M3 Rep Bumper, what 9006 fog light do I buy?

3pointohhhh · 10-11-2015, 09:08 PM

So I just ordered an M3 style front bumper that comes with the 9006 fog lights. It comes with some cheap bulbs which I'm sure suck. I don't feel like swapping them out again and would just like some advice on what bulb to buy. I just want a clean light that wont go bad quickly. All advice is appreciated, thanks.

thompsac25 · 10-12-2015, 07:28 AM

I went with a 6000K HID Kit from High Performance Bulbs . com - I did an online chat with a sales rep and decided to change my low beams as well. I wanted both to match as closely as possible in terms of color.

By no means is this a good picture, but maybe it gives you an idea of what I did...

Rotary Rasp · 10-12-2015, 08:08 AM

If you got the projector fog option with the M3 bumper, I would consider going HID. They look amazing.

matteblue3er · 10-12-2015, 01:02 PM

Personally, I don't like HIDs in fogs.

I normally recommend Xenesis TruMatch bulbs from Bimmian.....only product from Bimmian that is worth it and is not a rip off/poor quality.

These bulbs match the OEM xenons and most 6k LED angel eyes perfectly.

3pointohhhh · 10-12-2015, 03:21 PM

Hey thanks for the replies. Keep em coming. What is a reasonable price for fogs? What'd you guys pay? I'm going to purchase the lux e90 v6 angel eyes as well since there isn't really any other options for my car.

3pointohhhh · 10-12-2015, 03:24 PM

Also, I'm limited to what fits in these 9006 fog light housings correct? So I can't just purchase lights made for an e90.

sd_luis · 10-12-2015, 03:46 PM

just go with LEDs I have them on my fogs and I love them especially since they are more slim and don't need a ballast. Go with the leds that have a canceller worth it

thompsac25 · 10-13-2015, 07:26 AM

LEDs would probably be the newest and most beneficial option. I also would recommend projector foglight housing. Unfortunately, when I bought my M3 rep, it came with regular fogs and I didnt want to drop the extra coin for projectors. LED fogs also didnt exist at my time of purchase, hence my reason for going with HIDs (which werent that expensive - maybe $100?)

3pointohhhh · 10-13-2015, 11:43 AM

If I install leds will it throw a code? Do I need some resistors?

Jaronbwall · 10-14-2015, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 3pointohhhh

If I install leds will it throw a code? Do I need some resistors?

That's a good question. I've heard they do but I installed LED side markers and didn't get codes so I'm confused. Haha

3pointohhhh · 10-15-2015, 11:48 AM

Side markers probably don't put out enough watts to matter

E92-Lighting · 10-15-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by thompsac25

LEDs would probably be the newest and most beneficial option. I also would recommend projector foglight housing. Unfortunately, when I bought my M3 rep, it came with regular fogs and I didnt want to drop the extra coin for projectors. LED fogs also didnt exist at my time of purchase, hence my reason for going with HIDs (which werent that expensive - maybe $100?)

+1. agreed, we suggest LED fog light kits over HID fog light kits, although we carry both types, the LED fog lights kits are extremely brighter than stock fog light bulbs, in fact, you can just use them for driving at night with no Xenons

3pointohhhh · 10-15-2015, 01:46 PM

So do I need a kit that comes with resistors? Or are just led bulbs enough?

MiKc · 10-15-2015, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by E92-Lighting

+1. agreed, we suggest LED fog light kits over HID fog light kits, although we carry both types, the LED fog lights kits are extremely brighter than stock fog light bulbs, in fact, you can just use them for driving at night with no Xenons

Could you pm me the link to 9006 LED fog light kit that comes with error cancellation? Hopefully matching 6000k D1S color
As well as e90post member discount code for me to use at your website

Thanks!

3pointohhhh · 10-15-2015, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MiKc

Could you pm me the link to 9006 LED fog light kit that comes with error cancellation? Hopefully matching 6000k D1S color
As well as e90post member discount code for me to use at your website

Thanks!

Ditto

Jaronbwall · 10-16-2015, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MiKc

Could you pm me the link to 9006 LED fog light kit that comes with error cancellation? Hopefully matching 6000k D1S color
As well as e90post member discount code for me to use at your website

Thanks!

+1 Please

BeastMode335i · 04-30-2016, 09:44 AM

Hate reviving old threads and my PM box is about full sooooo, did you end up finding those LED fog lights bulbs..?? I'm about to order an M3 rep from fstdirect as well and they come with those same halogen fogs..

I did find this rep as well that comes with projector fogs, but idk.. fstdirect has a good rep..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/M-Style-Fron...FS4eeD&vxp=mtr

Thanks

BeastMode335i · 05-04-2016, 07:27 AM

E92-Lighting I PM'd u..

chandleerr · 05-04-2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BeastMode335i

Hate reviving old threads and my PM box is about full sooooo, did you end up finding those LED fog lights bulbs..?? I'm about to order an M3 rep from fstdirect as well and they come with those same halogen fogs..

I did find this rep as well that comes with projector fogs, but idk.. fstdirect has a good rep..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/M-Style-Fron...FS4eeD&vxp=mtr

Thanks

Personally for me I'm just going to go with the GP Thunder 8000k bulbs. Cheap and look great. They also don't throw any codes. I had them on my stock bumper. The m3 rep ones are ugly and don't look good.

BeastMode335i · 05-04-2016, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by chandleerr

Personally for me I'm just going to go with the GP Thunder 8000k bulbs. Cheap and look great. They also don't throw any codes. I had them on my stock bumper. The m3 rep ones are ugly and don't look good.

Do you know if the quality differs much for the projector fogs, as that's what is coming on my m3 rep..??

http://www.amazon.com/GP-Thunder-Pla.../dp/B00JK2SBYG

And, are you referring to something similar to these ^^^..??

chandleerr · 05-04-2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BeastMode335i

Quote:

Originally Posted by chandleerr

Personally for me I'm just going to go with the GP Thunder 8000k bulbs. Cheap and look great. They also don't throw any codes. I had them on my stock bumper. The m3 rep ones are ugly and don't look good.

Do you know if the quality differs much for the projector fogs, as that's what is coming on my m3 rep..??

http://www.amazon.com/GP-Thunder-Pla.../dp/B00JK2SBYG

And, are you referring to something similar to these ^^^..??

I'm not sure man. I know projectors give a better beam but color wise they'd look great either way. And yeah those are the ones I'm referring to.

10-11-2015, 09:08 PM	#1
3pointohhhh Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2018 M550i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Everett, Wa iTrader: (0)	M3 Rep Bumper, what 9006 fog light do I buy? So I just ordered an M3 style front bumper that comes with the 9006 fog lights. It comes with some cheap bulbs which I'm sure suck. I don't feel like swapping them out again and would just like some advice on what bulb to buy. I just want a clean light that wont go bad quickly. All advice is appreciated, thanks.
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thompsac25 Stance to make her dance 711 Rep 2,004 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (33)	I went with a 6000K HID Kit from High Performance Bulbs . com - I did an online chat with a sales rep and decided to change my low beams as well. I wanted both to match as closely as possible in terms of color. By no means is this a good picture, but maybe it gives you an idea of what I did... __________________ *INSTAGRAM: thompsac_m3* YouTube: ACCELERATED MOTION 2022 G80 M3 6MT, FEMTO, BM3, KW, AWE, MAD, lots of carbon
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Rotary Rasp Lieutenant Colonel 241 Rep 1,857 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal - Torrance iTrader: (6)	If you got the projector fog option with the M3 bumper, I would consider going HID. They look amazing. __________________
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matteblue3er Captain 238 Rep 947 Posts Drives: Racecar Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Personally, I don't like HIDs in fogs. I normally recommend Xenesis TruMatch bulbs from Bimmian.....only product from Bimmian that is worth it and is not a rip off/poor quality. These bulbs match the OEM xenons and most 6k LED angel eyes perfectly. Attached Images
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3pointohhhh Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2018 M550i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Everett, Wa iTrader: (0)	Hey thanks for the replies. Keep em coming. What is a reasonable price for fogs? What'd you guys pay? I'm going to purchase the lux e90 v6 angel eyes as well since there isn't really any other options for my car.
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3pointohhhh Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2018 M550i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Everett, Wa iTrader: (0)	Also, I'm limited to what fits in these 9006 fog light housings correct? So I can't just purchase lights made for an e90.
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sd_luis Captain 101 Rep 912 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325I Join Date: May 2013 Location: Germany iTrader: (1)	just go with LEDs I have them on my fogs and I love them especially since they are more slim and don't need a ballast. Go with the leds that have a canceller worth it __________________ Check out my built thread of my white beauty! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1045460 Follow me on Instagram! l_gomez1215
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thompsac25 Stance to make her dance 711 Rep 2,004 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (33)	LEDs would probably be the newest and most beneficial option. I also would recommend projector foglight housing. Unfortunately, when I bought my M3 rep, it came with regular fogs and I didnt want to drop the extra coin for projectors. LED fogs also didnt exist at my time of purchase, hence my reason for going with HIDs (which werent that expensive - maybe $100?) __________________ *INSTAGRAM: thompsac_m3* YouTube: ACCELERATED MOTION 2022 G80 M3 6MT, FEMTO, BM3, KW, AWE, MAD, lots of carbon
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3pointohhhh Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2018 M550i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Everett, Wa iTrader: (0)	If I install leds will it throw a code? Do I need some resistors?
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