High/Low H7 bulbs to color match LUX H8

CAgrownCOgirl · 08-08-2017, 10:43 PM

Hey, Hey, Hey!!

So silly me, I bought the LUX's for my AE upgrade and forgot to buy H7's for the high/low bulbs so everything matches! The car is currently at the shop so I need to know what I can get ASAP to color match the LUX.

P.s. If you're wondering why I didn't do the upgrade/swap myself let's just say that there is a HUGE difference between the coupe and convertible (I have an '08 128i convert). If anyone wants to know more about that s* show, lemme know

Thanks in advance!!

mackeroni · 08-08-2017, 10:52 PM

No idea. Why do the H7's and H8's have to match? Confusing.

CAgrownCOgirl · 08-08-2017, 10:55 PM

I'm currently running stock so my high/low H7 bulbs have a yellow tint and are not bright white like the LUX's are - which means that "pure white" updated look I was going for will be a swing and miss!

mackeroni · 08-08-2017, 11:07 PM

Use Google to search for H7 bulb color / brightness / temperature and so on.

Seems to me the color of light transmitted by any given bulb will be determined by its construction (LED, halogen, incandescent) AND the color 'temperature' that bulb is designed to emit. If you can determine the specs for the H8 bulbs in your car, you should be able to find the right H7 bulb to coordinate.

Good luck and peace... Mack

swagon · 08-09-2017, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CAgrownCOgirl

I'm currently running stock so my high/low H7 bulbs have a yellow tint and are not bright white like the LUX's are - which means that "pure white" updated look I was going for will be a swing and miss!

H7 bulbs? That implies your vehicle has Halogen headlights which do not feature Angel Eyes, therefore rendering LUX H8 bulbs totally useless.

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CAgrownCOgirl Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 08 128i Convertible // 13 LR4 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	High/Low H7 bulbs to color match LUX H8 Hey, Hey, Hey!! So silly me, I bought the LUX's for my AE upgrade and forgot to buy H7's for the high/low bulbs so everything matches! The car is currently at the shop so I need to know what I can get ASAP to color match the LUX. P.s. If you're wondering why I didn't do the upgrade/swap myself let's just say that there is a HUGE difference between the coupe and convertible (I have an '08 128i convert). If anyone wants to know more about that s* show, lemme know Thanks in advance!!
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mackeroni Former Opel GT Pilot 327 Rep 771 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, AW, CR, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canton, OH USA iTrader: (0)	No idea. Why do the H7's and H8's have to match? Confusing. __________________ So, that's it. I am doomed. There is no patch, no methadone, no substitute. Curse you BMW. Curse you and your seamless power delivery. Curse the incredible sense of road feel. Curse the comfort, the luxury, the envious looks from the masses. I am... hopelessly addicted.
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CAgrownCOgirl Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 08 128i Convertible // 13 LR4 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	I'm currently running stock so my high/low H7 bulbs have a yellow tint and are not bright white like the LUX's are - which means that "pure white" updated look I was going for will be a swing and miss!
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mackeroni Former Opel GT Pilot 327 Rep 771 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, AW, CR, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canton, OH USA iTrader: (0)	Use Google to search for H7 bulb color / brightness / temperature and so on. Seems to me the color of light transmitted by any given bulb will be determined by its construction (LED, halogen, incandescent) AND the color 'temperature' that bulb is designed to emit. If you can determine the specs for the H8 bulbs in your car, you should be able to find the right H7 bulb to coordinate. Good luck and peace... Mack __________________ So, that's it. I am doomed. There is no patch, no methadone, no substitute. Curse you BMW. Curse you and your seamless power delivery. Curse the incredible sense of road feel. Curse the comfort, the luxury, the envious looks from the masses. I am... hopelessly addicted.
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