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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 09:59 AM
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Driving Lights Bulb Recomendation

For those of you who have driving lights or for those that will be installing these.
I have LED Headlamps and the stock MINI halogen bulbs in the driving lights (when on) make them feel like they are off the "Ark". After much research I bought a set of Narva H3 Range Power 50+ bulbs. These looked better but still pretty yellow compared to the main beam LED's.
I then bought a set of H3 PIA Super Plasma GT-X bulbs. These are perfect and when all lights are on fit right it. Even when driving you really notice the difference. They are made in Japan and around $60 for a set.
Go check out the color temperature of you lights tonight you will see what I mean. I couldn't be happier with my decision to change these!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by GregoryK
For those of you who have driving lights or for those that will be installing these.
I have LED Headlamps and the stock MINI halogen bulbs in the driving lights (when on) make them feel like they are off the "Ark". After much research I bought a set of Narva H3 Range Power 50+ bulbs. These looked better but still pretty yellow compared to the main beam LED's.
I then bought a set of H3 PIA Super Plasma GT-X bulbs. These are perfect and when all lights are on fit right it. Even when driving you really notice the difference. They are made in Japan and around $60 for a set.
Go check out the color temperature of you lights tonight you will see what I mean. I couldn't be happier with my decision to change these!
Do you have the "Mini" driving lights or ones (other mfg'r) you installed yourself? I've noticed the same color difference and will search out those bulbs if they fit my Dealer installed "Mini" lamps.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 10:23 AM
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Papa. Installed myself. They are Mini driving lamps. Same as you have. I also installed on my R56....never colour matched on those either.
But these bulbs....You will be really happy.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 11:10 AM
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Thanks for the tip!
 
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