Headlight bulbs

Post Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:00 pm

Ok, easy question, i want to replace my orginal headlight blubs with sum new ones, but what kind do i need for side lights and main beam (H7, H1 or wot)? 1990 325i sport.

Post Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:02 pm

Sidelights are W5W, main beam is H1.

Guest · Post Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:02 pm

H1, i just bought some osram silverstars - got free sidelights too! from powerbulbs.co.uk - fast service too

Post Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:04 pm

C2HEG wrote:Ok, easy question, i want to replace my orginal headlight blubs with sum new ones, but what kind do i need for side lights and main beam (H7, H1 or wot)? 1990 325i sport.

Are you confusing sidelights with dipped beam by any chance?

Sidelights are one pull of the knob, dipped beam is the knob fully out and main beam is obviously the indicator stalk clicked in the direction of the dash.

(No knob jokes please)

Post Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:27 pm

No i understand they are different, if i go for 100w will i damage the car in anyway?

Post Mon Sep 12, 2005 5:30 pm

I'm not sure, but they'll be illegal.

The 55w and legal Osram Silverstars as recommended above are very impressive bulbs anyway; they make a huge difference over standard bulbs.

If you order from www.powerbulbs.co.uk you'll get 10% off the second set of bulbs, plus free sidelight bulbs as well.

Post Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:26 pm

powerbulbs is quality
osram silverstar h1s and free dippped beam lights for 25 quid

fogs are also h1 mate

at the end of the day how birght to they need to be? you dont wona be spending shed laods on em in my opinion

Post Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:26 pm

Any one tried their own brand bulbs? I've thinking of getting some as they have an offer on buy 2 pairs at the moment.

Post Mon Sep 12, 2005 10:06 pm

C2HEG wrote:No i understand they are different, if i go for 100w will i damage the car in anyway?

Wiring will take it, fuses need to be 10A. Voltage drop in the fairly thin wires means they won't run at 100W anyway.