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Kraigster414 · Dec 27th, 2003, 09:27 PM

The new Sylvania HID X1010 kit comes to mind. I have decided (my Mini is currently on order) just to replace the standard headlight bulbs with the new H7 Sylvania SilverStar high performance halogen bulb. Heck of a lot cheaper. Interested in hearing from users of both. I don't want anything that only works with the high beams on. Rumor has it also that some States are cracking down on auxiliary, i.e., Xenon lights. If that's the case, maybe it's good I didn't order the factory Xenons. Don't know. Thanks. I am a new member.

NEMINI · Dec 27th, 2003, 10:35 PM

Xenon factory headlights are 50 state legal, however the colored 'fake' Xenon bulbs the ricers use have been and always will be illegal (look at the package, it will say offroad use only). Aux lights are only legal with the highbeams, they are extremely blinding for oncoming traffic and should never be used with low beams.

Kraigster414 · Dec 27th, 2003, 11:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03

Xenon factory headlights are 50 state legal, however the colored 'fake' Xenon bulbs the ricers use have been and always will be illegal (look at the package, it will say offroad use only). Aux lights are only legal with the highbeams, they are extremely blinding for oncoming traffic and should never be used with low beams.

Kraigster414 · Dec 27th, 2003, 11:08 PM

Yes, it really pays to do your homework on these things. Ebay is full of after-market "fake" Xenon bulbs. My understanding though is that I should have no problem with the new Sylvania H7 SilverStar halogen bulb. It may not be as bright as the factory Xenon but does offer an improvement in nightime visibility. Would like to hear from users.

http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com/...ilverstars.htm

NEMINI · Dec 27th, 2003, 11:21 PM

Most of the folks on here have either used the Phillips or Osram bulbs from http://www.powerbulbs.com/index.htm

Bear · Dec 28th, 2003, 02:20 AM

Kraigster414

I've replaced the high beam lamps on both of our MCs. Both cars are factory xenon and the SilverStars really make a difference at night. I have no experience on how they would be on the low beams but I speculate a vast improvement..

Bear

FREEZE BOX · Dec 30th, 2003, 06:29 PM

ive just recently put in Osram H7 dip beam bulbs into my mini, along with some Philips Blue Vision sidelights. = VAST improvement!

Also looking to change the indicator bulbs to the Philips Silver Vision bulbs!

ordered my stuff from
www.powerbulbs.com
free delivery...rapid service (got the sidelights free n all

)

Kraigster414 · Dec 30th, 2003, 07:27 PM

Freeze, what bulb number for the sidelights. Indicator lights? Thanks.

Woody88 · Jan 2nd, 2004, 11:26 PM

Personally ive been using the phillips 30% extra light bulbs for my dipped beams and recently ive changed to some lucas blue lightning ones. both ive found are similiar in brightness and appear white but ive yet to see a bulb to actually match the white/blue of xenon lights. If anyone knows this is untrue and knows a bulb to match the pure white/blue of xenons i'll be grateful to know! i'll order a set straightaway!!!

Dec 27th, 2003, 09:27 PM	#1
Kraigster414 Will Work For Cigars Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern VA Local Time: 07:30 PM Posts: 128 Offline	Thoughts on After-market Auxiliary HID Low Beam Kits? The new Sylvania HID X1010 kit comes to mind. I have decided (my Mini is currently on order) just to replace the standard headlight bulbs with the new H7 Sylvania SilverStar high performance halogen bulb. Heck of a lot cheaper. Interested in hearing from users of both. I don't want anything that only works with the high beams on. Rumor has it also that some States are cracking down on auxiliary, i.e., Xenon lights. If that's the case, maybe it's good I didn't order the factory Xenons. Don't know. Thanks. I am a new member.

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NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:30 PM Posts: 7,866 Offline	Most of the folks on here have either used the Phillips or Osram bulbs from http://www.powerbulbs.com/index.htm NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Dec 28th, 2003, 02:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bear MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kansas Local Time: 06:30 PM Posts: 78 Offline	High Beam Replacements Kraigster414 I've replaced the high beam lamps on both of our MCs. Both cars are factory xenon and the SilverStars really make a difference at night. I have no experience on how they would be on the low beams but I speculate a vast improvement.. Bear

Jan 2nd, 2004, 11:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Woody88 >.< Didnt make it........ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NW London Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 34 Offline	Personally ive been using the phillips 30% extra light bulbs for my dipped beams and recently ive changed to some lucas blue lightning ones. both ive found are similiar in brightness and appear white but ive yet to see a bulb to actually match the white/blue of xenon lights. If anyone knows this is untrue and knows a bulb to match the pure white/blue of xenons i'll be grateful to know! i'll order a set straightaway!!! 2003 Mini Cooper, Chilli Red, White Roof, Bonnet Stripes, Pepper Pack, Air Con.

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Dec 27th, 2003, 11:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kraigster414 Will Work For Cigars Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern VA Local Time: 07:30 PM Posts: 128 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GMINI03 Xenon factory headlights are 50 state legal, however the colored 'fake' Xenon bulbs the ricers use have been and always will be illegal (look at the package, it will say offroad use only). Aux lights are only legal with the highbeams, they are extremely blinding for oncoming traffic and should never be used with low beams.

Dec 27th, 2003, 11:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kraigster414 Will Work For Cigars Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern VA Local Time: 07:30 PM Posts: 128 Offline	Yes, it really pays to do your homework on these things. Ebay is full of after-market "fake" Xenon bulbs. My understanding though is that I should have no problem with the new Sylvania H7 SilverStar halogen bulb. It may not be as bright as the factory Xenon but does offer an improvement in nightime visibility. Would like to hear from users. http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com/...ilverstars.htm

Dec 30th, 2003, 06:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
FREEZE BOX MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 236 Offline	ive just recently put in Osram H7 dip beam bulbs into my mini, along with some Philips Blue Vision sidelights. = VAST improvement! Also looking to change the indicator bulbs to the Philips Silver Vision bulbs! ordered my stuff from www.powerbulbs.com free delivery...rapid service (got the sidelights free n all )

Dec 30th, 2003, 07:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kraigster414 Will Work For Cigars Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern VA Local Time: 07:30 PM Posts: 128 Offline	Freeze, what bulb number for the sidelights. Indicator lights? Thanks.

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