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Old Oct 17th, 2008, 12:19 PM
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Xenons - 1st Gen to Bi-Xenons

Hi Mikey,

I wonder if you could shed some light (excuse the pun) on what's involved with upgrading from the 1st gen pre-facelift Xenons to the Bi-Xenons (projector style)?

Is it as easy as swapping them over, or is something else involved?

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Old Oct 17th, 2008, 12:26 PM
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Is there alot of difference between the two? I like the look of the facelift xenons but always assumed that there wasnt enough of a difference in terms of light projection etc to make the switch worthwhile?

Be interested to find out too...

Edit: Is this what your after?

http://www.mini2.com/forum/exterior/...yle-lamps.html

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Old Oct 17th, 2008, 12:36 PM
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Just had a hunt around and the retro kit for the facelift xenons is about £560 from BMW...

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Old Oct 19th, 2008, 06:41 PM
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Never done a swap but as far as I have heard, they are a straight swap.
Note: facelift are no bixenon though, just the dip beam is
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