what do u guys think about retrofit led strip on an non audi car...
12-14-2007, 09:11 AM
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what do u guys think about retrofit led strip on an non audi car...
I got flamed on the BMW forums for throwing out an idea.
I know there are some audis on this forum that has angel eyes.
I know there are some audis on this forum that has angel eyes.
12-14-2007, 10:12 AM
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I've always liked the angel eyes (on BMWs not Audis). It's a signature item for BMW for sure.
On the other end, I also think Audi's LEDs are a signature item for Audi. I have seen a truck or SUV out here that had LEDs on it. I think they were PIAAs or something.
12-14-2007, 10:41 AM
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u have to admit though. If u ask 100 people i bet 99 of them don't even know about audi's led strip
and 3 of 10 cars with angle eye are not even BMWs. Its probably a n import with aftermarket headlights.
12-14-2007, 11:11 AM
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Was that on E90 Post? I think I read that flame fest. I say no, don't do it, esp. not on the E90.
I don't love the idea of LED strips on non-S (or non-Audi) cars, but it would depend upon the car. I say this not because I don't want to see copycats, but because the LED strips are integral to the styling of the cars for which they're designed, and not an afterthought. Simply tacking them onto a car that wasn't designed to have LED strips may look, well, tacked-on. It may work for some cars, but I really think the E90 is not one of those cars. Plus, corona lamps AND LED strips? Man, that will look ridiculous/excessive.
BTW, you can tell the guys over there that they're incorrect; in fact, corona lamps were ripped-off with great frequency, often by Audi modders. While this was blatant rip-off, it works slightly better for other cars to rip-off corona lamps because it doesn't look as tacked on as LED lamps might (doesn't make it not tacky, though!).
BTW, you can tell the guys over there that they're incorrect; in fact, corona lamps were ripped-off with great frequency, often by Audi modders. While this was blatant rip-off, it works slightly better for other cars to rip-off corona lamps because it doesn't look as tacked on as LED lamps might (doesn't make it not tacky, though!).
12-14-2007, 11:37 AM
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i have an e92 (coupe).. i agree it would look odd on the E90
I have a reaaly good idea though. I think its very promising. I am just waiting on the hardware to come so I try it out. Definitely will post it here and in the BMW forum so see everyones reaction.
I am planning to run them as drl only. When the headlights turns on, the strip will turn off and the angel eye will light up.
I am planning to run them as drl only. When the headlights turns on, the strip will turn off and the angel eye will light up.
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12-14-2007, 01:39 PM
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true - most people aren't car people but that might change with this Superbowl Audi Ad
coming out. I think both BMW had excellent designs with their Angel or LED lights. I don't think you'd want to run both on you BMW though. You can buy a LED retrofit that will light up your angel eyes with an LED color. That's what I would do to preserve the BMW identity but update it with the latest technology that Audi uses in their headlights.