New M3/M4 Bulb upgrades!

island · 10-26-2014, 02:14 PM

Haven't found any threads yet about upgrading the new M3/M4 Xenon bulbs.

Does anyone have the exact size needed and a recommendation on a brand / model that will go great on the F80?

island · 10-26-2014, 03:48 PM

The XenoFlo HID Xenon Bulb looks interesting - specifically the middle pure white option.

island · 11-08-2014, 04:17 PM

Ended up going with the LED package after hearing so many negative reviews about the brightness / quality of the cheaper Xenons. Apparently its primarily for owners on a budget who don't plan on changing the bulbs - thanks for all the messages.

kitw · 11-08-2014, 04:54 PM

The Osram CBI are one of the few bulbs that actually puts out more lumens than normal bulbs - they are standard on Porsches, I bought a set only to find my 981 Boxster S already had them! doh!

But, the Philips C1 Xtreme Vision are a competitor. Nothing else on the market is actually brighter. I don't know what size bulbs the M3 are.

I haven't seen the HIDs on the F80/F82 - My car has the LEDs. But, my Boxster with the Osram CBI bulbs, puts out as much light with a more even beam pattern. Maybe the F80 HIDs suck (although I don't remember my F30's lights being any worse than my F80)

Ranoz · 11-08-2014, 09:37 PM

Once you check the clip on YouTube how does the LED work, you will find it is so cheap to click on this option

F80 M Freak · 12-28-2015, 11:45 PM

i just got a pair of 6700k xenon bulb, but i am having trouble to take out the OE bulb!!! does anyone know how to remove the OE bulb? Thanks!

wkndracr · 12-31-2015, 07:36 PM

I think the hid headlights are pretty underwhelming. I never felt that way about the HIDs in my e82. Maybe it's because there are more cars on the road now with led lights that mine seem dull to me. I'm intrigued at the thought of being able to upgrade the bulbs for a "whiter" light. I have aftermarket 7" round LED headlights I'm my Miata, and while the beam pattern isn't great, they seem brighter than the M4 HIDs.

whatheheck · 01-03-2016, 01:35 AM

Would you mind sharing what LED bulbs you decided to install on your M3/M4?

Thanks in advance.

Dan

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Originally Posted by island

Ended up going with the LED package after hearing so many negative reviews about the brightness / quality of the cheaper Xenons. Apparently its primarily for owners on a budget who don't plan on changing the bulbs - thanks for all the messages.

AtlantisF80 · 08-19-2019, 10:15 AM

Any updates or recommendations on the best (brightest lumen output) on XENON HID replacement bulbs for the BMW F80?

10-26-2014, 02:14 PM	#1
island New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: '15 F80 M3, SO w/SB Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	New M3/M4 Bulb upgrades! Haven't found any threads yet about upgrading the new M3/M4 Xenon bulbs. Does anyone have the exact size needed and a recommendation on a brand / model that will go great on the F80?
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island New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: '15 F80 M3, SO w/SB Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	The XenoFlo HID Xenon Bulb looks interesting - specifically the middle pure white option.
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island New Member 1 Rep 9 Posts Drives: '15 F80 M3, SO w/SB Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Ended up going with the LED package after hearing so many negative reviews about the brightness / quality of the cheaper Xenons. Apparently its primarily for owners on a budget who don't plan on changing the bulbs - thanks for all the messages.
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kitw Colonel 471 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: F91 M8, 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20)	The Osram CBI are one of the few bulbs that actually puts out more lumens than normal bulbs - they are standard on Porsches, I bought a set only to find my 981 Boxster S already had them! doh! But, the Philips C1 Xtreme Vision are a competitor. Nothing else on the market is actually brighter. I don't know what size bulbs the M3 are. I haven't seen the HIDs on the F80/F82 - My car has the LEDs. But, my Boxster with the Osram CBI bulbs, puts out as much light with a more even beam pattern. Maybe the F80 HIDs suck (although I don't remember my F30's lights being any worse than my F80) __________________ DSC_3369 by Kit W, on Flickr
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F80 M Freak First Lieutenant 83 Rep 377 Posts Drives: 2016 f80 m3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	i just got a pair of 6700k xenon bulb, but i am having trouble to take out the OE bulb!!! does anyone know how to remove the OE bulb? Thanks!
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wkndracr First Lieutenant 60 Rep 300 Posts Drives: '10 135i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yonkers, NY iTrader: (0)	I think the hid headlights are pretty underwhelming. I never felt that way about the HIDs in my e82. Maybe it's because there are more cars on the road now with led lights that mine seem dull to me. I'm intrigued at the thought of being able to upgrade the bulbs for a "whiter" light. I have aftermarket 7" round LED headlights I'm my Miata, and while the beam pattern isn't great, they seem brighter than the M4 HIDs.
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AtlantisF80 First Lieutenant 111 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 / 2008 328i Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Any updates or recommendations on the best (brightest lumen output) on XENON HID replacement bulbs for the BMW F80? __________________ 2017 BMW M3 /// Atlantis Metallic Blue / Sakhir Orange
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