Replacement Foglights
10-07-2010 | 06:45 PM
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My Ride: 2011 BMW 550i; Dark Graphite Metalliic/Oyster, 4.4 TT V8, 8-sp AT, Sports Package, Dynamic Handling, Premium Package 2, Cold Weather Package, HUD
I was thinking about replacing my fogs to better match my Xenon low beams. I came across this on EBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=380266017660
Anyone used these bulbs before? Sounds pretty good and the guy has a high feedback rating. I might pull the trigger on this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=380266017660
Anyone used these bulbs before? Sounds pretty good and the guy has a high feedback rating. I might pull the trigger on this one.
10-07-2010 | 10:59 PM
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I was thinking about replacing my fogs to better match my Xenon low beams. I came across this on EBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/...em=380266017660
Anyone used these bulbs before? Sounds pretty good and the guy has a high feedback rating. I might pull the trigger on this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/...em=380266017660
Anyone used these bulbs before? Sounds pretty good and the guy has a high feedback rating. I might pull the trigger on this one.
Have a look here
The seller Jimmy540i is a member here.
10-12-2010 | 03:45 PM
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My Ride: 2011 BMW 550i; Dark Graphite Metalliic/Oyster, 4.4 TT V8, 8-sp AT, Sports Package, Dynamic Handling, Premium Package 2, Cold Weather Package, HUD
I just installed these Jimmy's 540i's "Xenon" foglights today. Looks pretty good to me. It matches the low beam HID's very well.
I highly recommend them!
www.BimmerXenon.com
BTW, the install took less than 10 minutes! I couldn't believe how easy it was! (The fastest and easiest foglight install I've ever done!)
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I highly recommend them!
www.BimmerXenon.com
BTW, the install took less than 10 minutes! I couldn't believe how easy it was! (The fastest and easiest foglight install I've ever done!)
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After:
10-12-2010 | 03:53 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
any night shots?
10-12-2010 | 03:57 PM
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10-12-2010 | 04:08 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
quick to post..nice...thanx for sharing 
10-12-2010 | 04:47 PM
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OK, here's a nightshot of the "After" pic:
Yes, the bulb is a H8.
Yes, the bulb is a H8.
10-12-2010 | 04:48 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
again, thanx for sharing pete...wonder how these bulbs compare to gp thunder bulbs 
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10-15-2010 | 08:47 PM
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I bought bulbs from jimmy 540i for my non xenon headlights.The bulbs do have a nice color , but have crappy light output IMO. If it is just color matching you are after for your xenon lowbeams and don't care much to have halogen light output, by all means go with the bulbs. However, if light output and brightness is important to you I would suggest you go with an aftermarket HID kit for your fogs, that's what I did, I got low, high and fogs since my F10 didn't come with Xenon. I sold a set of the bulbs on craigslist still have a pair of H7 for highs and H8 for the fogs laying around. I am not knocking the guy or the bulbs, they do have nice color, fast shipping and customer service but they are definitely not bright enough for my taste and cannot be compared to HID bulbs. Here are some comparison pics... hope this helps.
BimmerXenon.com bulbs:
After market HID fogs:
BimmerXenon.com bulbs:
After market HID fogs: