Headlamp Bulbs - Non-Xenons ( halogen ) - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

webcoll · 08-29-2005, 06:17 PM

A question for non-xenon owners:

Can anyone tell me what type of main/dipped headlamp bulbs are fitted to the standard headlamps please? I want to order some upgraded bulbs in time for my new car arriving in two weeks?

The standard bulbs on my E46 were H7 bulbs and I upgraded them with some Osram power bulbs that claim to be 50% more powerful. I want to do the same with my new car. They were as good as my neighbour's xenon-fitted E46 and only cost £35 !

Thanks

Dave

E90Fleet · 08-29-2005, 07:10 PM

H7

Hunter399 · 08-29-2005, 07:12 PM

Who would you say makes the best the the "bluest" looking lights?

And does anyone know of a good website?

Thanks!

lkw15 · 08-29-2005, 10:48 PM

hoen makes great bulbs...they last a long time and they've got great customer service too. you can visit their site at www.hoen-usa.com

Hunter399 · 08-29-2005, 10:53 PM

Thanks, Is installing new bulbs difficult?

longtran · 08-30-2005, 03:11 AM

i never changed bulbs for my e90 but i have for my audi tt. it was a bitch. you have to remove the whole front bumper to remove the headlights to change the signal and parking bulb. nice car but poor design. the dealer told me it would cost 200 bucks if they do it. bulbs cost is 20 bucks a pop.

08-29-2005, 06:17 PM	#1
webcoll Private Drives: 320d SE Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Headlamp Bulbs - Non-Xenons ( halogen ) A question for non-xenon owners: Can anyone tell me what type of main/dipped headlamp bulbs are fitted to the standard headlamps please? I want to order some upgraded bulbs in time for my new car arriving in two weeks? The standard bulbs on my E46 were H7 bulbs and I upgraded them with some Osram power bulbs that claim to be 50% more powerful. I want to do the same with my new car. They were as good as my neighbour's xenon-fitted E46 and only cost £35 ! Thanks Dave
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E90Fleet Major General Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 6,851 iTrader: (0)	H7

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Hunter399 Major General Drives: 11' E90 m3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7,723 iTrader: (29)	Who would you say makes the best the the "bluest" looking lights? And does anyone know of a good website? Thanks!

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lkw15 Captain Drives: 2011 e90 328i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NOVA Posts: 881 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 328 [0.00] 2006 330i - Sold (M ... [0.00] 2001 e39 M5 - Sold ... [5.00] 2006 - Sold (April ... [0.00] 2006 - Sold (May 20 ... [0.00]	hoen makes great bulbs...they last a long time and they've got great customer service too. you can visit their site at www.hoen-usa.com

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Hunter399 Major General Drives: 11' E90 m3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 7,723 iTrader: (29)	Thanks, Is installing new bulbs difficult?

08-30-2005, 03:11 AM	#6
longtran Moderator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 16,597 iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i never changed bulbs for my e90 but i have for my audi tt. it was a bitch. you have to remove the whole front bumper to remove the headlights to change the signal and parking bulb. nice car but poor design. the dealer told me it would cost 200 bucks if they do it. bulbs cost is 20 bucks a pop.