E60 LCI Xenons

iiNNeX · 06-12-2017, 06:55 PM

As per title, can somebody recommend me the best D1S bulb for my E60?

It is an LCI with adaptive xenons. I used to have Osram CBIs and Philips WhiteVision on various other cars but never quite got the 6000k colour temp that I was seeking.

I had a google but most Philips bulbs I found that were in the region of 6000k-7000k seem to only be available in the US? And being from the UK that would suck for import tax on an already expensive bulb... ($140 range).

We do have the 6000K MTEC bulbs in the UK but before I shell out £120 for something that could potentially look the same as a £30 chinese 6k bulb I wanted to get some advice on here.

Thanks!

Edit: For reference here are some links.

Cheap 6k bulbs with good reviews £19.95 for a pair: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/d1s-35w...nt-bulbs-pair/

MTEC 6k bulbs with GE burners £125 for a pair: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/2-x-mte...th-ge-burners/

CBIs at £48 per bulb: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/osram-d...cbi-brand-new/
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Naijaengr · 07-12-2017, 11:48 AM

I just changed my right side and paid $79 for OSRAM D1s bulb.

mpathic · 07-29-2017, 05:51 PM

Replace the xenons with LED bulbs, like what Umnitza sells. go with high quality only, and only get bulbs with active cooling fans built in. Avoid units with a mass of ground straps that are for passive cooling, those run much hotter and dimmer, with shorter led life.
Done it on two BMWs, and love the results. Brighter, whiter, and cleaner beam. Less heat to fade and yellow the plastic headlight covers.

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iiNNeX rwd = fun 19 Rep 50 Posts Drives: M4CP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 LCI [0.00]	E60 LCI Xenons - Best D1S Bulb? As per title, can somebody recommend me the best D1S bulb for my E60? It is an LCI with adaptive xenons. I used to have Osram CBIs and Philips WhiteVision on various other cars but never quite got the 6000k colour temp that I was seeking. I had a google but most Philips bulbs I found that were in the region of 6000k-7000k seem to only be available in the US? And being from the UK that would suck for import tax on an already expensive bulb... ($140 range). We do have the 6000K MTEC bulbs in the UK but before I shell out £120 for something that could potentially look the same as a £30 chinese 6k bulb I wanted to get some advice on here. Thanks! Edit: For reference here are some links. Cheap 6k bulbs with good reviews £19.95 for a pair: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/d1s-35w...nt-bulbs-pair/ MTEC 6k bulbs with GE burners £125 for a pair: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/2-x-mte...th-ge-burners/ CBIs at £48 per bulb: http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/osram-d...cbi-brand-new/ Sid __________________ 2016 F82 ///M4 Competition \| Individual Mexico Blue - Fully loaded, CCBs, MPE ect. Gone: '18 M2 LCI Manual, '02 E46 M3 SMG, '05 E46 M3 Manual Last edited by iiNNeX; 06-12-2017 at 07:14 PM..
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Naijaengr Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2008 E60 LCI Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (0)	I just changed my right side and paid $79 for OSRAM D1s bulb.
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mpathic First Lieutenant 35 Rep 310 Posts Drives: Z4 MCoupe,3.0Si R,E61 535xiT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Replace the xenons with LED bulbs, like what Umnitza sells. go with high quality only, and only get bulbs with active cooling fans built in. Avoid units with a mass of ground straps that are for passive cooling, those run much hotter and dimmer, with shorter led life. Done it on two BMWs, and love the results. Brighter, whiter, and cleaner beam. Less heat to fade and yellow the plastic headlight covers. __________________ And you may ask yourself, "Where is that large automobile?"
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