Smoked Arrow-DRL LED Headlights — BMW E92/E93 Coupe & M3
Blacked-Out Housing with Arrow-DRL & Switchable White/Yellow — Non-Adaptive & Adaptive (AFS) — LCI 2010–2013
BMW E92 Coupe • E93 Convertible • E92 M3 • LCI • 2010–2013
The aggressive option for the E92 LCI. Every surface inside these housings is blacked out — reflectors, bezels, backing plates — creating a seamless, darkened look that lets the sharp Arrow-DRL strip and Bi-LED projectors define the entire front end. Nothing else is visible through the lens.
This is a complete xenon-to-LED conversion. No ballasts to carry over, no D1S bulbs to source. Every LED driver and control module comes pre-installed. Built with dedicated versions for both non-adaptive and adaptive (AFS) wiring — both fully plug-and-play with zero coding.
E-Marked (ECE) — road-legal in White DRL mode. Includes integrated auto-leveling.
Does your E92 have Adaptive (AFS) headlights?
Look through the lens of your current headlight housing. Non-adaptive headlights have one projector and one reflector bowl side by side. Adaptive (AFS) headlights have two projectors. You can also check by turning the steering wheel with the engine running and headlights on — if the beams swivel with the wheel, you have AFS.
Either way, you're covered. We manufacture a dedicated version for each harness. Both are plug-and-play with no coding required.
Step 1 — Select Your Factory Headlight Type
The internal electronics are configured specifically for your harness. Select the version that matches your current headlights.
Non-Adaptive Xenon
LCI (2010–2013)
One projector + one reflector in the housing. Plug-and-play. No coding.
Adaptive Xenon (AFS)
LCI (2010–2013)
Two projectors in the housing. Plug-and-play. No coding.
Not sure which version you need?
Send us your VIN and we'll confirm your exact headlight configuration. Contact us here →
DRL Color Switching
Toggle the DRL between White (~6,000K) and Yellow (~3,000K) using your high-beam lever. The headlight retains your selection through ignition cycles.
Switch to Yellow: Flash high beams 6 times in quick succession.
Switch back to White: Flash high beams 5 times in quick succession.
White DRL is the E-Marked road-legal mode. Yellow is switchable for personal use — White mode should be active for inspections.
How These Are Built
Non-Adaptive & Adaptive — Zero Coding
Most aftermarket E92 headlights exclude adaptive cars entirely or require NCSExpert / BimmerCode to suppress the AFS dashboard fault. We manufacture a dedicated AFS-compatible version with internal electronics that satisfy the car's diagnostic checks straight out of the box. The physical AFS swiveling function is replaced by a fixed, wide-angle beam pattern. No coding on either version.
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 with Auto-Leveling
High-output Bi-LED projectors replace the factory xenon setup entirely. Sharp cutoff line, wide coverage, instant-on with no warm-up delay. The integrated auto-leveling motor adjusts beam height based on vehicle load.
Sealed Against Water Intrusion
Water intrusion into the headlight housing is one of the E92 platform's most expensive problems — particularly on AFS cars, where moisture shorts out the adaptive module and stepper motor. These assemblies use ABS housings with PMMA lenses, sealed at every joint and bench-tested before shipping.
E-Marked (ECE)
The blacked-out interior is purely aesthetic — the projector optics and beam pattern are fully ECE-certified. The smoked treatment is applied to the internal reflectors and bezels behind a clear lens, not to the lens itself. Road-legal in White DRL mode for TÜV, MOT, and EU periodic inspections.
2-Year Warranty
Every pair is bench-tested before shipping. Two years of coverage from delivery date.
Installation
A straightforward headlight swap requiring front bumper removal — standard on the E92 platform. No wiring modifications, no coding on either 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.
- Plug the new headlight into your factory harness.
- Test before reassembly — verify low beam, high beam, DRL, indicators, and DRL color switching (6× yellow / 5× white).
- Reinstall the bumper, align beam height using the integrated adjusters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The E92 M3 shares the same headlight mounting points and harness as the standard E92 Coupe. Select the non-adaptive or adaptive version to match your M3's factory setup.
Yes. The E92 Coupe and E93 Convertible share identical headlight geometry and connectors.
No. This smoked design is engineered specifically for the LCI (2010–2013) housing shape and harness. For Pre-LCI cars, see our Twin Projector or Angel Eyes Halo headlights — both cover the full 2007–2013 range.
No. We manufacture a dedicated AFS-compatible version with internal electronics configured to satisfy the E92's diagnostic checks. No NCSExpert, no BimmerCode, no dealer visit. The physical AFS swiveling is replaced by a fixed, wide-angle beam pattern — the car will not flag any faults.
Yes. The blacked-out treatment is applied to the internal reflectors and bezels behind a clear PMMA lens — it does not reduce light output or alter the beam pattern. The projector optics and DRL strip are fully ECE-certified.
This is one of the most common reasons E92 owners upgrade. Factory adaptive headlights are prone to water intrusion that shorts out the AFS control module, and stepper motor failures that trigger a persistent dashboard warning. These assemblies eliminate the AFS failure points entirely while giving you a significant visual upgrade.
Nothing. Every component is pre-installed — LED drivers, projector modules, leveling motor. Your factory xenon units stay fully intact.
We offer three distinct styles for the E92 platform. This Arrow-DRL design is the aggressive option — a blacked-out housing with a sharp Arrow-DRL strip that gives the E92 a darker, more performance-oriented presence. The Twin Projector headlights are the most modern option with a clean light-bar DRL. The Angel Eyes Halo headlights are an OEM+ approach that preserves the classic BMW ring identity. All three share the same plug-and-play engineering and AFS compatibility.
Technical Specifications
| Light Source | Bi-LED Projectors (Low + High Beam) |
|---|---|
| DRL Design | Arrow-DRL — switchable White (~6,000K) / Yellow (~3,000K) |
| DRL Switching | Flash high beams 6× for Yellow, 5× for White |
| Housing | Smoked / blacked-out internal reflectors and bezels, clear PMMA lens |
| Auto-Leveling | Integrated leveling motor |
| Operating Voltage | 12V DC |
| Housing Material | ABS + PMMA Lens |
| Certification | E-Mark (ECE) |
| Compatibility | E92 Coupe · E93 Convertible · E92 M3 · Non-Adaptive & Adaptive (AFS) · LCI · 2010–2013 |
| Sold As | Pair (Left + Right) |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
OEM Cross-Reference Numbers
| LCI Non-Adaptive 2010–2013 |
L: 63117273215 R: 63117273216 |
|---|---|
| LCI Adaptive (AFS) 2010–2013 |
L: 63117273211 R: 63117273212 |
