Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

HID Halo rings?

Discuss your latest mods or ideas, and anything to do with the BMW X5 (E53).
Post Reply
User avatar
Winter20vt
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 23
Joined: Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:13 pm
Location: Norwich

HID Halo rings?

Post by Winter20vt » Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:24 pm

Hey,

Recently bought a 2006 3.0d off my old man and absolutely loving it, I'm coming from the VW scene where all my cars have been scraping on the floor so it's nice to not worry about smashing my sump etc when I put my foot down :)) I have done a few small mods already (the itch was there just to make it 'mine') so far I have added matt black kidney grills, black side repeaters and LED number plate lights. Have also ordered some smoked/red tail lights, H&R blackline bolt on 25mm & 30mm spacers just waiting for them to arrive!

Right back to my original question, the halo lights have never been very bright, even with the OEM halo bulbs during the day time they were barely visible, the drivers side unit is duller still, I'm guessing an earth point or terminal needs cleaning up.. I have come across this HID Halo kit on eBay, I was wondering if anyone on here has used it? Ultimately I'd like them to be as bright as they are on the newer X5s I have seen around

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OFFICIAL-H8-BMW-HID-ANGEL-EYE-KIT-RINGS-CANBUS-RELAY-HARNESS-HALO-2011-LOOK-/251303599449?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CModel%3AX5&hash=item3a82dc9d59

Just a quick pic as everyone likes pics :P


Image


Any help/advice would be appreciated!

Thanks
2006 BMW X5 3.0d
1989 VW Golf 1.8T 20v

User avatar
X5Sport
Global Moderator
Global Moderator
Posts: 18777
Joined: Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:09 pm
Location: Planet X6......

Re: HID Halo rings?

Post by X5Sport » Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:31 pm

:hi:

You don't have an H8 fitment so that won't help.  The kit is for the E70 series X5 onwards (late 56 plate) with HIDs fitted already.  These have the H8 angel eye lamp type.

There is as yet nothing on the market that will provide you with what you are looking for.

Richard
Last edited by X5Sport on Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:43 pm, edited 1 time in total.
:ant: Never anthropomorphise computers. They hate that.

IceQueenX

Re: HID Halo rings?

Post by IceQueenX » Mon Feb 16, 2015 9:47 pm

Hello, and welcome to you in lovely Norwich, the home of Alan Partridge  :P
Nice motor, enjoy.

IQ
:)

User avatar
Winter20vt
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 23
Joined: Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:13 pm
Location: Norwich

Re: HID Halo rings?

Post by Winter20vt » Thu Feb 19, 2015 7:08 am

Cheers for the replies lads! Looks like il have to put up with it just looking smart at night time :))
2006 BMW X5 3.0d
1989 VW Golf 1.8T 20v

User avatar
kjb1
Member
Member
Posts: 919
Joined: Sat Feb 01, 2014 12:30 pm

Re: HID Halo rings?

Post by kjb1 » Thu Feb 19, 2015 9:17 am

[quote="Winter20vt"]
Cheers for the replies lads! Looks like il have to put up with it just looking smart at night time :))
[/quote]

lads??? [emoji102] [emoji1]


Sent from my iPhone

User avatar
Winter20vt
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 23
Joined: Mon Oct 20, 2014 8:13 pm
Location: Norwich

Re: HID Halo rings?

Post by Winter20vt » Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:01 am

:-[ apologies IceQueen, that'll teach me for skim reading O:-)
Last edited by Winter20vt on Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:25 am, edited 1 time in total.
2006 BMW X5 3.0d
1989 VW Golf 1.8T 20v

IceQueenX

Re: HID Halo rings?

Post by IceQueenX » Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:12 am

[quote="kjb1"]

[quote="Winter20vt"]
Cheers for the replies lads! Looks like il have to put up with it just looking smart at night time :))
[/quote]

lads??? [emoji102] [emoji1]


Sent from my iPhone
[/quote]

:))

IceQueenX

Re: HID Halo rings?

Post by IceQueenX » Thu Feb 19, 2015 10:14 am

[quote="Winter20vt"]
:-[ apologies IceQueen, that'll teach me for skin reading O:-)
[/quote]

No problem  :) I realise I'm very much in the minority!

IQ

TheHerd
Member
Member
Posts: 124
Joined: Fri Jan 22, 2016 2:40 pm
Location: Herts

Re: HID Halo rings?

Post by TheHerd » Tue Apr 05, 2016 12:49 pm

[quote="Winter20vt"]
...so far I have added matt black kidney grills, black side repeaters and LED number plate lights. Have also ordered some smoked/red tail lights, H&R blackline bolt on 25mm & 30mm spacers just waiting for them to arrive!
[/quote]

Hi Winter20vt, I just picked up your post on a search. Great looking X5, I have the exact same model!

Quick question, which matt black kidney grills, black side repeaters and smoked/red tail lights did you fit and are you happy? A share of the eBay/Amazon URL link would be most useful.

Also, I have fitted 20mm spacers all round and feel I could go wider on the rear. How do your 35mm rear spacers fit, do they still sit within the extended wheel arches?

Thanks very much.
(SOLD) 2006 BMW E53 X5 3.0d MSport 20" OEM Rims
20mm Spacers | LED Interior Lights incl NPlate | HID kits | M-Tech Steering Wheel | LED Angel Eyes | 2016 Maps | Digital TV | Upgraded AMP | Engine Remap | LED Tails | LED Side Repeaters | Subwoofer |

Post Reply