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Originally Posted by Red135i
Anyone have advice on the best place to get an RD "kit"? The Racing Dash website doesn't seem to sell bulbs for the e82. Also, is it as simple as swapping (2?) bulbs in the headlight assembly (one on each side)? Or is there wiring and ballasts involved?
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I got mine from Eric at PYSpeed. He was very helpful and was great at customer service. One of the best vendors I've dealt with. He was running a special on the RDs just awhile ago, dunno if he is still doing so. If you do deal with him, tell him Tom/Xin1120 sent ya, dunno what it'll get you but it can't hurt
The RDs have a ballast you have to deal with but no technical wiring involved. Just disconnect the old bulb and connect that wire to the ballast which connects to the RD LED. Just a word of warning though, you're going to hate the headlight covers the first few times you put them back on. Take your time and stick with it. And don't do it on a humid day or after it rains to avoid all moisture getting into the assembly...I've already had to replace a headlamp.
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Originally Posted by 1LazyBmw
I am not saying they are better.. but the color is 1 shade less blue then the RD's.. if thats the main concern.. seems like people don't like the minimal blue tint on the RD's which I am ok with... the ones from Bimmian are more of a white vs RD's which is a cool blue white..
Its as simple as swapping bulbs.. just have to becareful with the clips on the inner headlight covers... (no wiring involved)
I think a few vendors sell the RD bulbs.. check the commercial sell section.
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I dunno why I'm not liking the blue. Usually I'm all about it but it doesn't seem right to me this time around. I'll stick with the RDs for a few weeks while I do some research on the Bimmian. Maybe I'll change my mind about the blue.