[Sparky66]

No, bimmerron is right . Angel Eyes and Fogs use the same bulbs.

For me, this is what should be done for a perfect bulb colour match and error fault free operation between the various lights on the E92-E93. ( Different looking colour temperatures look horrid and bulbs must be matched thru trial and error). Go here for more info:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45408

and here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39270

What I and what many on E90Post members did is :

1.) Angel Eyes - GP Thunder H8 35 watt 8500k
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GP-Th...3118QQtcZphoto


2.) Corner Lights (Lights which come on when turning steering) - Mtec H3 55 watt 4350k Super White MT-438
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTHE...2929QQtcZphoto


3.) Fog Lights - Mtec H8 35 watt 4350k Super White MT-481
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MTEC-...7796QQtcZphoto

If you notice with my choice above, the Angel Eyes and Fog Lights use the same bulb spec but different colour temperature. The reason behind this is, if you use the GP Thunder 8500k for both fogs and angel eyes, the fog lights look a bit bluish against the Angel Eyes. To prevent this I used the Mtec H8 as fogs. Perfect colour match !!!
For some reason, using the GP Thunder 8500k for angel eyes, seems to suppress this bluish effect and thus match the other bulbs for an even white colour distribution.

Try the above, if you don't want a multi-coloured front on your car.




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[BBQWER]

Sparky,

Corner Lights if you change this one, how about the rear corner light?
Did you change it either?

[Sparky66]

Rear Corner lights ?? Didn't know we had these. Or are you talking about the blinkers ? They have an orange coloured bulb anyway so they flash orange.

Just a thought, might depend on if you have the optional adaptive headlights?
Not all E92-E93 coupes have them, so cornering lights might not be a feature.
The rear of the car has brake lights, blinkers, reverse lights and rear fog lights






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[BBQWER]

I thought corner lights = blinkers so which one is corner light?

[OzStriker]

Originally Posted by BBQWER

I thought corner lights = blinkers so which one is corner light?

In tight turns up to 70kph the cornering lights illuminate.

They are most obvious when you pull into your driveway at night, and quite effective I must say!

[BBQWER]

i went to carpark to check it again, here is my last guess about corner lights. is that near driver and passenger door? when i turn on my blinkers, there is 3 blinkers , at the front , rear , and 1 near our door.
forgive me , im very noob

[BBQWER]

If that is still incorrect, i would assume corner light = main light

[OzStriker]

1. Wait till dark.
2. Set your lights to the AUTO setting.
3. Turn your wheel all the way to the right.
4. Get out
5. Look at left headlight assembly
6. Look at right headlight assembly
7. Note difference
8. Difference = cornering light

[BBQWER]

Thanks for the advice Ozstriker

no wonder, i never use AUTO setting. thats why i never notice any difference

[astra]

Originally Posted by OzStriker

In tight turns up to 70kph the cornering lights illuminate.

They are most obvious when you pull into your driveway at night, and quite effective I must say!

Adaptive headlights ar teh shiet I must say... Makes driving on dark curvy roads much easier!

[bimmerron]

Originally Posted by Sparky66

No, bimmerron is right . Angel Eyes and Fogs use the same bulbs.

For me, this is what should be done for a perfect bulb colour match and error fault free operation between the various lights on the E92-E93. ( Different looking colour temperatures look horrid and bulbs must be matched thru trial and error). Go here for more info:
Correct, H3 is for cornereing lights. GP Thunder have a range of colour temperatures. 8500K ,7500K and I found 7500K is about the same as the HID OEM headlights. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45408

and here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39270

What I and what many on E90Post members did is :

1.) Angel Eyes - GP Thunder H8 35 watt 8500k
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GP-Th...3118QQtcZphoto


2.) Corner Lights (Lights which come on when turning steering) - Mtec H3 55 watt 4350k Super White MT-438
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTHE...2929QQtcZphoto


3.) Fog Lights - Mtec H8 35 watt 4350k Super White MT-481
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MTEC-...7796QQtcZphoto

If you notice with my choice above, the Angel Eyes and Fog Lights use the same bulb spec but different colour temperature. The reason behind this is, if you use the GP Thunder 8500k for both fogs and angel eyes, the fog lights look a bit bluish against the Angel Eyes. To prevent this I used the Mtec H8 as fogs. Perfect colour match !!!
For some reason, using the GP Thunder 8500k for angel eyes, seems to suppress this bluish effect and thus match the other bulbs for an even white colour distribution.

Try the above, if you don't want a multi-coloured front on your car.




.

Correct. H3 is for the cornering lights. I used GP Thunder on cornering, Angel eyes and foglights and found 7500K is about the same colour as OEM HID headlights

[BBQWER]

Originally Posted by OzStriker

1. Wait till dark.
2. Set your lights to the AUTO setting.
3. Turn your wheel all the way to the right.
4. Get out
5. Look at left headlight assembly
6. Look at right headlight assembly
7. Note difference
8. Difference = cornering light

Ozstriker,

I done it through guide, Still no difference. I spent 30minutes with no luck at all. Probably E93 325i doesnt have it, what you reckon?

[astra]

Originally Posted by BBQWER

Ozstriker,

I done it through guide, Still no difference. I spent 30minutes with no luck at all. Probably E93 325i doesnt have it, what you reckon?

If you didn't tick that box when ordering, you don't have it...

[OzStriker]

Good point Kimmy, adaptive headlights are indeed an option on the 325.

[tawia]

on the suject of angel eyes i have an e90 without. can anyone recommend a quailty retro fit?

[BBQWER]

wooooot

receive my parcel just now via courier. very happy

[BBQWER]

I replace my angel eyes. but feels like its not white enough compare to Ozstriker !!! and both bubble lights fit a bit loose.

[e93]

Originally Posted by BBQWER

wooooot

receive my parcel just now via courier. very happy

I should get mine tomorrow then. Let you know how I go......

They did send you the right ones - H8 35W 8500k?

[BBQWER]

Originally Posted by e93

I should get mine tomorrow then. Let you know how I go......

They did send you the right ones - H8 35W 8500k?

Yes, it is correct parcel H8 35W 8500k

[OzStriker]

Originally Posted by BBQWER

I replace my angel eyes. but feels like its not white enough compare to Ozstriker !!! and both bubble lights fit a bit loose.

Make sure you inserted the globes correctly, that is, inserted them in the keyed position and rotated clockwise 90o to lock in place.

[astra]

Originally Posted by BBQWER

I replace my angel eyes. but feels like its not white enough compare to Ozstriker !!! and both bubble lights fit a bit loose.

How did you go with the installation problems? Did you get them to sit solidly?

[e93]

Mine arrived today. Bulbs replaced with same result as achieved by OzStriker.

The fitment was quite loose compared to OEM. I removed them and bent the tabs a tiny bit with needle nose pliers. Reinstalled and much better now but not as tight as OEM bulbs. WARNING - be careful with those tabs - very easy to damage the rest of the assembly.

I also wondered if the red rubber gasket might expand a little once they get hot a few times. Will check in a few days to see if they fit a little tighter.