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Old 04-14-2010, 07:40 PM
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I Agree ... I have them now and love them.. I had Hoen H8's before... these also look wicked when the main lamps are on ...
Any daytime pics from at least 100Ft away?
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Any Updates?

I have been reviewing posts of US members taking delivery of their MY 11 E70 LCI X5. I was holding up the glimmer of hope that our market would get the updated angel eyes a la 5GT - after all this is an LCI update - in the end BMW managed to disappoint.

So moving on, I have spent the better part of 3 hours researching threads across different forums trying to find a fitting solution to my angel eye dilemma, granted I don't have the X5 yet, but the halogen "yellowish" look already bothers me.

After much consideration I set forth with the following requirements for an upgrade, First - It must have the same or better Day and Night look than the 5GT Angel Eyes; Second - It must be a stable upgrade (no Errors) with no heating issues; Third - Not really a set requirement, it must not go into power save mode when main xenon headlights are turned on. Here are my options, in no order of precedence:

1. GP Thunder 2010 7500's $20 - Cheap, going to try them anyway.
2. Lux H8 v2 Angel Eyes $224 - I'm somewhat on the fence on this, really want the DRL to be seen in the daytime.
3. LED Markers $234- Korean version with 60 degree beam angle dispersion, sounds like a better concept (pipedream?) but have not found anybody using them
4. LED Markers $200 - Chinese version with 30 degree beam angle dispersion, continue to review more posts.


Any updates out there will be greatly appreciated, specially any pictures at 100 feet (~30 m).

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I got some PIAA's and the look great during the day and at night. Had them in use for 2yrs; no errors or heating issues. I just hope it's the same bulb size for the 2011. Picture is not that good sorry.
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I have been reviewing posts of US members taking delivery of their MY 11 E70 LCI X5. I was holding up the glimmer of hope that our market would get the updated angel eyes a la 5GT - after all this is an LCI update - in the end BMW managed to disappoint.

So moving on, I have spent the better part of 3 hours researching threads across different forums trying to find a fitting solution to my angel eye dilemma, granted I don't have the X5 yet, but the halogen "yellowish" look already bothers me.

After much consideration I set forth with the following requirements for an upgrade, First - It must have the same or better Day and Night look than the 5GT Angel Eyes; Second - It must be a stable upgrade (no Errors) with no heating issues; Third - Not really a set requirement, it must not go into power save mode when main xenon headlights are turned on. Here are my options, in no order of precedence:

1. GP Thunder 2010 7500's $20 - Cheap, going to try them anyway.
2. Lux H8 v2 Angel Eyes $224 - I'm somewhat on the fence on this, really want the DRL to be seen in the daytime.
3. LED Markers $234- Korean version with 60 degree beam angle dispersion, sounds like a better concept (pipedream?) but have not found anybody using them
4. LED Markers $200 - Chinese version with 30 degree beam angle dispersion, continue to review more posts.


Any updates out there will be greatly appreciated, specially any pictures at 100 feet (~30 m).

I was at the dealership picking up my dads 2011 when I saw the new 3 series angel eyes. Oh my god these look unreal. Put the audi lights to shame. Is there any way to retrofit just the bulb?
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Also look at this!?



BMW : X5: eBay Motors (item 330438303225 end time Jun-05-10 13:00:49 PDT)

Were these an option on 2011s?
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Also look at this!?



BMW : X5: eBay Motors (item 330438303225 end time Jun-05-10 13:00:49 PDT)

Were these an option on 2011s?
this is xenon hid on the angel eyes!!!
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this is xenon hid on the angel eyes!!!
huh?
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After seeing how sleek the new halo's look on the 2011 5 series BMW really pissed me off by f*$%ing us over! So not fair.
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this is xenon hid on the angel eyes!!!
So I contacted the salesman for this vehicle. He said the car is strait from the dealership and NO modifications have been made to the angel eyes. So these are STOCK on US 2011s.
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That's interesting. It would be great if there was now a OEM white bulb.
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