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BSM 135i · 11-15-2009, 08:14 PM

i really want to upgrade my D1S bulbs to 6K's but there are soo many out so help me choose one by giving me your impressions on these:

JleviSW D1S bulbs (does anyone know who makes these BTW?)

Bimmian XenoFlo D1S Bulbs

MTEC D1S bulbs

GP Thunder D1S bulbs

MadMan77 · 11-15-2009, 08:30 PM

How about some Philips Ultinon 6000k bulbs? You cannot beat OEM quality and reliability that way you never have to worry about the cheap Korean crap coming from some vendors these days.

http://www.suvlights.com/product_inf...roducts_id=322

BSM 135i · 11-15-2009, 09:51 PM

i would love to get OEM brand but i can't justify spending $300+ for them

SV Concepts III · 11-16-2009, 02:28 PM

I'm running our brand on my 135, been happy with the quality and output.

BSM 135i · 11-16-2009, 08:58 PM

who makes your bulbs Nick?

SV Concepts III · 11-16-2009, 10:16 PM

We work direct with our factory and sell them under our own brand.

E92-Lighting · 11-18-2009, 11:14 AM

MTEC hands down, here is sample 6k shot

BSM 135i · 12-21-2009, 02:59 PM

E92-Lighting · 12-24-2009, 03:15 PM

if your local to walnut or irvine, you can come check it out in person first

BSM 135i · 12-25-2009, 03:12 PM

i'm actually in central cal. but i'm going to be making a trip down south maybe next month, i'll probably pay you guys a visit.

KEYON · 12-25-2009, 05:04 PM

hows the installation for D1S bulbs?

chesterfan1230 · 12-25-2009, 06:16 PM

Easy, just remove the rear cap of the headlights. Twist out the bulb, replace the new bulb. I believe for the passenger side its easier to remove the fender liner to access the rear headlight cover because of the different fluid tanks in the passenger side area.

KEYON · 12-25-2009, 10:55 PM

Any Error codes for the Mtec or JleviSW ones?

also does Mtec come in 8k?

SV Concepts III · 12-25-2009, 11:10 PM

No error codes, I'm running ours on my 135

KEYON · 12-25-2009, 11:14 PM

is it day and night difference brighter?
also for the 8k's..how blue?

niqui · 12-25-2009, 11:36 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=334436

thought it may be interesting for you guys...

BSM 135i · 12-26-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niqui

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=334436

thought it may be interesting for you guys...

The thread is invalid.

MadMan77 · 12-26-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BSM 135i

The thread is invalid.

It worked yesterday. It was some guy trying to hawk "OEM Quality" D1S bulbs without being a vendor. I am thinking the mods nixed his thread because of that.

niqui · 12-28-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMan77

How about some Philips Ultinon 6000k bulbs? You cannot beat OEM quality and reliability that way you never have to worry about the cheap Korean crap coming from some vendors these days.

http://www.suvlights.com/product_inf...roducts_id=322

i agree to an extent that there is a lot of crap coming out for 150 bucks and 80 bucks as well...but that doesnt necessarily mean you are getting a better bulb by spending 300 bucks...you just need to do your work and get them from someone you trust,,,the mark-up is amazing on these speciality bulbs.
For instance, many big expensive brands dont even make their own bulbs...like Piaa for the longest time.

SV Concepts III · 12-28-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BlacknRedi

is it day and night difference brighter?
also for the 8k's..how blue?

No, if you are looking for brightness in terms of light output, your OEM 4300k will offer the most light output. 6000k or 8000k bulbs are not brighter as measured by light output in lumens, they do offer a better color which is pure white for 6000k or aqua for 8000k. If you are looking for better color, then upgrade to a 6000k or 8000k. I did it to match the WL angel eyes and to get rid of the OEM yellow tint.

MadMan77 · 12-28-2009, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niqui

i agree to an extent that there is a lot of crap coming out for 150 bucks and 80 bucks as well...but that doesnt necessarily mean you are getting a better bulb by spending 300 bucks...you just need to do your work and get them from someone you trust,,,the mark-up is amazing on these speciality bulbs.
For instance, many big expensive brands dont even make their own bulbs...like Piaa for the longest time.

I see what you are saying but we know for a fact that Phillips makes their own HID bulbs in house. It would be a piece of mind thing for me.

niqui · 12-30-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMan77

I see what you are saying but we know for a fact that Phillips makes their own HID bulbs in house. It would be a piece of mind thing for me.

i get what you are saying: ge, phillips, etc engineered the technology and make their own pieces (for the most part), and i respect the piece of mind attached to it...brand means a lot. but i mean when comparing mtech and other stuff under 280 bucks, its kinda a crapshoot.

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11-18-2009, 11:14 AM	#7
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12-24-2009, 03:15 PM	#9
E92-Lighting PM me for the quickest response, less than 2 days Drives: 2012 E92 LCI AW Msport + PPK1 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut 909 CA Posts: 20,996 iTrader: (288)	if your local to walnut or irvine, you can come check it out in person first __________________ BMW ANGEL EYES ALL MODELS MTEC H8 V4'S/CITY VISION/DTEC/WEISSLICHT/LUX H8 WHITE BMW EXTERIOR ITEMS + BMW PAINTED TRUNK SPOILERS/SPLITTERS MTEC HALOGEN BULBS \|\| MTEC PHILIPS D1S/D2S/D3S/D4S HOT BMW LED INTERIOR KITS E9X/E60/F10 "e90post5" for 5% off info@e92-lighting.com AIM:electronicwoot PAYPAL:electronicwoot@gmail.com

12-25-2009, 05:04 PM	#11
KEYON Colonel Drives: 2011 SG E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,660 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.83]	hows the installation for D1S bulbs? __________________ Flickr

11-15-2009, 09:51 PM	#3
BSM 135i Colonel Drives: 08' BSM E82 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 2,232 iTrader: (23)	i would love to get OEM brand but i can't justify spending $300+ for them

11-16-2009, 02:28 PM	#4
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,029 iTrader: (13)	I'm running our brand on my 135, been happy with the quality and output.

11-16-2009, 08:58 PM	#5
BSM 135i Colonel Drives: 08' BSM E82 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 2,232 iTrader: (23)	who makes your bulbs Nick?

11-16-2009, 10:16 PM	#6
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,029 iTrader: (13)	We work direct with our factory and sell them under our own brand.

12-21-2009, 02:59 PM	#8
BSM 135i Colonel Drives: 08' BSM E82 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 2,232 iTrader: (23)

12-25-2009, 03:12 PM	#10
BSM 135i Colonel Drives: 08' BSM E82 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 2,232 iTrader: (23)	i'm actually in central cal. but i'm going to be making a trip down south maybe next month, i'll probably pay you guys a visit.

12-25-2009, 06:16 PM	#12
chesterfan1230 Colonel Drives: a Bat Mobile :) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,398 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 BMW 135i [5.00]	Easy, just remove the rear cap of the headlights. Twist out the bulb, replace the new bulb. I believe for the passenger side its easier to remove the fender liner to access the rear headlight cover because of the different fluid tanks in the passenger side area. __________________ What's a Mod?

12-25-2009, 10:55 PM	#13
KEYON Colonel Drives: 2011 SG E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,660 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.83]	Any Error codes for the Mtec or JleviSW ones? also does Mtec come in 8k? __________________ Flickr

12-25-2009, 11:10 PM	#14
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,029 iTrader: (13)	No error codes, I'm running ours on my 135

12-25-2009, 11:14 PM	#15
KEYON Colonel Drives: 2011 SG E92 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,660 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.83]	is it day and night difference brighter? also for the 8k's..how blue? __________________ Flickr

12-25-2009, 11:36 PM	#16
niqui Brigadier General Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 3,096 iTrader: (7)	http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=334436 thought it may be interesting for you guys...

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