Shimmy's E-code markers and new Osrams!

[Shimmy]

Had some time to day to install my euro markers and Osram CBIs.



First, I coded out the side markers.

Disable amber corner lights
[09 – Cent. Elect.] [Coding - 07] -> Long Coding Helper -> Byte 10
Submodule 0
Bit 3 - Set to 0 to disable amber side markers (U.S. vehicles)

Then onto removal of the headlights and side markers. I followed this DIYer. These lenses were much easier to separate than others I've done. Just take your time with the heat gun.

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...?highlight=DIY

[Poodini]

TOUGH!!

How long would you say was the process from start to finish?

Never attempted so you can appreciate my hesitation. Last thing id wanna do is replace a headlamp array over something I shldve left alone..

Great job and looks clean!


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[Frinkferta]

Atta Shimmy!

[Chanman94]

Where did you find the ecode markers? Would love a pair of these to replace my vinyl wrapped markers.

[shaunm82]

Welcome to the club!

Looks great!

[shonseb]

Nicely done, looks great! Would like to know where you sourced the euro markers as well.

[Canary2323]

How easy is it too open the lights? Last pair I tried to open on my truck was impossible.

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[John44]

Nicely done, looks great! Would like to know where you sourced the euro markers as well.

This^^^

[Shimmy]

Atta Shimmy!

Welcome to the club! Looks great!

Thanks guys!

How easy is it too open the lights? Last pair I tried to open on my truck was impossible.

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TOUGH!!

How long would you say was the process from start to finish?

Never attempted so you can appreciate my hesitation. Last thing id wanna do is replace a headlamp array over something I shldve left alone..

Great job and looks clean!


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I've done a few retrofits and these separated pretty easy. You just need to take your time with it. Its really common sense. Our headlights use a butyl glue/rubber which softens and melts easily under heat. It basically acts as the "seal." Other car companies may use "permaseal" which is a type of cement that actually fuses the headlight lense to the housing. The "permaseal" bond can only be separated by cutting.

Where did you find the ecode markers? Would love a pair of these to replace my vinyl wrapped markers.

Nicely done, looks great! Would like to know where you sourced the euro markers as well.

This^^^

I bought these a while ago and for the life of me can't remember the guys name. He's on here from time to time, but I don't think he even owns a B8/B8.5

[zcspec]

You're one brave soul to open up them lights. Looks like you'll be busy doing mine!?!?
How are the new OSRAMS? I need to change out the wife's RX-350 since they appear to be inferior to ours.

[JeriQo]

You're one brave soul to open up them lights. Looks like you'll be busy doing mine!?!?
How are the new OSRAMS? I need to change out the wife's RX-350 since they appear to be inferior to ours.

theres also people that would acutally bake their headlights in the oven to open it up.. ran across a thread in the s4 section

[Frinkferta]

I used a heat gun to open mine. Wrapped them in silver carbon fiber. Took about 2 hours or so.

[Shimmy]

You're one brave soul to open up them lights. Looks like you'll be busy doing mine!?!?
How are the new OSRAMS? I need to change out the wife's RX-350 since they appear to be inferior to ours.

Haven't actually driven with them yet. I'll let you know tomorrow. Gotta be at work at 6am. :-(

theres also people that would acutally bake their headlights in the oven to open it up.. ran across a thread in the s4 section

I've used that method a couple times. Its definitely faster, but way more risky. For our headlights using a heat gun works better IMO.

I used a heat gun to open mine. Wrapped them in silver carbon fiber. Took about 2 hours or so.

The silver carbon is perfect! I actually have a small sheet of brushed titanium di noc I would have used if I hadn't found these euro markers.

[Frinkferta]

Euro markers is where it's at. I tried to source some, but got fed up with the search and wrapped them. If I find some, I will switch them out. Totally changes the front end!

[itlnstallion818]

so you already have HIDs and just changed the color/ temp of the headlights?

[99r6]

I hate taking apart headlights. Do a set for me and I'll trade you my original headlights + cash

[Davidx1994]

Can you post a picture of the low beams against a wall? Debating on spending the $$$ for the CBI's since my bulbs are original.


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[itlnstallion818]

what's the K on the OEM HIDs? 4300? 4500k?

[JeriQo]

pics of lights/beam pls

[treginginco]

what's the K on the OEM HIDs? 4300? 4500k?

4300

[Shimmy]

so you already have HIDs and just changed the color/ temp of the headlights?

Yup, swapped the OEM Phillips for these Osram CBIs. They are a 5000k bulb instead of 4300k OEM color. The color different is subtle, but definitely noticeable. Its a whiter color and from what I see lumens is the same as what Osram markets.

I hate taking apart headlights. Do a set for me and I'll trade you my original headlights + cash

Its actually pretty easy. Go for it!

Can you post a picture of the low beams against a wall? Debating on spending the $$$ for the CBI's since my bulbs are original.


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I replaced my originals. Was there a need? No. Was there a sale at HIDconcepts? Yes!!! Was the sale price substantially better than Lightwerks and TRS? Yes!! Impulse buy! done.

[Zapps]

I replaced my originals. Was there a need? No. Was there a sale at HIDconcepts? Yes!!! Was the sale price substantially better than Lightwerks and TRS? Yes!! Impulse buy! done.

Do these CBIs have more output? I've been happy with my Blesk bulbs from HIDConcepts but am very...bi-xenon curious.

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[Shimmy]

Do these CBIs have more output? I've been happy with my Blesk bulbs from HIDConcepts but am very...bi-xenon curious.

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They have the same output as our OEM Phillips bulbs at ~3400lm-3500lm, but they are a whiter light.

[jfo]

Keep in mind that higher color temp with whiter light will also refract more light back to the driver in fog, mist, snow, etc. compared to the OEM lamps. This may or may not be an issue depending on where you live. As noted they don't give you more light output. I prefer to stay with the OEM rating of 4300K or perhaps 4500K. Shimmy, please post back when you have had some time with these in Seattle.