Xenon foglights
02-11-2005, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Feb 11 2005, 01:54 PM
[quote name='vern' date='Feb 11 2005, 01:51 PM']How come it don't show up there when you click on DIY??
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The main site's DIY section is at: http://www.e60.net/diy/ and the forum's DIY section is at: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showforum=14
Hope that helps clear things up.
(Lomag, if you're reading this, vern brings up a good point...)
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02-15-2005, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ponster' date='Feb 9 2005, 01:41 AM
Has anyone heard about the Xenesis Tru-match bulbs for BMWs. They are making the E60 foglight 9006 bulb in xenon color. Does anybody know if I was to install these on my car, would I have any problems with the electrical system.
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Ponster
http://www.beastpower.com/Merchant2/...I-BE39-XENESIS
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http://www.beastpower.com/Merchant2/...I-BE39-XENESIS
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Picture is above link is wrong.
I just received bulbs that I ordered and it was regular bulb style. I was hoping to see what I saw from the website. And price was $45.00 USD. but shipping charge was $19.00 USD. so basically it's better off to buy PIAA lights. it's more reliable. XENESIS lightbulb looks so cheap. It looks same as what I purchased for $19 from other after market online site.
02-15-2005, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by uukahn' date='Feb 15 2005, 07:03 PM
Picture is above link is wrong. ? I just received bulbs that I ordered and it was regular bulb style. I was hoping to see what I saw from the website. And price was $45.00 USD. but shipping charge was $19.00 USD. so basically it's better off to buy PIAA lights. it's more reliable. XENESIS lightbulb looks so cheap. It looks same as what I purchased for $19 from other after market online site.
? I just received bulbs that I ordered and it was regular bulb style. I was hoping to see what I saw from the website. And price was $45.00 USD. but shipping charge was $19.00 USD. so basically it's better off to buy PIAA lights. it's more reliable. XENESIS lightbulb looks so cheap. It looks same as what I purchased for $19 from other after market online site.[snapback]90653[/snapback]
02-15-2005, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Feb 15 2005, 10:07 PM
[quote name='uukahn' date='Feb 15 2005, 07:03 PM']Picture is above link is wrong. ? I just received bulbs that I ordered and it was regular bulb style. I was hoping to see what I saw from the website. And price was $45.00 USD. but shipping charge was $19.00 USD. so basically it's better off to buy PIAA lights. it's more reliable. XENESIS lightbulb looks so cheap. It looks same as what I purchased for $19 from other after market online site.
? I just received bulbs that I ordered and it was regular bulb style. I was hoping to see what I saw from the website. And price was $45.00 USD. but shipping charge was $19.00 USD. so basically it's better off to buy PIAA lights. it's more reliable. XENESIS lightbulb looks so cheap. It looks same as what I purchased for $19 from other after market online site.[snapback]90653[/snapback]
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[/quote]I haven't installed it but bulb has little blue tint on it. hopefully it would match with xenons like web site said.
02-15-2005, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by uukahn' date='Feb 15 2005, 10:03 PM
[quote name='ponster' date='Feb 9 2005, 01:41 AM']Has anyone heard about the Xenesis Tru-match bulbs for BMWs. They are making the E60 foglight 9006 bulb in xenon color. Does anybody know if I was to install these on my car, would I have any problems with the electrical system.
Thanks,
Ponster
http://www.beastpower.com/Merchant2/...I-BE39-XENESIS
Thanks,
Ponster
http://www.beastpower.com/Merchant2/...I-BE39-XENESIS
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Picture is above link is wrong.
I just received bulbs that I ordered and it was regular bulb style. I was hoping to see what I saw from the website. And price was $45.00 USD. but shipping charge was $19.00 USD. so basically it's better off to buy PIAA lights. it's more reliable. XENESIS lightbulb looks so cheap. It looks same as what I purchased for $19 from other after market online site.[snapback]90653[/snapback]
[/quote]Thanks for telling.. i was about to order it actually..
02-15-2005, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by soc_fans' date='Feb 15 2005, 08:48 PM
[quote name='uukahn' date='Feb 15 2005, 10:03 PM'][quote name='ponster' date='Feb 9 2005, 01:41 AM']Has anyone heard about the Xenesis Tru-match bulbs for BMWs. They are making the E60 foglight 9006 bulb in xenon color. Does anybody know if I was to install these on my car, would I have any problems with the electrical system.
Thanks,
Ponster
http://www.beastpower.com/Merchant2/...I-BE39-XENESIS
Thanks,
Ponster
http://www.beastpower.com/Merchant2/...I-BE39-XENESIS
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Picture is above link is wrong.
I just received bulbs that I ordered and it was regular bulb style. I was hoping to see what I saw from the website. And price was $45.00 USD. but shipping charge was $19.00 USD. so basically it's better off to buy PIAA lights. it's more reliable. XENESIS lightbulb looks so cheap. It looks same as what I purchased for $19 from other after market online site.[snapback]90653[/snapback]
[/quote]Thanks for telling.. i was about to order it actually..
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02-15-2005, 08:15 PM
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if you want xenesis bulbs order them from bimmian.com. ordered from them a few times before.
If you are looking for the bulbs that look like xenons the most, i would go with the polarg bi-hibrids
If you are looking for the bulbs that look like xenons the most, i would go with the polarg bi-hibrids
02-15-2005, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by RoBD305' date='Feb 16 2005, 12:15 AM
if you want xenesis bulbs order them from bimmian.com.? ordered from them a few times before.
If you are looking for the bulbs that look like xenons the most, i would go with the polarg bi-hibrids
If you are looking for the bulbs that look like xenons the most, i would go with the polarg bi-hibrids
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is actually bimmian.com
When I received package, sender was bimmian name on it.. located in CA, but product came from Canada.
02-15-2005, 10:31 PM
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i thought foglights are intended non xenons for its purpose.
the halogen has warmer colour temperature thus cuts through fog more effectively, they are intended to light up the floor for the driver.
whereas xenons are aim for range and width, thus also making others aware of your vehicle.
the halogen has warmer colour temperature thus cuts through fog more effectively, they are intended to light up the floor for the driver.
whereas xenons are aim for range and width, thus also making others aware of your vehicle.
02-16-2005, 06:42 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
Here's a thread with pix of PIAA Xtreme White 4150K fog bulbs I installed--they are a perfect match for the 4200K xenon headlights, and I've used them on a few other cars with great results. I got them on eBay.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=7232
There are many bulbs out there that claim to be "xenon match" but many of them accomplish this by increasing the wattage (from 55W to 85W for some), which can lead to melted wires or lenses, so I've always stuck with brand name bulbs (like PIAA or Philips) who are OEM manufacturers and clearly state the wattage of their bulbs.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=7232
There are many bulbs out there that claim to be "xenon match" but many of them accomplish this by increasing the wattage (from 55W to 85W for some), which can lead to melted wires or lenses, so I've always stuck with brand name bulbs (like PIAA or Philips) who are OEM manufacturers and clearly state the wattage of their bulbs.