X6 F16 Headlight Bulb Change?

marlon32 · 03-07-2018, 02:04 AM

Hi guys,

I noticed that my headlights are not LED

They are also not particularly bright as I'd like.

I understand that they are a D1S HID bulb. So I was thinking of upgrading them to a 6000k or 8000k HID bulb.

Has anyone changed one before? Was is easy? How is the D1S held in place?

Many thanks in advance

CatalinP · 03-07-2018, 02:28 AM

How is that an upgrade?

marlon32 · 03-07-2018, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CatalinP

How is that an upgrade?

What colour temperature are the stock bulbs? I thought they were 4500k...i.e. Less pure white looking

CatalinP · 03-07-2018, 02:53 AM

The colour temperature change will not improve visibility.

marlon32 · 03-07-2018, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CatalinP

The colour temperature change will not improve visibility.

Agree.

But in my personal opinion, I think the whiter bulb (6000k) looks better.
Have you ever fitted these bulbs? How are they held in place?

Wavy · 03-07-2018, 10:43 AM

Most OEM bulbs are 4300k which I believe is the whitest light. 6000k will be bluer and also look less bright.

CeeTeeX5 · 03-07-2018, 10:53 AM

Get Osram CBI. Have them in my F15 and ran them in my JGC. Light output is same as oem but much whiter. Lots of reviews and tests out there on this bulb.

Installation is also super easy. Far easier than I was expecting based on experience on E36, E46 and JGC.

Some good info and testing against other bulbs here: https://www.hidplanet.com/forums/for...-d2s-bulb-test

Edit: Looks like Osram has come out with two newer models, the CBH and CBB. They are incrementally more expensive. both have a higher K rating. Not sure what the sacrifice in visibility is. Also be wary of fakes and be sure you purchase from a reputable retailer.

Doanster · 03-07-2018, 11:14 AM

OP, as CeeTeeX5 pointed out above, read up at HIDPlanet. Lots of good info. Sounds like you want a better "look" vs actual improvement in light output. 8000K is horribly fake purple. The reason i3 headlights appear purple is because of the optics, not because of the bulb temp.
5000K is the most I'd personally go up.

marlon32 · 03-07-2018, 05:39 PM

Guys, thanks so much for your advice /comments.

Really appreciated.

Gtz1wickedest · 10-27-2018, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by marlon32

Guys, thanks so much for your advice /comments.

Really appreciated.

Went with the osaram CBB so much brighter than stocks in the f15. Installation was super easy just pull down the connector and twist the bulb a little and it pulls right out. No clips or tabs that has to be removed or pulled apart. Wayyyyy easier than a e70 and you have a lot of room. Super happy with the light output with the cbb and you get a nice white light with a slight bulb tint depending on the angle you look at it but big difference from stock.

alphaod · 10-27-2018, 11:30 AM

If anyone wants a pair of Sylvania SilverStar (aka Osram CBI) bulbs let me know. I got them like 8 years ago when I had my E70, but all my cars have LEDs now.

yewlock · 10-27-2018, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Gtz1wickedest

Went with the osaram CBB so much brighter than stocks in the f15. Installation was super easy just pull down the connector and twist the bulb a little and it pulls right out. No clips or tabs that has to be removed or pulled apart. Wayyyyy easier than a e70 and you have a lot of room. Super happy with the light output with the cbb and you get a nice white light with a slight bulb tint depending on the angle you look at it but big difference from stock.

Where do you get your bulbs? Any link?

itsmermf · 05-27-2020, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gtz1wickedest

Went with the osaram CBB so much brighter than stocks in the f15. Installation was super easy just pull down the connector and twist the bulb a little and it pulls right out. No clips or tabs that has to be removed or pulled apart. Wayyyyy easier than a e70 and you have a lot of room. Super happy with the light output with the cbb and you get a nice white light with a slight bulb tint depending on the angle you look at it but big difference from stock.

Do you remember which way to twist to remove?
Is it right to install and Left to remove?

I tried both ways, it seemed like I was exerting too much force, so I stopped. Thanks in advance.
Robert

parkstr8 · 05-27-2020, 03:34 PM

I have HIDs - and bought the bulbs - Ben tried to swap them but could not.

Are they plug and play with the Xenon and adaptive lights?

Silververtu · 05-27-2020, 04:49 PM

They are plug and play. Extremely simple.

Cranswick852 · 05-28-2020, 02:10 PM

Same as a screw: anti-clockwise to remove, clockwise to install (as you view it from the engine bay). You do need to use more force than I initially felt comfortable with.

Florida-X3 · 05-28-2020, 05:11 PM

The higher you go in Kelvin the actual less lumens you have so while you think a 6000K bulb is brighter than a 4500K bulb its an optical illusion because it's whiter (given everything else is equal in the bulbs). I agree with prior posts that close to 5000k is the way to go, I'm not a fan of the hint of blue in 6000k bulbs.

Official Osram CBI or CBB are the way to go.

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marlon32 New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: x6 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: essex iTrader: (0)	X6 F16 Headlight Bulb Change? Hi guys, I noticed that my headlights are not LED They are also not particularly bright as I'd like. I understand that they are a D1S HID bulb. So I was thinking of upgrading them to a 6000k or 8000k HID bulb. Has anyone changed one before? Was is easy? How is the D1S held in place? Many thanks in advance
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Wavy Captain 1174 Rep 842 Posts Drives: B8 Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Most OEM bulbs are 4300k which I believe is the whitest light. 6000k will be bluer and also look less bright. __________________ '23 B8, '84 Monte Carlo SS, '23 Escalade, '21 S 580, '20 AMG GT 53 , '18 LS 500, '18 X6, '16 Corvette, '12 750Li, '14 GS 350, '13 ES 350, '10 Maxima, '09 Challenger
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CeeTeeX5 Major 936 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: 2018 X5 xDrive35i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Issaquah, WA iTrader: (0)	Get Osram CBI. Have them in my F15 and ran them in my JGC. Light output is same as oem but much whiter. Lots of reviews and tests out there on this bulb. Installation is also super easy. Far easier than I was expecting based on experience on E36, E46 and JGC. Some good info and testing against other bulbs here: https://www.hidplanet.com/forums/for...-d2s-bulb-test Edit: Looks like Osram has come out with two newer models, the CBH and CBB. They are incrementally more expensive. both have a higher K rating. Not sure what the sacrifice in visibility is. Also be wary of fakes and be sure you purchase from a reputable retailer. __________________ 2018 X5 35i M-Sport Dinan Stage 1 Tuner M-Perf Exhaust and lip Wheels: Winter - 469m; Summer - Vossen CV7 22s 2018 X1 28i M-Sport Last edited by CeeTeeX5; 03-07-2018 at 11:25 AM..
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03-07-2018, 11:14 AM	#8
Doanster Major 627 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2014 F15 Carbon Black M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	OP, as CeeTeeX5 pointed out above, read up at HIDPlanet. Lots of good info. Sounds like you want a better "look" vs actual improvement in light output. 8000K is horribly fake purple. The reason i3 headlights appear purple is because of the optics, not because of the bulb temp. 5000K is the most I'd personally go up. __________________ A little mod here, a little mod there...
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marlon32 New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: x6 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: essex iTrader: (0)	Guys, thanks so much for your advice /comments. Really appreciated.
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alphaod Mmmmm… 1148 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	If anyone wants a pair of Sylvania SilverStar (aka Osram CBI) bulbs let me know. I got them like 8 years ago when I had my E70, but all my cars have LEDs now.
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parkstr8 Lieutenant 562 Rep 530 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X5 MSport Arctic Grey Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Seattle & Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I have HIDs - and bought the bulbs - Ben tried to swap them but could not. Are they plug and play with the Xenon and adaptive lights? __________________ 2020 BMW X5 M-Sport 2021 Audi Q7 Prestige 2016 Aston Martin Vantage V8
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Silververtu Major 231 Rep 1,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 50i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US of A iTrader: (5) Garage List 2019 Porsche Cayenn ... [10.00]	They are plug and play. Extremely simple. __________________ 2019 Cayenne Turbo Gone but not forgotten: 2006 2.0T A4 Avant, 2007 Z4 Roadster 3.0si, 2006 M Roadster, 2013 550i M Sport, 2015 Cayman S, 2015 X5 50i M Sport
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Cranswick852 Private First Class 73 Rep 166 Posts Drives: F15 X5M 40d Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Same as a screw: anti-clockwise to remove, clockwise to install (as you view it from the engine bay). You do need to use more force than I initially felt comfortable with.
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Florida-X3 Lieutenant 260 Rep 471 Posts Drives: '23 X3 x30i / '12 Infiniti M37 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	The higher you go in Kelvin the actual less lumens you have so while you think a 6000K bulb is brighter than a 4500K bulb its an optical illusion because it's whiter (given everything else is equal in the bulbs). I agree with prior posts that close to 5000k is the way to go, I'm not a fan of the hint of blue in 6000k bulbs. Official Osram CBI or CBB are the way to go. Last edited by Florida-X3; 05-28-2020 at 05:19 PM..
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