Xeneflo HID xenon bulb upgrade from bimmian

deepred_natz · 03-14-2014, 10:51 PM

hello everyone, I just want to ask if anyone from this forum tried or has this HID bulb upgrade for their headlights. I am considering to buy this set but before that i would like to know your opinion. And another thing that concerns me is that, do I have to buy a new ballast for this upgrade or the oem ballast will suffice? and which color should I go 6000k or the 8000k?

Any comments will be highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

m5 guy · 03-14-2014, 11:03 PM

The only hid bulbs you should even consider are the Osram CBI's. Easily the best bulbs out there. They are oem quality and 5000k in color with an output of 4300k. So a pure white light with no loss of output. They are normally $200 a pair and you can get them at places such as www.theretrofitsource.com. I have used them in my past three BMW's and wouldn't use anything else. Check out my journal for a mini write up on them.

deepred_natz · 03-14-2014, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3 guy

The only hid bulbs you should even consider are the Osram CBI's. Easily the best bulbs out there. They are oem quality and 5000k in color with an output of 4300k. So a pure white light with no loss of output. They are normally $200 a pair and you can get them at places such as www.theretrofitsource.com. I have used them in my past three BMW's and wouldn't use anything else. Check out my journal for a mini write up on them.

thanks.

blue dragon · 03-15-2014, 11:31 AM

In addition, the Osram night breaker is not as cool (colour temperature) as the CBIs, but they don't lose the lumen output like all these aftermarket bulbs.

I'm running the CBIs now, in the rain, the 5000k temperature just doesn't provide the same contrast as a warmer bulb. I've been thinking of switching to the night breaker

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131078668990...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

deepred_natz · 03-15-2014, 12:47 PM

Are these bulbs bi-xenon too?

m5 guy · 03-15-2014, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepred_natz

Are these bulbs bi-xenon too?

The bi-xenon part is just a shutter on your projector that moves to reveal the high beam. These bulbs will work perfectly for you. Go for it!

deepred_natz · 03-15-2014, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3 guy

The bi-xenon part is just a shutter on your projector that moves to reveal the high beam. These bulbs will work perfectly for you. Go for it!

sweet. good to know. thanks

upstate650 · 03-17-2014, 03:03 PM

Do these bulbs increase lumen out put over stock? Trying to determine if they are an "upgrade" or simply a cosmetic change.

m5 guy · 03-17-2014, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upstateX5M

Do these bulbs increase lumen out put over stock? Trying to determine if they are an "upgrade" or simply a cosmetic change.

The CBI's maintain the same output as oem. So a pure white light with no loss of output. Normally going up in color looses out put.

If you don't want a pure white light it's best to just stay with the oem bulbs, which are 4300k and made by osram as well.

upstate650 · 03-17-2014, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3 guy

The CBI's maintain the same output as oem. So a pure white light with no loss of output. Normally going up in color looses out put.

If you don't want a pure white light it's best to just stay with the oem bulbs, which are 4300k and made by osram as well.

any experience with the night breakers? They are 4100K - supposed to give you 20 meters greater distance, 70% greater output over OEM.

http://www.motivemods.com/OSRAM-Nigh...sr-nbu-d1s.htm

m5 guy · 03-17-2014, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upstateX5M

any experience with the night breakers? They are 4100K - supposed to give you 20 meters greater distance, 70% greater output over OEM.

http://www.motivemods.com/OSRAM-Nigh...sr-nbu-d1s.htm

No experience with them personally, but they seem like the way to go if you are not after the pure white look. Heck I might even give them a go just to check them out.

deepred_natz · 03-17-2014, 05:50 PM

Ordered it last week. Sweet cant wait!

upstate650 · 03-17-2014, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepred_natz

Ordered it last week. Sweet cant wait!

The night breakers? Review please!

deepred_natz · 03-17-2014, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by upstateX5M

The night breakers? Review please!

Nope. I ordered the 5000k d1s osram cbi. I will put up a review once i install it and take some pics. (if weather is nice out here)

deepred_natz · 03-21-2014, 09:51 PM

What is the difference between OSRAM XENARC 66140 CBI TO OSRAM XENARC 66144 CBI?

The reason I asked this because I ordered from ebay a set of OSRAM XENARC 66144 CBI but when I received my order, it was OSRAM XENARC 66140 CBI. Is the item that I received fake? almost CDN$ 200 including shippping from UK.

m5 guy · 03-21-2014, 11:49 PM

Did it come in original Osram boxes? The part number is definitely off. Use places like www.theretrofitsource.com to be sure you get the real deal. Never know with eBay...

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.Uy0WJCe9KK0

blue dragon · 03-22-2014, 07:53 AM

Quote:

FYI.
I just got a response mail from Osram on a mail I sent before xmas.
He said also that these bulbs indeed was the same. 66140CBI was the old number and its now called 66144CBI with no modification to the bulb itself.

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...l=1#post547793

deepred_natz · 03-22-2014, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3 guy

Did it come in original Osram boxes? The part number is definitely off. Use places like www.theretrofitsource.com to be sure you get the real deal. Never know with eBay...

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.Uy0WJCe9KK0

Nope it didnt came in original box. The reason why i didnt go with theretrofit.com bec they dont ship in canada. I will return this set i think.

deepred_natz · 03-22-2014, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue dragon

http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...l=1#post547793

Yeah i read about that. But the packaging is that what i am skeptical about. Not sure if its fake or real. So i will be sending it back.

m5 guy · 03-22-2014, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepred_natz

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3 guy

Did it come in original Osram boxes? The part number is definitely off. Use places like www.theretrofitsource.com to be sure you get the real deal. Never know with eBay...

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.Uy0WJCe9KK0

Nope it didnt came in original box. The reason why i didnt go with theretrofit.com bec they dont ship in canada. I will return this set i think.

Didn't know that. Maybe check out the other vendors who sponsor hid planet. That forum has always helped me in the past. It's a great source for all things lighting.

Good luck with everything!

FernMD · 04-07-2014, 04:40 PM

Just received a pair of the Osram 66144CBI from theretrofitsource. Now on the box it says up to 5500 KELVIN. I thought these were 5000K??? And I've also seen packaging saying 5000k. Any thoughts?

mitch808 · 04-07-2014, 04:56 PM

In terms of output, you wont notice a difference.

03-14-2014, 10:51 PM	#1
deepred_natz YOLO 7 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X5M Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Alberta iTrader: (1)	Xeneflo HID xenon bulb upgrade from bimmian hello everyone, I just want to ask if anyone from this forum tried or has this HID bulb upgrade for their headlights. I am considering to buy this set but before that i would like to know your opinion. And another thing that concerns me is that, do I have to buy a new ballast for this upgrade or the oem ballast will suffice? and which color should I go 6000k or the 8000k? Any comments will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance. __________________ '13 HD NRS stage 1 '13 HD Sporster 48 stage 1
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-14-2014, 11:03 PM	#2
m5 guy Brigadier General 1690 Rep 3,200 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Comp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (14)	The only hid bulbs you should even consider are the Osram CBI's. Easily the best bulbs out there. They are oem quality and 5000k in color with an output of 4300k. So a pure white light with no loss of output. They are normally $200 a pair and you can get them at places such as www.theretrofitsource.com. I have used them in my past three BMW's and wouldn't use anything else. Check out my journal for a mini write up on them. __________________ 2020 F90 M5 Comp Oxford Green Metallic II-Aragon JOURNAL 2016 F10 M5 Space Gray-Black SOLD 2012 E70 X5M Monte Carlo Blue-Silverstone SOLD 2001 E46 M3 Oxford Green Metallic II-Cinnamon SOLD
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-15-2014, 11:31 AM	#4
blue dragon Lieutenant Colonel 1190 Rep 1,544 Posts Drives: '22 Tesla MY + '23 Tesla MY Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Land of high taxes and crappy healthcare iTrader: (2)	In addition, the Osram night breaker is not as cool (colour temperature) as the CBIs, but they don't lose the lumen output like all these aftermarket bulbs. I'm running the CBIs now, in the rain, the 5000k temperature just doesn't provide the same contrast as a warmer bulb. I've been thinking of switching to the night breaker http://www.ebay.com/itm/131078668990...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT __________________ \| '22 Tesla Model Y P - My daily \| '23 Tesla Model Y LR - Wife's daily \| '17 F15 35D - missed daily \|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-15-2014, 12:47 PM	#5
deepred_natz YOLO 7 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X5M Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Alberta iTrader: (1)	Are these bulbs bi-xenon too? __________________ '13 HD NRS stage 1 '13 HD Sporster 48 stage 1
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2014, 03:03 PM	#8
upstate650 Lieutenant Colonel 305 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: 2014 650xi Gran Coupe Msport Join Date: May 2013 Location: The Hinterlands of Upstate NY iTrader: (3) Garage List 2020 BMW M340xi [0.00]	Do these bulbs increase lumen out put over stock? Trying to determine if they are an "upgrade" or simply a cosmetic change. __________________ 2014 BMW 650xi Gran Coupe Msport Black Sapphire Metallic on full black merino leather. 20" M5 343M wheels for summer, 20" 373 wheels for winter with Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 studded snow tires. M6 CP exhaust with M6 Diffuser and ///M Performance carbon fiber finisher. Mission Performance stage 1.5 and transmission tune.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-17-2014, 05:50 PM	#12
deepred_natz YOLO 7 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X5M Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Alberta iTrader: (1)	Ordered it last week. Sweet cant wait! __________________ '13 HD NRS stage 1 '13 HD Sporster 48 stage 1
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-21-2014, 09:51 PM	#15
deepred_natz YOLO 7 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X5M Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Alberta iTrader: (1)	Fake or Real? What is the difference between OSRAM XENARC 66140 CBI TO OSRAM XENARC 66144 CBI? The reason I asked this because I ordered from ebay a set of OSRAM XENARC 66144 CBI but when I received my order, it was OSRAM XENARC 66140 CBI. Is the item that I received fake? almost CDN$ 200 including shippping from UK. Attached Images __________________ '13 HD NRS stage 1 '13 HD Sporster 48 stage 1 Last edited by deepred_natz; 03-21-2014 at 11:41 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-21-2014, 11:49 PM	#16
m5 guy Brigadier General 1690 Rep 3,200 Posts Drives: 2020 M5 Comp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (14)	Did it come in original Osram boxes? The part number is definitely off. Use places like www.theretrofitsource.com to be sure you get the real deal. Never know with eBay... http://www.theretrofitsource.com/com...l#.Uy0WJCe9KK0 __________________ 2020 F90 M5 Comp Oxford Green Metallic II-Aragon JOURNAL 2016 F10 M5 Space Gray-Black SOLD 2012 E70 X5M Monte Carlo Blue-Silverstone SOLD 2001 E46 M3 Oxford Green Metallic II-Cinnamon SOLD
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-07-2014, 04:40 PM	#21
FernMD New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Just received a pair of the Osram 66144CBI from theretrofitsource. Now on the box it says up to 5500 KELVIN. I thought these were 5000K??? And I've also seen packaging saying 5000k. Any thoughts?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-07-2014, 04:56 PM	#22
mitch808 Captain 107 Rep 994 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	In terms of output, you wont notice a difference. __________________ 2012 X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity - Alpine White - M Sport Package
	Appreciate 0 Quote