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///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

amg135i · 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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///M1 Brigadier General Drives: Many Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 212/305 Posts: 3,077 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1///M [0.00] 2008 Audi RS4 [0.00] 2000 BMW E39 M5 (sold) [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i (sold) [0.00]	I guess no one has tried this??? I ordered the Philips SilverVision PY21W, will let you know what I think. __________________ *2011 BMW E82 1///M: AW, ZPP, ZCV, HK, Sirius, Apps; Akra CF+Valve control, MadDad mids, K&N, Forge FMIC, P3gauge, EuroTails, Tint, CF Mirrors+Spoiler+Roof Wrap, 10mm H&Rs, IND grills+gills, xCDV, LUX AE 2008 Audi B7 RS 4*: Sprint Blue, Exclusive Euro Recaro Interior, Premium+Titanium Package, EPL Tune, Stasis Ohlins MS coilovers, Milltek valved exhaust+DownPipes, Stoptech SS lines, Tint, ADR V1, Lidatek, Lamin-X, Rotiform SNA 19x10" wheels, 275/30/19 PSSs, Euro flat-bottom steering wheel, JHM SSK

07-01-2010, 10:24 AM	#5
aznw82 Year One of the 1 Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: tewksbury, MA Posts: 93 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 Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: tewksbury, MA Posts: 93 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 Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: tewksbury, MA Posts: 93 iTrader: (0)	nice, don't forget to post some pictures... __________________

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///M1 Brigadier General Drives: Many Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 212/305 Posts: 3,077 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1///M [0.00] 2008 Audi RS4 [0.00] 2000 BMW E39 M5 (sold) [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i (sold) [0.00]	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? __________________ *2011 BMW E82 1///M: AW, ZPP, ZCV, HK, Sirius, Apps; Akra CF+Valve control, MadDad mids, K&N, Forge FMIC, P3gauge, EuroTails, Tint, CF Mirrors+Spoiler+Roof Wrap, 10mm H&Rs, IND grills+gills, xCDV, LUX AE 2008 Audi B7 RS 4*: Sprint Blue, Exclusive Euro Recaro Interior, Premium+Titanium Package, EPL Tune, Stasis Ohlins MS coilovers, Milltek valved exhaust+DownPipes, Stoptech SS lines, Tint, ADR V1, Lidatek, Lamin-X, Rotiform SNA 19x10" wheels, 275/30/19 PSSs, Euro flat-bottom steering wheel, JHM SSK

07-01-2010, 01:44 PM	#12
aznw82 Year One of the 1 Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: tewksbury, MA Posts: 93 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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