Best bulbs for Halogan headlights

blkbimmer · 01-28-2008, 05:57 PM

I am looking to get bulbs that are bright blue or crystal white. Can anyone help. I already tried to search but nothing good. thanks

mds82 · 01-28-2008, 06:04 PM

i would try some Sylvania silver star ultra bulbs. they are very good.

jetblk328i · 01-28-2008, 06:06 PM

how bout these, predator xenix bulbs seen in this DIY:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90267

you can get them here:http://jlevistreetwerks.com/BMW-E90/...duct_info.html

H7 for headlights H11 for fogs.

cycler2 · 01-28-2008, 06:29 PM

Take a look at this website. Looks like Mr. Stern gives reasoned advice.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/home.html

nyc3r · 01-28-2008, 06:37 PM

PIAA if you want to spend $$

halB · 01-28-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cycler2

Take a look at this website. Looks like Mr. Stern gives reasoned advice.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/home.html

He is THE AUTHORITY when it comes to automotive lighting!!

Some good atricles in the site:

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...lbs/bulbs.html

SES_D · 01-28-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mds82

i would try some Sylvania silver star ultra bulbs. they are very good.

Yes they are very good in regards to halogen bulbs but won't give the "HID" look. The more you go up in temperature, the less visibility you'll get, but the lights look great.

blkbimmer · 01-28-2008, 08:13 PM

which one should i go with if i want the HID look. I have Halogen headlights

Bulldog 6 · 01-28-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkbimmer

I am looking to get bulbs that are bright blue or crystal white. Can anyone help. I already tried to search but nothing good. thanks

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...=107774&page=3

4300k

jetblk328i · 01-28-2008, 08:19 PM

i say get predator xenix for the color, silverstars for output on the road, and piaa if you wanna spend a lot.

blkbimmer · 01-28-2008, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mds82

i would try some Sylvania silver star ultra bulbs. they are very good.

DO I need any kind of conversation if I am JUST changing the bulbs to these?

ohsnap · 01-28-2008, 11:42 PM

i have tried the h7 halogens from xenisis, mtech and luminics. out of those 3, luminics was the best imo in regards to output and color. xenisis was definitely the worst and also the most expensive.. these were all in the 4300k range in regards to color temp.

blkbimmer · 01-29-2008, 12:02 AM

DO i need to do anything but just change the bulb? Will any light go on on the dashboard, because i put in the after market light bulb?

EOE90 · 01-29-2008, 12:35 AM

bump

EOE90 · 01-29-2008, 12:55 AM

just ordered some h7 7000k nokya bulbs from ebay haha, 20 bucks hopefully theyll work

blkbimmer · 01-29-2008, 04:24 PM

If i decide to go with the h7 and h9 bulbs for my car, DO i need to do anything else besides changing the bulbs? If I just change the light bulb to white or blue would i need that KIT? or is that only for the HID?
Please help thanks

jetblk328i · 01-29-2008, 05:07 PM

lol only H7 will work...and you have to buy 55W versions, then the bulbs will be straight up plug and play, take out old, put in new, and enjoy!

blkbimmer · 01-29-2008, 05:15 PM

wouldnt I need H9 for foglights? Thats what i meant about the H9.

ohsnap · 01-29-2008, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkbimmer

wouldnt I need H9 for foglights? Thats what i meant about the H9.

e90 fogs with standard bumper (non mtech) is H11 12v 55w not H9. also listed in your manual.

blkbimmer · 01-29-2008, 06:50 PM

so h7 55w for headlights
and h11 55w for foglights

SV Concepts III · 01-29-2008, 07:23 PM

Have had a few happy customers with the xenix. Here are some shots of them on an E90 halogen setup:

323d · 01-29-2008, 07:27 PM

i bought a set of MTEC super whites (4350K)... I will post pictures once i get them from the mailed and installed.

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mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	i would try some Sylvania silver star ultra bulbs. they are very good.
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01-28-2008, 06:06 PM	#3
jetblk328i Colonel 309 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	how bout these, predator xenix bulbs seen in this DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90267 you can get them here:http://jlevistreetwerks.com/BMW-E90/...duct_info.html H7 for headlights H11 for fogs.
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cycler2 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 283 Posts Drives: 328i Sedan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rockville, Md iTrader: (0)	Take a look at this website. Looks like Mr. Stern gives reasoned advice. http://www.danielsternlighting.com/home.html
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01-28-2008, 08:13 PM	#8
blkbimmer First Lieutenant 13 Rep 302 Posts Drives: bmw 325 Join Date: May 2006 Location: clackamas, Oregon iTrader: (0)	which one should i go with if i want the HID look. I have Halogen headlights __________________
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01-28-2008, 08:19 PM	#10
jetblk328i Colonel 309 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	i say get predator xenix for the color, silverstars for output on the road, and piaa if you wanna spend a lot.
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01-28-2008, 11:42 PM	#12
ohsnap Lieutenant 26 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 08 E90 AW 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 E90 335i [0.00]	i have tried the h7 halogens from xenisis, mtech and luminics. out of those 3, luminics was the best imo in regards to output and color. xenisis was definitely the worst and also the most expensive.. these were all in the 4300k range in regards to color temp. __________________ \| M-Tech Kit \| M-Sport Wheel \| M-Sport Shifter & E-Brake \| Blacklines \| JB3 PnP \| BMC Drop-In \| Zeck M-CDV \| MTech H7 \| Luminics HB4 \| LUX 4.0 \| \| 30% Tint \| OEM Alum Pedals \| Matte Black Kidneys \| KW V2 \| H&R Sways \| 18" SSR Type C RS \| Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec \|
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01-29-2008, 12:02 AM	#13
blkbimmer First Lieutenant 13 Rep 302 Posts Drives: bmw 325 Join Date: May 2006 Location: clackamas, Oregon iTrader: (0)	DO i need to do anything but just change the bulb? Will any light go on on the dashboard, because i put in the after market light bulb? __________________
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01-29-2008, 12:35 AM	#14
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01-29-2008, 12:55 AM	#15
EOE90 Colonel 130 Rep 2,429 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Laker City iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 3 [0.00]	just ordered some h7 7000k nokya bulbs from ebay haha, 20 bucks hopefully theyll work __________________ E90 M3 -> F15 X5 M-Sport
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01-29-2008, 04:24 PM	#16
blkbimmer First Lieutenant 13 Rep 302 Posts Drives: bmw 325 Join Date: May 2006 Location: clackamas, Oregon iTrader: (0)	If i decide to go with the h7 and h9 bulbs for my car, DO i need to do anything else besides changing the bulbs? If I just change the light bulb to white or blue would i need that KIT? or is that only for the HID? Please help thanks __________________
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01-29-2008, 05:07 PM	#17
jetblk328i Colonel 309 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	lol only H7 will work...and you have to buy 55W versions, then the bulbs will be straight up plug and play, take out old, put in new, and enjoy!
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01-29-2008, 05:15 PM	#18
blkbimmer First Lieutenant 13 Rep 302 Posts Drives: bmw 325 Join Date: May 2006 Location: clackamas, Oregon iTrader: (0)	wouldnt I need H9 for foglights? Thats what i meant about the H9. __________________
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01-29-2008, 06:50 PM	#20
blkbimmer First Lieutenant 13 Rep 302 Posts Drives: bmw 325 Join Date: May 2006 Location: clackamas, Oregon iTrader: (0)	so h7 55w for headlights and h11 55w for foglights __________________
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01-29-2008, 07:23 PM	#21
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Have had a few happy customers with the xenix. Here are some shots of them on an E90 halogen setup:
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