LCI E60 - Angel Eye Upgrade
11-07-2007 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='487226' date='Oct 28 2007, 07:48 PM
any updates on this? The e90fanatics have figured this out. Why cant we? Lets discuss ONLY LCI cars going forward. It's supposedly a simple change of an H8 bulb. Please lets get some resolution on this. I too am getting an LCI car soon and would like to have this figured out beforehand.
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Cant let this one go. There must be someone out there who has whitened their DRL's somehow on an LCI model. I know the E90/92 is a simple bulb change. Im assuming its the same for an LCI E60. Im not really looking to be the guinea pig. I have til Feb. to figure this out. It seems to be an H8 bulb on the E90/92. Hoping its the same for the E60's
01-04-2008 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='491554' date='Nov 7 2007, 08:53 PM
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Cant let this one go. There must be someone out there who has whitened their DRL's somehow on an LCI model. I know the E90/92 is a simple bulb change. Im assuming its the same for an LCI E60. Im not really looking to be the guinea pig. I have til Feb. to figure this out. It seems to be an H8 bulb on the E90/92. Hoping its the same for the E60's
Cant let this one go. There must be someone out there who has whitened their DRL's somehow on an LCI model. I know the E90/92 is a simple bulb change. Im assuming its the same for an LCI E60. Im not really looking to be the guinea pig. I have til Feb. to figure this out. It seems to be an H8 bulb on the E90/92. Hoping its the same for the E60's
I have tried GP Thunder 8500k but wasn't satisfied. Stock still looks brighter!
Does anyone from AIB or Umnitza know when they will release the real deal for LCI car models?
01-04-2008 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='513758' date='Jan 4 2008, 05:10 PM
Yes the E60 LCI uses H8 bulbs!
I have tried GP Thunder 8500k but wasn't satisfied. Stock still looks brighter!
Does anyone from AIB or Umnitza know when they will release the real deal for LCI car models?
I have tried GP Thunder 8500k but wasn't satisfied. Stock still looks brighter!
Does anyone from AIB or Umnitza know when they will release the real deal for LCI car models?
Great Question!!!!
01-04-2008 | 06:55 PM
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Why not try installing an H8 HID kit? Probably cost the same if not cheaper than a solution made by umnitza or AiB's.
01-11-2008 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='513843' date='Jan 4 2008, 06:55 PM
Why not try installing an H8 HID kit? Probably cost the same if not cheaper than a solution made by umnitza or AiB's.
Anyway, when i installed the gp thunder h8 8500k, i noticed that the bulb light output was being shared between the 2 halos. One ring is brighter than the other and it was pretty dim! An HID kit would probably do the trick since it outputs light brighter than the headlights. Also, I've read in this forum that HID kits is a PITA to deal with (error codes, flickering, electrical problems, battery draining, etc.)
Question is: who wants to be the bait?
Anyone?
01-11-2008 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='516396' date='Jan 11 2008, 12:50 PM
That's a good idea but i don't want to be the first to do this among LCI owners. I don't have the time and money to burn for some trial and error solution. I just want a plug and play off the shelf solution.
Anyway, when i installed the gp thunder h8 8500k, i noticed that the bulb light output was being shared between the 2 halos. One ring is brighter than the other and it was pretty dim! An HID kit would probably do the trick since it outputs light brighter than the headlights. Also, I've read in this forum that HID kits is a PITA to deal with (error codes, flickering, electrical problems, battery draining, etc.)
Question is: who wants to be the bait?
Anyone?
Anyway, when i installed the gp thunder h8 8500k, i noticed that the bulb light output was being shared between the 2 halos. One ring is brighter than the other and it was pretty dim! An HID kit would probably do the trick since it outputs light brighter than the headlights. Also, I've read in this forum that HID kits is a PITA to deal with (error codes, flickering, electrical problems, battery draining, etc.)
Question is: who wants to be the bait?
Anyone?
I'll add the HID's into the angel eyes. Want to donate your car or your headlights for me to do it?
01-11-2008 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='516499' date='Jan 11 2008, 02:42 PM
the gp thunders are great IMO. i installed it for couple of cars and have had no complaints
Anyway, i might jump the gun with the HID h8 upgrade. Am just waiting for McCulloch's response on my inquiry about their HID kit. Do you guys think i should go for 5000k, 6000k or 10000k? I am trying to achieve the brightest white output as possible. I would appreciate all your .02cents so we can get this dilemma over with. Thanks!
01-11-2008 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='516447' date='Jan 11 2008, 12:14 PM
I'll add the HID's into the angel eyes. Want to donate your car or your headlights for me to do it?
01-15-2008 | 11:56 AM
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Went ahead and ordered McCulloch H8 HID Kit from ebay for $259.99 free shipping.
Will post results if any of you LCI owners care. If not it's koo.
Eagerly waiting!....
Will post results if any of you LCI owners care. If not it's koo.
Eagerly waiting!....