color of daytime running lights

Enzo Montana · 03-30-2011, 11:37 AM

On my M3 my daytime running lights color is the orange hue. How come on some of the other 3 serious cars i see the white hue color has any one noticed this.

immiketoo · 03-30-2011, 11:43 AM

Because the M3 didn't get LED angel eyes like the other 3 series cars.

sameh · 03-30-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fantom557

On my M3 my daytime running lights color is the orange hue. How come on some of the other 3 serious cars i see the white hue color has any one noticed this.

Oh Oh let me do this, I've always wanted to do it: here it goes

Now I feel better

Sandye90m3 · 03-30-2011, 12:07 PM

I hate to say it but, come onnnn...

persian54 · 03-30-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandye90m3

I hate to say it but, come onnnn...

most people buy a car and know very little about it

Like those who think that M3s with white angel eyes have an OEM modification...

Enzo Montana · 03-30-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by immiketoo

Because the M3 didn't get LED angel eyes like the other 3 series cars.

Thanks i was guessing a cost issue at first.

OC3 · 03-30-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

most people buy a car and know very little about it

Heh, indeed. Conversely, people on this type of forum know WAY TOO MUCH about the car we drive. Not that that's necessarily bad. The collective amount of info/knowledge here is simply amazing.

BobsM3Coupe · 03-31-2011, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by fantom557

Thanks i was guessing a cost issue at first.

That was no doubt the reason since for the M3, it would require a redesigned hood, front fascia and possibly front fenders. Since the M3 is a low volume car in the 3 series lineup, BMW decided to save the expense.

persian54 · 03-31-2011, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

That was no doubt the reason since for the M3, it would require a redesigned hood, front fascia and possibly front fenders. Since the M3 is a low volume car in the 3 series lineup, BMW decided to save the expense.

I wish they would just stick something like lux or hids in there from the factory though

48Laws · 03-31-2011, 05:20 AM

Orange hue look better IMO.

jonasaurus · 03-31-2011, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 48Laws

Orange hue look better IMO.

Funnily enough I agree

sameh · 03-31-2011, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jonasaurus

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Originally Posted by 48Laws

Orange hue look better IMO.

Funnily enough I agree

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J08M3 · 03-31-2011, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

That was no doubt the reason since for the M3, it would require a redesigned hood, front fascia and possibly front fenders. Since the M3 is a low volume car in the 3 series lineup, BMW decided to save the expense.

Really??? You'd need a new hood and fenders?

I'm pretty sure you can design a headlight with LED any shape you want. You don't have to use a headlight from a different car

48Laws · 03-31-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jonasaurus

Funnily enough I agree

Adds a nice "pop" to the car, right?

335OK · 03-31-2011, 12:02 PM

so if i see orange in the dark, i know it is a M3?!

eluder · 03-31-2011, 01:24 PM

No, because the other 3's from the pre-LED days can have them too. All you can tell is that it's probably not a newer 3.

persian54 · 03-31-2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GhostRideTheWhip

The LCI for the M3 has always been just a rear refresh with LED lights. Now that the F3x is coming with LED lights standard, I wonder what they are going to do for it's refresh. If they can lower the cars weight, I'll be first in line to buy one. Sadly, I think BMW wants the M3 to be a fast DD instead of a proper sports car. Maybe having one on the side for daily driving duties. Hmm, enticing.

Honestly for me, I like that it's a fast DD instead of a proper sports car

cause if I wanted a firm, not so practical sports car, I'd get a Porsche

virjose · 03-31-2011, 04:58 PM

wow lol

persian54 · 04-02-2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GhostRideTheWhip

That's hopefully my next car, 991 Turbo/S or a Cayman/S(hopefully). Maybe an F3x M3 for the daily driving duties. I just wish the M3 was a proper sports car. One can dream. If I wasn't going to have anyone riding in the back, The Cayman S wouldn't of been cancelled.

I love the Cayman, but i need the rear seats

I plan on having a Porsche again soon... but only if i have another car with 4 seats

BobsM3Coupe · 04-02-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GhostRideTheWhip

The LCI for the M3 has always been just a rear refresh with LED lights. Now that the F3x is coming with LED lights standard, I wonder what they are going to do for it's refresh.

Probably go back to incandescent bulbs.

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