Xenon Bulbs

RaptorKTM · 07-29-2006, 03:40 AM

I want to change the bulbs in my headlights so something a bit more brighter maybe more blue. What type of headlight bulbs do i need, H11 or what?
Just for the record i searched a bit and didnt quite find what i was looking for.

any feedback would be appreciated

Dankim10 · 07-29-2006, 05:34 AM

This is what you are looking for?

This is called "Osram D1S 6,000k Bulb". You can buy it from www.suvlights.com $250. Hopefully, it helped you!

bavarian19 · 07-29-2006, 07:41 AM

Understand that by going more blue you will actually lose some visibility over the white...

NewBMWDriver · 07-29-2006, 08:05 AM

wouldnt the silverstar works fine? im thinking of getting them

canucklion · 07-29-2006, 09:37 AM

are you talking about the halogens or the HID bulbs?

nyc3r · 07-29-2006, 10:47 AM

I am getting either the Silverstar and Mtec, both should work. Just need to decide on the color.

ward · 07-29-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

Understand that by going more blue you will actually lose some visibility over the white...

there's a ton of folks who don't give a damn about performance and are all about looks

you can tell them by the custom headlights and 20 inch wheels

they will also have a tinted front windshield

Pretender · 07-29-2006, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by socalm3

I want to change the bulbs in my headlights so something a bit more brighter maybe more blue. What type of headlight bulbs do i need, H11 or what?
Just for the record i searched a bit and didnt quite find what i was looking for.

any feedback would be appreciated

What about 8000K JDM D1S/D1R? The color temperature of these bulbs will emit an aggressive deep bluish color. If that's what you're looking for, prepare $160 for a set.

06E90Rostik · 07-29-2006, 11:34 AM

Silverstar are just halogens painted in blue glass, but again they are easier to install, no additional harnasses or ballasts, the light output will be the same as OEM fogs.

KevinC · 07-29-2006, 11:58 AM

"More blue" is a safety hazard - less visible light.

I don't understand the desire to monkey with the factory lighting, other than possibly upgrading from halogen to xenon, which is of course financially brutal. Aftermarket bulb "upgrades" aren't (an upgrade).

nyc3r · 07-29-2006, 07:48 PM

I am getting either the Silverstar and Mtec, both should work. Just need to decide on the color.

canucklion · 07-29-2006, 08:05 PM

hmm, I'm pretty sure Silverstar is a halogen, while Mtec is a HID

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Originally Posted by nyc3r

I am getting either the Silverstar and Mtec, both should work. Just need to decide on the color.

nyc3r · 07-31-2006, 10:51 AM

well in that case, I'm getting the Mtec, they're like $20 more than the silverstar per pair.

X35 MGR · 07-31-2006, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinC

"More blue" is a safety hazard - less visible light.

I don't understand the desire to monkey with the factory lighting, other than possibly upgrading from halogen to xenon, which is of course financially brutal. Aftermarket bulb "upgrades" aren't (an upgrade).

I haven't been here long, but you genuinely seem like a real dick from your posts. I'm indifferent how you feel about my opinion, and of course yours would not mean jack to me even if you owned BMW Corporation, but you appear to think rudeness and being generally catty is cool, or macho. You should seriously consider a slight attitude adjustment. It's good for the heart . . .

KevinC · 07-31-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by X35 MGR

I haven't been here long, but you genuinely seem like a real dick from your posts.

Really? Would you like to know what I think of YOUR response? I'll be nice and spare you.

Maybe you should re-read what I wrote. I only stated the facts, and didn't attack the individual poster in any way, I only questioned the overall wisdom of such "upgrades". If that's somehow being a "real dick", then yep, I'm one huge John Holmes-looking mofo!

ward · 07-31-2006, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by X35 MGR

I haven't been here long, but you genuinely seem like a real dick from your posts. I'm indifferent how you feel about my opinion, and of course yours would not mean jack to me even if you owned BMW Corporation, but you appear to think rudeness and being generally catty is cool, or macho. You should seriously consider a slight attitude adjustment. It's good for the heart . . .

just because somebody doesn't want 22 inch wheels, a huge stereo, a bodykit, carbon fiber trim bits doesn't make them an asshole

the thing that makes forums good and usefull is differing opinions

if somebody posts some horrible wheels or a spoiler and everyone just strokes him saying they look great that's not useful to anyone

there are some here that are all about spending every spare cent on mods, and some that think any mod is stupid, without all of us this place would suck

Plus he's right

Nikki · 07-31-2006, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by X35 MGR

I haven't been here long, but you genuinely seem like a real dick from your posts. I'm indifferent how you feel about my opinion, and of course yours would not mean jack to me even if you owned BMW Corporation, but you appear to think rudeness and being generally catty is cool, or macho. You should seriously consider a slight attitude adjustment. It's good for the heart . . .

He just stated his opinion, nothing rude about that.

canucklion · 07-31-2006, 10:01 PM

are you the chick in ward's avatar? Oprah, is that you, girl? want some ice cream to make you feel better?

Quote:

Originally Posted by X35 MGR

I haven't been here long, but you genuinely seem like a real dick from your posts. I'm indifferent how you feel about my opinion, and of course yours would not mean jack to me even if you owned BMW Corporation, but you appear to think rudeness and being generally catty is cool, or macho. You should seriously consider a slight attitude adjustment. It's good for the heart . . .

X35 MGR · 08-01-2006, 09:54 AM

You wish. I referred to your prior posts - maybe your last was you mildest, but I happen to have seen some of your other posts and just think you are an undersized prick - that has got to be the explanation, it makes you feel heavier in the shorts. That's cool. No big deal

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinC

Really? Would you like to know what I think of YOUR response? I'll be nice and spare you.

Maybe you should re-read what I wrote. I only stated the facts, and didn't attack the individual poster in any way, I only questioned the overall wisdom of such "upgrades". If that's somehow being a "real dick", then yep, I'm one huge John Holmes-looking mofo!

ward · 08-01-2006, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X35 MGR

You wish. I referred to your prior posts - maybe your last was you mildest, but I happen to have seen some of your other posts and just think you are an undersized prick - that has got to be the explanation, it makes you feel heavier in the shorts. That's cool. No big deal

way to make fun of someone for acting a certain way, and then to go do the same thing yourself

X35 MGR · 08-02-2006, 09:54 AM

I know. Payback's a bitch, but at least I'm doing it to help the kid out, not just to be an ass. Anything to make him a 'lil more conscious of how he projects and how it may rub others. Just go back and read his posts and you'll catch my drift . . .

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Originally Posted by ward

way to make fun of someone for acting a certain way, and then to go do the same thing yourself

ward · 08-02-2006, 10:01 AM

we're all pretty nice folks around here, no matter how it may read

welcome aboard X35

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