Thanks Nardo. You are right the optics for the lights starts from the inner to the outer. In the updated LED lights BMW used separate LEDs to drive each ring. They were supposed to sell a kit to convert the older ones but never did. The only to achieve the new look in older headlights is Orion V4's. which require some headlight surgery. Which most won't do.

The new LEDs I put in are the brightest I have seen. I know about the other "premium" brands people use and I give this a brighter rating. I have used both. The new resistor is what is helping out the output. In person it is really incredible better than what pictures can achieve. I might do a mirror lockup and take a picture to capture the light if I have time today.

Sunshine soon and hopefully i can get some good shots of the X5.