What seems to be the consensus on upgrading the AE on LCI e60's? Cost is my least concern in the equation with ease of install, even distribution of light between both halos and a nice white light that is visible in daylight

Ones I have seen posted:

1). HID by Motorcepts
2). Trinity sells some h8 bulb replacements I think
3). Orion v-2's. Installed these on my e46 and love them but seems more challenging of an install on the e60

Tks

 

THIS IS MY 2 CENTS HERE;

Orions are the brightest also the most complicated to install, as far as the rest goes are pretty much the same in my opinion and you can spend as little as 9 dollars and as high as 300 if you like.

You can get HID and have to deal with Ballast install and location and again if something happens to your electrical this is a good excuse for BMW not to honor warranty!

I did a lot of research and came to conclusion that I don't like the AE to be so bright that blinds you so that makes the OrionV2 not viable plus I don't want to void my warranty by cutting into my headlight housing and I like my warranty so based on that I decided to buy the GP Thunder 8500 which is absolutely fine with me and they work great.


Again this is my perspective and my opinion and you can do your own research and find the best solution for you!

 

We also now carry the MTEC V3 angel eyes for LCI models for $240 shipped!

 

Are these plug n play or hid?

 

plug and play. HID angel eyes are ALMOST plug and play. it's plug plug plug plug plug plug plug and play. I am finally launching them for sale. Picrures are up.

https://5series.net/forums/topic/119...h8-angel-eyes/

 

We do have the H8 LED Angel Eyes by City Vision Lighting available for all you E60 LCI owners as well!

 

HID AE followed by Orions

 

HID if you don't mind the plug plug plug plug n play install. I currently have LEDs and these work fine, for now since its winter and the days are short and gloomy. So rather visible during the daytime on most days. Once this is over I plan on switching my AEs again. I will probably go with HIDs, however I really really like the looks of Orions. I just don't want to slice open my stock lights so if I do go that route I will probably end up purchasing a used set of headlights in order to get Orions working.

John has got some new LEDs for LCI here. Looks bright. If you decide to go that route please post daytime pics.

 

So on sunny summer days you don't think the H8 LED replacement is adequate. Seems to be the consensus. Since I drive more during the day than at night this would be a deterrent for LED's. Might think about the HID idea.

 

I would go with the HID if I were you.