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08-26-2005, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Aug 26 2005, 02:46 PM
bunbun, not trying to burst your bubble but i kind of remember this particular piaa model will only make light whiter but not that much brighter 
.? i remember i bought a pair of piaa from japan for my e39 before and they are really bright.? but not 4700k, though.? anyway, good job and your babe looks nicer now 
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.? i remember i bought a pair of piaa from japan for my e39 before and they are really bright.? but not 4700k, though.? anyway, good job and your babe looks nicer now .[snapback]163776[/snapback]
? Still haven't got the chance to drive out at night yet. But it sure looks better.... 
08-26-2005, 06:03 PM
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My Ride: 2005, E61 525i Touring, Black Sapphire Metallic, Dakota Leather, Steptronic Automatic, Pneumatic Self Leveling Rear Suspension, Panorama Glass Roof, PDC (Parking Distance Control front & Back), Navigation, HDTV, Bluetooth Voice Control, RunFlats, Electronically Retractable Side Mirrors, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Autodim Rearview
Originally Posted by mic325' date='Aug 25 2005, 02:30 AM
I don't think BMW had ever released a Chinese I-drive, or any non-Latin languages. It will be a great idea if they can display Chinese in the i-drive screen, so people with MP3 compatible in-dash CD player can display the songs title correctly.
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08-27-2005, 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Bunbun' date='Aug 26 2005, 03:21 PM
Really?? Damn, the box says it'll double the brightness (55W -> 110W) ? ?? Still haven't got the chance to drive out at night yet.? But it sure looks better....
?? Still haven't got the chance to drive out at night yet.? But it sure looks better.... [snapback]163895[/snapback]
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08-27-2005, 03:06 AM
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I changed the xenon bulbs soon after I got my ride. There is no easy way to do the xenons. You will have to remove the bumper and the the headlight unit to change the bulbs. It was no trial and error and I believe that was the correct way to do it because I had an ex-BMW serviceman helping me. End result was however, fantastic. I am now using the Philips xenon bulbs, I think they're known as P2S (6500K) and I took the opportunuty to change the high beam bulbs to halogen 6500 bulbs too. Also from Philips.
08-27-2005, 05:23 AM
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My Ride: 05 Silver Grey 523i | Step, M-Kit, M5 Trunk Finisher, 19" ACS Type IV Wheels, Goodyear F1 GS-D3 245/35/19, Grey Dakota Leather, Maple Wood Sycamore Anthracite, Advanced Climate Control, Electric rear sunblind, Electric folding mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle, Lights package, PDC, Rain sensor, Business Radio, CD Changer
YEAH!!!!! 
I got it done today!!!!!
19" ACS Type IV wheels!!!!
It is too dark to take picutures now, will sure take some pictures tomorrow when I wake up early in the morning.
I got it done today!!!!!
19" ACS Type IV wheels!!!!
It is too dark to take picutures now, will sure take some pictures tomorrow when I wake up early in the morning.
08-27-2005, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by mic325' date='Aug 27 2005, 07:23 AM
YEAH!!!!!
I got it done today!!!!!
19" ACS Type IV wheels!!!!
It is too dark to take picutures now, will sure take some pictures tomorrow when I wake up early in the morning.
I got it done today!!!!!
19" ACS Type IV wheels!!!!
It is too dark to take picutures now, will sure take some pictures tomorrow when I wake up early in the morning.
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what brand tires did you get to go with the wheels? Im thinking of Goodyear F1 GS-D3 non runflats when my Dunlops wear out.
08-27-2005, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mic325' date='Aug 27 2005, 09:23 PM
YEAH!!!!!
I got it done today!!!!!
19" ACS Type IV wheels!!!!
It is too dark to take picutures now, will sure take some pictures tomorrow when I wake up early in the morning.
I got it done today!!!!!
19" ACS Type IV wheels!!!!
It is too dark to take picutures now, will sure take some pictures tomorrow when I wake up early in the morning.
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08-27-2005, 09:17 PM
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Ok, I tested the bulbs out last night. If you look at them straight on from the outside, they are definitely much much brighter than the stock OEMs. However, funny thing is, when you're back at the driver's seat looking out, the brightness is about the same (but whiter in color). That's strange. Oh well, what can I expect for $450 right (when real HIDs cost thousands) ?? heh heh....
08-27-2005, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Aug 27 2005, 06:07 PM
now it's 8:07 a.m. in the morning...get up and take some pics 
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I haven't seen pics of your car lately either, hv you added anything interesting to your ride? Pls park it by Zippys when you take new pics
so I can daydream about having a zip pack.