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      04-10-2020, 08:00 PM   #1
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Need opinions on headlights

Hello everyone,

My car came with LCI xenon headlights, I currently have a nice bright Osram CBB. I like how they look but feel they're missing something.

My question to you all is:
-should I open them up and do a full blackout w/ clear projector lenses? ( did it on my old M3, will attach a pic)
-should I switch out for OEM LED headlights? Not umnitza led headlights

I'd appreciate all of your opinions! Thanks
(LED headlight pic is not mine)
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      04-11-2020, 05:29 AM   #2
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If you're prepared to spend the money, I'd go with the OEM LCI LEDs.
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Agree with LED as well. when searching, was one of my must haves and only started looking at '14+ because of it. really modernizes the look
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Agree with LED as well. when searching, was one of my must haves and only started looking at '14+ because of it. really modernizes the look
think I will be going this route. When I was searching for an M5, CCBs and LED headlights were a must for me. When I found this one at my local BMW dealer, I love it, 2014 w/ low miles 22k and CCBs at a steal of a price. Now that I look at it, I love it but think the LEDs would be a HUGE upgrade
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think I will be going this route. When I was searching for an M5, CCBs and LED headlights were a must for me. When I found this one at my local BMW dealer, I love it, 2014 w/ low miles 22k and CCBs at a steal of a price. Now that I look at it, I love it but think the LEDs would be a HUGE upgrade
Fully agree Once you've got the lights issue already in your mind, why not to go the top option. Recommend to combine it with camera to get the S552A Adaptive LED headlight. Huge fun how it works tonight on a highway at 60+ km/h (activation limit).
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I have yet to see anyone with LCI adaptive LEDs that has blacked out the shiny textured areas and chrome. Has anyone tried that yet?

BTW OP go for the OEM LCI LEDs. Totally worth it 100% Umnitza will look close but won't match the functionality.
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