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Old 10-02-2015, 11:37 PM
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Camera/video camera...same thing. I'm guessing they might have even played with settings on their video to enhance the brightness. Nevertheless looking at these in pics is like listening to exhaust in videos...it's best in person
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I think you are really reaching there. Why would they change the settings when they are comparing stock and LED in one film then LED and xenon on another....it would only make both comparisons brighter.

Either way I guess we will have to agree to disagree on this particular situation but also agree that photos can be deceptive unless exposure settings are the same.

Here's an example of my swap. Both images using same settings and taken within 5 minutes of each other



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Seeing how the x5 uses one bulb to illuminate both rings, if you look inside the lens you can see two holes that the light goes in from and illuminates the ring. Wouldn't these bulbs work better since they can reach the opening closer unlike a standard bulb can and in turn illuminate both rings the same intensity?

Anyone have this split style bulb installed?
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Seeing how the x5 uses one bulb to illuminate both rings, if you look inside the lens you can see two holes that the light goes in from and illuminates the ring. Wouldn't these bulbs work better since they can reach the opening closer unlike a standard bulb can and in turn illuminate both rings the same intensity?

Anyone have this split style bulb installed?
Try it out for us!
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Try it out for us!
I most likely will, just trying to see if anyone has already before i get them.
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Old 10-14-2015, 03:35 AM
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Any updates?
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Any updates?

So far so good.
I like the brightness.

One thing that I do not like is:
- if you drive the car with the lights on, turn off ignition followed by lights, when you restart the car the lights will strobe until discharged or turned on
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Old 10-20-2015, 09:18 PM
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Ozer...
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I didn't buy them yet but I will soon and update
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I didn't buy them yet but I will soon and update
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