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02-01-2009, 09:47 AM
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I'd hate to lead you in the wrong direction but I think that there are 2 types of xenon bulbs for the E60, one for the adaptive headlights and one for the non-adaptive. I myself have the adaptive headlights and although they say D2S on the outer part of the projector they were actually D1S bulbs which look like the one pictured below. I really didn't do any research when I was looking to buy higher kelvin bulbs, I just assumed since it said D2S 
on the headlights that I would need D2S bulbs but boy I was wrong 
. So when I was refunded my $$$ by the unhappy ebay seller 
, I came to this forum, did a little research and finally found out which bulbs I really needed (D1S or D1C).
btw: D1S and D1C fit the same.
Edwin
on the headlights that I would need D2S bulbs but boy I was wrong . So when I was refunded my $$$ by the unhappy ebay seller , I came to this forum, did a little research and finally found out which bulbs I really needed (D1S or D1C).btw: D1S and D1C fit the same.
Edwin
02-01-2009, 06:55 PM
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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
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02-01-2009, 07:06 PM
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My Ride: 530I Silver gray with gray leather with Premium Package, Logic 7 Premium sound system with Ipod interface, xenon adaptive headlights, Active steering, Power retractable rear sunshade, Comfort seats, Cold weather package and M5 OEM 166 wheels, Sprintbooster. Ceramic Tint all around, Bilstein Sports shocks with Eibach springs, Brake performance Rotors and Axxis ceramic pads.
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02-01-2009, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by EV4530' post='782473' date='Feb 1 2009, 01:47 PM
I'd hate to lead you in the wrong direction but I think that there are 2 types of xenon bulbs for the E60, one for the adaptive headlights and one for the non-adaptive. I myself have the adaptive headlights and although they say D2S on the outer part of the projector they were actually D1S bulbs which look like the one pictured below. I really didn't do any research when I was looking to buy higher kelvin bulbs, I just assumed since it said D2S on the headlights that I would need D2S bulbs but boy I was wrong . So when I was refunded my $$$ by the unhappy ebay seller , I came to this forum, did a little research and finally found out which bulbs I really needed (D1S or D1C).
btw: D1S and D1C fit the same.
Edwin
on the headlights that I would need D2S bulbs but boy I was wrong . So when I was refunded my $$$ by the unhappy ebay seller , I came to this forum, did a little research and finally found out which bulbs I really needed (D1S or D1C).btw: D1S and D1C fit the same.
Edwin
Also, where can I get those headlights with the clear vs amber corners?
thanks for the help!
02-01-2009, 10:23 PM
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Europe. LOL. Most of us are using "euro stickers". Its a very thrifty alternative that only another BMW fanatic would notice. I like to use sylvania's website for bulb size reference. Has not let me down yet.
02-01-2009, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by einstein57' post='782920' date='Feb 2 2009, 02:23 AM
Europe. LOL. Most of us are using "euro stickers". Its a very thrifty alternative that only another BMW fanatic would notice. I like to use sylvania's website for bulb size reference. Has not let me down yet.
where do you get them from?
I will check Sylvania, as well. Thanks!
02-02-2009, 02:04 PM
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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).
Welcome to the forum. You can get the Euro stickers from member AKAlius. I've had mine since August and they still look great. Cheers.
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