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  1. #1
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    2009 BMW 520d

    Headlights/ Bulb replacement

    Hi
    I have a 520d E61 2009. I have changed the angel eyes to LED. They look a lot brighter and white compared to the original ones.

    I have tried changing the H7 bulb to ones that say they are brighter.....they are whiter than yellow! But not bright and near dangerous on dark roads.

    I have read that some LED conversions are not suitable for this car. Also, whilst the shape of the fitting may be suitable, the depth on the bulb housing looks deep and so may not fit in the available space (I'm thinking of the plastic cover that caps the bulb housing to prevent dirt into the light cluster).

    Please can you guys advise on a decent H bulb replacement that is both white and bright! Or a suitable Led conversion.

    Many thanks
    Paul

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
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    03 530dT - Ex Police Car
    Hi,

    This is the car audio and associated electronics section, so I'd suggest looking in the E60 section where there'll likely be many more owners who've done something with their headlights there. Also, take a look at the UK centric forum BMW 5 - http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/

    Cheers, Dennis!

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