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      04-11-2015, 12:29 AM   #1
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Drives: 2022 M3 xDrive comp
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changing xenon bulb

Folks,

So silly question maybe. I've run out of performance mods to do to my car for the most part, and all the mods I've done have been upwards of thousands of dollars. I wanted to do some cool 'minor' mods.

I purchased a set of OSRAM CBI 5500k bulbs, they produce more lumen and brighter white light than our stockers. Coming from an S2000 I always disliked how meh our HID's looked in comparison.

That said.. I've read that taking these headlight covers is a 50/50 chance of getting moisture and frying something.

Can I improve the chances by following these steps:

if I purchase brand new headlight covers (30+shipping for both) and take off the front bumper and headlight and plug everything in and throw new cover OFF the car. i mean, i gotta be at least 90/10 right? :P not far off is possible OSS mod but if this goes well I may just do LUX. Thoughts? ne1 go this far? Thanks!

Seems that combination of older cars, not replacing the headlight seals and trying to do it on the car and not getting them on air tight could b the majority of issue people have.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=219345&page=3
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