Lighting Pack. w/ LED vs. Xenon

Boben5 · 10-09-2013, 11:59 AM

I'm having trouble differentiating between the two. I know the headlights are different but does LED's light up the road better. Do they have the swivel capability of the xenons? Please help thanks

LI2002tii · 10-09-2013, 01:09 PM

Yes they are definitely brighter, so therefore better at lighting up the road. And they retain all the features including swivel of the standard xenons!

Boben5 · 10-09-2013, 01:14 PM

thanks, do they give off a different color hue than the xenons?

LI2002tii · 10-09-2013, 01:29 PM

No prob... And not really both are bright white! But I would definitely say the full led setup will be noticeably brighter!

baw · 10-09-2013, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by LI2002tii

But I would definitely say the full led setup will be noticeably brighter!

.............and your wallet will be noticeably lighter.

drob23 · 10-09-2013, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by baw

.............and your wallet will be noticeably lighter.

Buying a luxury car is not always the brightest idea...

(but in this case it is

)

F32 · 10-09-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by drob23

Buying a luxury car is not always the brightest idea...

(but in this case it is

)

A 3-Series is a luxury car?? News to me.

300hp · 10-09-2013, 03:45 PM

Just an FYI on this subject. BMW introduced the 1900 option with the X6/X5 I believe. I know on the X6/X5 boards people who opted out were not happy about their decision when they saw the final product and compared to the one with the package. It's done so you can tell the one with the package easily. Based on your inclination (you may like being flashy) wait till you see both setups.

seamaster222 · 10-09-2013, 04:39 PM

Would be great to have a photo comparison

Elk · 10-09-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by F32

A 3-Series is a luxury car?? News to me.

Entry level luxury car, with just enough performance not to trip over itself. A great winter beater.

Now, back to the actual subject off the thread, LEDs - I agree that it is worth seeing them in person first. You may or may not like them.

300hp · 10-09-2013, 06:17 PM

Now, back to the actual subject off the thread, LEDs - I agree that it is worth seeing them in person first. You may or may not like them.[/QUOTE]
After you owned me on under steer i am happy you agree with me on something

Elk · 10-09-2013, 06:21 PM

Yippy!

LI2002tii · 10-10-2013, 01:54 PM

I agree they're totally overpriced! But they look totally awesome!

AweSam8 · 10-10-2013, 02:15 PM

I don't recall have to add the LED option to my 335i in my order.

F32 · 10-10-2013, 02:29 PM

Anyone care to post pics of both headlights?

Sedan_Clan · 10-10-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AweSam8

I don't recall have to add the LED option to my 335i in my order.

I don't think it's available currently, but it will be with the new M3.

LI2002tii · 10-10-2013, 03:35 PM

I think you can only order them on the 4 series and above! They are not available on the 3 series! But I'm pretty sure you'll be able to get them on any M model (i.e. M3)!

LI2002tii · 10-10-2013, 03:39 PM

The first pic is the standard xenon headlights, the second is of the full LED setup!

shivaswrath · 10-10-2013, 03:42 PM

the LEDS look like lateral vagina slits to me, it's so odd when I see them.

Pauleebe · 10-10-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LI2002tii

I think you can only order them on the 4 series and above! They are not available on the 3 series! But I'm pretty sure you'll be able to get them on any M model (i.e. M3)!

They'll likely be made available on the F30 LCI in 2015/2016 too.

Sedan_Clan · 10-10-2013, 03:46 PM

I'd like to see them both lit up. I don't know that it's worth the extra coin for me. If it comes down to spending the cash on something like CCB's or LED lights, I'm going for the CCB's.

LI2002tii · 10-10-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dwalls90

Quote:

Originally Posted by LI2002tii

I think you can only order them on the 4 series and above! They are not available on the 3 series! But I'm pretty sure you'll be able to get them on any M model (i.e. M3)!

They'll likely be made available on the F30 LCI in 2015/2016 too.

Yeah I agree! Most likely they'll be an option then too!

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300hp Brigadier General 317 Rep 3,619 Posts Drives: X5 & 335xi Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Now, back to the actual subject off the thread, LEDs - I agree that it is worth seeing them in person first. You may or may not like them.[/QUOTE] After you owned me on under steer i am happy you agree with me on something __________________ EBII 2014 335i xDrive 335HP, Sport AT, 19" Wheels, MPE, Prem, Tech, Cold, HK, Driver Assist & DH pkgs Deep Sea Blue Metallic 2013 X5 35d Sport Prem, Convenience, Cold and Premium Sound packages
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