replacement OEM bulbs for 2004 m3

///dustin · 09-23-2011, 07:12 PM

my HIDs don't match, previous owner must have just replaced one and bought the wrong temp. Where should I buy new bulbs from besides the stealership and what temp is most like OEM? Thanks in advance for the help amigos

sillieidiot · 10-02-2011, 04:58 AM

d2s is the bulb size. i probably have a few dozen used OEM ones (in good condition) that match if you want them.

Solidjake · 10-02-2011, 10:19 AM

Get Philips bulbs.

TerraPhantm · 10-02-2011, 08:08 PM

Philips or Osram are good. The Osram 66240CBI bulbs are probably the best bulbs you can buy today (5000K, 3400+ lumens), but they're difficult to get (currently only available in Europe, so you have to get them gray market).

The Philips 85122+ and Osram 66240 (non-CBI) are pretty much equal in terms of performance (4300K, 3200 lumens)

The OEM bulbs are probably 4300K, but most bulbs become slightly whiter as they age, so that's probably why yours doesn't match.

GTS Jeff · 10-03-2011, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerraPhantm

Philips or Osram are good. The Osram 66240CBI bulbs are probably the best bulbs you can buy today (5000K, 3400+ lumens), but they're difficult to get (currently only available in Europe, so you have to get them gray market).

The Philips 85122+ and Osram 66240 (non-CBI) are pretty much equal in terms of performance (4300K, 3200 lumens)

The OEM bulbs are probably 4300K, but most bulbs become slightly whiter as they age, so that's probably why yours doesn't match.

The regular Osram 4300K D2S bulbs are 66040.

CBIs are easy to get. www.powerbulbs.com $220 shipped, takes about 2 weeks regular post.

Mango · 10-03-2011, 09:44 AM

$220 shipped to the United States? that's a UK site isn't it?? Someone should make a master HID bulb thread with pricing, lumens, kelvin, pic of packaging, availablity, and pricing. this is a lot of info already, i suppose.

Solidjake · 10-03-2011, 03:07 PM

^ I want to make some ultimate light thread. Once I make it we can all contribute. I'll start shortly.

Mango · 10-03-2011, 03:33 PM

that would be cool. i'm still trying to decide what D2S replacement bulbs to get. The CBIs are obviously the ones to get, but they're pricey @ $220 a pair. From what I gather, you can get great bulbs for $75 to 100 a pair on ebay. Question is... which...

sillieidiot · 10-03-2011, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solidjake

^ I want to make some ultimate light thread. Once I make it we can all contribute. I'll start shortly.

i was going to do that once. but i got lazy lol

09-23-2011, 07:12 PM	#1
///dustin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	replacement OEM bulbs for 2004 m3 my HIDs don't match, previous owner must have just replaced one and bought the wrong temp. Where should I buy new bulbs from besides the stealership and what temp is most like OEM? Thanks in advance for the help amigos

10-02-2011, 04:58 AM	#2
sillieidiot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: the OC Posts: 43,342 My Ride: '06 AW 330ci View My Garage	d2s is the bulb size. i probably have a few dozen used OEM ones (in good condition) that match if you want them. __________________ I like to reply to threads with 0 posts Have a lighting problem? Read this first: Lighting-related Troubleshooting Guide

10-02-2011, 10:19 AM	#3
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,896 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	Get Philips bulbs. __________________ Follow my cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987217 Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide

10-03-2011, 09:44 AM	#6
Mango Platinum Plus Quality Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,289 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	$220 shipped to the United States? that's a UK site isn't it?? Someone should make a master HID bulb thread with pricing, lumens, kelvin, pic of packaging, availablity, and pricing. this is a lot of info already, i suppose. __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

10-03-2011, 03:07 PM	#7
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,896 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	^ I want to make some ultimate light thread. Once I make it we can all contribute. I'll start shortly. __________________ Follow my cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987217 Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide

10-02-2011, 08:08 PM	#4
TerraPhantm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mountain Top Posts: 4,841 My Ride: 2005 M3 Coupe View My Garage	Philips or Osram are good. The Osram 66240CBI bulbs are probably the best bulbs you can buy today (5000K, 3400+ lumens), but they're difficult to get (currently only available in Europe, so you have to get them gray market). The Philips 85122+ and Osram 66240 (non-CBI) are pretty much equal in terms of performance (4300K, 3200 lumens) The OEM bulbs are probably 4300K, but most bulbs become slightly whiter as they age, so that's probably why yours doesn't match.

10-03-2011, 03:33 PM	#8
Mango Platinum Plus Quality Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,289 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	that would be cool. i'm still trying to decide what D2S replacement bulbs to get. The CBIs are obviously the ones to get, but they're pricey @ $220 a pair. From what I gather, you can get great bulbs for $75 to 100 a pair on ebay. Question is... which... __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

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