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      09-13-2013, 08:44 PM   #1
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Eyebrows

New LCI M5 front lights, illuminate the "Eyebrows" with the DRL's.
It looks so much different coming up from behind you.
Defiantly distinguishes the LCI M5 from the rest.
I tried to capture it here ( not very well).
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      09-13-2013, 09:35 PM   #2
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I have to say in photos I always liked the LED headlights and wanted them. After seeing the LCI lights in person I don't want them anymore.

Not that they look bad, but I don't like the amount of reflective silver inside the headlights. I also like the honeycomb side markers of the non LED lights. I was comparing the rear lights and they are barely any different. Extremely hard to tell.
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They do stilllook awesome though.
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Eyebrows do look so good now they illuminate
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I have to say in photos I always liked the LED headlights and wanted them. After seeing the LCI lights in person I don't want them anymore.

Not that they look bad, but I don't like the amount of reflective silver inside the headlights. I also like the honeycomb side markers of the non LED lights. I was comparing the rear lights and they are barely any different. Extremely hard to tell.
Can't comment on the amount of reflective silver, but think LEDs look nice IMO

The indicator in the eyebrow is a nice touch also
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      09-14-2013, 03:21 AM   #6
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yes they definitely are distinctive

but I thought the indicator lost the honeycomb and was now a bulb? this is my current m5


M5 at the shops by NeilMcRae, on Flickr
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      09-14-2013, 03:41 AM   #7
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I have to say I really can't see enough of a difference to desire these. Of course If I had them I would be happy but it is a very subtle change. I personally think the new grille makes more of a significant impact in terms of looks.
The face lifted Audi A5 headlights, now that was a dramatic change. Made the car look like a new model not a facelift!
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this is the LEDS don't see the chrome issue personally!
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      09-14-2013, 03:52 AM   #9
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this is the LEDS don't see the chrome issue personally!
They are obviously different but like I said very very subtle!
I wish they had been a bit more adventurous.
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      09-14-2013, 04:06 AM   #10
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This is what I mean about "Illumination".
You are right about the Bulbs, I just checked.
The LCI Lights are an improvement IMO.
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Btw John your car looks amazing, didn't want you thinking I was being negative about you specifically.
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This whole topic nearly cost me my new car. I test drove the LCI that had LED lighting, detectable by the flat bottom section on the corona ring. Long story short it became clear to me that I wasn't getting what I thought I was. Although the lights have been updated pre LCI I wanted the visual appearance in the LCI/LED lights.

A solution has been reached and my build was changed pre 1200 stage...2 weeks left to wait
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Btw John your car looks amazing, didn't want you thinking I was being negative about you specifically.
Never gave it a thought mate, we all have our "likes and dislikes" thats what makes the world go round, enjoy.
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This whole topic nearly cost me my new car. I test drove the LCI that had LED lighting, detectable by the flat bottom section on the corona ring. Long story short it became clear to me that I wasn't getting what I thought I was. Although the lights have been updated pre LCI I wanted the visual appearance in the LCI/LED lights.

A solution has been reached and my build was changed pre 1200 stage...2 weeks left to wait
Mine are NOT LED's just thought I would reiterate that .
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so you addd LEDS to the spec then? good call. My car should be here in 2 weeks also hopefully! goes into build on Monday!
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Mine are NOT LED's just thought I would reiterate that .
I know matey...you've got the new LCI xenons, which does distinguish it between the pre LCI M5. I think there great, it was just that the first LCI I witnessed/drove had the LEDS.
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so you addd LEDS to the spec then? good call. My car should be here in 2 weeks also hopefully! goes into build on Monday!
Yes...they have been added. I was so fooked off that I told the garage to keep the car and the deposit, as I wasn't going pay £1495.00

Anyway a 50/50 deal has been done and I can't wait Neil to get her. Considering that you already own a F10 M5 and your still excited, you can imagine what I'm like
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Yes...they have been added. I was so fooked off that I told the garage to keep the car and the deposit, as I wasn't going pay £1495.00

Anyway a 50/50 deal has been done and I can't wait Neil to get her. Considering that you already own a F10 M5 and your still excited, you can imagine what I'm like
what was the 1495 for ? a retrofit?
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what was the 1495 for ? a retrofit?
1495.....cost for LED upgrade as per the configurator. My build spec was amended just in time.
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1495.....cost for LED upgrade as per the configurator. My build spec was amended just in time.
ah yes doh! LOL
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