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      05-06-2008, 09:01 PM   #1
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H7 and H11 bulb upgrade

So my 335xi is well on it's way to becoming almost entirely two tone... black... and white. That said, I can't be havin the yellow hue of my stock head/fog lights screwin that up for me. I'm lookin for recommendations on some super white H7 and H11 bulb replacements. Basically, I want it to look as close to HID color as possible so that all the light comin from my front end is uniform in color. More to that point, if you can't suggest a specific brand, what color temp should I be looking for on the light spectrum... 5,500K? I don't want it to end up looking too blue.

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Really...? You mean NOBODY has any suggestions? C'mon guys... this is pretty weak.
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coupe or sedan? mtech or not?
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GP Thunder or Mtec bulbs is good.
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Basically, I want it to look as close to HID color as possible so that all the light comin from my front end is uniform in color.
No brainer: Hoen Xenonmatch. I've been quite pleased with them and the color looks great.

The corona rings won't match the HID's when they're on (the rings run at partial power when the HIDs are on, and the Xenonmatch bulbs only match when running full-bore) but I like a little contrast. The cornering bulbs match perfectly and the rings look great in DRL mode in daylight.
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No brainer: Hoen Xenonmatch.

Haha! I guess the name pretty much says it all doesn't it!

Thanks for the suggestions. Very helpful.
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No brainer: Hoen Xenonmatch. I've been quite pleased with them and the color looks great.

The corona rings won't match the HID's when they're on (the rings run at partial power when the HIDs are on, and the Xenonmatch bulbs only match when running full-bore) but I like a little contrast. The cornering bulbs match perfectly and the rings look great in DRL mode in daylight.
how are the lightout put at night on the Hoen Xenonmatch ?
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how are the lightout put at night on the Hoen Xenonmatch ?
Not nearly as yellow as the stock halogens, but still different enough from the HIDs that you can see the rings. I think anything bluer would wash out unless you go for major overshoot.
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