Replacement HID Bulb Suggestions

StLMO · 03-14-2021, 07:58 PM

Hi, I have a 2015 Z4 and headlight starting to look dim, especially compared to all the new LED headlights running around. Recently purchased a G30 540 with LEDs and it's no comparison. So much brighter and more road coverage.

Looking to get a bit brighter/higher output. Anyone here have experience with the Morimoto 5000K XB HID bulbs from ECS or another brand of replacement? Thanks

Eltee · 03-15-2021, 11:31 AM

I put in a pair of BSLighting H8 120W Angel Eyes CREE LED Marker Halo Light Bulbs BMW
They're 60 Watt 6000K.
Bought on Amazon for about $50. Easy install, didn't throw any codes. Seems quite a bit brighter, definitely whiter. Sorry I don't have any pre/post pictures.

StLMO · 03-15-2021, 09:06 PM

Found them on Amazon. Did you use them for the halo or the headlight low beams? Thanks

Eltee · 03-16-2021, 11:50 AM

Sorry, I replaced the angel eyes (halo), not the headlights.

bigendbob · 03-19-2021, 05:33 PM

I used Philips D1S xtremevision gen2. Definitely brighter than original. Had them 2 odd years now, always on, seem reliable.

StLMO · 03-19-2021, 08:57 PM

Thanks for the tip. Will try them out, looks like they have pretty good reviews.

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Eltee Private First Class 25 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (0)	I put in a pair of BSLighting H8 120W Angel Eyes CREE LED Marker Halo Light Bulbs BMW They're 60 Watt 6000K. Bought on Amazon for about $50. Easy install, didn't throw any codes. Seems quite a bit brighter, definitely whiter. Sorry I don't have any pre/post pictures.
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StLMO Private First Class 26 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2003 M5, 2015 Z4 35is Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (3) Garage List 2017 BMW 540i [0.00] 2003 BMW M5 [0.00] 2015 BMW Z4 35is [5.00]	Found them on Amazon. Did you use them for the halo or the headlight low beams? Thanks
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03-16-2021, 11:50 AM	#4
Eltee Private First Class 25 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (0)	Sorry, I replaced the angel eyes (halo), not the headlights.
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bigendbob Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 297 Posts Drives: z4 23i Orion Silver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: west midlands iTrader: (0)	I used Philips D1S xtremevision gen2. Definitely brighter than original. Had them 2 odd years now, always on, seem reliable.
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StLMO Private First Class 26 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2003 M5, 2015 Z4 35is Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (3) Garage List 2017 BMW 540i [0.00] 2003 BMW M5 [0.00] 2015 BMW Z4 35is [5.00]	Thanks for the tip. Will try them out, looks like they have pretty good reviews.
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