Smoked Arrow-DRL LED Headlights — BMW 3 Series (E90/E91)
Blacked-Out Housing with Arrow-DRL — Halogen, Xenon & AFS/AHL — Pre-LCI & LCI — 2005–2012
BMW E90 Sedan • E91 Touring • 320i • 325i • 328i • 330i • 335i • Pre-LCI & LCI • 2005–2012
The darkest headlight we make for the E90. Every internal surface — reflectors, bezels, backing plates — is blacked out, leaving only the sharp Arrow-DRL strip and the projector lens visible through the housing. The same Arrow-DRL architecture BMW uses on its current G-chassis models, transplanted onto the E90's proportions. The result is a front end that reads as deliberate and built, not decorated.
This is a complete lighting conversion. Bi-LED projectors replace whatever your car currently has — halogen reflectors, bi-xenon, or adaptive AHL/AFS xenon. No ballasts to carry over, no bulbs to source. Every LED driver and control module comes pre-installed. Select your factory headlight type and your DRL configuration at checkout — we handle the rest, including AFS/AHL and High Beam Assist (5AC) compatibility.
Auto-leveling integrated on all xenon variants. High Beam Assist (5AC) supported where factory-fitted. Manual thumbwheel adjuster supported on halogen variants.
Step 1 — Halogen or Xenon?
That's the only decision. We manufacture a dedicated version for each harness type — the internal electronics are pre-configured for your car. If you have adaptive AHL or AFS xenon, the standard xenon version covers you.
Factory Halogen
Pre-LCI (2005–2008) & LCI (2008–2012)
Halogen reflector housing. Plug-and-play. No coding. Manual thumbwheel adjuster supported.
Factory Xenon (incl. AHL/AFS)
Pre-LCI (2005–2008) & LCI (2008–2012)
Bi-Xenon (S522A) and Adaptive AHL (S524A). Plug-and-play. No coding. Auto-leveling & HBA (5AC) supported.
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Step 2 — Choose Your DRL Configuration
Two DRL configurations on the same smoked Arrow-DRL housing platform. Pick by color count and intended use.
White
The clean blacked-out look.
Fixed white DRL in the Arrow-DRL shape against the smoked housing. Clean and aggressive without multi-color switching.
White + Yellow
The motorsport signature.
Switch between White and Selective Yellow (3000K) via a small 2-pin connector on the rear of the housing. Set it once during installation or change it any time.
Built on the same housing platform. Intended for show and track use.
DRL Color Selection — No App Required
Applies to the White + Yellow version only. The White-only version has a fixed DRL.
A small 2-pin connector on the rear of each headlight housing controls the DRL color. Set it once during installation — or change it whenever you want by accessing the back of the headlight.
Connector plugged in: White DRL (~6,000K)
Connector unplugged: Yellow DRL (~3,000K)
How These Are Built
Every E90 Configuration — Fully Pre-Configured
Halogen, bi-xenon (S522A), adaptive AHL/AFS xenon (S524A) — every factory headlight configuration on the E90 platform is supported. The internal electronics — including CAN-bus interface, AFS motor control, and High Beam Assist (5AC) logic — are pre-configured for your specific harness. Select halogen or xenon at checkout. No coding, no error codes, no adapters.
Ships Complete — Nothing to Transfer
Every assembly includes all LED drivers and control electronics pre-installed. No xenon ballasts to move, no D1S bulbs to source, no ignitors to carry over. Your factory headlights stay intact.
Bi-LED Projectors — Auto-Leveling & High Beam Assist
Separate LED elements for low and high beam in a single projector unit. Sharp cutoff line, wide even coverage, instant-on with no warm-up delay.
Xenon variants (S522A / S524A): Integrated leveling motor connects directly to your factory auto-leveling harness and adjusts beam height based on vehicle load — no separate controller needed. High Beam Assist (5AC) is fully supported: Pre-LCI xenon cars built from approximately 09/2007 onward, and all LCI xenon cars, are compatible where the factory camera and control unit are present.
Halogen variants: Electric auto-leveling was not part of the factory halogen setup on the E90 — these headlights match that, with the manual thumbwheel adjuster fully functional. High Beam Assist was not offered from the factory on halogen E90s and is not applicable here.
Smoked Treatment — Cosmetic Only
The blacked-out finish is applied to the internal reflectors and bezels behind a standard clear PMMA lens — not to the lens itself. The projector optics and Arrow-DRL strip sit completely unobstructed. Beam pattern, cutoff line, and light output are identical to a clear-housing build. The dark look is purely visual.
Bench-Tested Before Shipping
ABS housings with PMMA lenses, sealed against moisture at every joint. Every pair goes through a full function check — projectors, Arrow-DRL, leveling motor, CAN-bus communication — before it leaves the bench.
2-Year Warranty
Two years of coverage from delivery date.
Installation
A straightforward headlight swap requiring front bumper removal — standard on the E90 platform. No wiring modifications, no coding on any version. Allow 2–3 hours.
- Remove the front bumper to access the headlight mounting bolts.
- Unbolt the factory headlights and disconnect the main harness plug.
- On the White + Yellow version: set your DRL color by plugging in or disconnecting the small 2-pin connector on the rear of the housing.
- Plug the new headlight into your factory harness.
- Test before reassembly — verify low beam, high beam, Arrow-DRL, and indicators.
- Reinstall the bumper, align beam height using the integrated adjusters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The E90 Sedan and E91 Touring share identical headlight mounting points and connectors.
Yes. We manufacture a dedicated halogen-harness version that plugs directly into your factory wiring. You go from halogen reflectors to Bi-LED projectors with the Arrow-DRL strip — no adapters, no coding, no rewiring. The manual thumbwheel adjuster remains fully functional; the E90 halogen platform did not have electric auto-leveling from the factory, and these headlights match that correctly.
Not at all. The xenon version covers standard bi-xenon and adaptive AHL/AFS xenon. The internal electronics handle the AFS harness and CAN-bus natively — no coding, no error codes. Just select "xenon" at checkout.
No. The smoked treatment is applied to the internal reflectors and bezels behind a standard clear PMMA lens — the lens itself is untinted. The projector optics and Arrow-DRL strip are completely unobstructed. Beam pattern and light output are identical to a clear-housing build.
Yes, on xenon variants where High Beam Assist was factory-fitted. The high beam circuit is fully compatible with the factory camera and control unit. On Pre-LCI xenon cars, HBA was available as an option from approximately 09/2007 build date onward. On LCI xenon cars, it was available throughout the production run. High Beam Assist was not offered on factory halogen E90s and is not applicable to the halogen version.
Yes, on xenon variants. The integrated leveling motor connects directly to your factory auto-leveling harness and adjusts beam height based on vehicle load — no separate controller, no coding. Halogen E90s used a manual thumbwheel adjuster from the factory; that adjuster remains fully functional on the halogen version.
Both versions share the same smoked Arrow-DRL housing, same Bi-LED projectors, same fitment, and the same plug-and-play installation. The White version has a fixed white DRL — clean, aggressive, and the straightforward daily-driver choice. The White+Yellow version adds switchable color via a 2-pin connector on the rear of the housing: plugged in for White, unplugged for Yellow. It's built on the same housing platform and intended for show and track use.
Yes, though it requires accessing the rear of the headlight housing — which means removing the bumper again. Most owners set their preferred color during the initial install.
Yes. We manufacture versions for both Pre-LCI (2005–2008) and LCI (2008–2012). The correct version is determined by your model year and headlight type at checkout.
Nothing. Every component is pre-installed — LED drivers, projector modules, DRL electronics, leveling motor. Your factory headlights stay fully intact.
Yes, if you're comfortable removing the front bumper on the E90. Standard hand tools and about 2–3 hours. No lift required.
Technical Specifications
| Light Source | Bi-LED Projectors (Low + High Beam) |
|---|---|
| DRL Design | Arrow-DRL — White only or switchable White (~6,000K) / Yellow (~3,000K) via 2-pin connector |
| Housing | Smoked / blacked-out internal reflectors and bezels, clear PMMA lens |
| Auto-Leveling | Integrated leveling motor (xenon variants) · Manual thumbwheel (halogen variants) |
| High Beam Assist (5AC) | Supported on xenon variants where factory-fitted · Pre-LCI from ~09/2007 build · LCI throughout |
| Operating Voltage | 12V DC |
| Housing Material | ABS + PMMA Lens |
| Compatibility | E90 Sedan · E91 Touring · Halogen, Bi-Xenon (S522A) & AHL/AFS Xenon (S524A) · Pre-LCI & LCI · 2005–2012 |
| Sold As | Pair (Left + Right) |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
OEM Cross-Reference Numbers
| Pre-LCI Halogen 2005–2008 |
EU L: 63116942721 / 63116942723 / 63116942747 EU R: 63116942722 / 63116942724 / 63116942748 US L: 63116942725 US R: 63116942726 |
|---|---|
| Pre-LCI Bi-Xenon S522A · 2005–2008 |
EU L: 63117161667 / 63117161673 EU R: 63117161668 / 63117161674 US L: 63117161665 US R: 63117161666 |
| Pre-LCI AHL Xenon S524A · 2005–2008 |
EU L: 63117161671 / 63117162081 EU R: 63117161672 / 63117162082 US L: 63117161669 US R: 63117161670 |
| LCI Halogen 2008–2012 |
EU L: 63117202573 / 63117202575 / 63117202581 EU R: 63117202574 / 63117202576 / 63117202582 US L: 63117202577 US R: 63117202578 |
| LCI Bi-Xenon S522A · 2008–2012 |
EU L: 63117240247 / 63117240249 EU R: 63117240248 / 63117240250 US L: 63117240245 US R: 63117240246 |
| LCI AHL Xenon S524A · 2008–2012 |
EU L: 63117240263 / 63117240265 EU R: 63117240264 / 63117240266 US L: 63117240261 US R: 63117240262 |
