E92 DIY D1S bulb Swap

Shinchan · 12-28-2006, 10:24 PM

I just finish installing the new D1C bulb i received from ebay. They are McCulloch 6000K D1C bulb.

The new Bulb has a nice bluish tint to it.. but not as blue as my friend's 8000K.

Here are the tools needed:

8mm and 10mm socket wrench
t-20 Torex driver

new Xenon bulb

as any DIY... I'm not resposible for any breakage.... and make sure u remove the key from ignition. and light at off position.

1 Park the car at level place... and remove the front wheel...

Shinchan · 12-28-2006, 10:26 PM

2. Start removing screws as i circle them in red.. there are quite alot of them you have to removed.. I took the pic in different angles...

Shinchan · 12-28-2006, 10:29 PM

3. More screws to remove under the fender...

notice that the small rubber piece is secure by 3 screws. 2 in front and 1 behind.

there are also few more under the fender not show in the pic.. on the left...

Shinchan · 12-28-2006, 10:31 PM

4. Use the t-20 Torex screw driver and remove the 5 screws on the Head light housing...

5. Carefully remove the cover.

Shinchan · 12-28-2006, 10:41 PM

6. Unplug the power from the bulb.. by wiggle it and gentally pull it downward.

7. Unhook the 2 clips holding the HID D1S bulb in place.. by carefully push it down and slide them inward..

8. Remove the OEM bulb and replace it with new bulb.

9. Re-secure the bulb with the clips

10. make sure again the power plug is secure plug back in.. as far as it go.. you should able to feel the click it it goes in.

11. start up the enging to make sure the new bulb can be lit up.

12. Remove the key from the car.. to make sure no power goes to HID.

13. Reverse all instruction... and put the fender back in. (Start the fender by the top... slide the top in first.. then when you are very close to fit in the buttom, you will need to slide them in in an angle...)

14. Admire your accomplishment....

Shinchan · 12-28-2006, 10:42 PM

Here are 2 pictures...

Shinchan · 12-28-2006, 10:46 PM

AS far as some questions goes.. did i loose some brightness?

Hard to tell.. coz.. I also re-adjust the angle of the HID by counter-clock 2 full turn to make them aim a bit higher.. so I can't tell if the light dim abit.. but that 2 full turn make some nice distance on HID.

and its also a bit bluer then my other car... (Phillips D2S 6000K bulb in my FX35)

youyou · 12-28-2006, 11:50 PM

So since you say there's blue light do you think they would look better with the Mtec Cosmos Blue or the Mtec Super White?
I am trying to get some sort of contrast between the two...

Shinchan · 12-29-2006, 09:04 AM

can someone post their Cosmo BLue angel here? so we can compare?

dmboone25 · 12-29-2006, 10:23 AM

Looks good! Very impressive.....

Kalin · 12-29-2006, 01:24 PM

Stock Xenon w/ Cosmos Blue angel eyes.

dmboone25 · 12-29-2006, 02:54 PM

Those angels don't look nearly as bright as my Super Whites--are they on in this pic? Or am I nuts?

Shinchan · 12-29-2006, 02:59 PM

look at all his light source.. he took the pic with fast shutter... so its much dimmer..

Kalin · 12-29-2006, 06:52 PM

Yes, 1/100, F/2.8. In person they are very bright.

dmboone25 · 12-29-2006, 08:05 PM

I'm sure they are very bright--it is just hard to see the blue--but regardless, they do look nice.

youyou · 12-29-2006, 08:19 PM

Ya i see no blue whatsoever...
And i was set on buying these now i'm more confused then i was before...
Cosmos Blue or Super White

Kalin · 12-30-2006, 04:54 AM

They are not a strong blue by any means. The container says 4750k which is still in the white arena. For a real blue color you'll have to go a lot higher, like what Shinchan is trying to do to match the 6000k xenon.

So if you are looking for blue angel eyes, these are not your answer. And the Cosmos should be more blue than the Super White.

dmboone25 · 12-30-2006, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalin

They are not a strong blue by any means. The container says 4750k which is still in the white arena. For a real blue color you'll have to go a lot higher, like what Shinchan is trying to do to match the 6000k xenon.

So if you are looking for blue angel eyes, these are not your answer. And the Cosmos should be more blue than the Super White.

Good info!

f16pilottmo · 03-12-2007, 09:54 PM

Should I try to put these in my car, or is that too much? Also, I have an 06 E90 325i Sedan

ironic · 03-12-2007, 10:11 PM

very nice

ehhhwik · 03-12-2007, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f16pilottmo

Should I try to put these in my car, or is that too much? Also, I have an 06 E90 325i Sedan

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muvaside · 04-25-2007, 10:21 PM

Nice DIY write-up

12-28-2006, 10:24 PM	#1
Shinchan LED Rules 67 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	E92 DIY D1S bulb Swap - 6000K I just finish installing the new D1C bulb i received from ebay. They are McCulloch 6000K D1C bulb. The new Bulb has a nice bluish tint to it.. but not as blue as my friend's 8000K. Here are the tools needed: 8mm and 10mm socket wrench t-20 Torex driver new Xenon bulb as any DIY... I'm not resposible for any breakage.... and make sure u remove the key from ignition. and light at off position. 1 Park the car at level place... and remove the front wheel... __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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Shinchan LED Rules 67 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	2. Start removing screws as i circle them in red.. there are quite alot of them you have to removed.. I took the pic in different angles... Attached Images __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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12-28-2006, 10:29 PM	#3
Shinchan LED Rules 67 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	3. More screws to remove under the fender... notice that the small rubber piece is secure by 3 screws. 2 in front and 1 behind. there are also few more under the fender not show in the pic.. on the left... Attached Images __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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12-28-2006, 10:31 PM	#4
Shinchan LED Rules 67 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	4. Use the t-20 Torex screw driver and remove the 5 screws on the Head light housing... 5. Carefully remove the cover. Attached Images __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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12-28-2006, 10:41 PM	#5
Shinchan LED Rules 67 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	6. Unplug the power from the bulb.. by wiggle it and gentally pull it downward. 7. Unhook the 2 clips holding the HID D1S bulb in place.. by carefully push it down and slide them inward.. 8. Remove the OEM bulb and replace it with new bulb. 9. Re-secure the bulb with the clips 10. make sure again the power plug is secure plug back in.. as far as it go.. you should able to feel the click it it goes in. 11. start up the enging to make sure the new bulb can be lit up. 12. Remove the key from the car.. to make sure no power goes to HID. 13. Reverse all instruction... and put the fender back in. (Start the fender by the top... slide the top in first.. then when you are very close to fit in the buttom, you will need to slide them in in an angle...) 14. Admire your accomplishment.... Attached Images __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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12-28-2006, 10:42 PM	#6
Shinchan LED Rules 67 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Here are 2 pictures... Attached Images __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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12-28-2006, 10:46 PM	#7
Shinchan LED Rules 67 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	AS far as some questions goes.. did i loose some brightness? Hard to tell.. coz.. I also re-adjust the angle of the HID by counter-clock 2 full turn to make them aim a bit higher.. so I can't tell if the light dim abit.. but that 2 full turn make some nice distance on HID. and its also a bit bluer then my other car... (Phillips D2S 6000K bulb in my FX35) __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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12-28-2006, 11:50 PM	#8
youyou Banned 101 Rep 2,453 Posts Drives: Porsche 997 C4S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	So since you say there's blue light do you think they would look better with the Mtec Cosmos Blue or the Mtec Super White? I am trying to get some sort of contrast between the two...
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12-29-2006, 09:04 AM	#9
Shinchan LED Rules 67 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	can someone post their Cosmo BLue angel here? so we can compare? __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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12-29-2006, 10:23 AM	#10
dmboone25 Lieutenant General 5055 Rep 10,226 Posts Drives: 718 Spyder RS / MKVIII Golf R Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i [10.00] 2007 328i [10.00]	Looks good! Very impressive..... __________________ Past rides: 2022 718 Spyder, 2022 MINI JCW, 2016 981 BGTS, 2020 MINI JCW, 2017 F80, 2015 981 CS, 2014 F22 235, 2011 E82 135, 2008 E82 135, 2007 E92 328, 2007 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
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12-29-2006, 01:24 PM	#11
Kalin Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 251 Posts Drives: F31 328xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	Stock Xenon w/ Cosmos Blue angel eyes. Attached Images
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12-29-2006, 02:54 PM	#12
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12-29-2006, 02:59 PM	#13
Shinchan LED Rules 67 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	look at all his light source.. he took the pic with fast shutter... so its much dimmer.. __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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12-29-2006, 06:52 PM	#14
Kalin Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 251 Posts Drives: F31 328xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	Yes, 1/100, F/2.8. In person they are very bright.
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12-29-2006, 08:19 PM	#16
youyou Banned 101 Rep 2,453 Posts Drives: Porsche 997 C4S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Ya i see no blue whatsoever... And i was set on buying these now i'm more confused then i was before... Cosmos Blue or Super White
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12-30-2006, 04:54 AM	#17
Kalin Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 251 Posts Drives: F31 328xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	They are not a strong blue by any means. The container says 4750k which is still in the white arena. For a real blue color you'll have to go a lot higher, like what Shinchan is trying to do to match the 6000k xenon. So if you are looking for blue angel eyes, these are not your answer. And the Cosmos should be more blue than the Super White.
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f16pilottmo Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (0)	Kaixen 8,500K Bulbs Should I try to put these in my car, or is that too much? Also, I have an 06 E90 325i Sedan
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muvaside Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 268 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	Nice DIY write-up
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