** Do not install aftermarket HID H7 light kits **
05-20-2004, 03:37 PM
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I bought an aftermarket 8000K HID H7 kit from www.plasmagarage.com -- do not buy or install this or any other H7 HID kit. the harness is rated at 12 amps but as soon as you turn it on, the ECU pulls a lower current draw which causes the ballast to flicker and shut off. replacing the fuses to a larger one and adding a BOSCH 30-amp relay is a typical solution but not on the new 5-series because of the iDRIVE and on-board ECU. BMW techs can't figure it out and it voids your warranty. bottomline: don't do it.
stock HID is 4000k-5000K -- i went with a 8000K and the shiet was hellah bright but then it doesn't stay on
stock HID is 4000k-5000K -- i went with a 8000K and the shiet was hellah bright but then it doesn't stay on
05-20-2004, 04:22 PM
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The pictures you post are always extremely and impressively relevant.
I would, however, like to point out to you that this picture may even be a little more relevant than that of the Audi you previously posted (ha ha).
-paasan
I would, however, like to point out to you that this picture may even be a little more relevant than that of the Audi you previously posted (ha ha).
-paasan
05-20-2004, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by paasan' date='May 20 2004, 06:22 PM
The pictures you post are always extremely and impressively relevant.
I would, however, like to point out to you that this picture may even be a little more relevant than that of the Audi you previously posted (ha ha).
-paasan
I would, however, like to point out to you that this picture may even be a little more relevant than that of the Audi you previously posted (ha ha).
-paasan
how are you today? i hope you're doing well...today is another beautiful day in hawaii, perfect to enjoy the 5-series in the twisties and pop open the sunroof to let the warm sun in
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05-20-2004, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mlist84' date='May 20 2004, 06:38 PM
hey do you what good for the city light's bulb (the 1st bulb from the grille) ? im planning to change it to a whiter bulb (but i dont want that blue bulb).
05-21-2004, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by mynew5-fka-t4t3hybrid' date='May 20 2004, 05:37 PM
I bought an aftermarket 8000K HID H7 kit from www.plasmagarage.com -- do not buy or install this or any other H7 HID kit. the harness is rated at 12 amps but as soon as you turn it on, the ECU pulls a lower current draw which causes the ballast to flicker and shut off. replacing the fuses to a larger one and adding a BOSCH 30-amp relay is a typical solution but not on the new 5-series because of the iDRIVE and on-board ECU. BMW techs can't figure it out and it voids your warranty. bottomline: don't do it.
stock HID is 4000k-5000K -- i went with a 8000K and the shiet was hellah bright but then it doesn't stay on
stock HID is 4000k-5000K -- i went with a 8000K and the shiet was hellah bright but then it doesn't stay on
but i'd rather get the xenon as a factory option than those aftermarket knockoff
05-23-2004, 01:19 AM
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ones in canada are factory OEM standard.
from experience , aftermarket HID kits might have great specs but poor life. the worst are inconsistencies which will create an imbalance between left and right, or one side will go out sooner etc. creating the 'pirate' look.
the factory xenons on my last e46 performs flawlessly and efficiently, cant live without them now.
from experience , aftermarket HID kits might have great specs but poor life. the worst are inconsistencies which will create an imbalance between left and right, or one side will go out sooner etc. creating the 'pirate' look.
the factory xenons on my last e46 performs flawlessly and efficiently, cant live without them now.
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