MTec Bulbs WTF!!!

hl0m4n · 10-12-2007, 03:45 PM

i got my friend mtec bulbs for his e92 328xi coupe. it hasen't even been 2 months and the passenger fog bulb blew, and the driver headlight h8 is dimmer then the passenger.

did i just get a defective mtec bulbs or do they really suck?

he installed during warmer weather. could it be b/c the bulbs couldn't adjust to the new upcomming winter chill and just blew?

i got mine from http://www.automotivelightingusa.com/

HELP PLEASE

OC Guy · 10-12-2007, 04:23 PM

I think sometimes you just get a bad set of bulbs. My friend used to sell bulbs in bulk and sometimes you just run across a bad pair.

Neema · 10-12-2007, 04:28 PM

i had m-tech first, didnt like them, got GP thunders and those in for a WHILE, and finally went back to stock.

nyc3r · 10-12-2007, 04:52 PM

you probably touched them with your hands and got oil on them.. mine mtecs have been running fine without a problem.

OC Guy · 10-12-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nyc3r

you probably touched them with your hands and got oil on them.. mine mtecs have been running fine without a problem.

I thought the same thing, but two months is a long time.

hl0m4n · 10-12-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

I thought the same thing, but two months is a long time.

what can it be. just a bad set or the bulb just blew under weather transitition?

OC Guy · 10-12-2007, 05:46 PM

Probably just a bad bulb.

nyc3r · 10-12-2007, 08:16 PM

you can try to return them to automotivelighting and see if they'll replace them.

hl0m4n · 10-12-2007, 09:55 PM

for those of you who have aftermarket bulbs, you think the transition from hot weather to cold will test the bulbs from shattering, blowing out, etc?

longtran · 10-12-2007, 11:51 PM

probably bought a replica mtec. yes there are replica mtec.

Kev · 10-13-2007, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by longtran

probably bought a replica mtec. yes there are replica mtec.

Totally agree, there are tons of replica MTEC bulbs out there.

hl0m4n · 10-13-2007, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev

Totally agree, there are tons of replica MTEC bulbs out there.

is there any way to tell?

hl0m4n · 10-15-2007, 09:05 PM

bump

10-12-2007, 03:45 PM	#1
hl0m4n Major General 2159 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	MTec Bulbs WTF!!! i got my friend mtec bulbs for his e92 328xi coupe. it hasen't even been 2 months and the passenger fog bulb blew, and the driver headlight h8 is dimmer then the passenger. did i just get a defective mtec bulbs or do they really suck? he installed during warmer weather. could it be b/c the bulbs couldn't adjust to the new upcomming winter chill and just blew? i got mine from http://www.automotivelightingusa.com/ HELP PLEASE
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OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I think sometimes you just get a bad set of bulbs. My friend used to sell bulbs in bulk and sometimes you just run across a bad pair. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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Neema Major General 788 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	i had m-tech first, didnt like them, got GP thunders and those in for a WHILE, and finally went back to stock. __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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nyc3r Colonel 112 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	you probably touched them with your hands and got oil on them.. mine mtecs have been running fine without a problem. __________________ FS: Interior Parts - Msport knob, split armrest etc FS: Interior Parts Msport wheel, Msport knob, Boot, Idrive, FS: BMW factory oil change kit
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OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Probably just a bad bulb. __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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nyc3r Colonel 112 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	you can try to return them to automotivelighting and see if they'll replace them. __________________ FS: Interior Parts - Msport knob, split armrest etc FS: Interior Parts Msport wheel, Msport knob, Boot, Idrive, FS: BMW factory oil change kit
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hl0m4n Major General 2159 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (58)	for those of you who have aftermarket bulbs, you think the transition from hot weather to cold will test the bulbs from shattering, blowing out, etc?
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10-12-2007, 11:51 PM	#10
longtran Lieutenant General 1433 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	probably bought a replica mtec. yes there are replica mtec.
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