Z3 bulb up grade

Jack Ratt

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2.8i AUTO and 2.8i MANUAL
I've got to replace a blown tail light bulb and I've been thinking of changing all my bulbs for LED bulbs.

Is it a straight forward bulb swap or will I have to fit resistors to each bulb ?

My headlights need a refurb too and I'm thinking of getting one of those polishing kits although eventually I swap them for new angel eyes set up
 

t-tony

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E89 Z4 23i Auto
The only bulbs which I swapped that needed ballast resistors were the indicator bulbs mate. That's to keep the flasher unit working at the correct rate. I changed the reverse light bulbs too but I haven't fond any LED stop/tail bulbs yet. The Z3 is much more accommodating to this type of upgrade than the Z4.

Tony.
 

5harp3y

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Straight swap, just be mindful of the diameter of the head of the led replacement as too big and it won't fit into the lense.

Indicators need resistors or a modified relay. All other bulbs cab be swapped
 

t-tony

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Straight swap, just be mindful of the diameter of the head of the led replacement as too big and it won't fit into the lense.

Indicators need resistors or a modified relay. All other bulbs cab be swapped
Yes, they can be swapped. Have you found any LED stop/tail bulbs?

Tony.
 
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