Upgrading E70 X5 Angel Eyes Halo Rings to LEDs - What do you recommend? - XBimmers.com

Rob32R · 01-24-2013, 01:28 AM

Hey guys,

Thought this topic may be of interest to everyone looking to upgrade their halogen angel eyes to the LEDs as seen on the LCI X5. Seems to be quite a common add on and quite easy to do these days for pre-LCI E70 X5 owners like myself so I need your help in telling me which is the best to buy for my car.

What is the best (by best I mean brightest and most even) LED option for the E70?

Thanks in advance fellow bimmers.

X5MSD · 01-24-2013, 04:36 AM

Lux
The best

Rob32R · 01-24-2013, 07:48 AM

Apparently Early E70 X5s don't use an H8 globe (on Aus spec cars - many US sites say the E70 uses an H8 bulb) - they use the same bulb as the E53. Is this true fellow X5 owners?

igorbmwx5 · 01-24-2013, 12:15 PM

I bought LUX. Very happy with the look and quality of the product

APLINE_997 · 01-25-2013, 12:46 AM

I bought these after I wasn't impressed with the LUX for the E70 AE's. On my E60 M5 both rings are bright but obviously the inner rings are always brighter as that is where the bulbs are placed so it would stand to be brighter. On the E60 M5 the lights carry through the rings better probably since it is smaller ring diameters for light travel.

On the E70's the outer rings no matter which I had aren't as bright.

These ebay ones are white and bright on the inners and not too bad on the outers. Better than the LUX V3 that I had. Not sure about the V4's but its not important enough for me to upgrade again as I am happy with them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130764789973...84.m1497.l2649

This the seller I bought them from. Came in quickly and installed in minutes without a hitch.

mrpcar · 01-25-2013, 01:05 AM

I have the Lux kit installed, however I've noticed that the newer X5 with the factory LEDs looks much brighter. How is that achieved? Is it a different LED system? two LEDs on each ring?

APLINE_997 · 01-25-2013, 02:54 AM

The LCI's updated Corona Rings are LED's and are not bulbs like the H8 bulbs for the AE's that were not LED's but H8 Bulbs. The LED H8 upgrade will never achieve the updated LED LCI Angel Eyes that are on the newer BMW's.

To achieve the same look you would need Orion V4's which are LED rings and are as bright if not brighter than the new LED Angel Eyes from BMW. You would have to cut into your headlights and have them installed. Not a hard task to install more so to cut your expensive headlights and seal them back up correctly.

I purchased the CREE 20W from EBAY for $77.00 shipped and they are better than the LUX V3 I had. Not sure about LUX V4 but I am sure they are equal if mine are better than V3.

Rob32R · 01-25-2013, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by APLINE_997

I bought these after I wasn't impressed with the LUX for the E70 AE's. On my E60 M5 both rings are bright but obviously the inner rings are always brighter as that is where the bulbs are placed so it would stand to be brighter. On the E60 M5 the lights carry through the rings better probably since it is smaller ring diameters for light travel.

On the E70's the outer rings no matter which I had aren't as bright.

These ebay ones are white and bright on the inners and not too bad on the outers. Better than the LUX V3 that I had. Not sure about the V4's but its not important enough for me to upgrade again as I am happy with them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130764789973...84.m1497.l2649

This the seller I bought them from. Came in quickly and installed in minutes without a hitch.

I am extremely keen on purchasing the LUX V3 AE's until you mentioned this above so could you please send me some picture of these Angel Eyes you mention above fitted to your X5 whether they be day or night shots please.

Appreciate the advice mate.
Thanks in advance.

skunkd · 01-25-2013, 09:16 AM

There are no v4's that guy must have never had LUX V3's to begin with... Lux v3's are awesome. Period.

APLINE_997 · 01-26-2013, 06:35 PM

Skunkd - I heard there were a set of V4's coming out to be brighter so don't assume that I never had the V3's.

MTEC V4's. Same difference to me.

Also.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712501

Keep your assumptions to yourself. I have no need to lie about owning LED's. Just because I made a small error I must have lied about it. Really?

I appreciate your helping me out on the Springs tips for the X5 but don't appreciate you calling me a liar. I am ALPINE_X5 on XOUTPOST. You PM's me about springs installation.

APLINE_997 · 01-26-2013, 07:16 PM

ROB

Here are some pics.

It was too cold outside for me to setup my good camera to take better night shots. I did make some changes on my small camera to capture the rings only without the harsh brightness you generally get. It was toned down so the brightness is less than actual but you will get a good feel for them.

I also included the normal shots where the lights overpower the lens but that gives you a sense of their brightness as well.

LuxAngelEyes · 01-29-2013, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by APLINE_997

I bought these after I wasn't impressed with the LUX for the E70 AE's. On my E60 M5 both rings are bright but obviously the inner rings are always brighter as that is where the bulbs are placed so it would stand to be brighter. On the E60 M5 the lights carry through the rings better probably since it is smaller ring diameters for light travel.

On the E70's the outer rings no matter which I had aren't as bright.

These ebay ones are white and bright on the inners and not too bad on the outers. Better than the LUX V3 that I had. Not sure about the V4's but its not important enough for me to upgrade again as I am happy with them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130764789973...84.m1497.l2649

This the seller I bought them from. Came in quickly and installed in minutes without a hitch.

These type of angel eyes are actually quite a bit dimmer then the LUX h8 V3 angel eyes and as well they dim to about 1/3 total brightness when you turn on the headlights.

smyles · 01-29-2013, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob32R

Thought this topic may be of interest to everyone looking to upgrade their halogen angel eyes to the LEDs as seen on the LCI X5.

None of the aftermarket options will look even close to LCI; notice how almost no one publishes daylight pictures - the outer rings are nearly invisible, regardless whether it's cheap ebay, mtec, lux, whatever...

mrmomo313 · 01-29-2013, 02:51 PM

heres some pics in the day of lux from last winter.

go LUX or bust, best option imo

mrmomo313 · 01-29-2013, 02:59 PM

ps I took those with my crappy blackberry camera

Rob32R · 01-30-2013, 12:57 AM

Have settled for a set of LUX H8 V3 Angel Eyes. Hands down from I have read and heard they are the premium LED Angel Eyes you can buy at the moment. All I'm trying to work out now is whether the Australian delivered E70 X5's pre-LCI came with H8 Angel Eye bulbs from the factory.

If SOMEONE CAN CONFIRM THE ABOVE QUESTION THAT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED

Nice X5 M mrmomo313

BMW_E70 · 01-30-2013, 03:15 AM

I had MTEC AE and am very happy with them..IMO, you cant go wrong with either MTEC or Lux..I was wanting to get Lux but at that time Lux was out of stock..

Rob32R, My X5 is pre LCI and they use H8 for AE..mine is 2009 35d..not sure if others are the same..hope that helps

Cheers

Rob32R · 01-30-2013, 06:21 AM

Good to see another X5 member from Australia on board. Are you from Sydney?

I did look at the MTEC AE's and when priced next to LUX they were pretty much the same in terms of price bracket of the sub $200 mark. My BMW X5 is a 2007 E70 pre-LCI which is pretty much exactly the same car as mine being a diesel.

It be good to get all the Aus X5 members together.

Patrick66 · 02-04-2013, 01:26 PM

Hi

I have a 2013 X5M. thinking about adding daytime running lamps from Bimmian and mounting them in the tops of the intake vents. Has anyone tried this and if so, we're there any problems? (E.g. Programming issues, etc)

Thanks

Jimshorts · 02-04-2013, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmomo313

heres some pics in the day of lux from last winter.

go LUX or bust, best option imo

Love your truck Momo your like my twin except for the rims. I like yours better.

mrmomo313 · 02-04-2013, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimshorts

Love your truck Momo your like my twin except for the rims. I like yours better.

thanks Jimshorts, we rep the best color for this truck IMO. these rims are my winter ones, I use the same wheels you do in the summer so we are twins haha

LuxAngelEyes · 02-05-2013, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmomo313

heres some pics in the day of lux from last winter.

go LUX or bust, best option imo

Thanks for those pictures, they look great!

01-24-2013, 01:28 AM	#1
Rob32R Banned Drives: 530i/VW R32/E70 X5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 315 iTrader: (0)	Upgrading E70 X5 Angel Eyes Halo Rings to LEDs - What do you recommend? Hey guys, Thought this topic may be of interest to everyone looking to upgrade their halogen angel eyes to the LEDs as seen on the LCI X5. Seems to be quite a common add on and quite easy to do these days for pre-LCI E70 X5 owners like myself so I need your help in telling me which is the best to buy for my car. What is the best (by best I mean brightest and most even) LED option for the E70? Thanks in advance fellow bimmers.
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01-26-2013, 06:35 PM	#10
APLINE_997 Private Drives: 997 Turbo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	Skunkd - I heard there were a set of V4's coming out to be brighter so don't assume that I never had the V3's. MTEC V4's. Same difference to me. Also. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=712501 Keep your assumptions to yourself. I have no need to lie about owning LED's. Just because I made a small error I must have lied about it. Really? I appreciate your helping me out on the Springs tips for the X5 but don't appreciate you calling me a liar. I am ALPINE_X5 on XOUTPOST. You PM's me about springs installation. Last edited by APLINE_997; 01-26-2013 at 07:18 PM.

01-26-2013, 07:16 PM	#11
APLINE_997 Private Drives: 997 Turbo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	ROB Here are some pics. It was too cold outside for me to setup my good camera to take better night shots. I did make some changes on my small camera to capture the rings only without the harsh brightness you generally get. It was toned down so the brightness is less than actual but you will get a good feel for them. I also included the normal shots where the lights overpower the lens but that gives you a sense of their brightness as well. Attached Images

01-29-2013, 02:51 PM	#14
mrmomo313 First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 365 iTrader: (0)	heres some pics in the day of lux from last winter. go LUX or bust, best option imo Attached Images __________________ 2012 X5M Dinan Stage 1 ECU/Dinan free flow exhaust (black tips)/Dinan suspension/Agetro M700 22"/Gloss black grill and side markers Future: Dinan stage 2 (when available)

01-29-2013, 02:59 PM	#15
mrmomo313 First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 365 iTrader: (0)	ps I took those with my crappy blackberry camera __________________ 2012 X5M Dinan Stage 1 ECU/Dinan free flow exhaust (black tips)/Dinan suspension/Agetro M700 22"/Gloss black grill and side markers Future: Dinan stage 2 (when available)

01-24-2013, 04:36 AM	#2
X5MSD New Member Drives: Xdrive35d Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: England Posts: 12 iTrader: (0)	Lux The best

01-24-2013, 07:48 AM	#3
Rob32R Banned Drives: 530i/VW R32/E70 X5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 315 iTrader: (0)	Apparently Early E70 X5s don't use an H8 globe (on Aus spec cars - many US sites say the E70 uses an H8 bulb) - they use the same bulb as the E53. Is this true fellow X5 owners?

01-24-2013, 12:15 PM	#4
igorbmwx5 Private First Class Drives: 2009 BMW X5 3.0si Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: United States Posts: 131 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW X5 3.0si [0.00] 2008 BMW 328i [0.00] 2007 BMW X5 3.0si [0.00]	I bought LUX. Very happy with the look and quality of the product

01-25-2013, 12:46 AM	#5
APLINE_997 Private Drives: 997 Turbo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	I bought these after I wasn't impressed with the LUX for the E70 AE's. On my E60 M5 both rings are bright but obviously the inner rings are always brighter as that is where the bulbs are placed so it would stand to be brighter. On the E60 M5 the lights carry through the rings better probably since it is smaller ring diameters for light travel. On the E70's the outer rings no matter which I had aren't as bright. These ebay ones are white and bright on the inners and not too bad on the outers. Better than the LUX V3 that I had. Not sure about the V4's but its not important enough for me to upgrade again as I am happy with them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/130764789973...84.m1497.l2649 This the seller I bought them from. Came in quickly and installed in minutes without a hitch.

01-25-2013, 01:05 AM	#6
mrpcar Private First Class Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: United States Posts: 170 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Toyota Pruis 3 [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayenne S [0.00] 2012 BMW X5M [3.83] 2002 Ferrari 360 sp ... [0.00] 1999 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00] 2000 BMW 328i [0.00]	I have the Lux kit installed, however I've noticed that the newer X5 with the factory LEDs looks much brighter. How is that achieved? Is it a different LED system? two LEDs on each ring?

01-25-2013, 02:54 AM	#7
APLINE_997 Private Drives: 997 Turbo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 88 iTrader: (0)	The LCI's updated Corona Rings are LED's and are not bulbs like the H8 bulbs for the AE's that were not LED's but H8 Bulbs. The LED H8 upgrade will never achieve the updated LED LCI Angel Eyes that are on the newer BMW's. To achieve the same look you would need Orion V4's which are LED rings and are as bright if not brighter than the new LED Angel Eyes from BMW. You would have to cut into your headlights and have them installed. Not a hard task to install more so to cut your expensive headlights and seal them back up correctly. I purchased the CREE 20W from EBAY for $77.00 shipped and they are better than the LUX V3 I had. Not sure about LUX V4 but I am sure they are equal if mine are better than V3.

01-25-2013, 09:16 AM	#9
skunkd Private First Class Drives: 2004 STI 2008 BMW M5 2004 530i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	There are no v4's that guy must have never had LUX V3's to begin with... Lux v3's are awesome. Period.

01-30-2013, 12:57 AM	#16
Rob32R Banned Drives: 530i/VW R32/E70 X5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 315 iTrader: (0)	Have settled for a set of LUX H8 V3 Angel Eyes. Hands down from I have read and heard they are the premium LED Angel Eyes you can buy at the moment. All I'm trying to work out now is whether the Australian delivered E70 X5's pre-LCI came with H8 Angel Eye bulbs from the factory. If SOMEONE CAN CONFIRM THE ABOVE QUESTION THAT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED Nice X5 M mrmomo313

01-30-2013, 03:15 AM	#17
BMW_E70 New Member Drives: E70 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	I had MTEC AE and am very happy with them..IMO, you cant go wrong with either MTEC or Lux..I was wanting to get Lux but at that time Lux was out of stock.. Rob32R, My X5 is pre LCI and they use H8 for AE..mine is 2009 35d..not sure if others are the same..hope that helps Cheers

01-30-2013, 06:21 AM	#18
Rob32R Banned Drives: 530i/VW R32/E70 X5 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 315 iTrader: (0)	Good to see another X5 member from Australia on board. Are you from Sydney? I did look at the MTEC AE's and when priced next to LUX they were pretty much the same in terms of price bracket of the sub $200 mark. My BMW X5 is a 2007 E70 pre-LCI which is pretty much exactly the same car as mine being a diesel. It be good to get all the Aus X5 members together.

02-04-2013, 01:26 PM	#19
Patrick66 New Member Drives: 2013 x5m Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Day time running Hi I have a 2013 X5M. thinking about adding daytime running lamps from Bimmian and mounting them in the tops of the intake vents. Has anyone tried this and if so, we're there any problems? (E.g. Programming issues, etc) Thanks

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