2012 X5 comes with white angel eye

[Hidavey]

Just saw a 2012 X5 5.0 with white angel eyes. I ran back to my office and called BMW parts dept. if they would go on a 2010 X6. The answer was no. Have to find after market. Someone posted using WeissLicht Ultra-Bright LED Angel Eye Upgrade for X6. Just want to know if anyone else used this and if there was any problem?

[DARE U]

This topic been discussed over and over in this forum so many time, till now there are still don't have a solid answer to which brand of LED is the best. I'm using PIAA LED but it is not promising at all..but..much better then the halogen type.

[zerrantoss]

Yup, this issue has been on-going for us X6ers.

I heard LUX is currently the best (close comparison to OEM LED rings). But they are still working on fitting it to the X6 headlights.

[DARE U]

There's a friend in this forum just posted some pictures of his X6 with PIAA LED angel light, the result is very impressive and far much brighter then my PIAA! Have a look at bellow link and I might order his model as well:

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532742

[zerrantoss]

Yes, the PIAA that he uses in the pictures look great. It is bright and has a nice color.
DARE, after you get them, can you please also share the pictures (especially under direct sunlight)?

[DARE U]

Originally Posted by zerrantoss

Yes, the PIAA that he uses in the pictures look great. It is bright and has a nice color.
DARE, after you get them, can you please also share the pictures (especially under direct sunlight)?

Here are some pictures taken at around 2:30pm under bright day light and also the PIAA that I'm using. As you can see it is a HUGE different with the other X6 which uses PIAA as well (the one I posted early on).

[snipez999]

Can I ask a silly question?

Why is the outer halo ring not even lit? Don't know if UK spec is that different but when I changed up to LED markers I had both rings illuminated. You just turn the LED bulb to distribute light across the 2 halos.

Or is this just the preferred style over there?

[DARE U]

Originally Posted by snipez999

Can I ask a silly question?

Why is the outer halo ring not even lit? Don't know if UK spec is that different but when I changed up to LED markers I had both rings illuminated. You just turn the LED bulb to distribute light across the 2 halos.

Or is this just the preferred style over there?

That's what I had been saying, since I pop this PIAA in the light, only the inner ring is lighted and the rest is not. I did turn the led but the result still the same with the led faced the opening of the tube.

[tonypap]

Originally Posted by DARE U

There's a friend in this forum just posted some pictures of his X6 with PIAA LED angel light, the result is very impressive and far much brighter then my PIAA! Have a look at bellow link and I might order his model as well:

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=532742

The car in the quotes post is mine. I can say that the pictures so not do any justice to the bulbs. They are supe bright and super crisp. They are very visible in broad daylight. I'm actually at the dealer now and have been asked twice which bulb they are because some of the service techs want to use them.

[LuxAngelEyes]

Originally Posted by DARE U

Here are some pictures taken at around 2:30pm under bright day light and also the PIAA that I'm using. As you can see it is a HUGE different with the other X6 which uses PIAA as well (the one I posted early on).

Sorry to say but i hope those angel eyes dont like like that in person. We are currently working on re-designing the LUX H8 V3 to work with the X6 and X5M model and we should have them out soon!

[zerrantoss]

DARE_U, thank you for sharing the pictures.

Snipez999: Even for the stock lights, the inner rings seem a lot brighter than the outer rings. So I guess DARE's outer rings are still lit, but just not bright enough to show under direct sun light.

I am looking forward to the re-designed LUX! Thank you for the effort!

[alistair]

Just to confirm - tonypap and DARE U are you guys using *different* PIAA models, or the same model with different results?

[DARE U]

Originally Posted by tonypap

The car in the quotes post is mine. I can say that the pictures so not do any justice to the bulbs. They are supe bright and super crisp. They are very visible in broad daylight. I'm actually at the dealer now and have been asked twice which bulb they are because some of the service techs want to use them.

Yup...I like yours far better then mine even though is the same brand and this puzzle me a lot..anyhow..Im waiting for Lux to come out with their new light.

[DARE U]

Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

Sorry to say but i hope those angel eyes dont like like that in person. We are currently working on re-designing the LUX H8 V3 to work with the X6 and X5M model and we should have them out soon!

I'm still waiting for the good news from your side! Cheersss....

[DARE U]

Originally Posted by alistair

Just to confirm - tonypap and DARE U are you guys using *different* PIAA models, or the same model with different results?

No idea at all, but the box look the same to me...For sure is same brand..PIAA..tonypap might have the latest improved version of the LED..this is what I can think of/.

[motex]

Originally Posted by DARE U

This topic been discussed over and over in this forum so many time, till now there are still don't have a solid answer to which brand of LED is the best. I'm using PIAA LED but it is not promising at all..but..much better then the halogen type.

I bought some time ago a set of PIAA H8's Extreme white, total frustration.....money lost, from what I have seen so far, new PIAA LED's are brighter but not even close to factory ones.
Here in Costa Rica there are plenty of new X5's and 5 Series running with factory LED's , you can see those cars coming on a shiny day, 12 noon from far away ! and there is a world of difference between factory and PIAA LED's

IMO is not worth it to keep throwing money on something that will never reach its goal....

[DARE U]

Originally Posted by motex

I bought some time ago a set of PIAA H8's Extreme white, total frustration.....money lost, from what I have seen so far, new PIAA LED's are brighter but not even close to factory ones.
Here in Costa Rica there are plenty of new X5's and 5 Series running with factory LED's , you can see those cars coming on a shiny day, 12 noon from far away ! and there is a world of difference between factory and PIAA LED's

IMO is not worth it to keep throwing money on something that will never reach its goal....

I did remove the bulb cover at the X5, surprisingly their angel ring bulb is kinda like HID!! Attached to it look like a ballast and from there onward I didn't take it out from its socket. I guess why their are much brighter and can be seen from mile away!

[Barbja]

Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

We are currently working on re-designing the LUX H8 V3 to work with the X6 and X5M model and we should have them out soon!

Do you have a new ETA on this? The original estimate (4/29 I believe) is long gone. Perhaps people wouldn't be working so hard on an alternative if they know "all I have to do is wait until (insert date here)".

I have to admit, I'm considering getting some PIAAs myself. I really want some Lux's because I had them on my previous X5 and I loved them. But right now, I don't know if I have to wait a week or 2 years!

[motex]

Originally Posted by Barbja

Do you have a new ETA on this? The original estimate (4/29 I believe) is long gone. Perhaps people wouldn't be working so hard on an alternative if they know "all I have to do is wait until (insert date here)".

I have to admit, I'm considering getting some PIAAs myself. I really want some Lux's because I had them on my previous X5 and I loved them. But right now, I don't know if I have to wait a week or 2 years!

I will wait until the new X6 comes with HID's probably it will be possible to retrofit our cars with OEM equipment......just a guess

[somonster]

Originally Posted by motex

I will wait until the new X6 comes with HID's probably it will be possible to retrofit our cars with OEM equipment......just a guess

maybe I'm out of the loop here -
any firm(ish) dates for an updated X6?
i'm also impatiently waiting for the LUX units to be released.

also...
anyone (?LuxAngelEyes) have any side-by-side pics of the 2012 X5 or 5-series LED halo rings v. the current LUX set?
exposure and environmental conditions can totally change how lights appear in photos, so I'd like to see the two compared in the same photo.

[LuxAngelEyes]

Originally Posted by somonster

maybe I'm out of the loop here -
any firm(ish) dates for an updated X6?
i'm also impatiently waiting for the LUX units to be released.

also...
anyone (?LuxAngelEyes) have any side-by-side pics of the 2012 X5 or 5-series LED halo rings v. the current LUX set?
exposure and environmental conditions can totally change how lights appear in photos, so I'd like to see the two compared in the same photo.

Its confirmed that the LUX H8 V3 will fit the X6 headlight - see my post here: http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...9&postcount=58

[AndreyATC]

Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

Its confirmed that the LUX H8 V3 will fit the X6 headlight - see my post here: http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...9&postcount=58

Just noticed in your SALE THREAD that it fits X6 (2008 - current) but not X6M
What is the difference???

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8815982

Product Compatibility:

• E92 3-Series Coupes | (2006-2010)
• E93 3-Series Convertibles | (2006-2010)
• E90/E92/E93 M3’s | ( 2006-Current)
• E90 LCI (with Xenon) | (2008-Current)
• E84 X1 ( with Xenon) | (2010-Current)
• E70 X5 (with Xenon) | (2007-Current)
• E71 X6 | (2008-Current)
• E89 Z4 ** | (2009-Current)
• E82 1-series (with Xenon) | (2007-Current)

• Does NOT Fit:
• X6m, or X5M
• E60 LCI 5-series
** - requires headlight modification to fit

** - requires headlight modification to fit