An important addition when upgrading your angels to 7500 / 8500 etc etc

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-10-2010, 12:35 AM

Be sure to swap out your courtesy/ cornering lights (H3s) to match the same. I didn't and man, is it ugly LOL. Just ordered a set of H3 7500's from Derrick like yesterday. All white light and then BLAM! Ugly halogen yolky yellow when turning. Good thing I saw this when the valet pulled the car around the other week. Such a subtle, yet easily overlooked change!

mattburch · 08-10-2010, 01:29 AM

i got my 7500's from Derrick also! its a great addition to the car, i can post a picture if youd like

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-10-2010, 10:37 AM

Thanks

mattburch · 08-11-2010, 12:29 AM

here they are, my angel eyes (8500k) look pretty flooded out not quite sure why but the corners, H3s, are 7500k. the pictures are bit big but here they are, hope this gives you an idea of what yours will look like

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-12-2010, 10:17 PM

Need an opinion:

Here is what I'm probably going with:
PLAN A:
GP 8500s in fogs
GP 7500s in angels
GP 7500s in cornering/ center lights
Factory Xenons

I also have my 2 old sets of Bimmian Xenesis 4000k bulbs

Should I throw the 4000's in anywhere?
Or stick with PLAN A?

Alex@Alpine · 08-12-2010, 10:33 PM

For sure change the H3 also.

MYV · 08-14-2010, 04:37 AM

How much did you get the H3 bulbs for?
And do you sell them alex?

lstoker · 08-15-2010, 12:46 PM

Maybe this is a stupid question, but when you are referring to the "courtesy lights" are your referring to the fog lamps? I thought the fog lamps were the only H3's...

Reason I am asking is because I just purchased AE's from Derrick and want to make sure I order everything correctly the first time.

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-15-2010, 06:36 PM

The "courtesy" lights. They also illuminate when you go in reverse.

imperium2000 · 08-15-2010, 08:38 PM

Do you think it is safe to use these whiter but dimmer cornering lights?
I like my GP 7500Ks but they are definitely dimmer.

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-16-2010, 12:23 PM

They're the same wattage

imperium2000 · 08-16-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

They're the same wattage

Yes. Same wattage.
You do understand that whiter light takes more energy to produce?

Dackz · 08-16-2010, 02:36 PM

Where can I get these H3's and how do I install them? This has been driving me batty for months, lol and I guess I never put 2 and 2 together till just now.

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-16-2010, 06:04 PM

Eh, they're not used all that much anyway. A candle can light the corners for me for all I care

I just like the uniform color, which is far worse when they're all different like a christmas tree

imperium2000 · 08-16-2010, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Eh, they're not used all that much anyway. A candle can light the corners for me for all I care

I just like the uniform color, which is far worse when they're all different like a christmas tree

No prob. I like my GP 7500k H8 for the angel eyes but am a bit leery about compromising safety.

jamesakano · 08-16-2010, 11:03 PM

Could someone confirm you can access the H3 bulb at the same time as the H8 angel eye bulb? Thanks

I should have mentioned, on an e90. I know you can access both H3 & H8 at the same time on an e92, just need confirmation if its the same on an e90.

bdardashti · 08-16-2010, 11:28 PM

Hey guys sorry for being stupid, but can someone point out which are the cornering lights? I see the two angel eyes, which I suppose he is NOT talking about, and then the orange blinker... Which one is the cornering light?

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-17-2010, 08:29 AM

Turn your wheel or put her in reverse to see them in action

bdardashti · 08-17-2010, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Turn your wheel or put her in reverse to see them in action

Oh I see it. Didn't even know the car had that functionality. Thanks!

Dark_Knight_335 · 08-18-2010, 12:57 PM

Pretty cool for turns huh?

bdardashti · 08-18-2010, 07:39 PM

Ya for sure. On my dad's E the turns are the fog lights so it doesn't look so great. This is certainly an innovative method.

08-10-2010, 12:35 AM	#1
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1131 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	An important addition when upgrading your angels to 7500 / 8500 etc etc Be sure to swap out your courtesy/ cornering lights (H3s) to match the same. I didn't and man, is it ugly LOL. Just ordered a set of H3 7500's from Derrick like yesterday. All white light and then BLAM! Ugly halogen yolky yellow when turning. Good thing I saw this when the valet pulled the car around the other week. Such a subtle, yet easily overlooked change!
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mattburch Major 47 Rep 1,295 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 328i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LA --> Laguna iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	i got my 7500's from Derrick also! its a great addition to the car, i can post a picture if youd like __________________ 2009 e92 328i: Alpine White / Black Dakota / Gray Poplar / Manual / Premium / Sport / iPod & USB Modifications: OEM M Sport Rear / Matte Black Kidneys / Painted Reflectors / 20% Window Tint / LUX 5.0 / VMR 19" V703 / LED Sidemarkers / OEM M Foot Rest / OEM Performance SSK / Weisslicht White PY24W LED / 6000k D1S / CB2 Intake More To Come..
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1131 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	For the H3's? Yea sure, post please! Thanks
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08-11-2010, 12:29 AM	#4
mattburch Major 47 Rep 1,295 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 328i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: LA --> Laguna iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	here they are, my angel eyes (8500k) look pretty flooded out not quite sure why but the corners, H3s, are 7500k. the pictures are bit big but here they are, hope this gives you an idea of what yours will look like __________________ 2009 e92 328i: Alpine White / Black Dakota / Gray Poplar / Manual / Premium / Sport / iPod & USB Modifications: OEM M Sport Rear / Matte Black Kidneys / Painted Reflectors / 20% Window Tint / LUX 5.0 / VMR 19" V703 / LED Sidemarkers / OEM M Foot Rest / OEM Performance SSK / Weisslicht White PY24W LED / 6000k D1S / CB2 Intake More To Come.. Last edited by mattburch; 08-11-2010 at 05:13 AM..
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1131 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Looks great! Just hope I don't blind anyone while turning. OPINION NEEDED: Need an opinion: Here is what I'm probably going with: PLAN A: GP 8500s in fogs GP 7500s in angels GP 7500s in cornering/ center lights Factory Xenons I also have my 2 old sets of Bimmian Xenesis 4000k bulbs Should I throw the 4000's in anywhere? Or stick with PLAN A?
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08-12-2010, 10:33 PM	#6
Alex@Alpine Colonel 1343 Rep 2,448 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: United States iTrader: (50)	For sure change the H3 also.
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MYV Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	How much did you get the H3 bulbs for? And do you sell them alex? __________________ __________________ 09' Alpine White E92 335i
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08-15-2010, 12:46 PM	#8
lstoker Second Lieutenant 41 Rep 220 Posts Drives: '21 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Windsor, CO iTrader: (4)	Maybe this is a stupid question, but when you are referring to the "courtesy lights" are your referring to the fog lamps? I thought the fog lamps were the only H3's... Reason I am asking is because I just purchased AE's from Derrick and want to make sure I order everything correctly the first time.
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08-15-2010, 06:36 PM	#9
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1131 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	No- the center spotlights that illuminate when you turn The "courtesy" lights. They also illuminate when you go in reverse.
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08-15-2010, 08:38 PM	#10
imperium2000 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 223 Posts Drives: BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (1)	Do you think it is safe to use these whiter but dimmer cornering lights? I like my GP 7500Ks but they are definitely dimmer.
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08-16-2010, 12:23 PM	#11
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1131 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	They looked pretty bright to me- They're the same wattage
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Dackz Hates Speed Limits 118 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern CO iTrader: (4)	Where can I get these H3's and how do I install them? This has been driving me batty for months, lol and I guess I never put 2 and 2 together till just now.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1131 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	No I actually did not know that imperium- interesting! Eh, they're not used all that much anyway. A candle can light the corners for me for all I care I just like the uniform color, which is far worse when they're all different like a christmas tree
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jamesakano Enlisted Member 17 Rep 45 Posts Drives: E90 320d MSport Business Ed Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, England iTrader: (0)	Could someone confirm you can access the H3 bulb at the same time as the H8 angel eye bulb? Thanks I should have mentioned, on an e90. I know you can access both H3 & H8 at the same time on an e92, just need confirmation if its the same on an e90. Last edited by jamesakano; 08-17-2010 at 03:41 AM..
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bdardashti Captain 47 Rep 998 Posts Drives: '12 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	Hey guys sorry for being stupid, but can someone point out which are the cornering lights? I see the two angel eyes, which I suppose he is NOT talking about, and then the orange blinker... Which one is the cornering light?
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08-17-2010, 08:29 AM	#18
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1131 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	The center lights inside the inner angel eyes Turn your wheel or put her in reverse to see them in action
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1131 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Me either until recently... Pretty cool for turns huh?
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08-18-2010, 07:39 PM	#21
bdardashti Captain 47 Rep 998 Posts Drives: '12 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	Ya for sure. On my dad's E the turns are the fog lights so it doesn't look so great. This is certainly an innovative method.
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