Recommended Xenon Bulbs?

Rollk1 · 10-16-2012, 02:30 AM

I want to replace the stock xenon bulbs in my 2001 330i. They work fine, but I'd like something a little brighter and vibrant. Ideally I'd like the same clear, white luminance of a modern xenon while still looking OEM. I've only come across halo upgrades or xenons that have the aftermarket blue tinting.

Anyone able to point me in the right direction of a simple bulb I can swap in that matches what I'm looking for?

Thanks!

eneka · 10-16-2012, 02:38 AM

Phillips 85122+
You can try swapping out the lens for a sharper and more colorful cutoff.
Don't bother trying the $20 ones on eBay.

Rollk1 · 10-16-2012, 02:41 AM

Awesome - was just looking looking into 85122's when you posted that. Thanks

Solidjake · 10-16-2012, 02:50 AM

Here are those bulbs on my car with ZKW clear lenses

Rollk1 · 10-16-2012, 04:42 AM

just ordered a pair of philips 85122's - should make a huge difference now that it's rain season

toy4to · 10-16-2012, 09:35 AM

I currently am running a Lightwerkz TFX retrofit. I had a pair of 85122+'s and had been using them for the past 8 months. They are very bright and the color given off from the projectors is great. I swapped in a pair of Morimoto 6000k bulbs and even though the color is whiter, there is a notable difference in the amount of light. 85122+'s definitely perform better in what I can see. Check out hidplanet.com, many people sell their used 85122+ bulbs there for a decent price. I just picked up a pair for $50.

umnitza · 10-17-2012, 12:44 PM

http://www.umnitza.com/hid-projector...1197_1173.html

10-16-2012, 02:30 AM	#1
Rollk1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 30 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	Recommended Xenon Bulbs? I want to replace the stock xenon bulbs in my 2001 330i. They work fine, but I'd like something a little brighter and vibrant. Ideally I'd like the same clear, white luminance of a modern xenon while still looking OEM. I've only come across halo upgrades or xenons that have the aftermarket blue tinting. Anyone able to point me in the right direction of a simple bulb I can swap in that matches what I'm looking for? Thanks!

10-16-2012, 02:38 AM	#2
eneka Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,363 My Ride: 2003 325i View My Garage	Phillips 85122+ You can try swapping out the lens for a sharper and more colorful cutoff. Don't bother trying the $20 ones on eBay. __________________

10-16-2012, 02:50 AM	#4
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,896 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	Here are those bulbs on my car with ZKW clear lenses __________________ 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

10-17-2012, 12:44 PM	#7
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10-16-2012, 02:41 AM	#3
Rollk1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 30 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	Awesome - was just looking looking into 85122's when you posted that. Thanks

10-16-2012, 04:42 AM	#5
Rollk1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 30 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	just ordered a pair of philips 85122's - should make a huge difference now that it's rain season

10-16-2012, 09:35 AM	#6
toy4to Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 107 My Ride: 2004 M3 AA Gen6 1.5 View My Garage	I currently am running a Lightwerkz TFX retrofit. I had a pair of 85122+'s and had been using them for the past 8 months. They are very bright and the color given off from the projectors is great. I swapped in a pair of Morimoto 6000k bulbs and even though the color is whiter, there is a notable difference in the amount of light. 85122+'s definitely perform better in what I can see. Check out hidplanet.com, many people sell their used 85122+ bulbs there for a decent price. I just picked up a pair for $50.