Ultimate Guide to the Best Lighting for BMW E46 | Headlights, Halos & More with HR Tested 💡

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Welcome to the definitive lighting guide for your BMW E46! In this HR Tested video, we explore essential lighting components including low and high-beam headlights, fog lights, interior lights, trunk lights, reverse lights, and stylish halos. Learn why HR Tested products are trusted for their perfect fit and seamless performance, ensuring you never face issues like hyper-flashing or poor fit. Join us behind the scenes to understand the commitment behind the HR Tested label-it's a promise of excellence and durability. Whether you're upgrading or replacing, we show you how to boost both functionality and aesthetics of your BMW E46. Subscribe and illuminate your journey with confidence, backed by our expert insights and top-tier recommendations, because when it comes to your car, only the best will do.
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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - OEM HID Low Beam
01:28 - XB HID 3000K Low Beam
02:02 - XB HID 4000K Low Beam
02:18 - XB HID 5000K Low Beam
02:53 - XB HID 6000K Low Beam
03:25 - Osram Night Breaker Low Beam
03:59 - Philips XV2 Low Beam
04:10 - OEM HID High Beam
04:18 - XB HID 3000K High Beam
04:24 - XB HID 4000K High Beam
04:29 - XB HID 5000K High Beam
04:33 - XB HID 6000K High Beam
04:39 - Osram Night Breaker High Beam
04:44 - Philips XV2 High Beam
04:55 - Misaligned Headlight Example
05:11 - Flash to Pass Headlight Bulb
06:12 - OEM Halogen Fog Lights
06:30 - S-V.4 LED Fog Lights
06:44 - XB LED Fog Lights
07:17 - Profile Prism Halo Upgrade
07:47 - Interior Map Light Upgrade
08:48 - Interior Footwell Light Upgrade
09:37 - Interior Trunk Light Upgrade
10:11 - Reverse Light Upgrade
11:57 - License Plate Light Upgrade
12:19 - Outro
🔦 OEM Headlights D2S
Low Beam: 1,260 Max Lux
High Beam: 1,460 Max Lux
🔦 XB HID 3000K D2S
Low Beam: 749 Max Lux (-40% Brighter)
High Beam: 940 Max Lux (-35% Brighter)
🔦 XB HID 4000K D2S
Low Beam: 1,150 Max Lux (-8% Brighter)
High Beam: 1,370 Max Lux (-6% Brighter)
🔦 XB HID 5000K D2S
Low Beam: 1,330 Max Lux (5% Brighter)
High Beam: 1,540 Max Lux (5% Brighter)
🔦 XB HID 6000K D2S
Low Beam: 1,050 Max Lux (-16% Brighter)
High Beam: 1,280 Max Lux (-12% Brighter)
🔦 Osram Night Breaker D2S
Low Beam: 1,510 Max Lux (20% Brighter)
High Beam: 1,730 Max Lux (18% Brighter)
🔦 Philips Xtreme Vision Gen2 (XV2) D2S
Low Beam: 1,530 Max Lux (21% Brighter)
High Beam: 1,840 Max Lux (26% Brighter)
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[@EricGonzalezM]

Great video. Appreciate it as the owner of an E39 which is very similar. I think cool white LEDs in the interior make the cabin feel like a fridge. You should offer warm white options which are very hard to find elsewhere. Also you should mention that a lot of these exterior LEDs will trigger OBC warnings, so stating which ones have built-in resistors/cancellers would be nice.

[@Belinda-s2k]

So funny 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@techseth]

I believe that Phillips makes an H7 bulb that would fit. Dont think it’ll be very bright, but it is a brand I’d probably try.

[@DrivenReality]

I NEED another E46!!!!

[@dufonrafal]

The H7 are also an additional high beam for a 4 high beam setup or is it disable in the USA to meat the local regulation ? (NA only allows 75,000cd for high beam vs 140,000cd the EU). One mod you should consider is swapping the OEM bi-xenon projector for a new unit like the mini D2S 5.0. They are usually better, especially when the OEM unit is older and looses performance (burned bowl).

[@andrewwhitehead11]

Oh god you made it easy for all the 2nd hand, 3rd, and 4th owners to make it so they can blind everyone more often then they do now.

[@HeadlightRevolution]

They're OEM HIDs, you shouldn't be blinding anyone 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@andrewwhitehead11]

@HeadlightRevolution I was meaning because of all these BMW drivers out here who purposely drive those cars like they are apart of Nascar.