HID kits are a bad idea. We've sold them for many years now, done at least 50 cars. They all report similar things - the fiber optics burn over time and the HID is prone to constant component failures. If you love the initial look of an HID kit and only have events to go to, then get one.

The brightest right now on the market is the ICE LITE H8, but it's not going to match the Orion V2 or the HID kits. But as far as damaging your headlights, it won't do that either and it won't require cutting your headlights open on an 08 either, though it would look awesome if you did.

For the Orion V2, check out - 5 Series Information Network and type in ORION angel eyes. Or google "Orion V2 E60" and click on images