Bi-Xenons - replacing

[smudger101]

Hi There
I have just purchased an E46 M3 conv (roll on summer)- unfortunately one of the xenon lights is out. BMW say they can fail (although I thought they were supposed to virtually last the life of the car. Anyone know of where I might get a replacement at a price lower than BMW (£60-£100 plus £35 fitting prob plus vat too) also what is the easiest way to get at it ( I can almost get the whole headlamp out and hopefully if I remove the indicator glass/lamp then it may come out)- does the headlamp come out easily? It only really needs to come forward a little as there is a removable cover on the back that will not come off due to clearance. Any comments/suggestions greatfully received.
Cheers
Smudge

[Zod]

£60-100? The replacement cost for the xenon unit is more like £400.

[smudger101]

That was my fear originally but there is still a bulb of sorts so the whole unit does not need replacing...

[Belleair302]

Tried Euro Car Parts or GSF?

[ssray]

If you remove the bulbs yourself and break one you must evacuate the area until the gas has cleared

[danchpress]

I've just bought a conversion kit for my M Roadster from hids4u.co.uk as they had good reviews (in both magazines and online) plus they're pretty good value. Thought I'd be able to fit them myself but apparently not! Now I've got to look for a decent specialist to fit them (any suggestions in Hampshire welcome!).