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      02-17-2013, 09:09 PM   #6
papak
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Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0si Coupe
Join Date: Sep 2012
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LED lights

I recently came across the perfect bulb for the front reading lights (the outboard ones) on my '08 Z4 Coupe. Order a couple of "WLED-NW6 6 LED" bulbs from "superbrightleds.com" They fit perfectly and are wonderfully bright and pure white. Cost was about $11.50 for two with shipping. I found that there were a couple of tricks to changing out the bulbs. Most of these round "194" base bulbs are 12mm in diameter. The opening in the housing is 11.47mm. After removing the light fixture from the overhead, the clear lense comes off by removing two Philips head screws that hold it on to the base housing. Once removed, the center bulb is replaced by a 5 LED bulb (one on the end and four around the sides). Remove the base and install the new bulb from the reflector side into the base. The same can be done for the outer "spots". Test it before putting the clear lens back on because they may need to be reversed to accommodate the polarity. Once together, it's a very nice improvement.
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