D1S Xenon Bulb Replacements Thread

Tim@codemybimmer · 07-17-2015, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Hydim

Last September, I bought the Osram CBI. I noticed them to be whiter than OEM, but still I find them too yellow. I've pulled up beside some Mercs and their HID (from what I assume) seems to be more whiter.

So I am looking for a whiter bulb. Are the 6000k bulbs too blue?

I'll take a photo of my CBIs since they've broken in (though i'm sure yours is too given you got it last September) and look nice and white.

thatg20guy · 07-27-2015, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Timbits93

Just keeping everyone updated here.

I did install the bulbs, however I haven't had the time to take some meaningful shots of the headlights. Still needs some time to break in for it's full color and output!

However i've noticed with these lights is that when they first start up, it has more of a blue-ish hue to it compared to the OEM bulbs. Once they've warmed up, it outputs close to pure white. Only complaint I have is more to do with the projectors on this car - the cut-off isn't very clean and sharp as it has a yellowish hue at cut-off but some blue/purple mixed slightly below it.

I'll post some pics soon!

How easy was the install? Was wondering if this would be something I could do without having to jack the car up and remove the wheels.

2blu · 07-27-2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thatf30guy

How easy was the install? Was wondering if this would be something I could do without having to jack the car up and remove the wheels.

No need to remove the wheel, what I do is turn the wheels fully to make some space, and then jack the car up a few inches to have more room to work. The tire doesn't even leave the ground, just to get an extra 5inches of clearance I'd say.

thatg20guy · 07-27-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 2blu

No need to remove the wheel, what I do is turn the wheels fully to make some space, and then jack the car up a few inches to have more room to work. The tire doesn't even leave the ground, just to get an extra 5inches of clearance I'd say.

Gotcha. And you just simply remove the wheel well access panel that you open up to get to the turn signals, and twist open the xenon bulb housing?

Tim@codemybimmer · 07-27-2015, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 2blu

No need to remove the wheel, what I do is turn the wheels fully to make some space, and then jack the car up a few inches to have more room to work. The tire doesn't even leave the ground, just to get an extra 5inches of clearance I'd say.

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.

thatg20guy · 07-27-2015, 11:24 PM

Thanks! I'll probably be buying the Osram CBI's soon and will post some before and after pics too for comparison after I complete the install

obriennathaniel · 07-28-2015, 02:13 AM

I LOVE my Osrams! I've had them in since a month after I bought the car.

thatg20guy · 07-30-2015, 11:01 PM

So I just performed the install earlier today (thanks for the install tips btw!) and ran into some minor issues when trying to remove the clips. It seems like on one side you had to push in and towards the inside of the car, and on the other, it was push in and towards the outside.

That and one of the connecting wires to the bulb just would not budge so I ended up using a flat head screwdriver to pry it out slowly. Otherwise, install was literally just plug and play. Just make sure you only attempt to touch the bulbs after they've been off for at least 20 mins (I was stupid enough to change them right as I got off work and may have slightly burned my finger...)

A note about the Osram CBIs: They actually turn on really blue but fade to a pale white which is almost similar, but not as yellow, to the OEM bulbs. I've read that there's a 20-30 hour burn-in time for these bulbs before they reach their true 5500k output so I will post pics when they are totally burned in. However, the light output is incredible; so much better than the OEM bulbs, with a much cleaner cutoff. Loving them so far!

Paul13F30 · 08-01-2015, 03:49 PM

Here's a picture of the Phillips Xtreme Visions. I believe they're advertised at 4800k. I'm happy with them.

wicked_ink · 08-06-2015, 04:20 AM

I had CBI's on my WRX and loved them. Going to order a pair for my new F30.

syuan92 · 08-07-2015, 04:06 PM

I just replaced the OEM's in my AH3 with a pair of Osram CBI's with the packaging that says "up to 5500K". I'll follow up with my thoughts after I've broken them in a little bit.

Jojje · 10-31-2015, 01:28 PM

I've just got my Osram CBI and are trying to install them but it's not going very well.

It's just like they does not fit. Look at this video

View post on imgur.com

Is that normal or should they fit better?

963mw · 10-31-2015, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jojje

I've just got my Osram CBI and are trying to install them but it's not going very well.

It's just like they does not fit. Look at this video

View post on imgur.com

Is that normal or should they fit better?

When you close the pin, does it still wobble?

Jojje · 11-01-2015, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by nickhelou

When you close the pin, does it still wobble?

No, but I don't think it's in place anyway. The metal frame with clips is not pushed all the way to snap in place.
Both sides are the same.

Daftasabrush · 11-01-2015, 05:56 PM

The loose metal cage is meant to stay on the headlamp, that will make life a lot easier. I had the same thing happen to me. Put the loose cage onto the headlamp and then fit the bulb into it.

QuikSilver_ · 11-03-2015, 12:22 PM

I want to replace my stock 4300K xenon bulbs, but I'm debating between 5500K or 6000K. I know higher Kelvins mean less visibility, but I'm not very concerned about that. I'm not a fan of the really bluish lighting, I just want something brighter and whiter, with a hint of blue.

Infiniti uses (as far as I'm aware) 6000K as stock for their xenon headlights. My mom's bf has a G37, and I like the look and output of his headlights, so I'm leaning more towards 6000K...

I've seen lots of options as far as retailers and pricing for the D1S bulbs. So my question is, what is the best quality brand of bulbs, and what should I expect to pay? I.e., I don't want to spend $70+ for bulbs that are the same quality as a cheaper, $35 pair.

Jojje · 11-03-2015, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Daftasabrush

The loose metal cage is meant to stay on the headlamp, that will make life a lot easier. I had the same thing happen to me. Put the loose cage onto the headlamp and then fit the bulb into it.

I've tried that already with no luck.. Even without the metal cage it's impossible to get it in place.

I've also tried to bend the pieces away (in the pic), but not even that helped.

View post on imgur.com

In this video I'm trying without the metal cage. There is no difference with or without that..

Any suggestions?

Daftasabrush · 11-05-2015, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jojje

I've tried that already with no luck.. Even without the metal cage it's impossible to get it in place.

I've also tried to bend the pieces away (in the pic), but not even that helped.

View post on imgur.com

In this video I'm trying without the metal cage. There is no difference with or without that..

Any suggestions?

You need the cage that's loose to be attached to the bulb socket on the headlamp, without that it will just wobble around. I'm pretty sure that by bending what you have, you won't be able to get the cage back on. Where are you based? I'm assuming not the UK given your flag?

Jojje · 11-05-2015, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Daftasabrush

You need the cage that's loose to be attached to the bulb socket on the headlamp, without that it will just wobble around. I'm pretty sure that by bending what you have, you won't be able to get the cage back on. Where are you based? I'm assuming not the UK given your flag?

I'm based in Sweden.

I've tested to get it in place for hours and it doesn't matters if I use the cage on the headlamp or not. It wobble around anyway.

When the cage is on the headlamp and everything is on place, the cage is about 1cm from where it should be.

tboooe · 11-17-2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jojje

I'm based in Sweden.

I've tested to get it in place for hours and it doesn't matters if I use the cage on the headlamp or not. It wobble around anyway.

When the cage is on the headlamp and everything is on place, the cage is about 1cm from where it should be.

I am curious if you ever figured this out? I am thinking about changing my bulbs to the CB1 soon.

Jojje · 11-17-2015, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

I am curious if you ever figured this out? I am thinking about changing my bulbs to the CB1 soon.

No, I got tired of trying.. But one thing I have not tried yet is how the original-xenons fit now.

ahero4eternity · 11-27-2015, 03:50 PM

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

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Jojje New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: BMW F31 318xd 2015 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Home iTrader: (0)	I've just got my Osram CBI and are trying to install them but it's not going very well. It's just like they does not fit. Look at this video View post on imgur.com View post on imgur.com Is that normal or should they fit better?
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Daftasabrush Fool 1857 Rep 3,542 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: England iTrader: (0)	The loose metal cage is meant to stay on the headlamp, that will make life a lot easier. I had the same thing happen to me. Put the loose cage onto the headlamp and then fit the bulb into it.
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ahero4eternity Major 452 Rep 1,425 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: usa iTrader: (4)	So I unclipped the bulb, but I can't unplug the damn thing lol. Just keep tugging? (twss)
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