Exterior 1st Gen Most liked posts in thread: Upgrading Headlights

If just looking for better light output, a simple and inexpensive option is to replace the H7 low and high beam bulbs. I used the Osram Rallye 65W bulbs at 2 for $36:
H7 bulbs
Since they are 65W bulbs (instead of 55W) they are not street legal but I have not had any issues with other drivers or police. Just keep them aimed properly.

 

I have used PIAA Extreme whites in the past on my MINI's that didn't have factory Xenons and they helped a lot. One of our members, Cooper99, changed out his standard lights for Xenons a while back and could help you. I suggest that you PM him.

 

I recently installed a set of afterm spyder headlights , not a whole lot to it three screws lights out ( sry on a 04 R50 "non s) and if u still have issues try YouTube.

 

I'm not as familiar with R50/53 stuff but are those aftermarket headlight housings for xenon lamps or standard halogen? If they are xenon, is it a simple swap or do you need to change fuses and/or wiring?

 

I think you should go for the swap, really nice lights plus it's a good upgrade

 

We went from OEM halogen, to pre-facelift Xenon, to the new OEM projector HIDs on the 02. All you do is swap them out, plug them in, and aim them. Nothing else is needed.

 

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