Yellow Halos - not your usual thread :) - Page 2

onnex · 03-29-2012, 08:06 PM

Yellow AEs make me think of those oxidized headlight commercials for some reason. Contrast FTW

LarThaL · 03-29-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rtobin

Hi Guys,

My first post here after buying my 2010 E92 (Jerez black DCT)

so Hi! and I hate to be controversial in my first post..... but I actually prefer the yellow halo rings over the white ones... in my mind they are just a bit classier (especially on the black) and like a little ring of gold.... the white ones are just a bit to ricey for me!
used to have a sliver 535d E60.. and upgraded them to white LEDS and that looked hot.. but just feel that on a newer model black M3 the gold looks better..

anyway just needed to say that and each to their own!

Muchas Gracias!

You are entitled to your opinion, but you definitely do not know the definition of the term "ricey". Rice refers to mods that give the illusion of higher performance when no such performance actually exists. Putting an M badge on a non-M car is rice. Putting brake dust shields that look like drilled or slotted rotors is rice.

White halos are just white halos. Either you like them or you don't but there is nothing ricey about them.

///M Ryder · 03-29-2012, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onnex

Yellow AEs make me think of those oxidized headlight commercials for some reason. Contrast FTW

Takes me here.............Phil

tibra1 · 03-29-2012, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtobin

Hi Guys,

My first post here after buying my 2010 E92 (Jerez black DCT)

so Hi! and I hate to be controversial in my first post..... but I actually prefer the yellow halo rings over the white ones... in my mind they are just a bit classier (especially on the black) and like a little ring of gold.... the white ones are just a bit to ricey for me!
used to have a sliver 535d E60.. and upgraded them to white LEDS and that looked hot.. but just feel that on a newer model black M3 the gold looks better..

anyway just needed to say that and each to their own!

Muchas Gracias!

Im with you on that..for my 335i I never would consider changing the yellow halos..especially on a titantium silver car

But when I got my alpine white M3 it had a set of blue Lux angel eyes on it already and it was complete

Exterior colors really matter

Flying05 · 03-29-2012, 09:20 PM

I got the 5K ones from Lux on the last buy. I think those are perfect. 6500K just looked too aftermarket to me.

KennyPowers · 03-29-2012, 09:26 PM

I like the oem ones also. I like the yellow color

tibra1 · 03-29-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying05

I got the 5K ones from Lux on the last buy. I think those are perfect. 6500K just looked too aftermarket to me.

+1 nothing more rice to me than the super bright lights...just screams out look at me..

onnex · 03-29-2012, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibra1

+1 nothing more rice to me than the super bright lights...just screams out look at me..

all the white does is accentuate a signature feature of the car– I really fail to see how that's ricey at all. if people start 'eye-lining' the headlight casings with LEDs, then I would definitely agree.

Exhxibit A of ricey:

tibra1 · 03-29-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by onnex

all the white does is accentuate a signature feature of the car– I really fail to see how that's ricey at all. if people start 'eye-lining' the headlight casings with LEDs, then I would definitely agree.

I am not calling out any one setup..but there is a line between tasteful lights and those eye blinders you see on the road..you cant tell me you dont see that as being rice..idk..just my 2c

ES_TRADER · 03-30-2012, 10:38 AM

i think the yellow halos look retro..i like it....think about it this way, with almost all new cars moving into the led or bright whites, your car will be the one standing out on the road. it'll be unique.

DARK_M3 · 03-30-2012, 12:29 PM

Well I'm pretty sure I have the stock OEM halos on my car. I certainly haven't changed them. They look pretty white to me in person. I took some quick pics with my phone and they don't look as white as they do in person. I like them either way. I don't mind the whiter aftermarket ones either. I could go either way. I don't really care for those amber aftermarket ones however.

For me, I've just always wanted a car with those precious halo's to call my own and I've finally gotten one. Couldn't be happier.

I just went out to the driveway and took these...

Templar · 03-30-2012, 01:21 PM

I don't mind the yellow OEM look but IMO the stock is not bright enough, at all. Can barely see them during a bright sunny day. You can definitely see my LUX though

rtobin · 03-30-2012, 02:17 PM

especially on a black M3 (Like Darks) they certainly look Golden rather than yellow.. and as we all know... Gold is the winning colour...

B-52Gunner · 03-30-2012, 02:22 PM

If you are looking for a nice H8 bulb in yellow Hoen Endurance are a quality bulb.

spoonf20c · 03-30-2012, 05:58 PM

yellow user here as well. i was running gp thunder whites, then decided to try out gp thunder yellow's. i think they look pretty aggressive on my jzb. i too liked the look for the yellow halos on the rahal letterman le mans cars so decided to give it a shot

MKE_M3 · 03-30-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by King Tut

fixt.

LMFAO, Sooo good. I also like the OEM look.

CPB · 03-30-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

Yellow halos are like yellow teeth. Nobody wants to see them.

Well, he is from England.

OC3 · 03-30-2012, 06:35 PM

^

LarThaL · 03-30-2012, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onnex

all the white does is accentuate a signature feature of the car– I really fail to see how that's ricey at all. if people start 'eye-lining' the headlight casings with LEDs, then I would definitely agree.

Exhxibit A of ricey:

Again, this isn't "rice". It may be "GheTTo" or sleazy, but "rice" has a very different meaning.

gatorfast · 03-31-2012, 10:36 AM

Agree with the OP on this one. I like the look of the oem amber halos on my 08 E90 more so than the bright white led's on the newer models. I think bright white drl's are too after market for my taste.

doc19 · 03-31-2012, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVG

You are entitled to your opinion, but you definitely do not know the definition of the term "ricey". Rice refers to mods that give the illusion of higher performance when no such performance actually exists. Putting an M badge on a non-M car is rice. Putting brake dust shields that look like drilled or slotted rotors is rice.

White halos are just white halos. Either you like them or you don't but there is nothing ricey about them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibra1

+1 nothing more rice to me than the super bright lights...just screams out look at me..

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVG

Again, this isn't "rice". It may be "GheTTo" or sleazy, but "rice" has a very different meaning.

Okay, as an asian I feel the need to educate all of you... THIS is rice:

And its damn tasty.

rtobin · 03-31-2012, 12:59 PM

whats wrong wi ma teef

03-29-2012, 08:06 PM	#23
onnex Captain Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Posts: 934 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.67]	Yellow AEs make me think of those oxidized headlight commercials for some reason. Contrast FTW __________________ 2011 Matte Metallic Blue E92 M3 \| 6MT \| Black Novillo / Black Carbon Leather \| 20" DPE SP-SC 5 \| LS3 V1 LEDs + full blackout \| Full Amuse Ericsson Kit \| Akra Evo \| RD Sport Springs \| Macht Schnell Stage 2 Intake

03-30-2012, 01:21 PM	#34
Templar Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,698 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [5.00]	I don't mind the yellow OEM look but IMO the stock is not bright enough, at all. Can barely see them during a bright sunny day. You can definitely see my LUX though __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '11 Ford F-150 XLT - Supercrew, 4x4, Ecoboost V6, Chrome/Convenience Package, Tow Package

03-30-2012, 05:58 PM	#37
spoonf20c let me see you become a ///Monster Drives: E92 Join Date: May 2009 Location: SloCal Posts: 314 iTrader: (12)	yellow user here as well. i was running gp thunder whites, then decided to try out gp thunder yellow's. i think they look pretty aggressive on my jzb. i too liked the look for the yellow halos on the rahal letterman le mans cars so decided to give it a shot __________________

03-30-2012, 06:35 PM	#40
OC3 Havin' a blast! Drives: 2013 M3 E92 Jerez Blk DCT ZCP Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,730 iTrader: (0)	^ __________________ 2013 E92 M3 Jerez Black DCT ZCP 2011 E90 M3 Jerez Black DCT ZCP (Gone - traded in) 2008 E90 M3 Jerez Black 6MT (Gone - End of Lease)

03-31-2012, 12:59 PM	#44
rtobin New Member Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Leeds Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	whats wrong wi ma teef Attached Images

03-29-2012, 09:20 PM	#27
Flying05 Private Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ATL Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	I got the 5K ones from Lux on the last buy. I think those are perfect. 6500K just looked too aftermarket to me.

03-29-2012, 09:26 PM	#28
KennyPowers Lieutenant Colonel Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gulf Coast Posts: 1,864 iTrader: (11)	I like the oem ones also. I like the yellow color

03-30-2012, 10:38 AM	#32
ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	i think the yellow halos look retro..i like it....think about it this way, with almost all new cars moving into the led or bright whites, your car will be the one standing out on the road. it'll be unique.

03-30-2012, 12:29 PM	#33
DARK_M3 Banned Drives: 08 E90, 89 Grand Wagoneer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,294 iTrader: (3)	Well I'm pretty sure I have the stock OEM halos on my car. I certainly haven't changed them. They look pretty white to me in person. I took some quick pics with my phone and they don't look as white as they do in person. I like them either way. I don't mind the whiter aftermarket ones either. I could go either way. I don't really care for those amber aftermarket ones however. For me, I've just always wanted a car with those precious halo's to call my own and I've finally gotten one. Couldn't be happier. I just went out to the driveway and took these...

03-30-2012, 02:17 PM	#35
rtobin New Member Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Leeds Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	especially on a black M3 (Like Darks) they certainly look Golden rather than yellow.. and as we all know... Gold is the winning colour...

03-30-2012, 02:22 PM	#36
B-52Gunner Private First Class Drives: 13' E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 173 iTrader: (0)	If you are looking for a nice H8 bulb in yellow Hoen Endurance are a quality bulb.

03-31-2012, 10:36 AM	#42
gatorfast Lieutenant Colonel Drives: MR E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla Posts: 1,807 iTrader: (3)	Agree with the OP on this one. I like the look of the oem amber halos on my 08 E90 more so than the bright white led's on the newer models. I think bright white drl's are too after market for my taste.

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