M-tech 2 Fog Lights

[Vas]

So looking into Fog Lights for the zhp bumper. There is just plenty of options out there for replacements but how is the quality/light output/fitment?

There is also the difference in having them be flutted or Clear.

Any reviews out there? Opinions?

Options and pricing below:

**Sets include the finishing rings**

Genuine BMW Fog Light Set - $223
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Lighting/Fog_Lights/Assembly/ES2795165/

Ziza Fog Light Set - $107
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Lighting/Fog_Lights/Assembly/ES2795162/

Khoalty Fog Light Set - $88.50
http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-oem-fog-lights.html

You can also get ZKW Fog Lights that are flutted or Clear for $112 each.

Left Lens Clear
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Lighting/Fog_Lights/Assembly/ES2576244/
Right Lens Clear
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Lighting/Fog_Lights/Assembly/ES2576252/

I am sure there are also Ebay options out there but I have not looked into those.

So which route to go guys?

[cakM3]

Vas, I just got myself the OEM M3 fogs which fit in the MTEC II bumper perfectly. I stayed with the BMW OEM route for mine. :thumbsup

[ryankokesh]

I have projectors I'll sell ya... I think I'm going to go back to the oem or oem style.


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[Johnmadd]

Go clear over fluted. X5 led mod maybe?

[Vas]

Yeah I prefer to have the clear units.

However the question at hand, is it worth to get the OEM or even the ZKW units over the cheaper options?

Also what is the difference between the zhp fogs and the m3 fogs?

[cakM3]

...Also what is the difference between the zhp fogs and the m3 fogs?

When I ordered fog light assemblies for my ///M I found out that there were two types I could order. The fluted lens or clear lens. The fogs my ///M came with had the fluted lens so when I "refreshed" my fogs I opted for the clear lens and have been with them since. I think for ZHP's the choice is the same (fluted or clear lens). I don't remember the pricing being different between the two but it's been awhile since I have had to refresh my fogs. As soon as I got my new pair of fogs, I put laminex film on them...

[theothersawyer]

I need to get head light lenses and fog light lenses for my car. Are the projector dogs any good?

[Vas]

Good call on the film on them. What kind did you use Charlie?

Personally I am not a fan of projector dogs.

[cakM3]

Good call on the film on them. What kind did you use Charlie?

Personally I am not a fan of projector dogs.

I got clears....using them on both cars :thumbsup

[NoVAphotog]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1043111

[Vas]

Only question is the quality of them since they are Khoalty.

[az3579]

Only question is the quality of them since they are Khoalty.

You get what you pay for.

[cakM3]

You get what you pay for.

Fact!

[ryankokesh]

You get what you pay for.

Learned that when I tried buying cf splitters from Khoalty... :facepalm

[Vas]

Yeah I am leaning towards going with the ZKW fogs currently.

[ryankokesh]

Yeah I am leaning towards going with the ZKW fogs currently.

Where's the best place to pick those up?


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[slater]

what's so bad about the fogs from khoalty? (or ECS, their 'ziza' ones i imagine are the same as the khoalty ones) where are they deficient?

peter

[Vas]

That is what I was asking as well. Did not really get a definite answer.

Most people say you get what you pay for. Maybe light output and overall quality ?

[ryankokesh]

what's so bad about the fogs from khoalty? (or ECS, their 'ziza' ones i imagine are the same as the khoalty ones) where are they deficient?

peter

I actually don't know if khoalty's are bad or not, I just know other things were not up to par.


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[slater]

That is what I was asking as well. Did not really get a definite answer.

Most people say you get what you pay for. Maybe light output and overall quality ?

hmmm. well, i may give them a shot - anything is better than what i've got now (one working so-so, the other's reflector bowl is destroyed from moisture).

i was happy with the fitment of the headlight lenses i bought from them, and the D2S bulbs.

peter

[Vas]

Doing some research people say that khoalty stuff just doesn't not last as long.