Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!

BMWrules7 · 10-15-2012, 08:33 PM

My wife's new x1 was in the shop for a software fix. So, our wonderful dealer gave her a beautiful 2013 535i---virtually loaded.

First, I was struck by the handling, and to some extent the interior. I swear, this car handles like an E39. It is so lightweight, nimble, and tossable.

Then, it was night.

The crystal white angel eyes cast a glass shadow breaking the darkness like some kind of fissionable material---it was glorious!!!

And then, standing not less 20 feet in front of the glaring beams my head gazed downward. At first it felt like I was standing in my own pee. The feeling got worse. And then it hit me.

Nooooooooooooooooooo!

The value of the white hot crystal beams were suddenly diminished by a mixture of sulphur and urine. The once mighty and valiant white hot headlights were decimated by the cheese colored, sulphur burning fog lights.

Why BMW? Why? Yellow fog lights on the same car that housed these brilliant headlights? Why?

Why are you spoon feeding us and making us wait for LCI after LCI? Take a bite from Apple and learn the importance of completing the aesthetic picture.

Ahhhhhhhhh.

JNoSol · 10-15-2012, 08:40 PM

LOL, a simple bulb upgrade is cheaper than waiting for an LCI. =)

JimmyD · 10-15-2012, 09:00 PM

I never find the need for the fog lights anyway, the adaptive headlight option is awesome. The car looks awesome without them on.

mlai · 10-15-2012, 09:05 PM

There is a very simple fix....... Ask for a 6 Gran Coupe with Full LED lighting for a loaner next time

VWtoBMW · 10-15-2012, 10:15 PM

LOL hilarious. That's how I feel about my AW 535i. Planning on swapping out those nasty bulbs tomorrow.

OzDriver · 10-16-2012, 12:26 AM

The theory is that selective yellow lamps (white light with blue frequencies removed) give better object definition and produces less reflection and dazzle in fog, light rain and fine snow. Don't know whether it's true or not

jedpause · 10-16-2012, 07:00 AM

See (http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...ght_color.html) Interesting read...

In short I distil from it that selective yellow filtering takes blue out the spectrum (which is difficult for retina to deal with), so leaving good light to discern objects in front of you that you need to see...

mlai · 10-16-2012, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedpause

See (http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...ght_color.html) Interesting read...

In short I distil from it that selective yellow filtering takes blue out the spectrum (which is difficult for retina to deal with), so leaving good light to discern objects in front of you that you need to see...

Oh. That's why we see p*ss so clearly

mrcamp · 10-16-2012, 08:53 AM

Have had the car for 18 months and I have never turned those fog lights on once. Not to even see if it comes on.

Boss330 · 10-16-2012, 10:35 AM

Remove them by using the bumper grilles from the M550d.

10-15-2012, 08:33 PM	#1
BMWrules7 Lieutenant Colonel 307 Rep 1,684 Posts Drives: 2015, 740 LdX, Alpine White Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston Area iTrader: (0)	Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! My wife's new x1 was in the shop for a software fix. So, our wonderful dealer gave her a beautiful 2013 535i---virtually loaded. First, I was struck by the handling, and to some extent the interior. I swear, this car handles like an E39. It is so lightweight, nimble, and tossable. Then, it was night. The crystal white angel eyes cast a glass shadow breaking the darkness like some kind of fissionable material---it was glorious!!! And then, standing not less 20 feet in front of the glaring beams my head gazed downward. At first it felt like I was standing in my own pee. The feeling got worse. And then it hit me. Nooooooooooooooooooo! The value of the white hot crystal beams were suddenly diminished by a mixture of sulphur and urine. The once mighty and valiant white hot headlights were decimated by the cheese colored, sulphur burning fog lights. Why BMW? Why? Yellow fog lights on the same car that housed these brilliant headlights? Why? Why are you spoon feeding us and making us wait for LCI after LCI? Take a bite from Apple and learn the importance of completing the aesthetic picture. Ahhhhhhhhh.
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JNoSol Brigadier General 1381 Rep 3,834 Posts Drives: 750 MSPORT & E90M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	LOL, a simple bulb upgrade is cheaper than waiting for an LCI. =)
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JimmyD Jimmy D. 2011 F-10 550i Sport, Black Sapphire 15 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 2011 F-10 550i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: S.C. iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 550i [0.00]	I never find the need for the fog lights anyway, the adaptive headlight option is awesome. The car looks awesome without them on.
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VWtoBMW Captain 67 Rep 896 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 750i xDrive [0.00] 2015 Mercedes GLK350 [0.00]	LOL hilarious. That's how I feel about my AW 535i. Planning on swapping out those nasty bulbs tomorrow. __________________ 2018 540d xDrive Carbon Black Metallic on Cognac leather. Spec'd out to the max 2017 Mercedes C43 AMG Coupe. Black on black
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OzDriver Private First Class 6 Rep 114 Posts Drives: '13 535i & '08 530i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	The theory is that selective yellow lamps (white light with blue frequencies removed) give better object definition and produces less reflection and dazzle in fog, light rain and fine snow. Don't know whether it's true or not
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jedpause Captain 159 Rep 619 Posts Drives: G20 330e M Sport '21 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	See (http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...ght_color.html) Interesting read... In short I distil from it that selective yellow filtering takes blue out the spectrum (which is difficult for retina to deal with), so leaving good light to discern objects in front of you that you need to see... __________________ Sunset Orange G20 330e xDrive M Sport Pro - Tech/Pro Pack, Park Assist Plus Bluestone G30 M Sport - Gone to Stud Alpine White F10 M Sport - Gone to Stud
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mrcamp Private 1 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2011 535ix Feb build Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Have had the car for 18 months and I have never turned those fog lights on once. Not to even see if it comes on. __________________ 2011 BMW 535iX (3/2011 build), Space Grey/Black Dakota, premium 1&2.
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Boss330 Major General 1712 Rep 5,109 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Remove them by using the bumper grilles from the M550d.
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