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headlight burnt out while driving in the middle of night!
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08-14-2014, 04:29 PM | #1 |
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headlight burnt out while driving in the middle of night!
dont wanna sound stupid but anyone know what this bulb is called? my right one is out and I need to buy one but dont want to accidently by the wrong bulb. What bulb do I need? I drive a 2008 BMW 335I Sedan (E90) with sports package, adaptive headlights.
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08-14-2014, 06:45 PM | #2 |
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I'm not sure about the sedan but I'm pretty sure it's the same on a coupe it's a D1S bi-xenon bulb.
It's 35 watts and approximately 4350 Kelvin |
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08-14-2014, 06:48 PM | #3 |
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08-14-2014, 06:51 PM | #4 |
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Sure brother- good luck! If I were you I would buy an aftermarket set- the OEM ones at the dealer cost an arm and a leg.
I also have an OEM set of gently used D1S bulbs, on the car about 6 months, but I'm on the fence about selling them. |
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08-15-2014, 08:54 AM | #6 | |
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These guys have a used OEM bulb for $12: http://www.theretrofitsource.com/clo...l#.U-4Q8cV90pg They also have new bulbs for i think $60/pair. i would always replace both at the same time as the colors and output would be different. |
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08-15-2014, 11:19 AM | #8 |
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08-15-2014, 12:54 PM | #9 |
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Bi-xenon only explains that the projector will open for high beams, and remain closed for low beams. The bulb does not make a difference, as long as the size is D1S.
I highly recommend the Osram Xenarc CBI D1S bulbs at Retrofit Source. There are fakes out there, so be careful. They give a cleaner white look, while maintaining the maximum amount of lumens for visible light on the road. |
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