[Chill72]

Can an owner of US spec car post a pic of LED headlights in different light modes. As in:

- lights off, AE on
- parking lights on
- low beams on
- hi beams on

I'm trying to see if I want this option. Thanks in advance.

[stormlv]

Originally Posted by Chill72

Can an owner of US spec car post a pic of LED headlights in different light modes. As in:

- lights off, AE on
- parking lights on
- low beams on
- hi beams on

I'm trying to see if I want this option. Thanks in advance.

Not mine, but this may help:

[mags]

I have a 435i w LEDs, will post pics tonight
My perception after 5 days of driving.
Better lighting at night, white, not blue or yellow light.
Automatic high beam very useful.

[snowghost]

Originally Posted by mags

I have a 435i w LEDs, will post pics tonight
My perception after 5 days of driving.
Better lighting at night, white, not blue or yellow light.
Automatic high beam very useful.

So they are 4 lights, not 2 like the xenons?

[mags]

Yes they are 4 lights
I took the pictures in pairs
first 2, parking lights on, first click on switch
second 2, drl on, 2nd click on switch
third couple, lights on
last 2, high beam on

Sorry for the quality, difficult to take pics of due to:
1- you can see the flickering of the light, LEDs run on hz
2- high intensity was blinding, no way to take with iphone, pulled out the family camera. Good pics will require a digital SLR (do not have one)

[snowghost]

Originally Posted by mags

Yes they are 4 lights
I took the pictures in pairs
first 2, parking lights on, first click on switch
second 2, drl on, 2nd click on switch
third couple, lights on
last 2, high beam on

Sorry for the quality, difficult to take pics of due to:
1- you can see the flickering of the light, LEDs run on hz
2- high intensity was blinding, no way to take with iphone, pulled out the family camera. Good pics will require a digital SLR (do not have one)

Very cool. Actually there's a long version BMW video on youtube of adaptive lights featuring LED lights (must have been on the 7 since it was in 2012). It's worth a look.

[jibatou]

I have several pictures here: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=914716
Here's a sample with low beams on

[nepats81]

I have this option. It is expensive. I also think it's 100% necessary .

[Rasengan]

i have it too although i highly disagree that it's necessary...in fact i think it's 100% for vanity reasons

[eekthecat]

Originally Posted by Rasengan

i have it too although i highly disagree that it's necessary...in fact i think it's 100% for vanity reasons

This guy is honest with himself. It does look badass - wish I could've doled out the extra $1900 for them.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Rasengan

i have it too although i highly disagree that it's necessary...in fact i think it's 100% for vanity reasons

Agreed!

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Rasengan

i have it too although i highly disagree that it's necessary...in fact i think it's 100% for vanity reasons

Agreed!!!

[Chill72]

Big thanks mags, I appreciate you going out of your way to hook up me and bimmerpost with some pics of exactly what we're dealing with.. I must say that I like what I'm seeing. I really like that side markers are kind of "muted". LED lights must be mine.

[Chill72]

Originally Posted by stormlv

Not mine, but this may help:

Thanks, that looks like 6-series but a good sample of LEDs anyway.

[mags]

Originally Posted by Chill72

Big thanks mags, I appreciate you going out of your way to hook up me and bimmerpost with some pics of exactly what we're dealing with.. I must say that I like what I'm seeing. I really like that side markers are kind of "muted". LED lights must be mine.

you are welcome
as far as useless vs needed vs vanity.

It is matter of perspective and that is what is nice about this forum.

Some people want M brakes and some people say that 650 for a colored caliper when they do not track the car is useless.
Some people want MPPK to keep warranty and others want JB4

Some want nav, and some people say that you end up with a bigger screen that is from day 1 inferior to what google maps, your iphone or navigon provides you.

For me LEDs, yes they look nice (but 90% of people have no idea LED vs Xenons) but if you live anywhere near woods (deer), if you drive sub optimally lit areas/highways, you will be thankful for the extra saftey and visibility.


The guy asked for a picture and I provided him with a picture.
I also appreciate everyones comment.
Everyone have a good week, relax and

[F87_LCI]

Were these available for 2014 F30? or only F32?

If yes for F30, can they be retro fit? Any coding needed? If available, any idea what a pair of these bad boys cost?

Thx.

[Mobster1983]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

Were these available for 2014 F30? or only F32?

If yes for F30, can they be retro fit? Any coding needed? If available, any idea what a pair of these bad boys cost?

Thx.

These are not available on the F30. However, it looks to me like they use the same housings, so a retrofit may be possible. Could be pretty expensive though.

[Blubaron79]

I didn't know the F30 didn't offer these. Made me happier that I ordered a 4 now.

[Rasengan]

Originally Posted by Mobster1983

These are not available on the F30. However, it looks to me like they use the same housings, so a retrofit may be possible. Could be pretty expensive though.

I don't believe that is correct. F30 and F32 have different shaped headlights.

[snowghost]

Originally Posted by mags

you are welcome
as far as useless vs needed vs vanity.

It is matter of perspective and that is what is nice about this forum.

Some people want M brakes and some people say that 650 for a colored caliper when they do not track the car is useless.
Some people want MPPK to keep warranty and others want JB4

Some want nav, and some people say that you end up with a bigger screen that is from day 1 inferior to what google maps, your iphone or navigon provides you.

For me LEDs, yes they look nice (but 90% of people have no idea LED vs Xenons) but if you live anywhere near woods (deer), if you drive sub optimally lit areas/highways, you will be thankful for the extra saftey and visibility.


The guy asked for a picture and I provided him with a picture.
I also appreciate everyones comment.
Everyone have a good week, relax and

Yes and some think that Xenon are not necessary. My over 40 eyes can use all the help they can get though.

So at the end of the day, what is the price differential between those and Xenon?

[mags]

Originally Posted by snowghost

Yes and some think that Xenon are not necessary. My over 40 eyes can use all the help they can get though.

So at the end of the day, what is the price differential between those and Xenon?

1900 and you get automatic highbeam also

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by mags

1900 and you get automatic highbeam also

You can get that with the xenons, so that doesn't factor into that $1900. Plenty of xenon guys running around with HBA.