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      08-29-2011, 01:05 PM   #1
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Best H7 Bulb Replacement for LCI-Halogen

What is the best H7 bulb replacement for LCI Halogen Headlights?

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I used Xenesis Tru-Match Bulbs.

Here's the Link for Pics of my LCI Halogen swap:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=577916
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I used Xenesis Tru-Match Bulbs.

Here's the Link for Pics of my LCI Halogen swap:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=577916
Where's a good place to buy them?
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Depends on your definition of "best". Are you talking best looking in terms of the color or best performing? If you are more concerned with the performance of the bulb then hands down the Osram Rally 65W H7 (advertised for off-road use only) is the BEST H7 bulb you can get. No blue coating but the quality of the light output is amazing compared to the cheap chinese blue bulbs. the 10W increase won't put enough added stress on the wiring to be a problem. Plus expected life is more than double that of most blue bulbs I have found.

I run these in my Depo projectors and can see sooo much better at night compared to various brand blue bulbs. Granted, they don't look as "cool" but I would much rather have better visibility.

http://store.candlepower.com/osraulhiouh7.html


"This bulb, for racing and special-service usage, is the highest-output, most efficient H7 available from anyone!. This is a 65-watt bulb (10 more than an ordinary H7) that produces 2100 lumen (700 more than an ordinary H7). Same 500-hour rated lifespan as a good quality standard H7 bulb. Perfect upgrade for motorcycles, racing headlamps, diving lights, agricultural and industrial work lamps."
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weren't you in the market for depo's by fishcake? what made u go the oem lci halogen route over them?
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I used Xenesis Tru-Match Bulbs.

Here's the Link for Pics of my LCI Halogen swap:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=577916
Where's a good place to buy them?
Jlevisw.com or Bimmian.com

That's where I got mine. Beware, there will be a bleeding blue tinge in your headlights during the day, but u think it looks cool, lol. Plus, it changed my lights to white instead of yellow.
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weren't you in the market for depo's by fishcake? what made u go the oem lci halogen route over them?
Came across a LCI-Halogen with LUX 5.0 in them for $550.

Plus, rather go OEM anyday and i really didn't care for Xenons. Just want Angel DRL
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Depends on your definition of "best". Are you talking best looking in terms of the color or best performing? If you are more concerned with the performance of the bulb then hands down the Osram Rally 65W H7 (advertised for off-road use only) is the BEST H7 bulb you can get. No blue coating but the quality of the light output is amazing compared to the cheap chinese blue bulbs. the 10W increase won't put enough added stress on the wiring to be a problem. Plus expected life is more than double that of most blue bulbs I have found.

I run these in my Depo projectors and can see sooo much better at night compared to various brand blue bulbs. Granted, they don't look as "cool" but I would much rather have better visibility.

http://store.candlepower.com/osraulhiouh7.html


"This bulb, for racing and special-service usage, is the highest-output, most efficient H7 available from anyone!. This is a 65-watt bulb (10 more than an ordinary H7) that produces 2100 lumen (700 more than an ordinary H7). Same 500-hour rated lifespan as a good quality standard H7 bulb. Perfect upgrade for motorcycles, racing headlamps, diving lights, agricultural and industrial work lamps."
Do you mind posting a picture with them on? And do you know any street legal ones?
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What is the best H7 bulb replacement for LCI Halogen Headlights?

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Jlevisw.com or Bimmian.com

That's where I got mine. Beware, there will be a bleeding blue tinge in your headlights during the day, but u think it looks cool, lol. Plus, it changed my lights to white instead of yellow.
A lot of customers have been happy with the Xenesis xenon bulb set. These are probably the best plug and play solutions available. Thanks for the support DesiRoc
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Came across a LCI-Halogen with LUX 5.0 in them for $550.

Plus, rather go OEM anyday and i really didn't care for Xenons. Just want Angel DRL
hmm..nice find. I had a deal for something very similar. But the seller decided that an agreement they offered including a deposit requested and given on my part wasn't something they were going to honor ) . BTW the seller's name rhymes with "david" if that means anything. My updated sig-line should be a tell-tale sign (if shown). Anyways, not your fault so good pick up for you. Enjoy. And if you end up deciding to sell em, please contact me.
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Depends on your definition of "best". Are you talking best looking in terms of the color or best performing? If you are more concerned with the performance of the bulb then hands down the Osram Rally 65W H7 (advertised for off-road use only) is the BEST H7 bulb you can get. No blue coating but the quality of the light output is amazing compared to the cheap chinese blue bulbs. the 10W increase won't put enough added stress on the wiring to be a problem. Plus expected life is more than double that of most blue bulbs I have found.

I run these in my Depo projectors and can see sooo much better at night compared to various brand blue bulbs. Granted, they don't look as "cool" but I would much rather have better visibility.

http://store.candlepower.com/osraulhiouh7.html


"This bulb, for racing and special-service usage, is the highest-output, most efficient H7 available from anyone!. This is a 65-watt bulb (10 more than an ordinary H7) that produces 2100 lumen (700 more than an ordinary H7). Same 500-hour rated lifespan as a good quality standard H7 bulb. Perfect upgrade for motorcycles, racing headlamps, diving lights, agricultural and industrial work lamps."
If I cared more about seeing more of the road than the flashiness of its color, would you recommend the Osram over the other bulbs? The other bulbs look pretty bright too.

Thank you!
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