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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 08:36 PM
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what are you guys using for headlight bulbs?
05 e55 looking for a brighter stock replacement headlight bulb
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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These

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.U0NG-fa9LCQ

With these clear lenses.

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.U0NHXva9LCQ

They are outstanding. Best mod so far
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by stockC43
These

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.U0NG-fa9LCQ

With these clear lenses.

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.U0NHXva9LCQ

They are outstanding. Best mod so far
+1 best setup and the same setup I am running.
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Sylvania D2S SilverStar High Intensity Discharge (HID) Bulb ~$85/ea

also, here's a set of the OSRAM XENARCs for only $120
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Old Apr 8, 2014 | 11:32 AM
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+1 for Osram CBI
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weren't the xenarcs not allowed to be sold in the US?
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quick question: Are the headlight bulbs the same for the 55k and 63? I'm getting a mixture of D2S bulbs and H7 bulbs as an answer to my question while searching..
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Both 55 and 63 have H7 halogens standard and d2S optional. Most have the xenon option, but you gotta know for the particular car.
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