installing aftermarket d1s

snipersix · 05-07-2017, 06:22 AM

correct me if i am wrong, but I read that the low and hi beam xenon bulbs of the m2 are d1s? how easy or how difficult are they to change? Can i just change the bulbs and use the factory balast? or do i need to change the ballast as well? i plan to use my old set from my e90

mjsaville · 05-07-2017, 11:40 AM

Why do you want to make changes to the lights?

MJ

snipersix · 05-07-2017, 05:44 PM

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Why do you want to make changes to the lights?

MJ

To change the bulbs to 6000k for cosmetic purposes

mjsaville · 05-09-2017, 02:55 PM

Okay, that explains things I'm very picky myself so understand why you want the color just so. What temp is the original Bulb color?

MJ

snipersix · 05-09-2017, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mjsaville

Okay, that explains things I'm very picky myself so understand why you want the color just so. What temp is the original Bulb color?

MJ

To tell u frankly honestly I do not know as I haven't taken delivery or seen the car yet in person. From the pictures I see I'm guessing 5000k?

josepi123 · 05-10-2017, 04:49 PM

Usually OEM HID are close to 4300k, which is actually closer to white-yellow sunlight than say pure-white light 5500k - 6000k.

It should be D1S since its the same headlamp as the m235i with the bi-xenon hid. So you could look for that. I kinda like the stock color, I like to see much better the cars im passing :P haha

R0ME0 · 05-10-2017, 09:34 PM

Install isn't hard, but you will have to remove the stock wheels to peel back the fender liner in order to access behind the headlight. Just time consuming.

snipersix · 05-10-2017, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by R0ME0

Install isn't hard, but you will have to remove the stock wheels to peel back the fender liner in order to access behind the headlight. Just time consuming.

OK same process as the e90 then thanks

subliminalaudio · 02-20-2018, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by snipersix

correct me if i am wrong, but I read that the low and hi beam xenon bulbs of the m2 are d1s? how easy or how difficult are they to change? Can i just change the bulbs and use the factory balast? or do i need to change the ballast as well? i plan to use my old set from my e90

Any news on doing this ? I'm also interested

AndrewC1989 · 02-21-2018, 01:53 AM

I just ordered Philips WhiteVision bulbs 5000k. Oem is 4300. Unless you're looking for blue light I wouldn't go over 5500.

sh_kross · 02-21-2018, 07:55 AM

And if you want blue light, 6000k? I'm not planning on changing it anytime soon, but I ever get the chance to I would like to have bluer lights...

AndrewC1989 · 02-21-2018, 03:14 PM

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And if you want blue light, 6000k? I'm not planning on changing it anytime soon, but I ever get the chance to I would like to have bluer lights...

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mjsaville Second Lieutenant 101 Rep 246 Posts Drives: M2 LLB - Arrived 4th Mar 2017 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Aberdeen, UK iTrader: (0)	Okay, that explains things I'm very picky myself so understand why you want the color just so. What temp is the original Bulb color? MJ
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josepi123 New Member 62 Rep 26 Posts Drives: ///M2C - '20 - Forged Silver Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Usually OEM HID are close to 4300k, which is actually closer to white-yellow sunlight than say pure-white light 5500k - 6000k. It should be D1S since its the same headlamp as the m235i with the bi-xenon hid. So you could look for that. I kinda like the stock color, I like to see much better the cars im passing :P haha __________________ If you can dream it, You can build it.! 1st baby M love - ///M2 - '17 - LBB - Exec Pkg - DCT - Dinan Stage 1
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