How to replace factory 4300k bixenon bulb with 6000k
05-01-2009, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Waterfreak66' post='865178' date='May 1 2009, 09:13 AM
By "box on the end" do you mean the igniter with the "open" and "close" written on top with the arrows? D2S won't have that?
The box with the arrows is the ignitor. About D2S not having that,... Im not certain if mine are D1S or D2S, but I was under the impression mine were D2S. Maybe some one could chime in to confirm.
05-01-2009, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='865169' date='May 1 2009, 09:59 AM
So your xenon bulbs just have a simple plug like the fogs? Huh... That must be a whole lot easier to change out.
05-01-2009, 06:46 AM
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Oh my mistake. D2s is what AKAlius showed. D1S is this,
D2S is this
The ignitor for the D2S can come off the bulb. The D1S ignitor is stuck on the bulb and cannot be removed.
D2S is this
The ignitor for the D2S can come off the bulb. The D1S ignitor is stuck on the bulb and cannot be removed.
05-01-2009, 06:56 AM
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Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='865195' date='May 1 2009, 09:46 AM
Oh my mistake. D2s is what AKAlius showed. D1S is this,
D2S is this
The ignitor for the D2S can come off the bulb. The D1S ignitor is stuck on the bulb and cannot be removed.
D2S is this
The ignitor for the D2S can come off the bulb. The D1S ignitor is stuck on the bulb and cannot be removed.
05-01-2009, 07:50 AM
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Thanks! You guys are great. Now for the next question, who do you recommend I go to for 6000k replacements that are decent quality, won't fry anything, won't throw codes or idrive error messages and won't cost me an arm and a leg?
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Originally Posted by Waterfreak66' post='865266' date='May 1 2009, 11:50 AM
Thanks! You guys are great. Now for the next question, who do you recommend I go to for 6000k replacements that are decent quality, won't fry anything, won't throw codes or idrive error messages and won't cost me an arm and a leg?
05-01-2009, 08:07 AM
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
^_____________
Retired
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Originally Posted by Waterfreak66' post='865266' date='May 1 2009, 10:50 AM
Thanks! You guys are great. Now for the next question, who do you recommend I go to for 6000k replacements that are decent quality, won't fry anything, won't throw codes or idrive error messages and won't cost me an arm and a leg?
Heres some pics of 6000K.
05-01-2009, 09:23 AM
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Thanks AKALius! Anybody have any pictures of 6000k xenons, 6000k hid fogs and 6000k led angel eyes on at the same time as viewed from the outside? Just want to see how close the color match is as seen from the outside.
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Originally Posted by Waterfreak66' post='865353' date='May 1 2009, 01:23 PM
Thanks AKALius! Anybody have any pictures of 6000k xenons, 6000k hid fogs and 6000k led angel eyes on at the same time as viewed from the outside? Just want to see how close the color match is as seen from the outside.
Hmmm... I wish you can see my profile pic, but that's how it look, i'll try to take a pic later tonight outside. Dont know if it'll look ok during the day time but i'll try too.