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D4 XS halogen lights any good
My dads looking at a D4 XS, just found out it has projector halogens
I've seen people post on here to say they are crap, and a bulb upgrade sort of improves it
Could he, if he bought some OEM xenons fit these instead, or will it need further things adding to make it legal, I assume these could be enabled if he gets te other faultmate type stuff added
Coming from a Lexus RX450h with xenons I think it could come as a shock how bad halogens are, after been a Lexus owner or the last 5 cars
6th Mar 2013 7:41 pm
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6th Mar 2013 7:50 pm
Dave T
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I went down the bulb route, £20 from amazon against about a grand. They aren't as good but are acceptable.Joined the BMWX5 45e group
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2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
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6th Mar 2013 7:51 pm
npinks
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Location: Leeds
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I've suggested he gets a lamer with halogens in and has a drive when it's dark
If he did blow a grand on xenons, woud there be warranty issues, ?
6th Mar 2013 7:56 pm
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6th Mar 2013 8:02 pm
npinks
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Cheers
Saw it today, black with privacy, black leather, piano black and chrome interior 8)
6th Mar 2013 8:13 pm
Dave T
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Location: Glasgow
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The D4 halogens are a million times better than he D3 versionsJoined the BMWX5 45e group
1994 Defender 90
2015 RRS Corris Grey/Black roof
2016 D4 Graphite Santorini Black
2012 D4 XS Orkney Grey
2005 D3 S Maya Gold
Convoy for Heroes 2011
6th Mar 2013 8:46 pm
npinks
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Location: Leeds
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It's the projector part that worries me, on the FL2 the projector ones are
6th Mar 2013 9:00 pm
Sonic3d
Member Since: 22 Nov 2005
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What's stopping you replacing the halogen bulb with an hid kit????I can resist everything except TEMPTATION
Can Am Commander 1000XT
Seen the light and bought a 4Motion T5
6th Mar 2013 9:01 pm
npinks
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Location: Leeds
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Are they legal? Thought they were a mot failure nowadays
To be honest he might find halogens great, but I know I wouldn't like them
6th Mar 2013 9:06 pm
Sonic3d
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Only illegal if not used with self levelling and washers, but on the D4 I guess you have those two points covered.I can resist everything except TEMPTATION
Can Am Commander 1000XT
Seen the light and bought a 4Motion T5
6th Mar 2013 9:08 pm
npinks
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something to add to his consider it list
6th Mar 2013 9:09 pm
Rob55
Member Since: 12 Feb 2013
Location: N.Ireland
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I have a D4 XS and think the light off the standard lights is really good, I live on a country road and the disco lights it up well. All I have to compare it with are a 320d and a Caddy, both with non projector halogens and they are a mile better!
In saying that in changing to xenons as I like the look and want the signature lights!
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