FRONT AND REAR LIGHTS MAKE OVER / UPGRADE? SUGGESTIONS PLEASE....

shy7g · Post by **shy7g** » Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:50 pm

OK Fellow XDrivers, thinking of fitting some new (aftermarket??) front and rear end lights,
(LED units?, xenon? Angle eye?).

Yeah I know it's down to personal taste, choice and style, But what have you done, or what would you do to your X5 e53?

What' a BIG FAT YES

and a Definite NO NO....... :noexpression: Open to suggestions and photos if poss.?
thanks All
Rich

Gazzi c · Post by **Gazzi c** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 2:04 am

I'll be watching this topic closely as I also need to replace my front and rear lights my rear ones are really badly hazed/scratched as for the front Ones I would prefer to have some identical to the facelift e53 but struggling to find some in the pre-facelift shape

kkodal78 · Post by **kkodal78** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 2:47 am

I've got the DEPO lights on my prefacelift. I love the way they look. Also had them wrapped to make them smoked both on front headlights and rear taillights. At this second i am in states so no way to take pics of thrm since the X is sitting at the Airport but if you would like close up pics i can get them after my return. I should have some pics Here if you care to take a look.

shadrack · Post by **shadrack** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:07 am

The crystal and smoked crystal (oem look and colour) look nice, if anything look a tad nicer than oem, I have lamin-x'd lights all round, definate NO NO NO is the all clear\lexus style rears if you fit these you realy should be shot!

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:37 am

[quote="shadrack"]
NO NO NO is the all clear\lexus style rears if you fit these you realy should be shot!
[/quote]
Unless you then paint the car shocking pink of course. >:D >:D

Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 10:51 am

These are the one's on mine. Not so cherry anymore! Back to OEM colour and look almost original, which is the way I like em.

shy7g · Post by **shy7g** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 11:28 am

Are these those NO NO NO rear lights?

If anyone could also post pics of what you have fitted that would be a great help also.
What are the standard fitment headlights to the E53 4.6is 52-plate? (Halogen, Xenon, etc etc....?)

kkodal78 · Post by **kkodal78** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 1:38 pm

I have a 52 reg 4.6is as well. Mine had the oem hid

Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 4:11 pm

Here are my rears looking a little less cherry for you shy7g:

shadrack · Post by **shadrack** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:09 pm

[quote="shy7g"]
Are these those NO NO NO rear lights?

If anyone could also post pics of what you have fitted that would be a great help also.
What are the standard fitment headlights to the E53 4.6is 52-plate? (Halogen, Xenon, etc etc....?)
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yes there the the ones that should carry the death sentance for fitting lol

Sanj · Post by **Sanj** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:14 pm

Those are exactly the same as mine without the clear lens. Even have the 3 'bars' that mine have - make FA difference btw!

Stick as close to OEM and you'll be fine.

shy7g · Post by **shy7g** » Sun Aug 26, 2012 1:00 pm

[quote="shadrack"]
[quote="shy7g"]
Are these those NO NO NO rear lights?

If anyone could also post pics of what you have fitted that would be a great help also.
What are the standard fitment headlights to the E53 4.6is 52-plate? (Halogen, Xenon, etc etc....?)
[/quote]

yes there the the ones that should carry the death sentence for fitting lol
[/quote]
"X5SPORT - Unless you then paint the car shocking pink of course".

SH!T....., SH!T ...., SH!T,SH!T,SH!T >:D - I liked the look of those against the Estoril Blue! :noexpression:

:hypo:
OH WELL!!..... it's out with the paint roller and "shocking Pink" then, LOL

) :crazy: :-\
As I said at the start it's all down to personal taste. decisions decisions
BUT WHAT TO DO TO THE FRONT? ::) ::)

shy7g · Post by **shy7g** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 9:25 pm

See quite a few sets of smoke LED rear lights I like but they are State Side (U.S.) does anyone know if these are OK to use in the UK?

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:55 pm

Technically anything you put on a car in the UK must be E-approved. I say technically because unless an MoT tester realises it's not suitable then you won't have an issue. The only others who might have an interest are your insurers (it's a modification), or a VOSA vehicle inspector.

However given the number of odd looking and extreme mods that the Saxo/Corsa/pug 106 modding yoof brigade get away with, I would hazard you'll be fine.

R

james8whippy · Post by **james8whippy** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:22 am

It depends on how much you want to spend.

When I have some money I am going to buy these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/00-03-BMW-X5-UHP-WHITE-LED-ANGEL-EYES-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHTS-CLEAR-AMBER-SIGNALS-/120934809295?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AX5&hash=item1c2846becf#ht_9036wt_1163

Not sure if they are to everyone's taste but I like the idea of the UHP led as daytime running lights.

As for the back I would buy these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LED-L-E-D-rear-tail-lights-lamps-red-clear-BMW-X5-E53-/251114723705?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a779a9979#ht_1435wt_1163

I've noticed you can get LED rear lights in the states with the reversing/reflector the whole length of the light:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Philips-LumiLeds-BMW-00-06-X5-E53-RED-CLEAR-LED-REAR-TAIL-BRAKE-LAMPS-ASSEMBLY-/130752163586?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e716faf02&vxp=mtr#ht_4833wt_1397

I've also noticed only the tail/stop lights are LED you would need to get LED indicator bulbs if you wanted it to match too.

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