E90 Pre-LCI Xenon Bulb Replacements

Ruhnie · 05-01-2015, 04:49 PM

Hi,

I have a 2007 335i with what I believe to be the original Xenon bulbs. I bought it used in 2009 and have not replaced either one. A few days ago one of them started turning pink, and has gotten a bit dim, so I'm assuming this means it's time for a replacement.

Searched around but couldn't find a consensus, and quite honestly all the new lighting tech confuses me, I don't really keep up. My angel eyes were replaced with MTEC V.4s when one of those bulbs went out, so I'm looking for a simple replacement that might match the color decently. What are people using? Is the replacement an easy DIY? Thanks!

VTECaddict · 05-02-2015, 05:33 PM

I'm using Morimoto XB D1S 5500K. They're comparable to the Osram CBI in terms of output at a fraction of the price.

fravel · 05-04-2015, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

I'm using Morimoto XB D1S 5500K. They're comparable to the Osram CBI in terms of output at a fraction of the price.

I'll second this.

marketmaster · 05-04-2015, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by fravel

I'll second this.

Using the same and very happy. Make sure you get the XB though.

Ruhnie · 05-08-2015, 04:28 PM

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. Is there a preferred vendor for them or does it really matter? I ordered my AEs from e92-lighting and they seemed fine.

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Ruhnie Private First Class 32 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2015 m235i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	E90 Pre-LCI Xenon Bulb Replacements Hi, I have a 2007 335i with what I believe to be the original Xenon bulbs. I bought it used in 2009 and have not replaced either one. A few days ago one of them started turning pink, and has gotten a bit dim, so I'm assuming this means it's time for a replacement. Searched around but couldn't find a consensus, and quite honestly all the new lighting tech confuses me, I don't really keep up. My angel eyes were replaced with MTEC V.4s when one of those bulbs went out, so I'm looking for a simple replacement that might match the color decently. What are people using? Is the replacement an easy DIY? Thanks!
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Ruhnie Private First Class 32 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2015 m235i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. Is there a preferred vendor for them or does it really matter? I ordered my AEs from e92-lighting and they seemed fine.
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