Xenon Headlight bulb question
08-04-2009, 08:46 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530isport packagepremium packageactive steeringxenon hids20mm H&R spacers in the rear6 spd51kpurchase price , 32k back in 2006
Model Year: 2004 530i
Hey guys , I had a question about the head light bulb , the xenon hid.
I just spent a lot of money replacing the starter on my car and now the bulb went out. The dealer sells the bulb for 180.00 usd , i want to avoid that right now and buy it from ebay.
My question is. If I buy a D2S bulb for ebay how do I know what range my hids are , when you see 3000k , 4000k , 6000k and so on?
how do I know it's the same color?
I just spent a lot of money replacing the starter on my car and now the bulb went out. The dealer sells the bulb for 180.00 usd , i want to avoid that right now and buy it from ebay.
My question is. If I buy a D2S bulb for ebay how do I know what range my hids are , when you see 3000k , 4000k , 6000k and so on?
how do I know it's the same color?
08-04-2009, 08:48 AM
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i have D2S bulbs for sale for $80 shipped in 6000K or 8000K. I highly recommend 6000K for the whiteness and brightness. I also have matching HID fogs in 6000K as well.
08-04-2009, 08:50 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Alpine White on Black interior, Sport and Premium Package, Steptronic, Navigation, Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Mtec V2.1 angel eyes,Hoen Fog Lights, Full M-Tech kit, ACS pedals, LED plate lights, CF Steering Wheel badge, CF Titanium trim, OE
you have to check your bulb first even if it says D2S, some members here have D1S inside so you have to check them first, and if i were you id get the 6000K the stock ones i think is 4700K,
08-04-2009, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by BALASUBAS' post='965200' date='Aug 4 2009, 12:50 PM
you have to check your bulb first even if it says D2S, some members here have D1S inside so you have to check them first, and if i were you id get the 6000K the stock ones i think is 4700K,
thanks for all the fast replies. My bulbs are D2S , and you are saying they are 4700k stock. that's good to know.. thanks!
08-04-2009, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by E92-Lighting' post='965207' date='Aug 4 2009, 11:54 AM
it depends what color your looking for. because OEM are rated at 4700k, but 6k kelvin color is definitely the more popular color by far
I just want to stock blue-ish purple color , what model and heat range is that? 4700k?
what color is kelvin?
08-04-2009, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by .:reza:.' post='965214' date='Aug 4 2009, 12:57 PM
I just want to stock blue-ish purple color , what model and heat range is that? 4700k?
what color is kelvin?
what color is kelvin?
Stock should be rated either 4300K or 4500K and depending on the life of the bulbs, the color temp actually goes up! It should go up 200K every couple years I believe but depends on how often ur headlights are on.
Some HID info: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=82633
08-04-2009, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by .:reza:.' post='965214' date='Aug 4 2009, 09:57 AM
I just want to stock blue-ish purple color , what model and heat range is that? 4700k?
what color is kelvin?
what color is kelvin?
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='965222' date='Aug 4 2009, 01:06 PM
the stock color actually gives off a off-yellowish whitish color. It's only during startup u see the blue and purple. Upgrade to 6000K and you'll never see the yellow and always white and different angles will show u different shades of white-blue etc.
Stock should be rated either 4300K or 4500K and depending on the life of the bulbs, the color temp actually goes up! It should go up 200K every couple years I believe but depends on how often ur headlights are on.
Some HID info: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=82633
Stock should be rated either 4300K or 4500K and depending on the life of the bulbs, the color temp actually goes up! It should go up 200K every couple years I believe but depends on how often ur headlights are on.
Some HID info: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=82633