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Old 08-10-2009, 09:45 PM
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Is it worth it to put the whole xenon interior lighting for 80$???

Is it worth it to put the whole xenon interior lighting for 80$???

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i dunno if i should do it for my 01 X5 4.4i Sport





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Old 08-10-2009, 10:52 PM
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only if you do the $130 kit which is led high output , otherwise using the other kit you'll end up with less light than stock !! i speak from experience !!
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I don't get this mod. Why would you want the interior ultra-bright? wouldn't that ruin the atmosphere?
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Old 08-10-2009, 11:26 PM
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I don't get this mod. Why would you want the interior ultra-bright? wouldn't that ruin the atmosphere?
my words exactly.... the dim lighting is there for a good reason but, it suits the atmosphere of a slick, fast car.... not a low end one (no offence to low end cars)

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I don't get this mod. Why would you want the interior ultra-bright? wouldn't that ruin the atmosphere?
--- yup... to bright and too harsh...
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Old 08-10-2009, 11:25 PM
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I agree

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only if you do the $130 kit which is led high output , otherwise using the other kit you'll end up with less light than stock !! i speak from experience !!
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Old 08-11-2009, 09:43 AM
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only if you do the $130 kit which is led high output , otherwise using the other kit you'll end up with less light than stock !! i speak from experience !!
wow 130$ is alot no in days for the interior but ill think about it and where can i buy this 130$ set on LED High output bulbs and does it come with the whole interior light i mean everything lightbulb in the interio?????



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Im working with Ian at Bimmian for a group buy on the High Power LED Lights for all the interior lights including the license plate.

Should be finalized today.
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Don't do the xenon kit - I did this with mine and the lighting is horrible!! I like the hyper white color of the lighting, but the actual light output is pitiful. I have since replaced the entire kit with all LEDs.

To the others questioning why do this - matter of preference. I didn't like the ugly yellow hue that to me dates the vehicle. The LEDs I bought are not "ultra bright" except for the map lights and the ones in the hatch section where I NEED good lighting at night. I just think the hyper white color gives the vehicle a more modern look.
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Don't do the xenon kit - I did this with mine and the lighting is horrible!! I like the hyper white color of the lighting, but the actual light output is pitiful. I have since replaced the entire kit with all LEDs.

To the others questioning why do this - matter of preference. I didn't like the ugly yellow hue that to me dates the vehicle. The LEDs I bought are not "ultra bright" except for the map lights and the ones in the hatch section where I NEED good lighting at night. I just think the hyper white color gives the vehicle a more modern look.

do u have any interior pictures so i could see for my self?
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