Angel Eye Halos?

lkv0315 · #1 02-07-2019, 11:56 PM

I have been long searching for a good setup, and now that I’m a member here, I figured I might as well ask. Could anyone provide me with the model or maybe a link of some compatible full spectrum rgb halos? Car is an E53. Preferably lights that can be combined with a mobile app, and that won’t break the bank. Thanks for the insight!

Fifty150hs · #2 02-08-2019, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by lkv0315

I have been long searching for a good setup, and now that I’m a member here, I figured I might as well ask. Could anyone provide me with the model or maybe a link of some compatible full spectrum rgb halos? Car is an E53. Preferably lights that can be combined with a mobile app, and that won’t break the bank. Thanks for the insight!

Depends on what year your X is. What is it?

Wangwolf · #3 02-08-2019, 07:05 PM

I personally am not a fan of RGB halos. I think anything except for white doesn't go with the car and the RGB halos are usually pretty thick and look funky.

But TRS and DD are pretty reliable.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/pr...reselect=53566
https://www.diodedynamics.com/multic...ings-pair.html

What year is your X5? I think the Pre and post LCI have different diameter rings.
https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...-facelift.html
Pre is ~158mm, ~127mm diameter "horseshoes"

lkv0315 · #4 02-11-2019, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wangwolf

I personally am not a fan of RGB halos. I think anything except for white doesn't go with the car and the RGB halos are usually pretty thick and look funky.

But TRS and DD are pretty reliable.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/pr...reselect=53566
https://www.diodedynamics.com/multic...ings-pair.html

What year is your X5? I think the Pre and post LCI have different diameter rings.
https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...-facelift.html
Pre is ~158mm, ~127mm diameter "horseshoes"

So i was wondering. When I clicked on the Diodedynamics link it took me directly to a page with halos, are those the kind that would fit, or do they have to be the horseshoe shaped ones? Mine is a 2005 so idk if that is pre or post lci but you must know. Thanks for the help.

crystalworks · #5 02-11-2019, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by lkv0315

So i was wondering. When I clicked on the Diodedynamics link it took me directly to a page with halos, are those the kind that would fit, or do they have to be the horseshoe shaped ones? Mine is a 2005 so idk if that is pre or post lci but you must know. Thanks for the help.

That is post LCI. I'll take a picture and measure my post LCI OE rings later.

lkv0315 · #6 02-11-2019, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by crystalworks

That is post LCI. I'll take a picture and measure my post LCI OE rings later.

thank you!

lkv0315 · #7 03-02-2019, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by crystalworks

That is post LCI. I'll take a picture and measure my post LCI OE rings later.

You would really think that me looking it up on the internet would provide we with the answer, given that you would have to buy replacement OEM ones at some point, but alas, no one seems to have the size. Whenever you open them up and measure them, I will probably order them right away. Also, to replace/swap a halo, do you have to open the whole light assembly or can you change it like a normal bulb?

crystalworks · #8 03-03-2019, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lkv0315

You would really think that me looking it up on the internet would provide we with the answer, given that you would have to buy replacement OEM ones at some point, but alas, no one seems to have the size. Whenever you open them up and measure them, I will probably order them right away. Also, to replace/swap a halo, do you have to open the whole light assembly or can you change it like a normal bulb?

Pics/measurements pending. Kids and wife are gone for the day so can catch up on some stuff. Will report back in a bit.

EDIT: Here you go, apologize for the one rotated picture... not sure why it uploaded that way. Going to start a new thread with these pics and measurements to make it more searchable for those in the future. Like you, I could not find this info anywhere when I was looking to do this.

Inner (larger) rings: ~5 11/16" (144.4625mm) side to side and ~5 7/16" (138.1125mm) top to bottom

Outer (smaller) rings: ~4 7/8" (123.825mm) side to side and about exactly the same top to bottom

crystalworks · #9 02-08-2019, 08:38 PM

I'll measure my post LCI ones that were removed during my headlight modding to add to your post later wangwolf.

And I agree. White or bust for halos. When I was a kit I ran purple CCFL's on my TiAg E46 coupe. Loved it then... wonder what I was thinking now.

Wangwolf · #10 02-08-2019, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by crystalworks

I'll measure my post LCI ones that were removed during my headlight modding to add to your post later wangwolf.

And I agree. White or bust for halos. When I was a kit I ran purple CCFL's on my TiAg E46 coupe. Loved it then... wonder what I was thinking now.

I'll need to double check the measurements when I open up my pre-lci headlight. I have plans to do quad projectors and angel eyes in the coming months