HID vs. LED
12-29-2010 | 05:39 PM
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So I am currently debating between HID and LED angel eyes for my 5. I know HIDs are generally more expensive and make for a more labor intensive install as well, but is the payoff really that much better than what you get with LEDs?
Personally I really don't like the 'blue' or even 'purple' effect that you get from really bright lights. Especially on cars other than bimmers, it looks poor IMO. You can go ahead and disagree with me, I'm fine with that.
Anyway would you recommend HIDs (8000k) that look white or LEDs that cost less and are something that I can install myself?
Thanks fellas.
Personally I really don't like the 'blue' or even 'purple' effect that you get from really bright lights. Especially on cars other than bimmers, it looks poor IMO. You can go ahead and disagree with me, I'm fine with that.
Anyway would you recommend HIDs (8000k) that look white or LEDs that cost less and are something that I can install myself?
Thanks fellas.
12-29-2010 | 06:42 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Sport Alpine White
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Mods: Dinan Free Flow Exhaust, Dinan Stage 2 Software, Dinan High Flow Intake System, Dinan High Flow Throttle Body, Carbon Fiber Front Strut Tower Brace, HID 8000k Fogs, LED Super White Side Markers
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If you have lci then for sure go hid.
12-29-2010 | 07:26 PM
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12-29-2010 | 07:33 PM
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you should contact member john@motorcepts. hes the lighting guru here so he will be able to help u out. plus hes in NY and he has a shop opening up. you should pay him a visit 
oh and i almost forgot HIDs ftw!
oh and i almost forgot HIDs ftw!
12-29-2010 | 08:03 PM
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yea i've actually been thinkin about doing that because he's in ny. thanks a lot
01-04-2011 | 11:18 PM
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01-05-2011 | 04:21 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530xi Auto sport package
So, I put in the LED angel eyes which make it look white instead of yellow. is there a HID conversion?
I do not know if my car is LCI, 2007 530xi sport package with ADAPTIVE BI-Xenon lights.
I do not know if my car is LCI, 2007 530xi sport package with ADAPTIVE BI-Xenon lights.