Non-Xenon Headlight Suggestions

acemig · 12-13-2010, 02:59 PM

Looking to replace my factory H7 headlight bulbs. Does anyone have suggestions/recommendations on H7 bulbs that give the xenon look? I've heard the Hoen's are decent. Used to have Nokya artic whites on my e36 and didnt look much different than factory halogen.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

SV Concepts III · 12-13-2010, 04:36 PM

I'd suggest the Xenesis Tru Match or GP Thunders. They are both solid hyperwhite replacements that are factory rated and provide as white an output available from a filament bulb.

acemig · 12-13-2010, 05:48 PM

Do you know where I can buy them?

acemig · 12-13-2010, 05:53 PM

Which give a better light? Which model of each bulb (55w?)

SV Concepts III · 12-13-2010, 06:05 PM

They are both 55w so they will provide the same output. We carry the Xenesis on our site.

acemig · 12-13-2010, 07:02 PM

Which give a more true Xenon light? Also I can't find the GP Thunders on your site. Please let me know. Thanks for your help.

acemig · 12-13-2010, 07:08 PM

Sorry I didn't see that you only carry the Xenesis. Which would you recommend? GP look pretty good from what I've seen online. Don't know much about the Xenesis bulbs.

Michael-Dallas · 12-20-2010, 12:55 PM

Before you purchase bulbs, read and learn: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/

55w H7 will produce about 1500 lumens (+/- 10%). +30 (i.e. Sylvania Xtravision) and +50 (i.e. Osram Silverstar) bulbs are a [marginal] improvement, however, at the expense of bulb life. In order to get that +30 and +50 rating out of 55w, there's going to be some compromises and the filament will run hotter than OEM.

Furthermore, if the bulb has a blue tint (i.e. Sylvania Silverstar, NOT Osram Silverstar), then in order for them to produce the same lumen, they have to run even hotter (i.e. even less longevitity).

I have a pair of Osram Rallye H7 65W bulbs on order that I am going to try. It produces 2100 lumens. I ordered mine from here: http://store.candlepower.com/osraulhiouh7.html

If you have a crazy amount of free time, then check out this forum: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/content.php

Michael.

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acemig New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2007 525xi (6-speed) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Non-Xenon Headlight Suggestions Looking to replace my factory H7 headlight bulbs. Does anyone have suggestions/recommendations on H7 bulbs that give the xenon look? I've heard the Hoen's are decent. Used to have Nokya artic whites on my e36 and didnt look much different than factory halogen. Any guidance would be appreciated.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I'd suggest the Xenesis Tru Match or GP Thunders. They are both solid hyperwhite replacements that are factory rated and provide as white an output available from a filament bulb.
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acemig New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2007 525xi (6-speed) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Do you know where I can buy them?
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	They are both 55w so they will provide the same output. We carry the Xenesis on our site.
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acemig New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2007 525xi (6-speed) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Which give a more true Xenon light? Also I can't find the GP Thunders on your site. Please let me know. Thanks for your help.
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acemig New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2007 525xi (6-speed) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Sorry I didn't see that you only carry the Xenesis. Which would you recommend? GP look pretty good from what I've seen online. Don't know much about the Xenesis bulbs.
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12-20-2010, 12:55 PM	#8
Michael-Dallas mAd Se-R pOwAh 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2002.5 M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (0)	Before you purchase bulbs, read and learn: http://www.danielsternlighting.com/ 55w H7 will produce about 1500 lumens (+/- 10%). +30 (i.e. Sylvania Xtravision) and +50 (i.e. Osram Silverstar) bulbs are a [marginal] improvement, however, at the expense of bulb life. In order to get that +30 and +50 rating out of 55w, there's going to be some compromises and the filament will run hotter than OEM. Furthermore, if the bulb has a blue tint (i.e. Sylvania Silverstar, NOT Osram Silverstar), then in order for them to produce the same lumen, they have to run even hotter (i.e. even less longevitity). I have a pair of Osram Rallye H7 65W bulbs on order that I am going to try. It produces 2100 lumens. I ordered mine from here: http://store.candlepower.com/osraulhiouh7.html If you have a crazy amount of free time, then check out this forum: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/content.php Michael. __________________ 996 Turbo E36 M3 E60 528i E70 X5 35d
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