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    Default Euro light bulb question

    So I just got a set of Euro ellipsoids and I need bulbs for them.

    I searched around and came up with 55w H1 bulbs for low beams, but I don't know about high beams. I also found that I can use the side marker bulbs from the trim for the city lights. Can I get these bulbs at my local auto parts store? Some clarification would be great

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    Thanks for the help!
    Zac

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    Default H1s

    In my 540, low and high beams (also fog lights) are 55w H1s.
    I'm using now Osram Silverstars, and they are great.

    Good luck,

    Jose

    Quote Originally Posted by Antrieb
    So I just got a set of Euro ellipsoids and I need bulbs for them.

    I searched around and came up with 55w H1 bulbs for low beams, but I don't know about high beams. I also found that I can use the side marker bulbs from the trim for the city lights. Can I get these bulbs at my local auto parts store? Some clarification would be great

    lights in question


    Thanks for the help!

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    Hey Zac,

    The side marker bulbs are 4 watt ones, don't know the exact number. Just pop one out of your side marker bulbs and take it to the parts store. I would wire them up so the city lights replace the parking lights and the corners only act as a turn signal.

    I don't remember if the side markers are on when you turn off the car like the OEM pking lights. If so you could just do euro trim and run the wires up to the city lights from the side markers.

    -B

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    Quote Originally Posted by brosher
    Hey Zac,

    The side marker bulbs are 4 watt ones, don't know the exact number. Just pop one out of your side marker bulbs and take it to the parts store. I would wire them up so the city lights replace the parking lights and the corners only act as a turn signal.

    I don't remember if the side markers are on when you turn off the car like the OEM pking lights. If so you could just do euro trim and run the wires up to the city lights from the side markers.

    -B
    Cool sounds like a good idea!
    Zac

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    where did you buy the lights from??

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoldenOne
    where did you buy the lights from??
    http://www.abrahamsmotorsport.com/e34.htm
    Zac

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    Default total cost ?

    Total cost for the lights? $499 per side or set of four lights?

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    I would guess thats for the set of 2, to buy 1 set at that price is ludicris.
    Quote Originally Posted by Dr. Frank
    Total cost for the lights? $499 per side or set of four lights?
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    Yep thats for both sides. I also recommend you get the installation kit.
    Zac

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