Whats the best foglight bulb to match factory xenons?
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I have an 04' 530 with the factory xenons. Im unsure of the bulb number but want to buy the PIAA brand, if anyone has put these in, the help would be great.. Please share the bulb number
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I sell HID kits for the fog lights. I am highly against the Piaa bulbs that run over wattage that can melt the factory socket. I have seen it happened MANY times. I recommend the 6000K HID fog lights. The are currently $160 shipped.
I sell HID kits for the fog lights. I am highly against the Piaa bulbs that run over wattage that can melt the factory socket. I have seen it happened MANY times. I recommend the 6000K HID fog lights. The are currently $160 shipped.
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='1007943' date='Sep 15 2009, 12:24 AM
Hi,
I sell HID kits for the fog lights. I am highly against the Piaa bulbs that run over wattage that can melt the factory socket. I have seen it happened MANY times. I recommend the 6000K HID fog lights. The are currently $160 shipped.
I sell HID kits for the fog lights. I am highly against the Piaa bulbs that run over wattage that can melt the factory socket. I have seen it happened MANY times. I recommend the 6000K HID fog lights. The are currently $160 shipped.
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Having seen LOTS of local members' cars with John's (brabusw209amg) HID fogs, I must say, it is an absolutely GREAT deal. I'm sure some of these members will chime in as time goes by to let you know how much they like it too. My point being: if you're gonna spend whatever PIAA's cost, you might as well get the real deal from John (especially, considering his prices).
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we also sell fog lights, from many brands, including gp thunder and mtec and "error free" + HID kits, we are fully stocked at the moment with a lot of choices to pick from, but PIAA's are kind of pricey, but we also have it in stock.
also stock is rated at 4300k. all mtec super white halogen bulbs are rated at 4350k=exact match to factory
also stock is rated at 4300k. all mtec super white halogen bulbs are rated at 4350k=exact match to factory
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are the mtecs good? and will any errors pop up on the dash? im thinking about buying a set from you. Thanks
Originally Posted by E92-Lighting' post='1008206' date='Sep 15 2009, 08:21 AM
we also sell fog lights, from many brands, including gp thunder and mtec and "error free" + HID kits, we are fully stocked at the moment with a lot of choices to pick from, but PIAA's are kind of pricey, but we also have it in stock.
also stock is rated at 4300k. all mtec super white halogen bulbs are rated at 4350k=exact match to factory
also stock is rated at 4300k. all mtec super white halogen bulbs are rated at 4350k=exact match to factory
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='1007950' date='Sep 15 2009, 12:29 AM
+1 6000K fogs are the closest you can get. OEM headlight Xenons are 4300K, but 4300K fogs are hard to get your hands on. 6000K is a close match.
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='1008698' date='Sep 15 2009, 08:53 PM
+2 on both counts. I got the 6000K from Brabus for the same reason.