Headlights Help

ACR3597 · 11-23-2015, 12:39 AM

I'm in need of some brighter headlight bulbs for my car because the stock bulbs aren't cutting it at all. HIDs isn't an option since I have reflector headlights so I was wondering if LED bulbs would be appropriate to install into a reflector housing.
I found a set from XenonDepot at this link: http://www.xenondepot.com/H7-LED-hea.../h7-led-hl.htm

As always all help is appreciated!

Mauricio Palacios. MD · 11-23-2015, 01:25 AM

https://www.umnitza.com/bmw-f30-led-...ngel-eyes.html

Billfitz · 11-23-2015, 07:13 AM

LEDs are expensive and require external ballasts or you'll get a 'no bulb' warning. These are are a higher lumen drop-in replacement for stock halogens:
http://store.candlepower.com/osraulhiouh7.html

It's the only H7 that has higher lumen output. Other 'performance' H7 may have higher color temperature but they aren't any brighter than stock.

rking117 · 11-23-2015, 08:22 AM

Would still be interested in knowing what the LEDs look like.

Rautha · 11-23-2015, 09:14 AM

I replaced mine with Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited H7's I ordered from Amazon.

Significant difference between them and the stock bulbs.

ACR3597 · 11-23-2015, 09:34 AM

I looked up videos of the Osrams and they seem to be pretty good. Does anyone have any experience with the PIAA Extreme White Plus bulbs?

ACR3597 · 11-23-2015, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rautha

I replaced mine with Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited H7's I ordered from Amazon.

Significant difference between them and the stock bulbs.

What color are those bulbs?

Billfitz · 11-23-2015, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rautha

I replaced mine with Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited H7's I ordered from Amazon.

They're still only 1500 lumens, compared to 1400 for stock. The bulbs I linked to above are 2100 lumens.

RedRaiderDavid · 11-23-2015, 07:46 PM

I replaced the stock bulbs in my previous E90 with Silverstar ZXEs and they were only slightly brighter than stock. I have heard good things about the Osram Nightbreakers but don't expect miracles. Keep in mind that the brighter the bulb the shorter the lifespan.

greekcs · 11-23-2015, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mauricio Palacios. MD

https://www.umnitza.com/bmw-f30-led-...ngel-eyes.html

Not a bad option

11-23-2015, 12:39 AM	#1
ACR3597 Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i MSport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Headlights Help I'm in need of some brighter headlight bulbs for my car because the stock bulbs aren't cutting it at all. HIDs isn't an option since I have reflector headlights so I was wondering if LED bulbs would be appropriate to install into a reflector housing. I found a set from XenonDepot at this link: http://www.xenondepot.com/H7-LED-hea.../h7-led-hl.htm As always all help is appreciated!
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8245 Rep 16,088 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	LEDs are expensive and require external ballasts or you'll get a 'no bulb' warning. These are are a higher lumen drop-in replacement for stock halogens: http://store.candlepower.com/osraulhiouh7.html It's the only H7 that has higher lumen output. Other 'performance' H7 may have higher color temperature but they aren't any brighter than stock.
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11-23-2015, 08:22 AM	#4
rking117 Lieutenant Colonel 118 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i & 320i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Would still be interested in knowing what the LEDs look like. __________________ Enjoying an E89 Z4, F30 320i and Fiat Abarth // E85 Z4 (sold), E82 128i (sold), Fiat Pop 500 (sold)
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11-23-2015, 09:14 AM	#5
Rautha Private 13 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 2014 328ixDrive touring Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I replaced mine with Osram Nightbreaker Unlimited H7's I ordered from Amazon. Significant difference between them and the stock bulbs.
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11-23-2015, 09:34 AM	#6
ACR3597 Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i MSport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I looked up videos of the Osrams and they seem to be pretty good. Does anyone have any experience with the PIAA Extreme White Plus bulbs?
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RedRaiderDavid Private First Class 32 Rep 185 Posts Drives: 2017 X3 35i X Drive M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Fort Worth, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	I replaced the stock bulbs in my previous E90 with Silverstar ZXEs and they were only slightly brighter than stock. I have heard good things about the Osram Nightbreakers but don't expect miracles. Keep in mind that the brighter the bulb the shorter the lifespan.
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