Lighting question... Instead of the HID lights

[smcgowan]

Anyone try the PIAA Bulbs?
http://www.piaa.com/Bulbs/Bulbs-9000.html

Will using these create to much heat?Burn out too quick, or should I just go with Bruno's 9005 modify? Or better yet the (9005 modify with these bulbs)?

Scott

[rockyfeller]

Some think PIAAs are the best. Most people are happier with Silverstars (except that they burn out too fast). I think the color both bulbs put out is great but still most people hype all the bulbs up. I bought $10 eurolite hyper-white cheapos and they have lasted 2yrs+ w/no problems and they are comparably OK. I have just installed HID 8300K 2 days ago and I tell you, it's worth it! Forget the subtle differnece between Xtreme white bulbs vs.stock....a true HID system will blow it away...no hype!

[Jon K]

I can honestly say i did the PIAA, silverstar, SPP, etc bulbs and there is no "instead of HID."

[SharkmanBMW]

;)

[Tiger]

There is no substitute for euro headlight... that is the minimum I would do... or buy new lens... the old lens are just too pitted.

[bjl4776]

a lot of cash

[Jon K]

About $400 for the euro lights and another $600 for HIDs

[Kamil]

I had the PIAA blue bulbs, H4 in my E-28... I dunno if it was the Hella light or what, but I could not see crap w/ them... replaced them w/ a generic white bulb and I've had a little more light.
Did you read Daniel Stern's site?

I've just ordered a set of Euro lights as one of mine cracked this weekend... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7922103928
...we'll see how they turn out.

-Kamil

[mholbrook]

Stern sells the new HIR light bulbs. They are not cheap but bright! I recommend you (you-all) contact Stern for information about these new bulbs. They are a little weird looking and require a very minimal dremel trim which they will do for $3 a bulb. I had trimmed Silverstar high beams in my low beams and now have the Silverstars in high beams and HIR in low beams. I'm really night blind and this has made a real difference.

[AllanS]

I got the same bulbs, and they're great- I'd definately buy them again.

[Tiger]

$200 less on HID... costed me $1300 total in 2001... much cheaper now.

[rockyfeller]

Do your research guys, you'll save money...I paid $220 for crystal euro lights (bigger shaped ellipsoids, built-in angel eyes) and $375 for a 8300K high quality HID kit with Hella ballasts. Under $600 for everything! It was some work to do the wiring but the difference to stock is night and day.

[shragon]

piaa's are crap. almost any blue coated bulb is crap.

do the 9005 conversion.

[Tiger]

Wow! Who makes your euro? That's pretty much less than half of what I paid for mine 3 years ago... Where is that euro made in? I agree with you... the best investment you can make for our E34.

[Jon K]

http://e34.digital7.com/E34%20Pictures/hid4.jpg
http://e34.digital7.com/E34%20Pictures/hid2.jpg

euro ellipsoids, phillips 6000k bulbs and ballasts... pictures say it all. (not aimed in pic against garage door)

[Tiger]

Excellent light... I don't like the blue though...I got the 4300K. My headlight is just white when you look at it...

[mikemaster]

As far as replacement bulbs, I've had good success with phillips vision plus. I think you can only order them from across the pond, though. (UK) Shipping's not too expensive.