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Best oem Xenon Bulbs

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  • 17-01-2010 8:19pm
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    SpannerMonkey
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    i have a problem that one of the bulbs on my car is fading so i need to get new bulbs its a Bmw E46 factory fitted Xenon unit not HID can anyone recommend good bulbs they are the D2-s type


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    Gumbo
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    davy_b wrote: »
    i have a problem that one of the bulbs on my car is fading so i need to get new bulbs its a Bmw E46 factory fitted Xenon unit not HID can anyone recommend good bulbs they are the D2-s type

    HID = Xenon, so you can buy bulbs that disply xenon or HID as there the same thing FYI.

    what are you looking for in the new bulb as such? do you want a different colour to OEM? do you want a different brand ie. Philips?

    if your happy with the OEM colour temp, then i would stick with OEM tbh.


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    SpannerMonkey
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    I want new ones because the old ones are starting to die , don't care about colour just want the best possible vision at night , was thinking philips alright what's the best kelvin rating for vision , 4300k or 6000k


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    sean1141
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    4300k


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    JHMEG
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    4300K by far


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,471 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    davy_b wrote: »
    I want new ones because the old ones are starting to die , don't care about colour just want the best possible vision at night , was thinking philips alright what's the best kelvin rating for vision , 4300k or 6000k

    i prefer 6000k but others prefer 4300k (OEM colour), have a look around at the different ones to see what one you like yourself.

    i personally dont think theres any difference between 4300 and 6000 in reality, i changed the 4300 in my old E53 to 6000 and the difference in light output was questionable, only difference was the 6000k was a little whiter.

    Edit - these sell replacement bulbs for BMW - http://www.khoalty.com/Hids.html


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