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

DreamTime · 08-13-2018, 09:20 PM

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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!

For me - the amber is not a deal breaker or anything, I just feel the overall appearance of the car is much cleaner minus all the amber parts. I am confident my ride will not look like a run of the mill, 3 series appliance simply because I have changed the headlights

I do have respect for the classic look though. If i don’t like it with the new color/rings, I can always change it back. Just more quality time spent playing with my car

BOOF-M3 · 08-14-2018, 09:11 AM

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Interesting that you guys saw it that way. I have oem on one car and Lux on the other. I prefer the look of the Lux.

Must be nice to enjoy both sides of the world!! if you ever get a chance please post a pictures with both cars with the angels eyes on next to each other during dawn or dust for a comparison if time permits. Thanks in advance

I'll update this evening.

Golddots · 08-14-2018, 09:26 AM

this may be relevant.

but have any of you with LED angel bulbs had issues with your wiring inside the headlamp assembly burning up the insulation/wiring?

For this reason alone i may also switch to regular halogen bulbs. I haven't looked up the cost for new headlight assemblies, but I imagine they're fairly expensive.

Richbot · 08-14-2018, 09:40 AM

aftermarket angel eyes are a symptom of early onset F8x ownership syndrome

DreamTime · 08-14-2018, 11:09 AM

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aftermarket angel eyes are a symptom of early onset F8x ownership syndrome

Omg this made me laugh so hard! I would never give up my S65.

GotV8? · 08-14-2018, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Golddots

this may be relevant.

but have any of you with LED angel bulbs had issues with your wiring inside the headlamp assembly burning up the insulation/wiring?

For this reason alone i may also switch to regular halogen bulbs. I haven't looked up the cost for new headlight assemblies, but I imagine they're fairly expensive.

my Lux H8 180 are fine, no issues...and had them on over 2 years now.

PKL · 08-14-2018, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Golddots

this may be relevant.

but have any of you with LED angel bulbs had issues with your wiring inside the headlamp assembly burning up the insulation/wiring?

For this reason alone i may also switch to regular halogen bulbs. I haven't looked up the cost for new headlight assemblies, but I imagine they're fairly expensive.

Had the LUX LED in my car since late 2011 with no issues!

BOOF-M3 · 08-14-2018, 08:28 PM

Well, this didn't work out as I planned. Now i see why you said dusk or dawn. I'll try again maÃ±ana.

ItsGary · 08-14-2018, 09:33 PM

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Well, this didn't work out as I planned. Now i see why you said dusk or dawn. I'll try again mañana.

You were supposed to turn off the auto headlights boof

GotV8? · 08-14-2018, 09:51 PM

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Well, this didn't work out as I planned. Now i see why you said dusk or dawn. I'll try again maÃ±ana.

haha....thank you for the post

Transfer · 08-14-2018, 09:57 PM

I have debated this ad naseum with myself and I caved and bough Lux H8 V5 adjustable bulbs because of this goddamn thread. Thanks a-holes.

EJT86 · 08-15-2018, 07:52 AM

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Ahhh my bad. I'll try again.

Cmon BOOF get it together!

s14_kev · 08-15-2018, 09:35 AM

On my first E90 I went with LED upgrades, color was ok, but light output was not as even as OEM. My second E90 came with full LED rings from the previous owner. They are far better than the bulb replacement IMO (pics attached), but if my car didn't come with them I don't know that I'd spend the money to do the swap.

R3dliner · 08-15-2018, 09:47 AM

I had the Lux 180s. They are a step up from the ambers but the downside to the Lux is that the inner halos are much brighter than the outer ones.
Only way to go is a complete upgrade to custom lights. Very happy with my Oneightys.

DreamTime · 08-15-2018, 09:49 AM

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Well, this didn't work out as I planned. Now i see why you said dusk or dawn. I'll try again maÃ±ana.

Boof - sidenote: Those 2 parking spots are amazing! It's like they are there just for your 2 cars. Parking spot perfection

EJT86 · 08-15-2018, 10:04 AM

Yea BOOF how much do you pay per month to rent that trailer specifically so no one parks near you?

jiggz · 08-15-2018, 10:10 AM

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I had the Lux 180s. They are a step up from the ambers but the downside to the Lux is that the inner halos are much brighter than the outer ones.
Only way to go is a complete upgrade to custom lights. Very happy with my Oneightys.

Agreed. The LED bulbs don't look right too me, the light is too uneven, especially if you're not looking straight at them. I'd keep the stock halogen bulbs before doing the LEDs.

But I did same as you, OneEighty.

BOOF-M3 · 08-15-2018, 10:52 AM

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Yea BOOF how much do you pay per month to rent that trailer specifically so no one parks near you?

I'm Batman

BOOF-M3 · 08-15-2018, 10:53 AM

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Well, this didn't work out as I planned. Now i see why you said dusk or dawn. I'll try again mañana.

Boof - sidenote: Those 2 parking spots are amazing! It's like they are there just for your 2 cars. Parking spot perfection

See above post

E90M3velocity · 08-15-2018, 03:32 PM

I would be interested if there is a LED ring that outputs 4,300k and not stupid bright. Don't like the look where the halos and the main beam are almost outputting the same brightness... it makes it look too "aftermarket"

EJT86 · 08-15-2018, 04:33 PM

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I would be interested if there is a LED ring that outputs 4,300k and not stupid bright. Don't like the look where the halos and the main beam are almost outputting the same brightness... it makes it look too "aftermarket"

4300k refers to the color temp not brightness. Higher=blue, lower=yellow

SoCalRPM · 08-15-2018, 05:05 PM

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I would be interested if there is a LED ring that outputs 4,300k and not stupid bright. Don't like the look where the halos and the main beam are almost outputting the same brightness... it makes it look too "aftermarket"

4300k refers to the color temp not brightness. Higher=blue, lower=yellow

For reference:

View Poll Results: Yellow or white angel eyes?
OEM yellow light	71	41.52%
White Lux light	100	58.48%
Voters: 171. You may not vote on this poll

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