LED Halo Upgrade Kit for E70

[eric0619]

I am thinking about upgrade the Angel Eyes. However, I found so many kits are avail out there. The price range is from $229 - $65.99. Anyone can tell me what's the major difference ? What's the best brand ? What's your experience if you already changed it.

$229
http://www.namotorsports.net/detail....rt_cd/MDSLUXH8

$149
http://www.bimmian.com/70/LHU/

$65.99
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-LED...ts_Accessories

By the way, is this something easy to instal ?

[cryptic23]

I have tried all the LED markers , PIAA included , these are the best of the bunch and still not brilliant.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XTEC-LED-ANGEL...ht_2065wt_1139


I am fitting HID in the next week or so .

[SV Concepts III]

The main difference is going to be in the quality of the design. We had the opportunity to carry those Ebay LEDs but they do not produce a full ring because the LEDs are not angled properly. We carry the WeissLicht LED Angel Eyes which are well priced and do a solid job of changing the color to a xenon white.

[geneatals]

go with the HID kit....

member brabus209wamg sells one

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=413079

and for so cal install help you can pm member nomis_chen on 5series.net

http://forums.5series.net/user/30917-nomis-nehc/

the HID kit can be a bit of PITA to install, but he offers his skilled services to local members.....

[cryptic23]

i have to agree

That is the kit i am buying from brabus209wamg, i as said i have tried all the led markers already. HID is the only way.

[X6 MBN]

Cryptic23... have you bought yours yet? I'm seriously considering the HID conversion too but would like some feedback on installation and effect etc... I currently have the PIAA LED's and have never been completely happy with them.

[eric0619]

Originally Posted by cryptic23

I have tried all the LED markers , PIAA included , these are the best of the bunch and still not brilliant.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/XTEC-LED-ANGEL...ht_2065wt_1139


I am fitting HID in the next week or so .

Please post your before and after pictures so we can all compare. Thanks.

[eric0619]

So the real question here should be HID VS LED kit. It looks like all ppl agreed on HID. Am I right ?

[SV Concepts III]

Here is a review of the WeissLicht from a fellow M3 owner:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=420502

[geneatals]

Originally Posted by eric0619

So the real question here should be HID VS LED kit. It looks like all ppl agreed on HID. Am I right ?

HID will be brighter than LED...it's the ease of install that can be a deal breaker..again tho, if you're tech/mechanically savy or since can find someone to install the hid kit...go that route...

[flipside99]

Originally Posted by eric0619

Please post your before and after pictures so we can all compare. Thanks.

See my thread here for before/after.

[cryptic23]

Originally Posted by X6 MBN

Cryptic23... have you bought yours yet? I'm seriously considering the HID conversion too but would like some feedback on installation and effect etc... I currently have the PIAA LED's and have never been completely happy with them.

i will post the pics as soon as i have fitted them , it will be a few days though as they are coming from the states to me in the uk.

I had the PIAA led's and they ok at night as are most LED markers but during the day rubbish , i have also had the PIAA H8 bulbs RUBBISH !.

Seriously i have tried them all, HID is they only way you will achieve what you want, also you can change the HID bulbs , i am going with 8K but also have a set of 6k bulbs so will see which i like most... Pics will be up as soon as i get them, i will fit them the same day !

[SV Concepts II]

HID solution will give you the brightest light bar none, however, it is not plug and play and there are messy wiring and ballasts to deal with...also, most kits will throw errors unfortunately. It's a tradeoff.

[flipside99]

Originally Posted by Cal@Jlevi SW

HID solution will give you the brightest light bar none, however, it is not plug and play and there are messy wiring and ballasts to deal with...also, most kits will throw errors unfortunately. It's a tradeoff.

There are no errors with this kit for the angel eyes.

[dmlgc]

I tried some from bimmian.com and they just displayed error, I wanted to return them but had to jump through hoops to do that so said F it. not worth the hassle , they could keep my money.

DON"T get these :http://www.bimmian.com/71/LHU/

[SV Concepts II]

Originally Posted by dmlgc

I tried some from bimmian.com and they just displayed error, I wanted to return them but had to jump through hoops to do that so said F it. not worth the hassle , they could keep my money.

DON"T get these :http://www.bimmian.com/71/LHU/

I apologize on behalf of Bimmian, we work closely with them and I am sorry to hear of your troubles. If you had purchased from us, we would make sure you get your money back 100% or get you exchanged with a new unit. In any case, feel free to shoot me a PM, I'll try to do everything in my power to help you out.

[dannym]

Originally Posted by dmlgc

I tried some from bimmian.com and they just displayed error, I wanted to return them but had to jump through hoops to do that so said F it. not worth the hassle , they could keep my money.

DON"T get these :http://www.bimmian.com/71/LHU/

I have the bimmian WeissLicht LED's fitted to my 2008 X6 with no error codes at all. Good quality and easy to fit and as bright if not a bit brighter than the stock H8 bulbs. Got them shipped in 3 days to the uk

[geneatals]

Originally Posted by Cal@Jlevi SW

HID solution will give you the brightest light bar none, however, it is not plug and play and there are messy wiring and ballasts to deal with...also, most kits will throw errors unfortunately. It's a tradeoff.

Originally Posted by flipside99

There are no errors with this kit for the angel eyes.

+1 with flipside99...if the kit is done correctly (ballasts and power tap/relay's) you will not get error codes...that's why I recc brabus209wamg's kit...NO ERRORS with his kit...

[dmlgc]

Originally Posted by Cal@Jlevi SW

I apologize on behalf of Bimmian, we work closely with them and I am sorry to hear of your troubles. If you had purchased from us, we would make sure you get your money back 100% or get you exchanged with a new unit. In any case, feel free to shoot me a PM, I'll try to do everything in my power to help you out.

I was contacted by Bimmian and there was a mix up in the instructions I was sent, I will be sending back the lights. Since Bimmian has made good to back up what they sell I wanted to point it out. So the lights might not have worked out for me but purchasing from Bimmian has.

[SV Concepts II]

Originally Posted by dmlgc

I was contacted by Bimmian and there was a mix up in the instructions I was sent, I will be sending back the lights. Since Bimmian has made good to back up what they sell I wanted to point it out. So the lights might not have worked out for me but purchasing from Bimmian has.

Glad to hear it

[dannym]

Originally Posted by cryptic23

i will post the pics as soon as i have fitted them , it will be a few days though as they are coming from the states to me in the uk.

I had the PIAA led's and they ok at night as are most LED markers but during the day rubbish , i have also had the PIAA H8 bulbs RUBBISH !.

Seriously i have tried them all, HID is they only way you will achieve what you want, also you can change the HID bulbs , i am going with 8K but also have a set of 6k bulbs so will see which i like most... Pics will be up as soon as i get them, i will fit them the same day !

Any update, did you get the kit from the states yet?

I tried GP Thunder bulbs today version 1 and 2's both 8500k nice and white but still no good in the daylight