WTB: Solaris Invisi-bulbs
10-15-2007, 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='482040' date='Oct 15 2007, 09:41 PM
Are you talking about the rear, clear tails? Jus so you know khooger, the new LCI's flash red for their turn signals now, not yellow, when looking at the rear of the car.
10-15-2007, 07:02 PM
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got mine from ebay for 13 bucks.
i had the solaris one too before, but broke one bulb when installing. i didnt want to spend another 30 something, so i ebayed it. works the same.
i had the solaris one too before, but broke one bulb when installing. i didnt want to spend another 30 something, so i ebayed it. works the same.
10-15-2007, 07:48 PM
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My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
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I dont know if you want, but on my front turn signals, are LED bulbs (I got them from ebay also, from the UK.)
When turned on, they look exactly like xenon color, and bright too, not dim like some "hyperwhite bulbs" and also its clear in the housing so it doesnt look blue.
I also used resistors and was able to get rid of the error message.
Let me know if you want, I'll post up a DIY and pics on how to do it.
I think it looks real nice compared to the amber color. and matches our xenon's perfectly. I have 6000k bulbs for my HID's.
LED's on ebay from UK
LED 581 Bulbs (581 is the front turn signal bulbs with the offset)
MK
When turned on, they look exactly like xenon color, and bright too, not dim like some "hyperwhite bulbs" and also its clear in the housing so it doesnt look blue.
I also used resistors and was able to get rid of the error message.
Let me know if you want, I'll post up a DIY and pics on how to do it.
I think it looks real nice compared to the amber color. and matches our xenon's perfectly. I have 6000k bulbs for my HID's.
LED's on ebay from UK
LED 581 Bulbs (581 is the front turn signal bulbs with the offset)
MK
10-16-2007, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 5er Sport' post='482008' date='Oct 15 2007, 08:42 PM
I found a set of 6 Solaris Invisibulbs on Modbargains.com for $49.50
http://www.modbargains.com/product.aspx?pf...mw-e60-light003
So far this was the cheapest place i could find.
http://www.modbargains.com/product.aspx?pf...mw-e60-light003
So far this was the cheapest place i could find.
Take out your regular bulbs. Buy a can of spray paint (chrome, aluminum or silver). Tape of the metal part of the bulbs and hang from a string. Lightly coat the bulbs from about 8-10 inches away. Let dry and apply another coat if needed. Replace bulbs. Total cost ~$2. Send the me the difference in price from the overpriced Solaris bulbs.
Good Write Up Here
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10-16-2007, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Bad Bimr' post='482198' date='Oct 16 2007, 09:27 AM
Take out your regular bulbs. Buy a can of spray paint (chrome, aluminum or silver). Tape of the metal part of the bulbs and hang from a string. Lightly coat the bulbs from about 8-10 inches away. Let dry and apply another coat if needed. Replace bulbs. Total cost ~$2. Send the me the difference in price from the overpriced Solaris bulbs.
Good Write Up Here
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Good Write Up Here
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10-30-2007, 07:21 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
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STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
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Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
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Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
Found something interesting today cruising RoverActive's eBay store: BMW Genuine Silver Six Bulb Upgrade Kit. I didn't know BMW actually offered these type of lighting cosmetics. Has anyone tried these? I wonder how much Gary can get them for. 
10-30-2007, 07:55 PM
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I looked up the part number (63217165496) in the picture on Pacific BMW parts site, they are $5.54/bulb. RoverActive is the biggest rip-off artist in the BMW community. That guys mark-up is crazy.
That is the side marker silver bulb part number, just need a other p/n's.
That is the side marker silver bulb part number, just need a other p/n's.
10-30-2007, 08:06 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/3457A-silve...sspagenameZWDVW
i bought these generic bulbs. comparable to bimmian (rip off) for 30 bucks.
3457ak is the signal bulb for headlights
i bought these generic bulbs. comparable to bimmian (rip off) for 30 bucks.
3457ak is the signal bulb for headlights
10-31-2007, 10:31 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
Got a reply back from Garry and he said he can't find a listing in his catalog for the lights. Probably a European item.