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      07-16-2013, 03:30 AM   #1
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Question New BMW X6M 5.0D But have a question

Morning Guys,

Ive just picked up a new BMW X6M 5.0D from my local BMW at the weekend (this is my 3rd X6 UK model) however I have a question about the day-running lights - I thought the X6 had a bit of a facelift and it included newer style lights - but this morning I caught a glimpse of the day running lights and they still are a yellowish tinge halo, not the pure white halo I was expecting .. have I missed something off the order sheet ? for a car of that type of model I would of thought bmw would of made an effort with the light ?

many thanks for the reply's

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      07-16-2013, 06:55 AM   #2
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Hi mate, unfortunately BMW didn't change the front lights on the LCI model they remain the same which is alittle gutting! I replaced the the angel eyes with some high power LED's makes it look alot nicer in my opinion so thats the only way to go.
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      07-16-2013, 07:36 AM   #3
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That's proper w*nk, thanks for the reply, was it a straight swap out ? fairly easy to do ? where did you get them from
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Angel eyes

Sorry to hear about hat light issue. I would have thought that BMW would for sure have upgraded them, especially on a Hoyt ride like that!!?

Anyway, google Lux Angel Eyes, they are the premium brand that I used and they get the job done with an OEM look and no issues.

As for the install, it can be a little tricky but if you play around behind the headlamp you'll find that the swap if fairly easy. It took me around 35 minutes mostly through trial and error.

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To be fair I found it very easy to install in no more than 10 mins. I brought the 32w angel eyes from Ish on the forum here for £100 inc delivery and highly recommend these as I think prob some of the best LED angel eyes I've seen so far!
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      07-17-2013, 02:13 AM   #6
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To my knowledge, the LCI updated the headlights for all x6 and the x5m(since it has the x6 lights). The lights aren't just LEDs of the current "yellow version but completely different. I believe they are an option however and will run you around 4k USD.
http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=h...9QEwAQ&dur=367
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Morning Guys,

Ive just picked up a new BMW X6M 5.0D from my local BMW at the weekend (this is my 3rd X6 UK model) however I have a question about the day-running lights - I thought the X6 had a bit of a facelift and it included newer style lights - but this morning I caught a glimpse of the day running lights and they still are a yellowish tinge halo, not the pure white halo I was expecting .. have I missed something off the order sheet ? for a car of that type of model I would of thought bmw would of made an effort with the light ?

many thanks for the reply's

Ryan UK - Essex area
Full LED look different (better), LUX Angel Eyes is the way to go. I was hesitant for a while as it is the only non OEM mod i purchased EVER, but it is definitely worth it. Enjoy your car, it is a beast, a colleague of mine just got one and it really is an awesome car.
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Morning Guys,

Ive just picked up a new BMW X6M 5.0D from my local BMW at the weekend (this is my 3rd X6 UK model) however I have a question about the day-running lights - I thought the X6 had a bit of a facelift and it included newer style lights - but this morning I caught a glimpse of the day running lights and they still are a yellowish tinge halo, not the pure white halo I was expecting .. have I missed something off the order sheet ? for a car of that type of model I would of thought bmw would of made an effort with the light ?

many thanks for the reply's

Ryan UK - Essex area
Go for LUX H8 v3 you wont be dissapointed with the results
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Morning Guys,

Ive just picked up a new BMW X6M 5.0D from my local BMW at the weekend (this is my 3rd X6 UK model) however I have a question about the day-running lights - I thought the X6 had a bit of a facelift and it included newer style lights - but this morning I caught a glimpse of the day running lights and they still are a yellowish tinge halo, not the pure white halo I was expecting .. have I missed something off the order sheet ? for a car of that type of model I would of thought bmw would of made an effort with the light ?

many thanks for the reply's

Ryan UK - Essex area
What is an X6M 5.0D?

To my knowledge the X6M is a 4.4L Twin Turbo V8. Are there different engines out there for the X6M?
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Its the Diesel version of the M, and it is a monster in torque
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Thanks for all the reply's guys, defo going to order the lux lights, any one can recommended a good uk seller for these ?
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Morning Guys,

Ive just picked up a new BMW X6M 5.0D from my local BMW at the weekend (this is my 3rd X6 UK model) however I have a question about the day-running lights - I thought the X6 had a bit of a facelift and it included newer style lights - but this morning I caught a glimpse of the day running lights and they still are a yellowish tinge halo, not the pure white halo I was expecting .. have I missed something off the order sheet ? for a car of that type of model I would of thought bmw would of made an effort with the light ?

many thanks for the reply's

Ryan UK - Essex area
Hi,

I was in the same position a few weeks ago, called and emailed a few places with no end result.

After a bit research I settled on these, doddle to fit too.
http://www.hids-direct.co.uk/mtec-h8-9w ... 2-3-x5-x6/

Also changed the Fog Lamps to the H8 35w xenonmatch below, again doddle to install.
http://www.hoen-usa.com/fog.htm

Only other lighting mod I may do is change the interior lights to LED`s.

Cheers !
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