Low Beam bulb replacements?

sittingmongoose · 01-15-2020, 02:25 PM

My gf is about to pick up a 2013 m3 coupe. I was hoping to grab her new bulbs for the low beams but I am not seeing many threads on them. What is recommended? I believe she is getting LUX angel eye bulbs so that is covered.

tdott · 01-15-2020, 02:49 PM

Osram CBB are the best bulbs on the market.

https://amzn.to/2sqXevW

doogee · 01-15-2020, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tdott

Osram CBB are the best bulbs on the market.

https://amzn.to/2sqXevW

Yup ^^

sittingmongoose · 01-15-2020, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tdott

Osram CBB are the best bulbs on the market.

https://amzn.to/2sqXevW

Awesome thank you!! I'm assuming they are brighter than oem?

wfdeacon88 · 01-15-2020, 03:44 PM

Dumb question, which bulb does these replace on the headlights? similar to Lux or another bulb?

sittingmongoose · 01-15-2020, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

Dumb question, which bulb does these replace on the headlights? similar to Lux or another bulb?

It replaces the regular headlights that you use at night.

The lux lights are for the halos.

BayE30 · 01-15-2020, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tdott

Osram CBB are the best bulbs on the market.

https://amzn.to/2sqXevW

actually they have a newer bulb which is CBA. Harder to find for some reason...

derbo · 01-16-2020, 02:42 PM

I noticed Amazon has a bunch of fakes coming out too. Make sure they are authentic!

derbo · 01-16-2020, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SFCM3

actually they have a newer bulb which is CBA. Harder to find for some reason...

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bu...66240-cba.html

sittingmongoose · 01-18-2020, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by derbo

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Originally Posted by SFCM3

actually they have a newer bulb which is CBA. Harder to find for some reason...

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bu...66240-cba.html

Is anyone here running those newer ones? They are much more expensive.

wfdeacon88 · 01-18-2020, 03:33 PM

do people pair these with lux?

sittingmongoose · 01-20-2020, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by wfdeacon88

do people pair these with lux?

I will be idk if you should though haha

doogee · 01-20-2020, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by derbo

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/bu...66240-cba.html

This bulb is D2S. It will not fit.

Osram D1S come in CBB (7000K) and CBI (6000K)

Looks like they've dropped the CBA.

BayE30 · 01-20-2020, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by doogee

This bulb is D2S. It will not fit.

Osram D1S come in CBB (7000K) and CBI (6000K)

Looks like they've dropped the CBA.

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/d1...66144-cba.html

I researched this recently as the oem d1s are just not that bright. Apparently CBA is the latest release from Osram, above is the correct link for d1s CBA.

In order of release : CBI -> CBB -> CBA

jellydoughnutt · 01-20-2020, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SFCM3

https://www.theretrofitsource.com/d1...66144-cba.html

I researched this recently as the oem d1s are just not that bright. Apparently CBA is the latest release from Osram, above is the correct link for d1s CBA.

In order of release : CBI -> CBB -> CBA

$300 a bulb, is that right?

Okay, I added it to the cart and it says for a pair. Are these really worth the price? Why do they state off road use only on the box?

BayE30 · 01-20-2020, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jellydoughnutt

$300 a bulb, is that right?

Okay, I added it to the cart and it says for a pair. Are these really worth the price?

i cannot answer that, as i haven't pulled the trigger. I have installed 3 sets of CBB in friends and family e9x cars, and they are definitely an upgrade.

Evo13 · 01-20-2020, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jellydoughnutt

$300 a bulb, is that right?

Okay, I added it to the cart and it says for a pair. Are these really worth the price? Why do they state off road use only on the box?

Just found them way cheaper and they have 15% w/ promo code JC15. Sitting in the cart for $155.55 including free shipping. I really dont have to replacement my bulbs, but at this price I'm tempted to pull the trigger.

BayE30 · 01-20-2020, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Evo13

Just found them way cheaper and they have 15% w/ promo code JC15. Sitting in the cart for $155.55 including free shipping. I really dont have to replacement my bulbs, but at this price I'm tempted to pull the trigger.

those are Osram CBB, can get them on Amazon Prime for same amount.

Evo13 · 01-20-2020, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SFCM3

those are Osram CBB, can get them on Amazon Prime for same amount.

Nevermind, I didnt see them earlier but looking on stuff on mobile isnt as efficient. That site is also out of the CBAs so looks like CBB via Amazon is the best option.

derbo · 01-21-2020, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by doogee

This bulb is D2S. It will not fit.

Osram D1S come in CBB (7000K) and CBI (6000K)

Looks like they've dropped the CBA.

Oh man, my bad! I forgot D1S is in these cars

Bubbles · 01-22-2020, 09:45 PM

Alternative for less blue is the D1S Osram Xenarc 66144 NightBreaker Laser which was tested brighter than the CBB. Very pleased with the result.

derbo · 01-23-2020, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubbles

Alternative for less blue is the D1S Osram Xenarc 66144 NightBreaker Laser which was tested brighter than the CBB. Very pleased with the result.

These has been pretty awesome in my brother's E90 335diesel.

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