Newbe: Advice need on e92 bulbs/headlights

olly-bmw · 08-12-2009, 10:07 PM

Hi there,

Firstly, I realize that this topic has been covered way too many times for people to even bother replying...but any assistance would be greatly appreciated [too many options out there and its all too confusing].

I have a e92 320d coupe in white [58 plate] and hate the amber/orange front light rings. I have seen many alternatives but my questions are:

1. Will removing the old bulbs/lights invalidate the UK warranty?

2. I am looking for rings which are as 'white' as possible. Most of the ones I have seen are either blue or have a blue tinge which I don't like. Also, I am looking for lights that aren't too blinding and should offer the same performance as standard lights [just different colour]...I think the colour Temperature here plays an important part [Kelvin value]? [or am I trying to be clever?]

3. What are the buying costs in the UK [or abroad] and are there any installation guides or videos?

4. Can the internal lights around the back seats be changed to white too? If so, question 3 applies.

5. finally, lights aside, any place I can purchase carbon fibre interior trims and will this invalidate the warranty [I have the horrible aluminium stuff].

Much appreciated folks - I'm sure somebody has the answers.

smithysmith · 08-14-2009, 04:36 PM

From what i understand changing bulbs will not invalidate your warranty. If you have the rings already you dont need to replace them, just the bulbs which light them, they sell LED ones in most places, H8 fitment are the ones you need i think, maybe someone else can confirm that, although dont hold your breath.

creepy coupe · 08-15-2009, 12:57 PM

H8 35w is the correct firment, GP thunders 7500 and 8500 (more blue) are a good cost effective upgrade, Evolve do them for around £20 a pair, LED markers are supposed to be whiter, but cost circa £100-150

MOB · 08-15-2009, 03:01 PM

7500 GP Thunders is what you need for White rings

there are brighter/whiter led options but they cost considerably more

AndyR0b · 08-15-2009, 03:21 PM

I have had both GP Thunder 8500 and The LED angel eyes. Started with the GPs and bought the LED which have a blue tint to them but do look good at night as the rings fully illuminate and they do not dim. During the day they are useless as they are hardly visible. Went back to the GPs until one blew so now back with the stock bulbs. To be honest I am happier with stock than either of the others as they work the best as daytime runnning lights. Kinda wasted something like £130 in total coming to that conclusion.

Andy

08-12-2009, 10:07 PM	#1
olly-bmw New Member 3 Rep 24 Posts Drives: E92 320d Coupe Auto Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Newbe: Advice need on e92 bulbs/headlights Hi there, Firstly, I realize that this topic has been covered way too many times for people to even bother replying...but any assistance would be greatly appreciated [too many options out there and its all too confusing]. I have a e92 320d coupe in white [58 plate] and hate the amber/orange front light rings. I have seen many alternatives but my questions are: 1. Will removing the old bulbs/lights invalidate the UK warranty? 2. I am looking for rings which are as 'white' as possible. Most of the ones I have seen are either blue or have a blue tinge which I don't like. Also, I am looking for lights that aren't too blinding and should offer the same performance as standard lights [just different colour]...I think the colour Temperature here plays an important part [Kelvin value]? [or am I trying to be clever?] 3. What are the buying costs in the UK [or abroad] and are there any installation guides or videos? 4. Can the internal lights around the back seats be changed to white too? If so, question 3 applies. 5. finally, lights aside, any place I can purchase carbon fibre interior trims and will this invalidate the warranty [I have the horrible aluminium stuff]. Much appreciated folks - I'm sure somebody has the answers.
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08-14-2009, 04:36 PM	#2
smithysmith Private 0 Rep 62 Posts Drives: E90 320d + E30 318is Minter Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oxford UK iTrader: (0)	From what i understand changing bulbs will not invalidate your warranty. If you have the rings already you dont need to replace them, just the bulbs which light them, they sell LED ones in most places, H8 fitment are the ones you need i think, maybe someone else can confirm that, although dont hold your breath.
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	H8 35w is the correct firment, GP thunders 7500 and 8500 (more blue) are a good cost effective upgrade, Evolve do them for around £20 a pair, LED markers are supposed to be whiter, but cost circa £100-150
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MOB Major 56 Rep 1,413 Posts Drives: Alpine White M2 LCI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northants UK iTrader: (4)	7500 GP Thunders is what you need for White rings there are brighter/whiter led options but they cost considerably more __________________
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AndyR0b New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E92 320d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Mids iTrader: (0)	I have had both GP Thunder 8500 and The LED angel eyes. Started with the GPs and bought the LED which have a blue tint to them but do look good at night as the rings fully illuminate and they do not dim. During the day they are useless as they are hardly visible. Went back to the GPs until one blew so now back with the stock bulbs. To be honest I am happier with stock than either of the others as they work the best as daytime runnning lights. Kinda wasted something like £130 in total coming to that conclusion. Andy
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