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      09-28-2014, 04:46 PM   #1
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DRL + Headlight Bulb Upgrade. Advice pls

Has anyone upgraded their day time running bulbs?

I'm fed up with the yellow tint of the OE items.

Is there a more sensible bulb upgrade that gives a brighter white light for the F31. Ideally I would also like to change the headlights.

Ha anyone got any links or part numbers?

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Some one put a link up regarding this only the other day. A search should bring it up...
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I'm thinking of getting these... anyone have any views? :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-3-seri...item3a9310f86c
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Has anyone upgraded their day time running bulbs?

I'm fed up with the yellow tint of the OE items.

Is there a more sensible bulb upgrade that gives a brighter white light for the F31. Ideally I would also like to change the headlights.

Ha anyone got any links or part numbers?

Thanks
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i did the DRL's they are fab.

but i want the rest done now.

i got these which were recommended by a chap on here.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canbus-Error...3D131200516932
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      09-29-2014, 04:51 AM   #6
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how about doing this instead....?

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...&highlight=drl
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guy has stopped making them.

plus he was sellign them for around £300ish. £20 bulb swaps sounds better value.

although they are super cool.
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I think I'll go ahead and order these as well - Cree LED headlight bulbs. 2500 Lumens and allegedly giving a similar light pattern to the Halogens:

http://www.horizonleds.co.uk/cree-le...-headlight-kit

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