Thinking about going back to OEM angel eyes look. More classic. Imo

SDPLV · 08-11-2018, 11:47 PM

One of my OEM halo's just crapped out last week.

Picked up a set of H8 180s and it just got delivered today. Definitely going LUX!

ItsGary · 08-12-2018, 12:43 AM

White LED if you want to give it a subtle facelift!

Though personally I'm leaning towards doing the DTM Style rings

Law · 08-12-2018, 03:36 AM

OEM halos for me, keeps it "period correct" and looks proper on the E9x M3, as intended.
I myself swapped my LED bulbs back to the stock halogens when one of them crapped out and wondered why I didn't do it sooner.

I understand the liking for an "updated" look with LED bulbs or LED rings, but as the car ages, that look will look less appropriate, kind of like seeing a BMW 2002 with xenons.
The "period correct" look will stand the test of time much better, especially with your current setup with 359 wheels.

Bemo · 08-12-2018, 09:01 AM

'Nuff said

SoCalRPM · 08-12-2018, 09:07 AM

I know it's been mentioned before but other BMWs of the e9x LCI era received white halo rings. It would make sense if BMW had given that treatment to the M3 as well. Who knows why they didn't. So, "period correct" doesn't seem like a strong argument. We get the benefit to choose. Which color balance do you prefer? Neither answer is wrong or right necessarily.

sibhusz06 · 08-12-2018, 11:32 AM

I recently got the adjustable LuxV5 lights, and like how you can adjust the color back to stock if need be but also match the same whitish color of the HID D2S bulbs which is what I ended up doing.

I think the car looks better with the whiteish halo rings and not overdone.

scrammer · 08-12-2018, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItsGary

White LED if you want to give it a subtle facelift!

Though personally I'm leaning towards doing the DTM Style rings

I went with the GT-LM look and put a set of Piaa H8 Plasma Ion bulbs straight in for a true yellow look ... I had the same ones in my last M3 too

cjpavao · 08-12-2018, 12:47 PM

I got white lux h8 180s within the first week of having the car. I recently just traded my stock headlights with the lux for retrofitted/dtm rings. I kind of miss my stocks lol.

GotV8? · 08-12-2018, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Law

OEM halos for me, keeps it "period correct" and looks proper on the E9x M3, as intended.
I myself swapped my LED bulbs back to the stock halogens when one of them crapped out and wondered why I didn't do it sooner.

I understand the liking for an "updated" look with LED bulbs or LED rings, but as the car ages, that look will look less appropriate, kind of like seeing a BMW 2002 with xenons.
The "period correct" look will stand the test of time much better, especially with your current setup with 359 wheels.

Like I said before and will say it again, the yellow angel eyes will stand out when driving in the evening when the sun is setting among All the white LEDs and looks like a prowling Panther!!!

G80indy · 08-12-2018, 09:40 PM

What kills the LED option for me is the LEDs don't seem to be reliable. While the halogens being over-spec'd should last a long long time.
Plus I like the warmth of their color temp- even in the sun

MrPrena · 08-12-2018, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by scrammer

I went with the GT-LM look and put a set of Piaa H8 Plasma Ion bulbs straight in for a true yellow look ... I had the same ones in my last M3 too

True yellow look is my next ring of light.

E90M3velocity · 08-12-2018, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalRPM

I know it's been mentioned before but other BMWs of the e9x LCI era received white halo rings. It would make sense if BMW had given that treatment to the M3 as well. Who knows why they didn't. So, "period correct" doesn't seem like a strong argument. We get the benefit to choose. Which color balance do you prefer? Neither answer is wrong or right necessarily.

It's more like OEM-correct. The E92 LCI lights are not PNP so BMW would have to engineer it to fit... but why would they? The M3 lights look way more aggressive.

SLC Steve · 08-13-2018, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by scrammer

I went with the GT-LM look and put a set of Piaa H8 Plasma Ion bulbs straight in for a true yellow look ... I had the same ones in my last M3 too

This looks neat, but if I was sharing the road with you I would probably hate you. They would probably ruin the vision of everyone around you.

I will keep mine original.

dparm · 08-13-2018, 10:47 AM

The brownish halogen color works best because it is (A) "period correct" and (B) contrasts well with the 4300k color of the HIDs. Also, it seems like every other day, there is a thread on here about aftermarket halos flickering, burning out, or needing warranty replacement. Not worth the hassle IMO.

scrammer · 08-13-2018, 12:16 PM

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This looks neat, but if I was sharing the road with you I would probably hate you. They would probably ruin the vision of everyone around you.
[/QUOTE]

In the photos the rings look extra bright but it's just very difficult to see the color on a camera unless it is nearly dark when you take the photo.
Here is another photo in daylight ... but still shaded

XKxRome0ox · 08-13-2018, 12:30 PM

posted a more heavily edited photo on my instagram
this one's basically untouched (just messed with the contrast and brightness)

i'm sticking with stock. maybe upgrade the bulbs to be brighter amber

BayE30 · 08-13-2018, 12:38 PM

i always preferred the Halogen bulbs b/c IMHO they look more classy. Im on my 3rd e90, kept them all stock as far as Halos...

DreamTime · 08-13-2018, 01:31 PM

I'm not a huge fan of the OE yellow (for my car). When I get around to changing my headlights, I want to do something like this maybe. Actually, just yesterday I helped/observed a friend change out the rings and self leveling components in his headlights. It was not as scary as I thought it would be, for some reason I have been nervous to pull apart my headlights then bake them in the oven... That being said, I feel way more confident to do it on my own now, so maybe I'll get around to it sooner than originally expected

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GotV8? · 08-13-2018, 05:10 PM

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'Nuff said

Looks really Menacing and flows perfect together!! Thanks for sharing!!

ItsGary · 08-13-2018, 05:41 PM

This looks neat, but if I was sharing the road with you I would probably hate you. They would probably ruin the vision of everyone around you.
[/QUOTE]

In the photos the rings look extra bright but it's just very difficult to see the color on a camera unless it is nearly dark when you take the photo.
Here is another photo in daylight ... but still shaded[/QUOTE]
Oh hey BC plates. Would be cool to check them out during the day one day

Eau Rouge · 08-13-2018, 08:24 PM

Why buy an M3 with amber halos to then mod it to look like a run-of-the-mill 3er Series BMW transportation appliance? Might as well turdbrocharge it too for consistency, right?
Oh wait. Different strokes...

Nevermind.
Enjoy whatever you drive!

BPe90M3 · 08-13-2018, 08:26 PM

Im doing the same. OEM looks best to me. At least for now.

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08-11-2018, 11:47 PM	#23
SDPLV Major 493 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 DCT Silverstone II Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	One of my OEM halo's just crapped out last week. Picked up a set of H8 180s and it just got delivered today. Definitely going LUX! __________________ Current: 08 E90 M3 DCT SSII w/ BE RB Swap, H8 Lux 180s, MS Drop-in AF, CF spoiler, CF diffuser, OEM CF leather trim, CF DCT paddles, Custom DCT flatbottom wheel, MirrorTap 9500ix, RockAuto rotors, Hawk HPS pads, AMS ECU 93 Oct Map Tune, GTS DCT update, Slambo custom undertray
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ItsGary Colonel 1458 Rep 2,336 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	White LED if you want to give it a subtle facelift! Though personally I'm leaning towards doing the DTM Style rings __________________ '09 ///M3 Sedan - Jerez Black/Fox Red Ext. '09 335i Coupe - Alpine White/Black - SOLD
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Law Global Moderator 6379 Rep 2,309 Posts Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011.5 BMW M3 [10.00] 2004 BMW M3 [10.00]	OEM halos for me, keeps it "period correct" and looks proper on the E9x M3, as intended. I myself swapped my LED bulbs back to the stock halogens when one of them crapped out and wondered why I didn't do it sooner. I understand the liking for an "updated" look with LED bulbs or LED rings, but as the car ages, that look will look less appropriate, kind of like seeing a BMW 2002 with xenons. The "period correct" look will stand the test of time much better, especially with your current setup with 359 wheels. __________________ 2011.5 E90 ///M3 \| 6-Speed Manual \| Slicktop \| Jerez Black \| Fox Red E9x M3 Press/Media Archives Thread \| S65-based Racing Engines Thread
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SoCalRPM Captain 886 Rep 942 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: May 2017 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	I know it's been mentioned before but other BMWs of the e9x LCI era received white halo rings. It would make sense if BMW had given that treatment to the M3 as well. Who knows why they didn't. So, "period correct" doesn't seem like a strong argument. We get the benefit to choose. Which color balance do you prefer? Neither answer is wrong or right necessarily.
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sibhusz06 Second Lieutenant 109 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2011 M3, 2012 X35I, 2007 911 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	I recently got the adjustable LuxV5 lights, and like how you can adjust the color back to stock if need be but also match the same whitish color of the HID D2S bulbs which is what I ended up doing. I think the car looks better with the whiteish halo rings and not overdone.
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cjpavao Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 228 Posts Drives: '09 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Cape Cod, Ma iTrader: (1)	I got white lux h8 180s within the first week of having the car. I recently just traded my stock headlights with the lux for retrofitted/dtm rings. I kind of miss my stocks lol.
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dparm Stop the hate, get a V8 3850 Rep 8,625 Posts Drives: C7 Corvette GS, AMG C63 S Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (1)	The brownish halogen color works best because it is (A) "period correct" and (B) contrasts well with the 4300k color of the HIDs. Also, it seems like every other day, there is a thread on here about aftermarket halos flickering, burning out, or needing warranty replacement. Not worth the hassle IMO. __________________ Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2021 AMG C63 S sedan Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP
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scrammer Captain 421 Rep 735 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Ultimate Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: BC - Canada iTrader: (0)	[/QUOTE] This looks neat, but if I was sharing the road with you I would probably hate you. They would probably ruin the vision of everyone around you. [/QUOTE] In the photos the rings look extra bright but it's just very difficult to see the color on a camera unless it is nearly dark when you take the photo. Here is another photo in daylight ... but still shaded Attached Images __________________ Current ///M: 2017 M3 Ultimate Past ///M Cars: E92 M3 ZCP 'CDN LRP' … E85 Z4M-R ... E92 M3 ZCP Frozen ... E90 M3 ... E46 M3 Cab ... E46 M3 ZCP ... E46 M3
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XKxRome0ox e90noob 1588 Rep 1,862 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	posted a more heavily edited photo on my instagram this one's basically untouched (just messed with the contrast and brightness) i'm sticking with stock. maybe upgrade the bulbs to be brighter amber __________________ 2008 E90 M3 / LCI trunk + euro tail swap Production date - 2008-04-22
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BayE30 Lieutenant Colonel 1341 Rep 1,881 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (5)	i always preferred the Halogen bulbs b/c IMHO they look more classy. Im on my 3rd e90, kept them all stock as far as Halos... __________________ I am never able to post pictures on forums, all my pics are on IG @baye30 https://www.instagram.com/baye30/ Current Garage - [2011 E90 M3 ZCP] [2005 E53 X5 3.0 Sport] [1988 E30 325IS 24V]
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DreamTime Captain 865 Rep 765 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (2)	I'm not a huge fan of the OE yellow (for my car). When I get around to changing my headlights, I want to do something like this maybe. Actually, just yesterday I helped/observed a friend change out the rings and self leveling components in his headlights. It was not as scary as I thought it would be, for some reason I have been nervous to pull apart my headlights then bake them in the oven... That being said, I feel way more confident to do it on my own now, so maybe I'll get around to it sooner than originally expected Last edited by DreamTime; 08-13-2018 at 02:00 PM..
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ItsGary Colonel 1458 Rep 2,336 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	This looks neat, but if I was sharing the road with you I would probably hate you. They would probably ruin the vision of everyone around you. [/QUOTE] In the photos the rings look extra bright but it's just very difficult to see the color on a camera unless it is nearly dark when you take the photo. Here is another photo in daylight ... but still shaded[/QUOTE] Oh hey BC plates. Would be cool to check them out during the day one day __________________ '09 ///M3 Sedan - Jerez Black/Fox Red Ext. '09 335i Coupe - Alpine White/Black - SOLD
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BPe90M3 Captain 256 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2011.75 AW e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (2)	Im doing the same. OEM looks best to me. At least for now.
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