LCI Halos..I like them!!

TikoV · 10-02-2010, 04:20 AM

I love the look of the new halos on the lci models...I thought I was buying similar ones from SSDD but mine are no way as bright and cool to look at as these...

Anyone know how you can get the lci look??? I'm told that the light cluster is totally different to mine so it's not a case of switching bulbs

E92BSM10 · 10-02-2010, 09:22 AM

They do look sooo cool

BGM · 10-02-2010, 10:26 AM

i have given up attempting to match white halos..

i resign myself to the only option being to buy a new car

dxb335d · 10-02-2010, 10:35 AM

I think they look w**k!

TikoV · 10-02-2010, 11:35 AM

At first I thought they were separate components as found in e46's..I fitted halos to my m3 but with the added feature of tin foil...The reflection made them much brighter.

Then I find out they were bulbs on the e92!! The hideous yellows look brighter than their replacements I purchased.

Are the 2010 lci's definitely not able to be swapped over???

Carlos...you hater

raf555 · 10-02-2010, 11:57 AM

if u want the white effect rings swap your H10 bulbs for H8 led ring markers.

TikoV · 10-02-2010, 12:26 PM

What do I have the now then Raf? I bought ones from Teddy at SSDD...

Dizzle · 10-04-2010, 07:04 AM

These Xenons or non Xenon units?

rsmallwo · 10-04-2010, 09:15 AM

SSDD ones are Racing Dash Leds units I think. The best Led units are Angelibright or Lux H8 (e92 only). There none Xenon units.

BanziBarn · 10-04-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzle

These Xenons or non Xenon units?

Yeah, has there been an upgrade for non xenons too?

Dizzle · 10-05-2010, 07:16 AM

...thats the reason I ask as I have a 320d ED on test drive atm and it has the angel eyes but they are non xenon - I'll get a picture later.

Dizzle · 10-06-2010, 05:31 AM

As promised, lci non-xenon halo / angel eyes :

BeeEmmDubleYuu · 10-13-2010, 02:43 PM

Sorry a bit confused here

, i would like to upgrade my non xenons and replace the yellow bulbs, as i say NON XENONS - what product am i after for an E90 2009 facelift?

Thanks

raf555 · 10-13-2010, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeeEmmDubleYuu

Sorry a bit confused here

, i would like to upgrade my non xenons and replace the yellow bulbs, as i say NON XENONS - what product am i after for an E90 2009 facelift?

Thanks

if u have a 2009 facelift model just treplace your h10's for h8 led bulbs to get the white rings.

swapping for xenons can be a complicated process.

BeeEmmDubleYuu · 10-14-2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raf555

if u have a 2009 facelift model just treplace your h10's for h8 led bulbs to get the white rings.

swapping for xenons can be a complicated process.

Could you recommend a retailer? Ive searched around and no one seems to stock these or they thought they were very unreliable.

BanziBarn · 10-14-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BanziBarn

Yeah, has there been an upgrade for non xenons too?

Just to be clear, my car has halos, but recently I've seen a different, whiter look halo on xenon cars - that's what I meant by an upgrade... so I was wondering if the halogen halos were also being upgraded, because mine are very dim and are hardly worth turning on!

I guess I was half hoping that BMW might have started using a new bulb in halogen cars that could easily be swapped into mine... I've seen guides on retro fit LED bulbs but there always seems to be some fabrication to get them to fit, plus the issue with error codes.

Raff555, were your h8 led plug and play?

BanziBarn · 10-31-2010, 11:50 AM

Just thought I'd bump this.

Are the new BMW bright white Halos LED? If so, could a BMW dealer change my yellow ones over to LED? Even if they aren't LED, are the bulbs compatible with my Halogen LCI headlights?

I'm still in warranty and it would be nice to keep that for the lights because I know they replace blown bulbs FOC for the first 3 years. If I change the halo bulbs myself I expect they will claim the warranty is void!

Tunna_uk · 10-31-2010, 01:22 PM

Yeah they are LED but nobody seems to know if the bulbs can be bought seperate from the new headlamps, if they can I imagine some sort of modding - drilling - cutting etc would be required .
I did mine using LED from SSD and I am happy with results

raf555 · 10-31-2010, 06:23 PM

Raff555, were your h8 led plug and play?[/QUOTE]

pretty much but involved a bit fiddling about.

had no errors.

but u can buy the leds i used from ebay for about £40ish.

andyp74199 · 11-01-2010, 06:56 AM

replacing your yellow bulbs with white light is possible but it wont match the brightness of 2010 E92 models as they have a different setup, 2 led bulbs instead of 1 each side, you'd need new headlights which currently dont exist for the E90 only the e92/3 /new 5 series etc have the new bright style for 2010 - (BMW prob waiting for new 3 series saloon?)

but these will change your yellow look to white

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-3-Series-O...ht_2723wt_1139

heres the fitting guide

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghts+plug+play

heres what they look like on my E90

BanziBarn · 11-01-2010, 08:01 AM

Useful post Andy, thanks.

So, Mstyle in Essex may be my best option to get the look of your car (thanks for that previous recommendation).

andyp74199 · 11-01-2010, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BanziBarn

Useful post Andy, thanks.

So, Mstyle in Essex may be my best option to get the look of your car (thanks for that previous recommendation).

yep

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TikoV Captain 29 Rep 664 Posts Drives: BMW 335d/X5 40d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	At first I thought they were separate components as found in e46's..I fitted halos to my m3 but with the added feature of tin foil...The reflection made them much brighter. Then I find out they were bulbs on the e92!! The hideous yellows look brighter than their replacements I purchased. Are the 2010 lci's definitely not able to be swapped over??? Carlos...you hater __________________
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Dizzle Major 56 Rep 1,253 Posts Drives: F30 335xD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	These Xenons or non Xenon units?
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rsmallwo Captain 40 Rep 939 Posts Drives: Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hull iTrader: (0)	SSDD ones are Racing Dash Leds units I think. The best Led units are Angelibright or Lux H8 (e92 only). There none Xenon units.
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Dizzle Major 56 Rep 1,253 Posts Drives: F30 335xD Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Staffordshire iTrader: (0)	...thats the reason I ask as I have a 320d ED on test drive atm and it has the angel eyes but they are non xenon - I'll get a picture later.
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BeeEmmDubleYuu Private First Class 25 Rep 137 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Here iTrader: (0)	Sorry a bit confused here , i would like to upgrade my non xenons and replace the yellow bulbs, as i say NON XENONS - what product am i after for an E90 2009 facelift? Thanks
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BanziBarn Lieutenant Colonel 106 Rep 1,800 Posts Drives: BMW 330D E90 LCI Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Just thought I'd bump this. Are the new BMW bright white Halos LED? If so, could a BMW dealer change my yellow ones over to LED? Even if they aren't LED, are the bulbs compatible with my Halogen LCI headlights? I'm still in warranty and it would be nice to keep that for the lights because I know they replace blown bulbs FOC for the first 3 years. If I change the halo bulbs myself I expect they will claim the warranty is void! __________________ Black 330d E90 LCI M Sport Saloon Auto. Privacy Glass, Cream Leather, 6FL, I-Drive/Nav/Bluetooth, Alpine hifi upgrade.
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raf555 Banned 194 Rep 2,100 Posts Drives: BMW 320D Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Yorkshire iTrader: (47)	Raff555, were your h8 led plug and play?[/QUOTE] pretty much but involved a bit fiddling about. had no errors. but u can buy the leds i used from ebay for about £40ish.
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andyp74199 munich leg end 6 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 320d M sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bristol iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 320d M Sport 177 [8.00]	replacing your yellow bulbs with white light is possible but it wont match the brightness of 2010 E92 models as they have a different setup, 2 led bulbs instead of 1 each side, you'd need new headlights which currently dont exist for the E90 only the e92/3 /new 5 series etc have the new bright style for 2010 - (BMW prob waiting for new 3 series saloon?) but these will change your yellow look to white http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-3-Series-O...ht_2723wt_1139 heres the fitting guide http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ghts+plug+play heres what they look like on my E90 __________________ 320d M sport
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BanziBarn Lieutenant Colonel 106 Rep 1,800 Posts Drives: BMW 330D E90 LCI Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Useful post Andy, thanks. So, Mstyle in Essex may be my best option to get the look of your car (thanks for that previous recommendation). __________________ Black 330d E90 LCI M Sport Saloon Auto. Privacy Glass, Cream Leather, 6FL, I-Drive/Nav/Bluetooth, Alpine hifi upgrade.
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