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I think, unfortunately they have been dumbed down for the US market. Maybe it’s possible to recode...
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01-02-2020, 08:56 AM | #25 |
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I'm pretty new to this so be patient...I don't know if anti-dazzle is synonymous with the Euro spec lazer-light program or not. I was reading where the US spec'd cars had limits on light output which effected the lazer light output as well.
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01-02-2020, 09:03 AM | #26 | |
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01-02-2020, 10:11 AM | #29 | ||
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What about in ‘High Beam”? Same story? One of the main reasons for ordering an G05 was for the lights. Getting older and drive long trips on secondary roads a lot, so if the Laser Light option was a bad idea, then I may have to cancel out. Quote:
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01-02-2020, 10:13 AM | #30 | |
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Not to be the uncaring BMW owner but I really care more about MY ability to see so with that priority, the base LED lights are good according to the testing. If only glare to oncoming cars is the reason they have been given a poor rating then I say “who cares”. We have seen this over the decades with HID’s and how low they are aimed. At least we are talking about a contained focused lake beam. If we live in “realville” and put this in perspective, there are alot more pickups with crappy aftermarket lights aimed right in everyone’s face without and projector cut-offs for me to worry about the BMW LED focused headlights slightly being too high for oncoming drivers. The half angle eyes is more of a issue for cosmetic reasons for me if I didn’t get the Laser lights. |
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01-02-2020, 10:17 AM | #31 |
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I think maybe you are misunderstanding the test results. The Laser Lights are superior to the Adaptive LEDs in both low and high beam (IIHS did not test the laser function of the high beams). If you look at the testing charts, the projection for the adaptive LEDs is beyond the optimal point hence the glare and poor rating.
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01-02-2020, 10:22 AM | #32 | |
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To put this in perspective, the Laser lights are superior to all other lighting systems. I have owned them all and it’s not even a contest how superior the new Laser lights are even in their reduced NA functionality. Every other adaptive LED lighting system is a contest for best 2nd place. |
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01-02-2020, 10:31 AM | #33 | |
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only one way to fix it, install there non OEM LED bulb.
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01-02-2020, 08:25 PM | #34 | |
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1) The anti-dazzle - being able to avoid blinding uncoming traffic with high beams still on. 2) range - Euro spec is 600m and NA spec is 300m (don't quote me on those ranges but they're close). The anti-dazzle coding only addresses the first component and not the second. |
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I wonder, after all those ads and hype about Laser headlight performance pushing customers to buy X5, with all those confusing terms, like Adaptive and/or LED headlights vs Laser version, can it be considered as intentional confusion of the customers? Especially taking into account the fact that g05 has worse headlight as X5 previouse model? Can it be the case to file for BMW? |
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Maybe a random question on the thread.
But is it possible to have the turn indicator on the laser lights to have on while DRL are on ? Would be really cool/aggresive if it is possible. |
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I have a MX+ adapter on the way & would love to do it. |
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However, VO is the simplest type of coding you can do with ESys and doesn't require acquiring a launcher which is where most people run into trouble. All you need is a Windows PC, Ethernet to OBDII cable (eBay or Amazon), ESys (easy/free download), psdzdata lite (easy/free download). * VO coding = change car overall config (called FA) + code multiple ECUs (or even entire car) in full, not by individual FDL parameters
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Looks like I'm late to the party. I've just ordered an xdrive45e with the premium package (not aware that it comes with dummy leds).
I'm willing to accept it if the lighting functionality is similar to laserlight other than less high beam range. I was under the impression that the "adaptive led" manipulates the high beam lens and the low beam lens individually to avoid blinding incoming cars while still having the high beams on. But with the dummy lights, does it still have this function? Appreciate any replies to shed some light on this mystery for me! By the way, I saw that the codes/features listed under standard features in my build progress window did not list ambient lighting nor panoramic sunroof, which is suppose to be standard on 2021 x5's. Is this something to be concerned with? Finally, do you guys know if it's too late now to add the executive package (it's still in the first stage in the build progress). Thanks! |
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11-30-2020, 04:55 AM | #42 |
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I'm a US driver with a 45e on order. I've read with interest many postings about these lights. I think I have my head wrapped around laser vs non-laser, US vs Europe but I have to admit it's been very confusing. I appreciate differing regulation but it still feels a little like there's a willful ambiguity in what you're getting. Also challenging because, to my understanding, one needs the highest tier option package ("executive") to get lasers in the US.
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So do folks know if this is a case of he doesn't know what he is talking about (and I should escalate this further) or I'm just overthinking it? Thanks! |
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Running a VIN check early also won't be accurate until your vehicle reached has reach the point in production where the body gets mated to the chassis.
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