LCI Angel Eyes Upgrade - How Too
07-29-2008, 05:53 PM
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Yeah after you read this and see the pictures you will wonder why I posted as it is very easy to upgrade your bulb to a brighter bulb or that of a different color. This is only for LCI(Life Cycle Improvement) models only, and for this purpose it is for the 5 Series as I have a 528i.
The bulb is a standard H8 35W bulb, but does come in different colors and brightness.
When removing the bulb or more importantly when handling it, make sure you keep your fingers away from the bulb.
Bulbs don't like finger prints, dirt, grim etc... if you do get it on the bulb, clean the bulb with a terry cloth towel...
Put back in the same way you took out and your as good as done!
Enjoy!
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Yeah after you read this and see the pictures you will wonder why I posted as it is very easy to upgrade your bulb to a brighter bulb or that of a different color. This is only for LCI(Life Cycle Improvement) models only, and for this purpose it is for the 5 Series as I have a 528i.
The bulb is a standard H8 35W bulb, but does come in different colors and brightness.
When removing the bulb or more importantly when handling it, make sure you keep your fingers away from the bulb.
Bulbs don't like finger prints, dirt, grim etc... if you do get it on the bulb, clean the bulb with a terry cloth towel...
Put back in the same way you took out and your as good as done!
Enjoy!
TR
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any shots of the new bulb ? Thanks for the DIY
07-29-2008, 06:24 PM
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The Bulb you see there is the actual new bulb, I had them installed last week. But thought I would take some pics for a DIY.
So that is the 8500K GP Thunder that is shown.
So that is the 8500K GP Thunder that is shown.
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Thanks again for the PM and posting/sharing..can't wait for my GP's to arrive and do this along with my fogs...
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='635614' date='Jul 29 2008, 07:20 PM
any shots of the new bulb ? Thanks for the DIY
member troybal posted pics in this thread K..
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=58153&st=15
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ok so after installing the new AE...you can as easily remove and replace with the stock AE right?
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When ordering, did you order 2 sets for a total of 4 bulbs? And i was wondering as to why they make entire kits with wiring harnesses for AE upgrades when they can simply change out the H8 bulbs at a fraction of the cost?? Nice post BTW.
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='635737' date='Jul 29 2008, 07:26 PM
Thanks again for the PM and posting/sharing..can't wait for my GP's to arrive and do this along with my fogs...
What is the procedure for doing the fogs?
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Originally Posted by pdawg74' post='842147' date='Apr 9 2009, 02:00 PM
GENEaTALS,
What is the procedure for doing the fogs?
What is the procedure for doing the fogs?