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[peppernick]

Annual leave is so cooooool :cool: ....so many toys to play with :D

Just arrived today ;)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/peppernick/Picture044.jpg

[Afif]

at the risk of sounding totally stupid...... What are those?

[BlackBimmerUK]

Interior xenon type :) bulbs

[Ali_]

Very nice Nick...

[Har5ha]

Are those better than the ones I have??

Nick..didn't u get some when Durg and I got ours??

Annual leave..hours for u to mod......

[rossi46]

mmmmh, xtec? that sounds like you got it from umnitza, is that right?

[peppernick]

Not Umnitza, JSW.

Harsha, The Bimmian ones are prone to blowing bulbs, these apparently last longer and they are very blue :cool: ....will let you guys know tomorrow.

[Ali_]

Bimmian: oh really :eek: was thinking of getting some from them..guess not now.

[Har5ha]

K...let me know...want to come check them out..

my friend just got an x5..told him to get the bimmian ones...do umitza do ones for x5?

Guess I will go and look on the website..sorry was just being lazy!!!

[westside]

more mods yeah i got blue bulbs in mine but not the xenon ones :mad:

[Afif]

anyone got a link?

[mysticm3]

interior bulbs for all cars should be the same, the bulbs can be bought as a kit or separately. The numbers are all different, for example, some people would want to change even the lights for make up mirror behind the sun visor but I won't bother with that and save a few quid.

For a basic kit you need 3 wedge bulbs for the central map reading lights, 2 12v6W bulbs for the footwall lights, and 4 wedge bulbs for the rear lights on a coupe. You can also get them for number plate lights and boot lights, however I don't think they are needed.

Anyone want I can get the bulbs for you. PM leave message in my section or PM/e-mail me. The bulbs I have are made in Japan for the best quality and colour. As far as I know all others are contract made in China or Phillipines. Bulbs price vary start from 3.8-5.8 each. Available in xenon blue or xenon white. They are the same colour as those xenon white sidelight bulbs.

I'll take a few shots tonight and post the pictures up.

[Afif]

ill buy a whole set for the interior off ya :D

[BeemerBoy888]

Anyone know what type of bulb is required for the e46 hardtop? Fas? :)

[mysticm3]

Ok here are some pictures:
Original Yellow map reading light compared with central xenon blue interior light:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/InteriorXenon4.jpg
Footwall with Xenon White Interior bulb:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/InteriorXenon1.jpg
Glovebox with Xenon White Interior bulb:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/InteriorXenon3.jpg
Central light Xenon Blue:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/InteriorXenon2.jpg
Rear Reading Light Xenon White:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v475/teddyhsu/InteriorXenon5.jpg

[mysticm3]

basically the difference between Xenon White and Xenon Blue is....err...the colour :D Xenon Blue is visibly much more blue compared with Xenon White.

[Afif]

i cant decide between blue or white :(

[peppernick]

Wow! That's nice. I hope mine is similar.

Teddy, how do you remove the map light holder? Just insert a screwdriver at the sides and pry it open? Mine wouldn't bulge :confused:

[rossi46]

have to see the lights in person to decide blue or white me think
white looks good to me, cos the blue it looks abit too blue in the picture.
but it might be different when look at it in person.
which colour would you recommend ted since you have seen both in person :)

[mysticm3]

defintely need to see the whole set in person to make up mind. I can't even decide myself which ones I like better lol

I think the majority would go for xenon white because they are brighter compared to the blue ones. However the blue ones look insane in a dark carpark... :D It might scare your mates/GF a bit because of the bluey/Jazzy atmosphere they create ;)

If I must choose I will go for xenon white. Anyone interested PM me and I'll get the bulbs in. I might as well post a new thread on my section for the interior lights so leave your message there please.

Nick just insert a flathead screw driver and pry it open. How come you can do the steering swap and can't change interior light bulbs LOL :eek: :rolleyes:

[rossi46]

what's the price?

[mysticm3]

depending on how many bulbs you want to change price vary each bulb from 3.80 to 5.80

for a basic kit you can get 2 for footwall, 3 for central map reading lights, one for glove box, and 2 for rear courtsey lights. You can also add 2 more for boot lights and 2 more for rear map reading lights, and 2 more for sun visor mirror lights if you must LOL The numbers are based on interior lights found in a coupe.

[Afif]

well i got a Saloon so if i was to change them all including boot and sun visor how much?

14 bulbs is it?

[rossi46]

depending on how many bulbs you want to change price vary each bulb from 3.80 to 5.80

for a basic kit you can get 2 for footwall, 3 for central map reading lights, one for glove box, and 2 for rear courtsey lights. You can also add 2 more for boot lights and 2 more for rear map reading lights, and 2 more for sun visor mirror lights if you must LOL The numbers are based on interior lights found in a coupe.
what is the price for the basic kit?
maybe need additional 2 rear map reading lights.
also can you by any chance to get hold of 24led matrix turn signal bulbs like JSW in E46fanatic?

[mysticm3]

Price is 4.20 per bulb for Super White Xenon with free UK P&P. Super Blue Xenon 4.60 per bulb.

you can get the bulbs enough for the basic lights first and if you like them can always get more to match later on.

[Afif]

hmmm i thinking i might go for Blue in the trunk and white inside the car. PM me your number/details plz :D.

[Estoril Sport]

I was thinking it would be nice to mix them. Xenon white for the upper areas and the xenon blue one for the foot wells. What do you think ?

[rossi46]

Price is 4.20 per bulb for Super White Xenon with free UK P&P. Super Blue Xenon 4.60 per bulb.

you can get the bulbs enough for the basic lights first and if you like them can always get more to match later on.
how about the silver indicator bulbs, can you do free UK P&P too. :)
if you can i'll buy a set now.

[mysticm3]

how many do you need Rossi? PM me

Afif you have PM.

[peppernick]

My X-Tecs are up ;)

http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/4364Picture_142.jpg

http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/4364Picture_144.jpg
Footwell light is Bimmian bulb, cabin light is JSW's X-Tec

[Afif]

x tec definately looks less bright compared to the bimmian. Teddy what would you say yours are closer to in brightness? Mum said shed pay for my CCFL's so ill call you tomorrow for a set of those! I wish you were local though! Than i wouldnt spend my cash on other things :D.

[rossi46]

bimmian's one does look brighter.
but as teddy said, you can get hyper blue or hyper white.
i think the hyper white will be similar to bimmian's one.
the hyper blue will pretty much looks like the xtec ones.

[peppernick]

bimmian's one does look brighter

That's the whole point, you don't want them too bright so they lit up like cheapo fluorescent tubes inside the car. Cool blue is what you're after ;) :cool:

[Afif]

but the whole point of lights inside the car for me is so i can see when i drop summin at night or reading a map :P We not all blessed with Sat Nav. Or even worse when my lil sis drops something which could stain in the car at night *touch wood*.