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GregW / Oregon · 03-07-2008, 12:26 PM

What provides the illumination for the headlight rings? I assume there are separate bulbs. I'd like to match the color to the HID headlignts (~4,300K). Not interested in going super high color temp.

southlight · 03-07-2008, 12:43 PM

Don't know if that helps, but it's the #8 here: http://bmwfans.info/original/E92/Cou...3/ill-63_0961/

H8 12V 35W

Best regards, south

GregW / Oregon · 03-07-2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by southlight

Don't know if that helps, but it's the #8 here: http://bmwfans.info/original/E92/Cou...3/ill-63_0961/

H8 12V 35W

Best regards, south

Thanks, south--that does help. I assume #7 is the "flash to pass" halogen?

southlight · 03-07-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Thanks, south--that does help. I assume #7 is the "flash to pass" halogen?

#7 is the bending light (right term?), "flash to pass" does the xenon/HID.

Best regards, south

GregW / Oregon · 03-07-2008, 02:08 PM

Just ordered H8 & H3 lamps from Bimmian.com to match xenon. $96 with shipping for the two sets. They also have a LED conversion for the halo lamps, but it is a high color temp super bright look; that might be too much bling for me.

I don't know why BMW doesn't color match their lamps. It's a small detail, but makes a big difference in appearance.

SS32 · 03-07-2008, 02:53 PM

Good luck with Bimmian. I haven't read much about them recently, but I know they used to be pretty bad with messing up orders and customer service.

K3N R3D · 03-07-2008, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Just ordered H8 & H3 lamps from Bimmian.com to match xenon. $96 with shipping for the two sets. They also have a LED conversion for the halo lamps, but it is a high color temp super bright look; that might be too much bling for me.

I don't know why BMW doesn't color match their lamps. It's a small detail, but makes a big difference in appearance.

+1 I agree it should match the xenons. But its not for everyone so we will just have to buy the aftermarket ones. Thanks for the info I will check them out for myself.

MTrizzy · 03-12-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Just ordered H8 & H3 lamps from Bimmian.com to match xenon. $96 with shipping for the two sets. They also have a LED conversion for the halo lamps, but it is a high color temp super bright look; that might be too much bling for me.

I don't know why BMW doesn't color match their lamps. It's a small detail, but makes a big difference in appearance.

I'm really interested in doing the same mod when my coupe comes in...please post pics and any installation notes...Thanks

FifthStreetz · 03-12-2008, 06:35 PM

GP Thunder 8500K

Dont be fooled by the high temp the claim. It matches well with stock HIDs. Its white with a hint of blue. The 8500 is just a marketing gimmick.

GregW / Oregon · 03-12-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MTrizzy

I'm really interested in doing the same mod when my coupe comes in...please post pics and any installation notes...Thanks

Will do next week.

GregW / Oregon · 03-12-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Just ordered H8 & H3 lamps from Bimmian.com to match xenon. $96 with shipping for the two sets. They also have a LED conversion for the halo lamps, but it is a high color temp super bright look; that might be too much bling for me.

Here are the bulbs I just received from Bimmian. Looks like their customer service has improved over their reputation. Halo (H8) bulbs on left and cornering (H3) bulbs on right.

FifthStreetz · 03-12-2008, 11:16 PM

Nicee, looks just like my GP Thunders. Im wondering, do you take the bulb off that socket and place it on the OEM one or do you replace the whole socket itself?

GregW / Oregon · 03-12-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

Nicee, looks just like my GP Thunders. Im wondering, do you take the bulb off that socket and place it on the OEM one or do you replace the whole socket itself?

You replace the whole thing. And be careful not to touch the glass of the bulb with your fingers. Wear gloves.

FifthStreetz · 03-12-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

You replace the whole thing. And be careful not to touch the glass of the bulb with your fingers. Wear gloves.

ChinoOrtega · 03-13-2008, 10:11 AM

FifthStreetz I was wondering where you got yours??? Bimmian would not sell me anything since I have a P.O Box and international credit card,
thanks man

ChinoOrtega · 03-13-2008, 10:16 AM

What GP Thunder did you buy??

GregW / Oregon · 03-13-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

FifthStreetz I was wondering where you got yours??? Bimmian would not sell me anything since I have a P.O Box and international credit card, thanks man

Do you have access to PayPal in Guatemala? That's an option.

ChinoOrtega · 03-13-2008, 11:28 AM

Yes, I think a friend already has a paypal account, thanks, hey gregw what are the h3 for and where do they go?

GregW / Oregon · 03-13-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

Yes, I think a friend already has a paypal account, thanks, hey gregw what are the h3 for and where do they go?

Look at the diagram in the link southlight provided: http://bmwfans.info/original/E92/Cou...3/ill-63_0961/. they are part #7, which are for the "cornering lights"

!Xoible · 03-13-2008, 01:46 PM

i recommend buying for hid-lights.com
they ship quick and good stuff. my $0.03

FifthStreetz · 03-13-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

i recommend buying for hid-lights.com
they ship quick and good stuff. my $0.03

I heard horror stories about them. Alot of people that bought the H8 for AE took forever to ship, some never got it...

http://hidlightsusa.com/ is where i got mine, got them in 4 days.

FifthStreetz · 03-13-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ChinoOrtega

What GP Thunder did you buy??

GP THunder 8500K from

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GP-Th...spagenameZWDVW

great seller, he doesn't charge extra for out of country, i recommended him to someone in Canada and shipping was the same price as stated. Both got our bulbs in about 4-days

03-07-2008, 12:26 PM	#1
GregW / Oregon Commander-In-Chief Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe, 2006 ML350 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 5,386 iTrader: (0) View GregW / Oregon's Garage	Angel eyes What provides the illumination for the headlight rings? I assume there are separate bulbs. I'd like to match the color to the HID headlignts (~4,300K). Not interested in going super high color temp. __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2008 M3 Coupe - Alpine/Fox Red/Carbon 2001 M3 Coupe - SOLD 3/08 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 - Pewter/Charcoal Alcantara/Aluminum

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GregW / Oregon Commander-In-Chief Drives: 2008 M3 Coupe, 2006 ML350 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lake Oswego, OR Posts: 5,386 iTrader: (0) View GregW / Oregon's Garage	Lamp upgrades Just ordered H8 & H3 lamps from Bimmian.com to match xenon. $96 with shipping for the two sets. They also have a LED conversion for the halo lamps, but it is a high color temp super bright look; that might be too much bling for me. I don't know why BMW doesn't color match their lamps. It's a small detail, but makes a big difference in appearance. __________________ Greg Lake Oswego, Oregon, USA 2008 M3 Coupe - Alpine/Fox Red/Carbon 2001 M3 Coupe - SOLD 3/08 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350 - Pewter/Charcoal Alcantara/Aluminum

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SS32 Major Drives: 08 M3, 87 325 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleighwood, NC Posts: 1,326 iTrader: (0)	Good luck with Bimmian. I haven't read much about them recently, but I know they used to be pretty bad with messing up orders and customer service. __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns

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FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NYC Posts: 14,479 iTrader: (9) View FifthStreetz's Garage	GP Thunder 8500K Dont be fooled by the high temp the claim. It matches well with stock HIDs. Its white with a hint of blue. The 8500 is just a marketing gimmick. __________________

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FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NYC Posts: 14,479 iTrader: (9) View FifthStreetz's Garage	Nicee, looks just like my GP Thunders. Im wondering, do you take the bulb off that socket and place it on the OEM one or do you replace the whole socket itself? __________________

03-13-2008, 10:11 AM	#15
ChinoOrtega Lieutenant Drives: M3 e92 Space Gray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: anywhere, anytime Posts: 465 iTrader: (0)	FifthStreetz I was wondering where you got yours??? Bimmian would not sell me anything since I have a P.O Box and international credit card, thanks man

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ChinoOrtega Lieutenant Drives: M3 e92 Space Gray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: anywhere, anytime Posts: 465 iTrader: (0)	What GP Thunder did you buy??

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ChinoOrtega Lieutenant Drives: M3 e92 Space Gray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: anywhere, anytime Posts: 465 iTrader: (0)	Yes, I think a friend already has a paypal account, thanks, hey gregw what are the h3 for and where do they go?

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!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 1,669 iTrader: (4) View !Xoible's Garage	i recommend buying for hid-lights.com they ship quick and good stuff. my $0.03