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New BMW User (Not sure which)

jimual
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Hello Everyone,

I have finally gotten my hands onto my BMW! I managed to get myself a 2011 BMW 3 Series, 2.0D, MSPORT 5 Door,

I have gotten a question or two?

(1) I've searched google and think that my model is a E92, I really want to replace the angel light bulb with a brighter white one? do i have to replace the entire unit? or is it just a plug and play bulb adjustment i have searched through the form alot.. and every thread i find it's always one of two ways? either underneath the wheel arch or open the bonnet and go through the top. now obviously not knowing what model i have is causing a problem! any help would be greatly appreciated!

(2) While looking for new angel bulbs (lights) I've come accross a few that say they will not fit the xenon model headlamps? as far as im aware looking at my headlights these are NOT xenon? am  i correct in thinking this.

 

Thankss!

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    Hi James...welcome to the Forum

    Great looking car...which does appear to be an E92 by all accounts.

    The headlamps you have look to be standard Halogen bulbs as cannot see a ballast pack at the rear of the headlamps.

    Let us know how you progress with upgrading the headlamps.

    Cheers   Trevor

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    Hello James, nice looking 3 series! I wouldn't mind getting one of them as a daily to replace my current run about.

    I also would just like to inform. Your 3 series is actually an E90, not an E92. The E92 is the 2 door/coupe variant. The 5 door/saloon variant you have is the E90. I just thought I'd say :) I think it's an easy mix up. I didn't know the difference before.

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    Thanks both! Sorry it's taken me a while to reply! been browsing through this form and some people have some BEAUTIFUL CARSSSS! may have gotten a little distracted.

     

    Thanks for letting me know which model it is, i am planning on ordering some new halo bulbs? any recommendations as don't want to buy to cheap and have to buy twice! Many thanks!! 

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    Sorry to double post? 

     

    Can anyone confirm if my lights are xenon? or halogen?

     

    Thanks,

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