[jb84]

Hi all,

Got an 06 pre-LCI E90 325i with Xenons and the horrible yellow angel eyes (what were BMW thinking!!). I'm looking to change the angel eyes to the bright LED ones.

Can anyone recommend a reputable online retailer of a suitable replacement, preferrably in the UK? I'd like to have BMW genuine parts but when I asked, they told me they don't manufacture the LED conversion of the angel eyes for my car.

Ideally I'd like a direct swap, but understand this might not be feasible, however I'd like to avoid any unnecessary mods to any of the housings (such as drilling holes etc. etc.).

Furthemore, is there a way of ensuring the new LED angel eyes will match the brightness (K value?) of the current xenon headlights? I don't want super bright angel eyes that look like they've obviously been replaced as they're so much brighter than the actual headlights. Is there a way of finding out the current K value of my headlights???

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Cheers in advance,
JB.

[BOBKUR]

Originally Posted by jb84

Hi all,

Got an 06 pre-LCI E90 325i with Xenons and the horrible yellow angel eyes (what were BMW thinking!!). I'm looking to change the angel eyes to the bright LED ones.

Can anyone recommend a reputable online retailer of a suitable replacement, preferrably in the UK? I'd like to have BMW genuine parts but when I asked, they told me they don't manufacture the LED conversion of the angel eyes for my car.

Ideally I'd like a direct swap, but understand this might not be feasible, however I'd like to avoid any unnecessary mods to any of the housings (such as drilling holes etc. etc.).

Furthemore, is there a way of ensuring the new LED angel eyes will match the brightness (K value?) of the current xenon headlights? I don't want super bright angel eyes that look like they've obviously been replaced as they're so much brighter than the actual headlights. Is there a way of finding out the current K value of my headlights???

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Cheers in advance,
JB.

Why not replace the angel eye bulb with an LED bulb from LUX. The color would be white and a 100% improvement from what you have now.

[jb84]

Originally Posted by BOBKUR

Why not replace the angel eye bulb with an LED bulb from LUX. The color would be white and a 100% improvement from what you have now.

Well I think that's what I mean?! As far as I can tell, it's not necessary to change whatever physically makes the angel eye ring, but just the bulb providing the light through it yes? Is that right?

I had eyed up these: http://www.burgertuning.com/BMW_LED_angel_eyes.html
What do you reckon?

Which LUX product would you recommend?
Thanks.

[BOBKUR]

Yes, just need to change bulb. I would email Lux for their advice on what to use. I have halogen headlights and use the LUX LCI halogen bulbs which will not work with xenons. They have bulbs for xenons with a selection of color temps. Good Luck.

[rjrankin83]

Originally Posted by jb84

Well I think that's what I mean?! As far as I can tell, it's not necessary to change whatever physically makes the angel eye ring, but just the bulb providing the light through it yes? Is that right?

I had eyed up these: http://www.burgertuning.com/BMW_LED_angel_eyes.html
What do you reckon?

Which LUX product would you recommend?
Thanks.

Those bulbs are for LCI I believe. I have Lux v4 and couldn't be happier. Check out these for their latest model of LED for pre-LCI (E90 v5.2 the middle tab on the products page)

[jb84]

Thanks for that, they look great.

I was looking at option 2 on the Burger Tuning website. Pretty sure they are pre-LCI no??

[rjrankin83]

Originally Posted by jb84

Thanks for that, they look great.

I was looking at option 2 on the Burger Tuning website. Pretty sure they are pre-LCI no??

Yeah sorry I only saw option 1 the first time. Option 2 is pre-LCI LED's

[idrift4wd]

Originally Posted by jb84

Thanks for that, they look great.

I was looking at option 2 on the Burger Tuning website. Pretty sure they are pre-LCI no??

yes, they have pre-lci LED option. GO FOR IT! huge change in appearance

[jb84]

Ordering them tomorrow!! Will post pics.

[rich123321]

Originally Posted by jb84

Ordering them tomorrow!! Will post pics.

I don't recommend the bms ones. I've seen them in person and wasn't impressed. Lux is the way to
Go

[jb84]

Originally Posted by rich123321

I don't recommend the bms ones. I've seen them in person and wasn't impressed. Lux is the way to
Go

I haven't gone BMW as they don't manufacture them for my particular model. I've gone for some from a UK based company that manufacture them. I've also gone for some ice white Xenon gas filled fog light bulbs as well so they should look good.

Fitting them this weekend. Will post pics.

[jb84]

New LED angel eyes. Such a vast improvement on the original ones.

[jb84]

Photos as requested by a member.

1. Before (on the left) and after (on the right)
2. Front on, taken early evening hence they look brighter.