Full Version : DIY: **HID in e36 ELLIPSOIDS with help from Brent**


habbie
09-26-2007, 09:46 PM
what will you need:
1. a set of euro ellipsoids.
2. an hid kit.
3. drill with a 7/8" bit.
4. dremmel tool or long nose pliers.

start by pulling the low beam back cover off.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc112/BavToys/hid1.jpg

drill a 7/8" hole in the center of the cover to accommodate the wires and grommet.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc112/BavToys/hid2.jpg

this is what it should look like with the hole drilled and bulb and grommet installed.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc112/BavToys/hid4.jpg

next step is to prep the bulb housing to accept the hid bulb.
here's an overview of the bulb housing(h1):

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc112/BavToys/hid5.jpg

you will have to trim the extra bit of cast inside the bulb housing preventing the bulb from sliding in, you can use a dremmel tool to file or long nose pliers to snip it, i preffer the latter as it will leave no dust in your headlight.
following pics show the area that needs your attention:

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc112/BavToys/DSCF3391.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc112/BavToys/DSCF3396.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc112/BavToys/DSCF3398.jpg

the bulb should now be ready to slide in the housing, make sure the base is flush and secured.

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc112/BavToys/hid8.jpg

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc112/BavToys/hid9.jpg

tyguysampson
10-03-2007, 11:58 PM
that's only 7/8 huh?

zx7rhitch
10-04-2007, 10:47 PM
that's only 7/8 huh?
Whats there confusion about?

sigsauer87
10-07-2007, 07:57 PM
Would 9006 HID bulbs work with ellipsoids? It looks like you need H1's :(

habbie
10-07-2007, 08:03 PM
Would 9006 HID bulbs work with ellipsoids? It looks like you need H1's :(

h1 on some, h7 on others only.

sigsauer87
10-07-2007, 09:10 PM
ahhhhhhhhh damnit, i just bought some HID's in 9006 too...oh well

WTFPENGUIN
10-07-2007, 09:13 PM
who wants to do this for me..for some reason my low beams are in the trees, and get flashed all the time

rcem3
10-09-2007, 09:47 AM
who wants to do this for me..for some reason my low beams are in the trees, and get flashed all the time
That doesn't really have to do with the install of the HID. You need to aim your headlights. The driver's side should be down and slightly to the right and the passenger's side should aim downward.

zx7rhitch
10-09-2007, 04:38 PM
Find a level spot and a garage door.Adjust

WTFPENGUIN
10-10-2007, 02:41 AM
That doesn't really have to do with the install of the HID. You need to aim your headlights. The driver's side should be down and slightly to the right and the passenger's side should aim downward.

my adjuster wont let me go any lower on either side

habbie
10-10-2007, 03:40 AM
my adjuster wont let me go any lower on either side

your install may be off a bit, post pics of the headlights with the hood open from above and close ups from each angle, there are other ways to adjust the headlights.

BMW///M325i
10-27-2007, 03:22 PM
is there anyway to can install hids without having fitting issues?

zx7rhitch
10-28-2007, 01:07 AM
Im not sure.....I think the H1 bulb is the best way to go

habbie
10-30-2007, 01:48 PM
is there anyway to can install hids without having fitting issues?

yes, a whole bunch of people have done it, if you dont think you can do it yourself buy a pre installed package of headlights with hid.

7808
03-01-2008, 11:01 PM
i got djautos from you, i was getting ready to dremel some shit, then i notice my ebay hid bulb slid right in.. im sure people know this i'm just putting it out there because i didnt until i tried it