11-21-2013, 01:12 PM | #1 |
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F15 pictures with standard xenons? Anyone
I know a bunch of you got the lighting package, but I couldn't justify spending $1900 some cool looking headlights and interior lights. My x5 is still in the process of being delivered but I wanted to see how the standard xenons look on the f15. If anyone has any pics please share. THANKS!!!
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11-21-2013, 01:42 PM | #3 |
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All lights on the F15 are LEDs. The only non-LED lights that you get are when you get the standard xenons. This is when you get yellow signal indicator bulbs
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11-21-2013, 02:16 PM | #4 |
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Yellow indicator bulbs? Really??? That itself made it worth my $1900 investment in the Lighting Package. Once again, very frustrating that we don't get full disclosure on what you really get or dot not get when ordering these packages.
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11-21-2013, 02:37 PM | #6 |
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That's why I got LEDs; not only from an aesthetic standpoint; but also from a safety standpoint. These are not as bright as xenons; but rather mimic daylight and are more yellow. Plus the added tech you get with LEDs is very slick
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11-21-2013, 02:51 PM | #7 |
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...I didn't think there was any added tech other than the fact that the headlights and front turn signals are now LED?
The standard Xenons have the adaptive swivelly thing... I had them on my X5M and, while they are cool, I couldn't tell enough of a difference to justify $1900. I will miss the auto high beam tho.... checking to see if that can be ordered "standalone". |
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I also thought you had to get the LED package to get the advanced high beam assistant. The system that keeps main beam on while adjusting individual beams for each vehicle encountered. Turns out you don't need LED, just the much cheaper adaptive xenons and HBA.
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11-21-2013, 04:40 PM | #12 |
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Correct - this is the "variable light decoding" line item from your order sheet.
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From the UK BMW f15 website: 'The anti-dazzle high-beam assistant makes night-time driving more pleasant, and safer. It offers excellent visibility in the dark without dazzling other drivers. The system detects other road-users and selectively excludes them from the high-beam headlight distribution. A beam ranges of 400m ensures early detection of potential risks and improved directional tracking. Adaptive LED Headlight or Adaptive Headlight must be installed to use the anti-dazzle high-beam assistant. ' Last edited by archivedaccount; 11-21-2013 at 05:29 PM.. |
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11-21-2013, 06:14 PM | #14 |
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In the UK, HBA is great.
Not so great in Can-US, HBA is a switching to H - L- H -L ( low when another car is detected) See post #8 by gblansten http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...gh+beam+dazzle |
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11-22-2013, 01:22 AM | #15 |
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Yes that makes LED an expensive option. Top $ for half a system. You guys have the same issue with driver assistance plus with (or without) traffic jam assistant. That said we pay more for the x5 in the UK (£ to $ price is about equal but the £ is worth more), so it's good to have an advantage for once.
Very unfair on US and CA owners though, missing out on the new tech for regulatory reasons. |
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They do look great. Now I'm very happy I didn't get the lighting package. Certainly not worth 2k for me.
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