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Stigissimo
08-20-2013, 06:54 AM
Passenger headlight went out - I've got Bi-xenons. Headlight warning on dash came on indicating headlight is out. *sigh*

Where's the best place to quickly pick up a headlight bulb? Not looking for some 10-million-K super solar white blinding upgrade; probably just looking to buy OEM Philips d2s 4300k or comparable. Do they have them at Home Depot? AutoZone? Is my best bet the Interweb? Just thought I'd ask before I make the rounds to all the places after work.
johnrando
08-20-2013, 09:24 AM
theretrofitsource.com is a good place to look.
Stigissimo
08-20-2013, 09:31 AM
alrighty I'll start there. Thanks JR!
mimalmo
08-20-2013, 10:05 AM
I think I still have a pair somewhere I'd sell for cheap. Let me know if you haven't bought yet.
Stigissimo
08-20-2013, 10:15 AM
Eli - I'm gonna check local stores first because I need them ASAP, but if that fails the first thing I'll do is contact you!
Vas
08-20-2013, 11:49 AM
I have bought them from a place called the retrofit source. Lots of bulbs including phillips

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=148
quikryptonite
08-20-2013, 11:57 AM
I have bought them from a place called the retrofit source. Lots of bulbs including phillips

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=148

+1. Good products, fast shipping and very good prices.
danewilson77
08-20-2013, 12:56 PM
I just got my Philips from them a couple of months ago.

Do not cheap out (eBay). There's a lot of counterfeit bulbs out there.
QC_ZHP
08-20-2013, 01:18 PM
Is it safe to assume you guys advise against these as well?

http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-d2s-xenon-replacement-bulb.html

For the price, I had to ask.
mimalmo
08-20-2013, 01:33 PM
For the money, those aren't bad. That's what I used.
alexandre
08-20-2013, 01:57 PM
PO used amazon 2 years ago to replace the bulbs on my car - they still work perfectly today.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00480J4JG
derbo
08-20-2013, 07:59 PM
i like retrofitsource. Also you cant go wrong with philips or OSRAM.
Stigissimo
08-21-2013, 05:57 AM
So after looking into a couple local places: But first, price on retrofit source: $99 for two.

-Home Depot, Didn't have them although they were on the website.
-AutoZone, $100 for one.
-BMW Peabody: get ready for it.... $230 for one!

I think I'd rather get them from the retrofit source, thank you very much BMW.
BimmerWill
08-22-2013, 09:07 PM
I've purchased two sets of the khoalty 6k bulbs. First set lasted about three years. For the price they really aren't that bad. It's hard to find a name brand in the color that I wanted in order to match my halos. If you're looking for longevity philips is the way to go though.

Sent from S4
TomTomTuning
08-22-2013, 09:40 PM
I've purchased two sets of the khoalty 6k bulbs. First set lasted about three years. For the price they really aren't that bad. It's hard to find a name brand in the color that I wanted in order to match my halos. If you're looking for longevity philips is the way to go though.

Sent from S4
I just installed Khoalty 6000K (http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-d2s-xenon-replacement-bulb.html) as well and I really like the color, I agree for the price they're great. The only issue I had and it's probably my fault... one of of the plastic tabs broke on one of my bulbs, they still work though.

Morimoto XB35 (http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=40562) bulbs look good as well.
Hermes
08-23-2013, 03:55 PM
I bought genuine CBI's off eBay from England a while ago, as long as you have a quality dealer eBay is fine
Hornung418
08-23-2013, 04:07 PM
Price for the CBIs?

GS3 + TT4
Hermes
08-23-2013, 09:23 PM
Don't remember, IIRC $180. Bought a set for both E38 and E46. I'll look and see if I can find the receipt

Edit: it was £180 + shipping per set
E_Rak
08-23-2013, 10:18 PM
And you wanted to go for a boost today in the dark!?!?!?
Stigissimo
08-23-2013, 10:30 PM
-changed both bulbs today!
Hornung418
08-24-2013, 03:59 PM
Don't remember, IIRC $180. Bought a set for both E38 and E46. I'll look and see if I can find the receipt

Edit: it was £180 + shipping per set

Thanks, JP. One of my lights is bluer than the other. I'm not even entirely sure I have ZKWs...but the bulbs should change the fact that I have two colors lol

GS3 + TT4
JupiterBMW
08-24-2013, 09:55 PM
Just for the record, I have 4-5 D2S bulbs just sitting in a drawer in my garage. If anyone needs one, just let me know. $5 for shipping and its yours.
Tnhl1989
08-24-2013, 10:21 PM
I'll be in for two Jon :)

Not sure if mine was still in decent shape when we took it apart.
Stigissimo
08-25-2013, 07:11 AM
I'll be in for two Jon :)

Not sure if mine was still in decent shape when we took it apart.

You want my old one tony? :)

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