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      11-27-2014, 11:25 AM   #1
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Replacing xenon with LEDs

Is it possible to replace xenon with LEDs? I ordered my M4 with xenons fully expecting that there would be an LED option, and it seems that 4 series concept lights will make to M4 LCI sooner or later.
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I ordered my M4 with xenons fully expecting that there would be an LED option


There IS a factory option for LED headlights.

A retrofit would require the addition of the camera that the LED option requires. I am guessing that it would be cheaper to sell your car and purchase one with the factory option LED headlights.
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I am talking about the F30 LCI which seems to be running 4 concept lights which are so much better than the current gen on F80/F82/F30. I just wanted to know if swapping out xenons with LEDs can be done.

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There IS a factory option for LED headlights.

A retrofit would require the addition of the camera that the LED option requires. I am guessing that it would be cheaper to sell your car and purchase one with the factory option LED headlights.
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I am talking about the F30 LCI which seems to be running 4 concept lights which are so much better than the current gen on F80/F82/F30. I just wanted to know if swapping out xenons with LEDs can be done.
Simply put - absolutely not, no way to retrofit.
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Simply put - absolutely not, no way to retrofit.
I wouldn't say it's impossible but it'll surely be costly.
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I wouldn't say it's impossible but it'll surely be costly.
Considering that LED package costs 19xx, even if it cost 1xxx more to get the new LCI tails and headlights, i think it is a win. Never was a fan of the tail-lights and shape. Had I known that 2016 model would have them, I would have waited.
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Considering that LED package costs 19xx, even if it cost 1xxx more to get the new LCI tails and headlights, i think it is a win. Never was a fan of the tail-lights and shape. Had I known that 2016 model would have them, I would have waited.
Don't be so hard on yourself, we can't predict the future so like what you've got.

As for LED cost, I personally though it wasn't worth it and went with xenons. I was already over budget the the car so sacrifices had to be made.
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