What non-amber turn signal bulb are you using upfront?

///M1 · 06-08-2010, 12:35 PM

Really want to get rid of the amber light bulb upfront (while addressing de-ambering the reflector in the meantime). What are you guys using?

I would rather stick to a chrome one that actually lights up amber when lit up and blinking, so basically just eliminating the yolk effect when unlit.

How is access to the bulb, a quick glance led me to believe things are pretty crammed up there?

Lastly, is there a way to get rid of the bulb lighting up as city/parking lights (i.e. euro mode instead of always being on while headlights are on)? I just want the bulb to be powered when the turn signal is activated.

BSM 135i · 06-09-2010, 01:18 PM

+1

M_BYEEE · 06-09-2010, 11:49 PM

+10000000000

///M1 · 06-30-2010, 02:04 PM

I guess no one has tried this???

I ordered the Philips SilverVision PY21W, will let you know what I think.

aznw82 · 07-01-2010, 10:24 AM

i replaced the amber light bulb upfront with the blue bulb. pretty good at night, match well with the Xenon..

///M1 · 07-01-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by aznw82

i replaced the amber light bulb upfront with the blue bulb. pretty good at night, match well with the Xenon..

Nice. Can you tell me how easy or difficult it is to swap them out. I didn't look thoroughly yetl, but it looked pretty crammed back there!

aznw82 · 07-01-2010, 10:29 AM

pretty easy to get into, there is an access panel at the wheel. just turn the right wheel towards the left side, then you will see a small panel.

///M1 · 07-01-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by aznw82

pretty easy to get into, there is an access panel at the wheel. just turn the right wheel towards the left side, then you will see a small panel.

Ha, nice to know, it may have taken me a while to realize that! LOL So the access panel is through the wheel well, not the engine bay? Thx a lot!

If all goes well, I'll have my strip LED lights this weekend, new reflector stickers (hiding the ugly orange reflector), and with these bulbs the front will finally be amber-free ;-o)

aznw82 · 07-01-2010, 11:03 AM

nice, don't forget to post some pictures...

Garduna · 07-01-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by aznw82

i replaced the amber light bulb upfront with the blue bulb. pretty good at night, match well with the Xenon..

hey aznw82, could you please tell me what brand/type of light bulb you used for the replacement?

///M1 · 07-01-2010, 01:17 PM

Also, one final thing, is the access panel in the wheel well or in the engine bay? I guess wheel well since I need to turn the steering wheel to opposite lock?

aznw82 · 07-01-2010, 01:44 PM

@ //M1; the access panel is in the wheel well..
@ garduna; bought it on ebay. not a brand name. just a simple blue bulb, either 7506 or 7507 bulb. don't remember, did the install like 2 years ago.

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aznw82 Year One of the 1 4 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: tewksbury, MA iTrader: (0)	i replaced the amber light bulb upfront with the blue bulb. pretty good at night, match well with the Xenon.. __________________
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aznw82 Year One of the 1 4 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: tewksbury, MA iTrader: (0)	pretty easy to get into, there is an access panel at the wheel. just turn the right wheel towards the left side, then you will see a small panel. __________________
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aznw82 Year One of the 1 4 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: tewksbury, MA iTrader: (0)	@ //M1; the access panel is in the wheel well.. @ garduna; bought it on ebay. not a brand name. just a simple blue bulb, either 7506 or 7507 bulb. don't remember, did the install like 2 years ago. __________________
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