10-09-2012, 05:59 AM | #1 |
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Halogen Replacement
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awaiting the arrival of my X3, but have been doing a lot of reading on what kind of bulbs i want to change my originals with. I couldn't justify the high price tag for the xenon's in Australia, so went with the halogens. I have only found a little info on people saying PIAA replacements would be the way to go. Could someone give me a little more information? Looks like I need hi and low beam and what PIAA lights do I need to get? On the PIAA US site it says the H7, but this is for a 04-11 X3, I assume this would be the same for a 2012? Would you replace the fog lights as well? I can't seem to find a dealer of these lights around Australia, so should I order them from the UK/US? Thanks in advance for the help. |
10-09-2012, 06:06 AM | #2 |
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2011 x3 is same as 2012
make sure the wattage of bulb is same as oem, higher wattage can damage the housing (heat) |
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At least on my BMW motorcycles, I've seen no advantage of PIAAs over other Philips or Sylvania except they tended to burn out ( vibration?) faster
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Thanks for that Info. I have found the lamps on there available in AUS. Any other suggestions from people? what about the fog lights, would people replace those for looks or not bother? |
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I've got some nightbreakers ready to fit but haven't got round to it. Previously I had some 100w bulbs on a earlier car and I melted the wires so I would stay away from them.
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