Headlamp Bulbs - Non-Xenons ( halogen )

webcoll · 08-29-2005, 06:17 PM

A question for non-xenon owners:

Can anyone tell me what type of main/dipped headlamp bulbs are fitted to the standard headlamps please? I want to order some upgraded bulbs in time for my new car arriving in two weeks?

The standard bulbs on my E46 were H7 bulbs and I upgraded them with some Osram power bulbs that claim to be 50% more powerful. I want to do the same with my new car. They were as good as my neighbour's xenon-fitted E46 and only cost £35 !

Thanks

Dave

E90Fleet · 08-29-2005, 07:10 PM

H7

Hunter399 · 08-29-2005, 07:12 PM

Who would you say makes the best the the "bluest" looking lights?

And does anyone know of a good website?

Thanks!

lucas.kent · 08-29-2005, 10:48 PM

hoen makes great bulbs...they last a long time and they've got great customer service too. you can visit their site at www.hoen-usa.com

Hunter399 · 08-29-2005, 10:53 PM

Thanks, Is installing new bulbs difficult?

longtran · 08-30-2005, 03:11 AM

i never changed bulbs for my e90 but i have for my audi tt. it was a bitch. you have to remove the whole front bumper to remove the headlights to change the signal and parking bulb. nice car but poor design. the dealer told me it would cost 200 bucks if they do it. bulbs cost is 20 bucks a pop.

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webcoll Enlisted Member 5 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 320d SE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Headlamp Bulbs - Non-Xenons ( halogen ) A question for non-xenon owners: Can anyone tell me what type of main/dipped headlamp bulbs are fitted to the standard headlamps please? I want to order some upgraded bulbs in time for my new car arriving in two weeks? The standard bulbs on my E46 were H7 bulbs and I upgraded them with some Osram power bulbs that claim to be 50% more powerful. I want to do the same with my new car. They were as good as my neighbour's xenon-fitted E46 and only cost £35 ! Thanks Dave
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Hunter399 Major General 335 Rep 8,088 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	Who would you say makes the best the the "bluest" looking lights? And does anyone know of a good website? Thanks!
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lucas.kent Major 150 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	hoen makes great bulbs...they last a long time and they've got great customer service too. you can visit their site at www.hoen-usa.com
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Hunter399 Major General 335 Rep 8,088 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	Thanks, Is installing new bulbs difficult?
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longtran Lieutenant General 1472 Rep 16,625 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i never changed bulbs for my e90 but i have for my audi tt. it was a bitch. you have to remove the whole front bumper to remove the headlights to change the signal and parking bulb. nice car but poor design. the dealer told me it would cost 200 bucks if they do it. bulbs cost is 20 bucks a pop.
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