Hello everyone,

Welp, one of my headlight bulbs went out. I already know how to replace them but, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on some bulbs and where to get them? I'd prefer something that isn't going to trip the sensor, because I hate seeing the warning.

Any HID bulbs that aren't obnoxious for others to look at? I think they generally look better but, I hate being that guy.

Thanks for the help everyone.

Also, any different bulbs for the fog lamps as well?

 

I guess it depends on what type of lights you have. (Hid, or halogen)

 

Probably should have mentioned that. I don't have Xenon lights or anything, they're just stock headlights.

And by HID, I think meant something like the PIAA Super White bulbs. Something that isn't yellow and more white.

 

I like my Sylvania Silverstar Ultras. I have run them in my cars and my wife's cars for years. They are still not as white as I would like, and pale in comparison to the LED bulbs in my fog and daytime running lights. They are the whitest I have found, even whiter than the PIAA Xtreme White Plus, to my eyes. So, until I can afford the Xenon upgrade (and coding), they will have to do. LED headlight "bulbs" did not work in my R56S, unfortunately. The computer did not like it, and I had no high beams, even though they were dual-beam LED's.

 

Thanks for the reply. What's the price point on these and do they also make them for the fog lamps as well? And where did you purchase them?

 

Bought my Silverstar Ultras on eBay for around 40 bucks, IIRC. Not sure if they make the same Ultras for drl's and fogs. I am running LED's in those. Love my LED's!

 

Have any pictures of your setup? I think I found the right ones at Advanced Auto Parts right near me.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/s...eadlight+bulb#

Looks like the model is 9008 for R56 Minis. Not too bad of a price either, if these are the correct ones, I might just go grab them tomorrow.

But also, if no pictures, could you perhaps link me to the ones in your fogs?

 

9008 is correct for headlight bulbs. I have pics, but have had zero luck sharing them here. I am a computer idiot. LOL. I do not recall the brand of LED's I used in my DRL's and fogs. Try some of the vendors here. I am sure they will have good quality LED fog and DRL bulbs.

 

Can I message you my email address and you can send me a picture? I at least would like to see the headlights.

Either way, thanks a bunch for the help.

 

PM me. I will send pics.

 

the bulb you need is a common size (and mentioned in the owner's manual)

go to any 'major' auto part store and they will help you ... usually will put 'em in for you

I like SilverStar ... have had good results over the years

If "changing" to silverstar you'd want to change both sides lest you see brightness unbalance . . .