OT: Group Buy - PIAA Light Bulbs
07-21-2004, 02:35 PM
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Hi guys, I'm sorry to post something off topic again 
but I just want to spread some good news. I have a friend lives in Japan and he can help us to buy some original, brand new, factory sealed Japanese version PIAA light bulbs. Oh, now I sound like a salesperson but don't make me confuse you, both of us don't have any commission at all 
. He's just like all of us, proud owner of BMW and loves his cars. He also has a M.Benz S500, Jaguar XJR, and VW Beetle 
. Some of you might remember me and I posted something about changing my E60's foglights before. The bulbs that I'm using right now are shipped by him.
Ok, now back to the topic. I can only ask him to do this favor for me if I have an order of 10 pairs or more of same size and same color temperature bulbs. Two reasons: 1) he will try to ask for a better price from the shop if he buys more. 2) it'll be too much trouble for him to go back and forth the shop and the post office.
E60's foglight bulb size is HB4 or 9006 (same size but called differently in different places).
E39's headlight and foglight bulb sizes are the same, H7.
Sorry, not sure about other models since I've only owned a E39 before and E60 now but not other bimmers
.
The following list is just giving you an idea, other sizes are available but not sure about other models.
Model Name: PIAA Xtreme Force Bulb
Model Number: H-259
Color Temperature: 4700K
Size: HB (fits all cars that require HB3/9005 or HB4/9006 bulb)
Description: The PIAA Xtreme Force bulb has a color temperature at 4700K which send out a color very similar to the HID white but with a little blue tinted color. With a 55W power, it is able to produce the light as strong as a regular 110W halogen light bulb. PIAA headlight bulbs can surely save energy of your car and yet given you a better visibility. Xtreme Force is a high efficiency bulb design with 20% more blue color than Xtreme White (other model from PIAA). They emit a stunning, high output, cool blue white light beams.
Model Name: PIAA Plasma Spark Blue Bulb
Model Number: H-290
Color Temperature: 7500K
Size: HB (fits all cars that require HB3/9005 or HB4/9006 bulb)
Description: The PIAA Plasma Spark Blue bulb has a color temperature at 7500K which send out a color very similar to the HID white but with a little blue tinted color. With a 55W power, it is able to produce the light as strong as a regular 100W halogen light bulb. PIAA headlight bulbs can surely save energy of your car and yet given you a better visibility.
If anyone is interested, please email me directly and let me know the size, color temperature, model name, model number, and quantity that you want. I'll try my very best to reply your mail as soon as I can. You are more than welcome to ask for other PIAA models and sizes but I cannot guarantee that my friend is able to find them. Just a little reminder, I can only order the same size and same color for 10 pairs or more.
Sorry for the long off topic post but just can't help to share this good news to you all. Thank you very much again.
but I just want to spread some good news. I have a friend lives in Japan and he can help us to buy some original, brand new, factory sealed Japanese version PIAA light bulbs. Oh, now I sound like a salesperson but don't make me confuse you, both of us don't have any commission at all . He's just like all of us, proud owner of BMW and loves his cars. He also has a M.Benz S500, Jaguar XJR, and VW Beetle . Some of you might remember me and I posted something about changing my E60's foglights before. The bulbs that I'm using right now are shipped by him.Ok, now back to the topic. I can only ask him to do this favor for me if I have an order of 10 pairs or more of same size and same color temperature bulbs. Two reasons: 1) he will try to ask for a better price from the shop if he buys more. 2) it'll be too much trouble for him to go back and forth the shop and the post office.
E60's foglight bulb size is HB4 or 9006 (same size but called differently in different places).
E39's headlight and foglight bulb sizes are the same, H7.
Sorry, not sure about other models since I've only owned a E39 before and E60 now but not other bimmers
.The following list is just giving you an idea, other sizes are available but not sure about other models.
Model Name: PIAA Xtreme Force Bulb
Model Number: H-259
Color Temperature: 4700K
Size: HB (fits all cars that require HB3/9005 or HB4/9006 bulb)
Description: The PIAA Xtreme Force bulb has a color temperature at 4700K which send out a color very similar to the HID white but with a little blue tinted color. With a 55W power, it is able to produce the light as strong as a regular 110W halogen light bulb. PIAA headlight bulbs can surely save energy of your car and yet given you a better visibility. Xtreme Force is a high efficiency bulb design with 20% more blue color than Xtreme White (other model from PIAA). They emit a stunning, high output, cool blue white light beams.
Model Name: PIAA Plasma Spark Blue Bulb
Model Number: H-290
Color Temperature: 7500K
Size: HB (fits all cars that require HB3/9005 or HB4/9006 bulb)
Description: The PIAA Plasma Spark Blue bulb has a color temperature at 7500K which send out a color very similar to the HID white but with a little blue tinted color. With a 55W power, it is able to produce the light as strong as a regular 100W halogen light bulb. PIAA headlight bulbs can surely save energy of your car and yet given you a better visibility.
If anyone is interested, please email me directly and let me know the size, color temperature, model name, model number, and quantity that you want. I'll try my very best to reply your mail as soon as I can. You are more than welcome to ask for other PIAA models and sizes but I cannot guarantee that my friend is able to find them. Just a little reminder, I can only order the same size and same color for 10 pairs or more.
Sorry for the long off topic post but just can't help to share this good news to you all
. Thank you very much again.
09-14-2006, 01:33 AM
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well, i thought nobody is interested 
. you are the only one reply this thread after more than two yrs 
. i'll try to ask again if more people are interested.
. you are the only one reply this thread after more than two yrs . i'll try to ask again if more people are interested.
09-15-2006, 09:12 PM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by rmahawaii' post='334972' date='Sep 16 2006, 06:59 AM
We offer PIAA Japan products as well. We also carry the newest PIAA Spark 8000K 9005/9006 H-394 for $85.00/pair.
visit: car-gym.com
visit: car-gym.com
Hi R. if all goes well my car will have those beauty LEDs and the nice PIAAs during next week installed, I can only recommend that Co, reliable and honest, fast ship payment w PayPal
09-16-2006, 04:15 PM
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you guys are more than welcome to get them from rmahawaii since i'm not running a business like he does. no hard feeling, though 
. btw, rmahawaii, you are in hk but what made you use this user name ?
. btw, rmahawaii, you are in hk but what made you use this user name ?
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Originally Posted by alohalc' post='335272' date='Sep 17 2006, 08:15 AM
you guys are more than welcome to get them from rmahawaii since i'm not running a business like he does. no hard feeling, though . btw, rmahawaii, you are in hk but what made you use this user name ?
. btw, rmahawaii, you are in hk but what made you use this user name ?
09-17-2006, 02:37 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Originally Posted by alohalc' post='335272' date='Sep 17 2006, 02:15 AM
you guys are more than welcome to get them from rmahawaii since i'm not running a business like he does. no hard feeling, though . btw, rmahawaii, you are in hk but what made you use this user name ?
. btw, rmahawaii, you are in hk but what made you use this user name ? YOu should be No.2 poster, work on it!
ok guys this Guy from HK is a perfect and reliable businessman let's do the PIAA buy, he also has some angels
don't you rmahawaii? do not forget the LEDs