LCI Angel Eyes question
08-13-2008, 06:15 AM
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Hey guys, I've put a pair of H8 GP Thunder 8500K Ion bulbs on the angel eyes of my X6. When the xenon headlights are not on, the rings looks quite bright and white. But when the xenon headlights are on, the rings are much duller and yellow. Is it the same for the e60 LCI headlights? I'm suspecting there are two bulbs that supply the light for each angel eyes, not only the H8 that I've changed and that's why I don't get the bright and white light when the xenons are on. Any comments?
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It's an optical illusion. The xenons are way brighter than the angel eyes which makes them look yellow in comparison.
08-15-2008, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Bambi' post='645647' date='Aug 13 2008, 07:15 AM
Hey guys, I've put a pair of H8 GP Thunder 8500K Ion bulbs on the angel eyes of my X6. When the xenon headlights are not on, the rings looks quite bright and white. But when the xenon headlights are on, the rings are much duller and yellow. Is it the same for the e60 LCI headlights? I'm suspecting there are two bulbs that supply the light for each angel eyes, not only the H8 that I've changed and that's why I don't get the bright and white light when the xenons are on. Any comments?
08-15-2008, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='647342' date='Aug 15 2008, 07:36 AM
Yes i think it's the same AE's as the E60 LCI. The AE's share one bulb per side. The only bright white solution i can recommend is putting some HID kit for the AE's which i'm beta testing right now. I will post a thread when my car's all done soon!
***and I also have GP's H8 bulbs in my AE's, pics in my gallery
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='647370' date='Aug 15 2008, 08:13 AM
+1..Jcool10181: keep holding that carrot infront of us buddy
***and I also have GP's H8 bulbs in my AE's, pics in my gallery
***and I also have GP's H8 bulbs in my AE's, pics in my gallery
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=157804
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08-15-2008, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='647325' date='Aug 15 2008, 10:16 AM
It's an optical illusion. The xenons are way brighter than the angel eyes which makes them look yellow in comparison.
I checked with my friend tonight. It's not an illusion. The angel eyes really turn more yellow and duller once the xenons light up. Couldn't figure out why!!!
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I believe there is less power output on the angel eyes when the xenons are on. Not more yellow, just less power so the heat will also be reduced causing the yellow look. I saw that about a week ago when I was parked in front of a sheet of glass.
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Originally Posted by tonymac' post='647974' date='Aug 16 2008, 04:06 AM
I believe there is less power output on the angel eyes when the xenons are on. Not more yellow, just less power so the heat will also be reduced causing the yellow look. I saw that about a week ago when I was parked in front of a sheet of glass.
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Then I guess HID or LED will be the only good solutions for the LCI AE.
