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New E70 owner here!
I've been lurking around here for the last week while my wife and I did our car hunting, so thanks already, this place is a great resource. We ended up purchasing a meticulously maintained 2008 X5 with all possible options. All I have are some cruddy garage pics I took after spending an afternoon on her with my orbital. I've already blacked out the kidney grilles, plan on doing a few more things like that, too. Though I do have a few questions and I was hoping someone would be kind enough to direct me to the answers which are no doubt already posted, but search has been difficult to work with today.
Pics for those who want to see it. I'll get better ones soon enough. |
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Popular replacement seems to be Lux 8 for the headlights
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^ think he meant H8 for the size. I bought angel eye LEDs from a private seller but it was CREE LEDs. I think there are plenty out there that sell them - check ebay. The LUX version 4s are probably the most popular but also the most expensive option. I paid $100 and LUX go for ~$300(?). Either way it's a very simple replacement... twist - remove and replace the cap, and same with the bulb. 5 min job. Bear in mind that due to the design of these halos, the inside pair (closer to the kidney grill) will always illuminate brighter than the outside pair. Even the LUX. Here's a pic of mine: link (not easy getting a good pic that represents the true output).
As for the interior lighting, here was the thread I followed: http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...nse-plate.html but other than led12, it seems the references don't really work anymore. I've emailed v-leds for an updated link as I need a replacement door LED anyway and I'll update if I hear back.
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'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob X5 pics at Flickr Last edited by rh71; 01-21-2014 at 08:23 PM. |
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Sorry, that's what I meant, H8
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Thanks for the quick responses, I'll look into these links and let you know what I go with.
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I also emailed BAVAUTO about the under-door LEDs since v-leds never got back to me last time.
EDIT>> guessing it's the led6 but v-leds doesn't use kits. Their leds were integrated into the housing already so it's a straight swap. EDIT2>> also found this guide: https://www.bimmian.com/elements/pag...IXB/IXB70B.pdf
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'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob X5 pics at Flickr Last edited by rh71; 01-21-2014 at 11:18 PM. |
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Thanks RH71
Let me know what bavauto replies with, I'm eager to get these swapped out, especially the door courtesy lights, and the old vled link doesn't work and I got lost on their site. I didn't realize it could be as tricky as it is regarding the lights working whether engine is on/off etc.. Picky electrical system. |
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so here's the replies - both for the under-door LEDs:
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'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob X5 pics at Flickr Last edited by rh71; 01-23-2014 at 09:16 AM. |
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incidentally, I also have a well appointed '08. But, mine does not have HUD, heated steering wheel, and active cruise control (was that even available?). Have everything else, I think. |
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Davidf,
You're probably right, and I've likely assumed. As far as I know, I didn't notice a HUD when I test drove it, though it may have it, I haven't driven it much (wife's car) and I'm not sure if it's something that's been temporarily disabled, or if that's even possible. It does have the heated steering wheel, at least that's what the dealer said, confirmed on the ventilated and heated seats, heated back seats too... No third row seat, however. I'll post the VIN when I get to it later. |
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