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Old 02-02-2007, 03:33 PM
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I have the original stock xenon on a 2001 x5. Now I'm wondering if it's possible to buy another set of bulbs for a brighter set. Does the xenon bulbs glow lesser over time? and is it even possible to change another tint of bulbs?

I'm planning to tint my headlights, thats why i'm looking for brighter bulbs.
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Old 02-02-2007, 03:37 PM
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interesting...

what color were you thinking? there are HID kits available.
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just brighter/stronger beam, a tint of blue.

is it worth it to get an hid kit to replace the xenons?
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Just get some 10000k or 12000k d2s xenon bulbs. I'm thinking of getting the 12000k lights for my truck.
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just brighter/stronger beam, a tint of blue.

is it worth it to get an hid kit to replace the xenons?
It worth to replace your stock HIDs only if you installing 50W boosts or new 50W ballasts. Everything else will give you ether the same brightness or less (specially those 12000k, 10000K or 8000K kits).
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If you want the brightess setup, get 6000k HID bulbs.
The higher the number, the less light it produces.

I believe the stock ones on an X5 are already the lowest, meaning they should be the brightest.

If you want more light, upgrade ur fogs to real XENON lights. That will be a few hundred dollars.
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remember...let's not blind other drivers...especially people not in SUVs
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remember...let's not blind other drivers...especially people not in SUVs
The X5's projector with correct leveling and bulb color will concentrate the light beam to where it should be regardless of how bright it is.
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The X5's projector with correct leveling and bulb color will concentrate the light beam to where it should be regardless of how bright it is.
really? i guess mine are pointed too high
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really? i guess mine are pointed too high
Obviously it is harder to level SUV/SAV headlights, but with correct setup and reasonable brightness (up to 6000lm) shouldn’t blind other drivers.
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