Anyone using Xenon's

[Speeder 553]

do the 9006-9005 replacement to the low beams, big difference. I use the Wagner brite lights and they have lasted almost 3 years now without a burn out.

Jeff, are you saying put the 9005 high beams (65 watt) replacement in the low beams?

[Speeder 553]

what about H1R??

Paul,

What are H1R's? Where do I get them? Looking at BAV site and can't locate any info??

[Hypr5]

HIR are bulbs that use Infrared... Some people say theres a difference, a lot of people say that they are no better. They are somewhat pricey, considering what they are.

If your looking for an increase of light output / visibility, higher wattage (dangerous for your housings - don't recommend it) or real HIDs is the only way to go.

[632 Regal]

lol the wagners were like 9 bux each, i bought a case of them with the thought of em burning out. I did a lot of research before choosing them over other light bulbs.

[632 Regal]

HAHAHAHA...look at this over priced ****!
http://www.brandsport.com/piaa9005bulbs.html

[632 Regal]

http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthr...62021#poststop

[632 Regal]

heres the wagners, 9.30 something each.
http://www.brandsport.com/w9006.html

[dacoyote]

Jeff, are you saying put the 9005 high beams (65 watt) replacement in the low beams?

Yes...

[Maki]

I've been using a fairly new +30 9005/9006 bulb, Philips Premium. So far I've seen them sold only by European vendors such as Powerbulbs.co.uk ($34/pair shipped). Naturally, I bought the 9005 high beam bulbs and whittled the sockets so they'd fit the low-beam lamps and harness.

I've had the bulbs in the car for about 9 months and drive for about an hour after dark on rural roads every weeknight. The increase in light output has been quite noticeable. Combined with the fog/driving lights (I no longer ridicule people who drive with their "fog lights" on -- with the E34 they really do light up the right shoulder on rural roads) I actually feel like I have enough illumination to navigate safely at highway speeds.

I have HIR bulbs in another car with projector headlamps, BTW (Toshiba 9012s I purchased from Daniel Stern Lighting), and I believe the Philips Premium high beam bulbs come pretty close to the HIRs in performance at half the price. Now we'll see which bulbs have the longest life!

[fkong777]

Piaa is prob the best bulbs you can buy pricey tho. Give out great colors. . I tried hyper white and Arctic white bulb but they are not much brighter.

Now I'm running 8000k HID 9006 conversion for 2-3 years now.. Love it. Once you use HID you will SEE there is no comparison.. about $200 now on ebay. it is well worth it even if Xenon-like bulbs are only $20-50..

BTW.. free form headlight actually give out more light output but ellipsoid have a better cut off.