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Old 05-19-2009, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tex_phil' post='883899' date='May 19 2009, 11:28 PM
thats going to cause a ton of glare with no projectors.
Let me know if i can help you out. Will work out something for you send me a pm.
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Looking for a set of HId's any know where to buy ? and which bulbsize do i need?
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Originally Posted by code37' post='884186' date='May 20 2009, 11:51 AM
Looking for a set of HId's any know where to buy ? and which bulbsize do i need?
After using the SEARCH function, it took 20 seconds to find this:

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=65593&hl=
Old 05-21-2009, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Harlemcat45' post='866310' date='May 2 2009, 04:21 PM
Attachment 78501Ok i got this HID kit for my 2004 525i and the original bulbs were halogen bulbs... so i put them i and everything was going well until i would drive and come to a stop light. they'll start flickering for 5 seconds and turn off..?? can someone please tell me whats wrong ???
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Here are some pics of the hid kit and the car after i put them on.
by the way, this is the DIY section, did you have diy when you installed the HID KIt? i'm just wondering how you did it cuz i would like to learn.
the step you took, pictures, and instructions on how to do it? sorry i'm a newb apology in advance.
Old 05-31-2009, 08:32 PM
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I don't want to sound stupid or anything but what is the temp of the stock xenon headlights?
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stock is around 4300K
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4300K?? But why does it seem brighter than the Silverstar Ultras (4100k) that I installed on my CRV? lol
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HID K-ratings and Halogen K-ratings seem to differ quite a bit although it's "supposed" to be the same scale. In the end, manufacturers can make up things. The only way to be sure is to try or talk to someone who has actually used the product
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Originally Posted by GX528i' post='897479' date='Jun 1 2009, 10:43 PM
4300K?? But why does it seem brighter than the Silverstar Ultras (4100k) that I installed on my CRV? lol
4300K is HID rating while Silverstar Ultras are supposedly rated at 4100K, they are halogen bulbs.
Naturally the HIDs will be brighter than halogens.
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+1 HIDs will always be brighter but the K-rating also differs from manufacturer to manufacturer
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