F55/F56 Wanting to use hid's

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Feb 4, 2016 | 11:41 AM

Parrothead2488

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Wanting to use hid's

Has anybody used HID's in their F56 that has halogen bulbs stock. Any problems? if not what brand is recommended

Feb 4, 2016 | 09:11 PM

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Bad idea. The reflectors are not designed for a HID bulb.

Feb 5, 2016 | 04:05 AM

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^^ don't do it. you will be blinding everyone else on the road.

Feb 5, 2016 | 07:42 AM

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+1 Yea, it will blind everyone. Not focused.

One options is to go with the H4/ 9003 Osram silverstar bulbs

https://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2014-...ng/Headlights/

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/ES2857/

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Feb 5, 2016 | 11:21 PM

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^^^ +1 ^^^

I'm running Silverstar Ultra bulbs for high beam on my Suburban and they put out very good light. I was told at the time that I was giving up longevity for more light output, but I've had the same set for 4 years now. Just be careful and do NOT handle them bare handed when installing them. The oil from your fingers will create a hot spot and kill the bulb prematurely.

Feb 8, 2016 | 06:32 AM

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+1 Good bulb , nice light and nice to keep the stock wattage.

Very good tip vet, yes you have to be careful on the install and the oil from your fingers. gloves help.

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