D1S Xenon Bulb Replacements Thread

thatg20guy · 11-28-2015, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ahero4eternity

So I unclipped the bulb, but I can't unplug the damn thing lol. Just keep tugging? (twss)

Yep pretty much. For me it took quite a bit of wiggling to get the darn thing off. I found that a flat head screwdriver helps the process a bit!

ahero4eternity · 11-28-2015, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by thatf30guy

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Originally Posted by ahero4eternity

So I unclipped the bulb, but I can't unplug the damn thing lol. Just keep tugging? (twss)

Yep pretty much. For me it took quite a bit of wiggling to get the darn thing off. I found that a flat head screwdriver helps the process a bit!

Thanks. I eventually got it. There's just not enough room to work with in there!

M-Powa! · 09-20-2016, 09:36 PM

Bump,

I find the factory hid in the f30 to be poor compared to my mk6 gti. I was looking at replacing my bulbs, but cannot decide between the OSRAM CBI and Night Breakers. Can anyone with experience recommend a particular set? Also I see a lot of people ordering from TRS due to potential fakes is direct from Amazon ok?

thatg20guy · 09-23-2016, 11:49 AM

I ordered my Osram CBIs from PowerBulbs, although I'm finding a set on Amazon that's supposedly sold by Osram so that might be worth a try - seems a bit cheaper than PowerBulbs' website too. The CBIs are amazing - the range on the bulbs is pretty ridiculous and it's definitely a lot closer to white when compared to the stock 4300k bulbs. They do have a burn-in period of around 30 hours for them to reach their true light output but since switching to these, I actually love driving in the dark just to see the road lit up in front of me.

Now, compared to the LED offerings from Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Acura etc, it's still not as pure white. I've been trying to look around for a reputable bulb that mimics the white of OEM LEDs, but haven't had much luck - HIDs seem to have a very fine line between being pure white and having a slightly blue tint to them.

DG20 · 09-24-2016, 03:42 PM

Guys im returning my lease in 2 days and my right headlight went out... I have the xenons and a 428i. Would anyone know what specific light bulb I would need to buy? I think it's a D1s 4300k right?

Polo08816 · 09-24-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Timbits93

You don't even need to jack up the car, just turning the wheel fully is sufficient. Open the wheel well cover, twist the headlight cover off, push and move the metal plate against the bulb to the outside edge (i believe) and remove the bulb (unplugging it of course). Reverse order to put together.Takes less than 5 minutes to remove.

+1.

ISTAD doesn't have removing the wheels as a pre-requisite step either.

M-Powa! · 09-25-2016, 12:37 PM

I switched over to CBI and I do notice they are brighter. Imho it's not omg bright but enough to say they are a step up from stock. Out of the box the color is much whiter than stock.

Gabreigns · 09-25-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by EB F32

Guys im returning my lease in 2 days and my right headlight went out... I have the xenons and a 428i. Would anyone know what specific light bulb I would need to buy? I think it's a D1s 4300k right?

Yes correct

mattpete13 · 12-11-2016, 08:08 PM

Anyone using the nightbreakers?

I've had cbi's and loved them but am curious about the nb's

Thanks

thatg20guy · 12-12-2016, 10:34 AM

Here's a link to a video comparison I used when deciding between the CBIs and the Nightbreakers:

I've heard good things about both, but the general consensus seems to be that the CBIs are a little closer to pure white and are a bit brighter as well.

mattpete13 · 12-12-2016, 08:34 PM

thanks!

Regisss · 01-11-2017, 02:36 PM

Have anyone tested xenon bulbs in real live conditions (I looked through youtube videos)? I have F30 with orginal adaptive xenon headlights and would like to upgrade bulbs for best performance.
Which d1s xenon bulb would be the best (brightest)?

kevinjt · 01-13-2017, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Regisss

Have anyone tested xenon bulbs in real live conditions (I looked through youtube videos)? I have F30 with orginal adaptive xenon headlights and would like to upgrade bulbs for best performance.
Which d1s xenon bulb would be the best (brightest)?

I recently installed a set of Phillips D1S 6000k, which looks gorgeous!

However, as expected they are not brighter than OEM. Since you want brighter I would go with Phillips 5000k.

Regisss · 01-14-2017, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinjt

I recently installed a set of Phillips D1S 6000k, which looks gorgeous!

However, as expected they are not brighter than OEM. Since you want brighter I would go with Phillips 5000k.

Did you mean Philips xenon x-treme vision?
What about Osram xenarc night breaker?

pentagon · 02-20-2017, 12:55 PM

So I tried to replace my xenon bulbs today, and I cannot get the clips off at all. I tried to push it down from the top but it wouldn't budge left at all, I was afraid to use too much force as the assembly does not feel sturdy at all. Does anyone have any tips on removing the retaining clips

kevinjt · 02-25-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pentagon

So I tried to replace my xenon bulbs today, and I cannot get the clips off at all. I tried to push it down from the top but it wouldn't budge left at all, I was afraid to use too much force as the assembly does not feel sturdy at all. Does anyone have any tips on removing the retaining clips

You need to push the top part of the clip and while pushing move it to the left. Then the clip will come loose . Theres a thread that explains it better, ill try to find it.

AGONXF30 · 02-25-2017, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by M-Powa!

Bump,

I find the factory hid in the f30 to be poor compared to my mk6 gti. I was looking at replacing my bulbs, but cannot decide between the OSRAM CBI and Night Breakers. Can anyone with experience recommend a particular set? Also I see a lot of people ordering from TRS due to potential fakes is direct from Amazon ok?

Adjust the damn things. They are aimed low from the factory. They are equally as good as my MKV GLI and I know the MKVI did not have any better HID than the MKV.

pentagon · 02-26-2017, 10:06 PM

So I replaced the OEM Philips bulbs with a pair a night breakers. The driver side went in without any problem, however the passenger side didn't sit quite right. I installed the metal cage before putting the bulb in and it still wobble around a little bit. Anyways, I was able to secure it with the metal clip and the light pattern looked fine, so I will probably just leave it like that. Surprisingly tho, the OEM bulbs sits just fine in the passenger side bracket.

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thatg20guy Private First Class 70 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 BMW M340i xDrive [0.00]	I ordered my Osram CBIs from PowerBulbs, although I'm finding a set on Amazon that's supposedly sold by Osram so that might be worth a try - seems a bit cheaper than PowerBulbs' website too. The CBIs are amazing - the range on the bulbs is pretty ridiculous and it's definitely a lot closer to white when compared to the stock 4300k bulbs. They do have a burn-in period of around 30 hours for them to reach their true light output but since switching to these, I actually love driving in the dark just to see the road lit up in front of me. Now, compared to the LED offerings from Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Acura etc, it's still not as pure white. I've been trying to look around for a reputable bulb that mimics the white of OEM LEDs, but haven't had much luck - HIDs seem to have a very fine line between being pure white and having a slightly blue tint to them.
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M-Powa! Private First Class 14 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 335i Msport/ SQ5 Join Date: May 2014 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I switched over to CBI and I do notice they are brighter. Imho it's not omg bright but enough to say they are a step up from stock. Out of the box the color is much whiter than stock.
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pentagon Private First Class 23 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2015 F30 328xi Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	So I replaced the OEM Philips bulbs with a pair a night breakers. The driver side went in without any problem, however the passenger side didn't sit quite right. I installed the metal cage before putting the bulb in and it still wobble around a little bit. Anyways, I was able to secure it with the metal clip and the light pattern looked fine, so I will probably just leave it like that. Surprisingly tho, the OEM bulbs sits just fine in the passenger side bracket.
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