[CrimsonRedE93]

Originally Posted by alpini

why is that?

The bulbs run very hot and the grease from your fingers will cause a hot spot and premature failuire of the bulb, if you do touch it clean it with alchohol of meths.

[CrimsonRedE93]

I have had the GP Thunders in and out a few times now for one reason or another and found an easier way to change them.

Obviously take the orig bulb out, fit the new bulb on the connector and pass the bulb tip first into the access area and then feed the tip into the hole.

The trick is to kneel on the floor infront of the car and look into the headlamp, you will see the three slots that are waiting to accept the bulb.

With your hand twisting the bulb you can easily see the three metal tabs on the bulb when they are aligned, then just twist the bulb holder and watch the tabs lock into place.

Please excuse the quality of the pics, the camera had its own idea of what to focus on

[N54YO]

Originally Posted by CrimsonRedE93

I have had the GP Thunders in and out a few times now for one reason or another and found an easier way to change them.

Obviously take the orig bulb out, fit the new bulb on the connector and pass the bulb tip first into the access area and then feed the tip into the hole.

The trick is to kneel on the floor infront of the car and look into the headlamp, you will see the three slots that are waiting to accept the bulb.

With your hand twisting the bulb you can easily see the three metal tabs on the bulb when they are aligned, then just twist the bulb holder and watch the tabs lock into place.

Please excuse the quality of the pics, the camera had its own idea of what to focus on

Thanks for the good tips. I'll try that the next time I have to change them out.

[alpini]

Originally Posted by CrimsonRedE93

I have had the GP Thunders in and out a few times now for one reason or another and found an easier way to change them.

Obviously take the orig bulb out, fit the new bulb on the connector and pass the bulb tip first into the access area and then feed the tip into the hole.

The trick is to kneel on the floor infront of the car and look into the headlamp, you will see the three slots that are waiting to accept the bulb.

With your hand twisting the bulb you can easily see the three metal tabs on the bulb when they are aligned, then just twist the bulb holder and watch the tabs lock into place.

Please excuse the quality of the pics, the camera had its own idea of what to focus on

thanks very much for that!
you shouldn't have gone to that trouble but i'm glad you did!
at least now when the bulbs arrive, i'll be ready to rock 'n' roll!

[E92-Lighting]

Originally Posted by booforty

Correct, M3 doesn't have fogs - now I'm even more confused how adaptives work! lol

i second this mate

[E92-Lighting]

Originally Posted by alpini

so how hard/easy is it to install the angel light bulbs on my e92?

less than 3 minutes

[E92-Lighting]

h3 55w=corner light

[alpini]

wow! got my gp thunders today - that was quick delivery from USA - Cheers electronicwoot!!

am hoping to get them installed tonight. is it possible to install them without touching the bulb or should i wear fine gloves?

p.s. am so delighted with the service from electronicwoot - i just can't get over how quickly they arrived - it was the topic of discussion over dinner this evening!
i'm encouraged to buy more from usa now! especially with the $/£ exchange rate!

[booforty]

Gonna take some pics of mine this weekend...

They are looking awesome (thanks to CrimsonRedE93) lol!

[CrimsonRedE93]

Originally Posted by booforty

Gonna take some pics of mine this weekend...

They are looking awesome (thanks to CrimsonRedE93) lol!

Team effort

[booforty]

Guys, what are the xenon bulbs on the E92? D1S?

I need 6000k to go with my GP Thunders - electronicwoot, have you got a good price for me?

[alpini]

i can't know how to access the angel eyes. there seems to be no opening to get my hand in through????

help.....

do i need to remove something in the engine bay?

btw, how many bulbs do i need in total to do the angel eyes? i've only ordered 2. is that enough?

[booforty]

Originally Posted by alpini

i can't know how to access the angel eyes. there seems to be no opening to get my hand in through????

help.....

do i need to remove something in the engine bay?

btw, how many bulbs do i need in total to do the angel eyes? i've only ordered 2. is that enough?

There's a small black plastic cover you can easily remove to gain access to the bulbs. Slide a screwdriver under the black plastic clips to release the cover - you will then see all the bulbs.

2 bulbs is all you need for the angels

[alpini]

Originally Posted by booforty

There's a small black plastic cover you can easily remove to gain access to the bulbs. Slide a screwdriver under the black plastic clips to release the cover - you will then see all the bulbs.

2 bulbs is all you need for the angels

HAPPY DAYS!!

Got it done! delighted with results. that really is a quick mod once you know where to stick your hand!!

they look icy against the alpine white

tho i notice that when xenons are on, the rings revert to a slightly yellow colour...

thanks for everyones help. i'll post pics when i get them taken!

[booforty]

Glad to be of help - look forward to seeing the pics!

[330cdsport]

Originally Posted by booforty

Guys, what are the xenon bulbs on the E92? D1S?

I need 6000k to go with my GP Thunders - electronicwoot, have you got a good price for me?

Hi BF, I ordered a set of D1S 6000K bulbs from this guy.

Ebay Item

Make an offer of €100 and he should take it. I tried less with no luck.

You will have them delivered for €112 to the UK.

[booforty]

Originally Posted by 330cdsport

Hi BF, I ordered a set of D1S 6000K bulbs from this guy.

Ebay Item

Make an offer of €100 and he should take it. I tried less with no luck.

You will have them delivered for €112 to the UK.

Cheers buddy! Great advice!

What do you think of the 6000k bulbs? Do they complement the GP Thunders nicely?

I had 8000k on my E90 but they were too blue really while I think 6000k will be a better balance... would welcome your thoughts

[330cdsport]

Originally Posted by booforty

Cheers buddy! Great advice!

What do you think of the 6000k bulbs? Do they complement the GP Thunders nicely?

I had 8000k on my E90 but they were too blue really while I think 6000k will be a better balance... would welcome your thoughts

I have not received them yet. Only ordered them a few days ago.

Will post up pics as soon as I get them installed.

[neo871]

Originally Posted by booforty

Gonna take some pics of mine this weekend...

They are looking awesome (thanks to CrimsonRedE93) lol!

i personally look forward to seeing those pics

[Budgie]

Are you guys in the same opinion as me then ..the E46 xenons are far brighter than the e92 i got on this one....i had mine parked next to a e46 and his were definately brighter.

[CrimsonRedE93]

Originally Posted by booforty

I had 8000k on my E90 but they were too blue really while I think 6000k will be a better balance... would welcome your thoughts

Sounds like I need to get 8000K then to go with my Le Mans

[alpini]

finally some pics. sorry about the flies! getting her washed tomorrow but what with the weather an all....





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