Well I finally got through all my exams and home to my car, so I decided to try some of the stuff you guys have been talking about. First I got some Phillips 9005 Blue Vision (I think that's what they're called) and chopped 'em up to fit in the low beams. I used a small (sharp) chisel which actually worked really well. A nice improvement, nothing earth-shattering. I also got some amber 194's and replaced the gauge lights, it looks awesome! Very close to the Type R (Bah, go ahead and call me a rice-boy ) It does look a little weird since the climate control/radio are still that bluish-white color, but oh well. Finally I tightened up the throttle cable, and wow what a difference! The throttle is much more sensitive. Very easy to do, just make sure to check the idle, I had to let it out some to get back to ~750. I'm coming up to 60k (about 100 more miles!) so I will be doing all that fun stuff soon too. Probably after x-mas though. Happy holidays everyone!

Cliffs ('cause I'm long-winded ): 9005 low beams , amber dash lights , tightened throttle cable . 60k service coming up!

 

i was thinking about doing the 9005 conversion thingy.. do you think it was worth it?

 

High beam bulbs in low beam sockets = , improved night vision for low bucks compared to overkill ricebulbs that cost 60 bucks a pair. And amber is a nicer tone, less harsh at night...riceboy

 

Never thought of this... how exactly do you go about doing it?

 

Those some like some great things to do to the car during my break. I was just wondering where you got the blubs and how hard it was to install them.

 

I just did the 9005 conversion myself. I am very happy with the results. You can find all the information you need at http://www.bmwe34.net/E34main/Upgrade/More_light.htm I used Slyvania Cool Blues. They were $15 each and emit a brighter white light compared to the stock 9005s.

RedTeg

 

i think i will do the 194 light thing.

 

The 9005 conversion was easy. Just go to BSQ's website; he has a very good how-too. I think it's http://www.geocities.com/brettq I picked up the Phillips at Strauss Auto, any auto store should have them. After a few nights I'm liking it a lot. Noone's flashed me yet (that's high beams, you sickos!) either.