is the ring on the headlight still yellow for z4 2013

ManiacGT · 03-01-2013, 04:50 AM

Not even Lux 'lamps/bulbs' are brighter than 3 series.

Desmo85 · 03-01-2013, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ManiacGT

Not even Lux 'lamps/bulbs' are brighter than 3 series.

But these are similiar bright:

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641652

ManiacGT · 03-01-2013, 05:25 AM

Not in the flesh they're not. Stand in front of those two cars and you can see a big difference. Equally, the OEM LED rings are omni directional, the e89's aren't which means you only get good looking halos when in front of the e89.

Desmo85 · 03-01-2013, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ManiacGT

Not in the flesh they're not. Stand in front of those two cars and you can see a big difference. Equally, the OEM LED rings are omni directional, the e89's aren't which means you only get good looking halos when in front of the e89.

Well I did not say they make your halos look like the ones newer BMW´s have, I stated that they are equaly bright

Keeperlit · 03-01-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ManiacGT

Not in the flesh they're not. Stand in front of those two cars and you can see a big difference. Equally, the OEM LED rings are omni directional, the e89's aren't which means you only get good looking halos when in front of the e89.

I'd have to disagree, a good friend works for BMW, and he gave me the exact bulb I should order. If u put my z and his current 3 together it's very difficult to tell the difference even on a bright day. At night they look identical.....I'm very pleased anyway.

Keeperlit · 03-01-2013, 10:38 AM

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I have heated seats so no problem getting the top down on a sunny day even if its cold. They are very bright, hard to tell the difference between the new 3 .... I think you will be pleased!

Must have thick skin, i have yet to put the top down with heated seats since i got my 35iS in January. Waiting for it to at least be over 15+

It was 10 and sunny in Belfast today, I find the cabin of the z is much better protected than my Audi a5 cab so I've had the top down flat out!

nicknaz · 03-01-2013, 01:08 PM

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Must have thick skin, i have yet to put the top down with heated seats since i got my 35iS in January. Waiting for it to at least be over 15+

I've driven on the highway at 70mph in 45F weather with roof down, windows up, and climate control temperature set to hottest setting (and dial below the vents on full hot) with level 5 fan speed.

Still need a light jacket on, but it is definitely doable.

Desmo85 · 03-01-2013, 01:32 PM

I think those HID´s look fantastic:

Keeperlit · 03-01-2013, 07:16 PM

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I think those HIDs look fantastic:

Agree, they look class

mybank2828 · 03-05-2013, 03:25 AM

Thanks Keeperlit! I received my H8 bulbs, installed them. and I am so much more happier looking at the white light rings than the yellow

I thought I would have to deal with the yellow color for a while because it might cost a lot to change, but thanks to zpost and member like you and other guys who are so eager to share and help with all the questions that are posted here.

VailM3 · 03-05-2013, 03:26 AM

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Thanks Keeperlit! I received my H8 bulbs, installed them. and I am so much more happier looking at the white light rings than the yellow

I thought I would have to deal with the yellow color for a while because it might cost a lot to change, but thanks to zpost and member like you and other guys who are so eager to share and help with all the questions that are posted here.

pics?

mybank2828 · 03-05-2013, 03:31 AM

i will take some pics of the new white rings soon and post it here

Keeperlit · 03-05-2013, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mybank2828

Thanks Keeperlit! I received my H8 bulbs, installed them. and I am so much more happier looking at the white light rings than the yellow

I thought I would have to deal with the yellow color for a while because it might cost a lot to change, but thanks to zpost and member like you and other guys who are so eager to share and help with all the questions that are posted here.

My pleasure, glad you like it! Health to drive!!!

mybank2828 · 03-10-2013, 05:25 AM

Here is a picture after changing the H8 yelllow bulbs to White bulbs. sorry its indoor garage and using my cellphone to take the pic, so the quality is so great!

Keeperlit · 03-10-2013, 05:55 AM

Looks awesome!

Desmo85 · 03-10-2013, 06:13 AM

Would love to see it in direct sunlight! Looking good so far!

VailM3 · 03-11-2013, 11:38 AM

direct sunlight indeed. Seems those outer ones are nice and bright though.

mybank2828 · 03-17-2013, 05:35 AM

here are the direct sunlight, not all the bright but happier than yellow

Crazykoh · 03-17-2013, 08:00 AM

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here are the direct sunlight, not all the bright but happier than yellow

Looks good to me. I personally don't want them so bright that they burn the retinas of oncoming drivers.

mybank2828 · 03-17-2013, 01:36 PM

yeah, I am happy with it

mybank2828 · 03-17-2013, 01:45 PM

here's another one with daytime

supersebbo · 03-20-2013, 05:15 AM

I ordered my Z4 last week and the dealer said I would be getting the 'face-lift' version with 'eyebrows'. Does this mean it will come with the white LED lights as standard, or is that not guaranteed?

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ManiacGT Major 85 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0)	Not in the flesh they're not. Stand in front of those two cars and you can see a big difference. Equally, the OEM LED rings are omni directional, the e89's aren't which means you only get good looking halos when in front of the e89.
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03-05-2013, 03:25 AM	#32
mybank2828 Private First Class 21 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2013 z4 35i (Manual,M package) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: alhambra, ca iTrader: (0)	Thanks Keeperlit! I received my H8 bulbs, installed them. and I am so much more happier looking at the white light rings than the yellow I thought I would have to deal with the yellow color for a while because it might cost a lot to change, but thanks to zpost and member like you and other guys who are so eager to share and help with all the questions that are posted here.
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03-05-2013, 03:31 AM	#34
mybank2828 Private First Class 21 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2013 z4 35i (Manual,M package) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: alhambra, ca iTrader: (0)	i will take some pics of the new white rings soon and post it here
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03-10-2013, 05:25 AM	#36
mybank2828 Private First Class 21 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2013 z4 35i (Manual,M package) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: alhambra, ca iTrader: (0)	Here is a picture after changing the H8 yelllow bulbs to White bulbs. sorry its indoor garage and using my cellphone to take the pic, so the quality is so great! Attached Images
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Keeperlit Enlisted Member 11 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 840i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NIreland iTrader: (0)	Looks awesome!
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Desmo85 First Lieutenant 83 Rep 329 Posts Drives: E60 / E87 / E89 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SoBe iTrader: (0)	Would love to see it in direct sunlight! Looking good so far!
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03-11-2013, 11:38 AM	#39
VailM3 Captain 61 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Geneva Switzerland iTrader: (0)	direct sunlight indeed. Seems those outer ones are nice and bright though.
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03-17-2013, 05:35 AM	#40
mybank2828 Private First Class 21 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2013 z4 35i (Manual,M package) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: alhambra, ca iTrader: (0)	here are the direct sunlight, not all the bright but happier than yellow Attached Images
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03-17-2013, 01:36 PM	#42
mybank2828 Private First Class 21 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2013 z4 35i (Manual,M package) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: alhambra, ca iTrader: (0)	yeah, I am happy with it
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03-17-2013, 01:45 PM	#43
mybank2828 Private First Class 21 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2013 z4 35i (Manual,M package) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: alhambra, ca iTrader: (0)	here's another one with daytime Attached Images
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supersebbo First Lieutenant 234 Rep 366 Posts Drives: iX3 Premier Pro (Dec 21) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I ordered my Z4 last week and the dealer said I would be getting the 'face-lift' version with 'eyebrows'. Does this mean it will come with the white LED lights as standard, or is that not guaranteed?
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