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      02-07-2017, 07:40 PM   #23
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I've used hoen xenon match bulbs on my old S4, perfect match.
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      02-07-2017, 08:45 PM   #24
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I've used hoen xenon match bulbs on my old S4, perfect match.
Same, I have the Hoen xenonmatch h11's in my A5 and they give a good match to the xenons. I wouldn't say perfect, but about as close as you're gonna get with halogen.
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      02-08-2017, 11:15 AM   #25
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I too originally had the Hoen's, one just burnt out. So I opted for the new Sylvania Silvertstar ZXE. Definitely a warmer colour temp, but I'm happy with them. Ultimately, I'd love to do the OEM LED fog light swap...just too pricey.
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I too originally had the Hoen's, one just burnt out. So I opted for the new Sylvania Silvertstar ZXE. Definitely a warmer colour temp, but I'm happy with them. Ultimately, I'd love to do the OEM LED fog light swap...just too pricey.
Any pictures? and does it flicker on start up ?
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Here's the Hoen xenon match. I remember wrong, I was trying to match the LEDs and not the xenons. On that car the factory xenons were a bit more yellow.

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Glad I went this route. 70 dollars Zxe halogen bulbs vs 116 dollars Canadian led bulbs with resistors & lifetime warranty. Even the wife agrees it was worth it. Lol
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Glad I went this route. 70 dollars Zxe halogen bulbs vs 116 dollars Canadian led bulbs with resisters and lifetime warranty. Even the wife agrees. Lol
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That looks so much better! So no flickering or anything? How easy is it to install? I might have to take a day to go to oshawa for pick up lols.
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Glad I went this route. 70 dollars Zxe halogen bulbs vs 116 dollars Canadian led bulbs with resisters and lifetime warranty. Even the wife agrees. Lol
No codes stored
That looks so much better! So no flickering or anything? How easy is it to install? I might have to take a day to go to oshawa for pick up lols.
No flickering. Honestly 5 min to install. All plug and play. Worth every penny

If u call bimmian talk to ed. Tell him u want the same as simon's x5
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I didn't think the lighting package was worth it from BMW...but it really changes the look of the car with the DRLs and especially at night. Looks menacing
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Any pictures? and does it flicker on start up ?
I'll snap some pics and post. No flicker. Installsplus, I might have to go the LED route like you did...those look great.
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I'll snap some pics and post. No flicker. Installsplus, I might have to go the LED route like you did...those look great.
You will be very happy. Make sure you get the resistors with them they are included. So far no flickering or codes. worth the extra 45 dollars compared to halogen and peace of mind with lifetime warranty . I was told the zxe bulbs gets one year warranty if they burn out they will only replace them one time then your on your own. Post some pics when you get them installed
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Glad I went this route. 70 dollars Zxe halogen bulbs vs 116 dollars Canadian led bulbs with resistors & lifetime warranty. Even the wife agrees it was worth it. Lol
No codes stored or flickering
Good job. I purchased the same kit for my F15 as well although I had to code as they would flicker.
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Glad I went this route. 70 dollars Zxe halogen bulbs vs 116 dollars Canadian led bulbs with resistors & lifetime warranty. Even the wife agrees it was worth it. Lol
No codes stored or flickering
Good job. I purchased the same kit for my F15 as well although I had to code as they would flicker.
Thanks when did u get flickering? And did it happen right after install?
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Usually flickering would occur the moment you turn on the car and after that it will flicker a little every 2-3 minutes. You should try looking at it yourself and tell someone to turn on the car for you.
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Thanks when did u get flickering? And did it happen right after install?
I noticed a few days after install and also had an issue with one of the fogs not turning on. I thought I had a bad connection but decided to code first and now they work fine. I have no idea why some experience flickering and some don't.
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Just installed mine from Bimmian. What a difference!
Does cornering still work properly?
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From Bimmian. Looks so much better
Which lights did you go with?
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Just installed mine from Bimmian. What a difference!
Does cornering still work properly?
Yes mine seems to work fine.
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https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-...g-Light-Bulbs/

I ended up going with these from bimmian lifetime warranty and great price
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Just got these lights from bimmian today and would attempt to install it tomorrow.
Just wondering where did u put the resistors? I read that those can get very hot, would it melt the bumper?
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What is the temp of the stock xenon headlights? 4300K?
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