Laser lights on '16

MalibuBimmer · 01-28-2016, 11:45 AM

Thanks, jwestfield. Do you now have two i8s?

murderwasthebass · 01-28-2016, 12:50 PM

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I can see what you mean (spent some time shuttling back and forth from Dallas working for Trammell Crow Company).

In the Bay Area, the laser lights would seldom come on since everything is well lit. But if I were living down in Pacifica or Carmel, the laser lights would come in handy driving down the dark and winding coastal roads.

Thanks for your candid opinion

Exactly. This would be a great option for those who drive in very dark, rural areas.

jwestfield · 01-28-2016, 02:40 PM

I got rid of the 15 to get the 16. I got rid of the 14 last year

stressdoc · 01-28-2016, 07:21 PM

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I got rid of the 15 to get the 16. I got rid of the 14 last year

Your comments on the differences/comparisons would be invaluable. Just curious, but what are your thoughts about colors? Gray/gray seems the best choice for those of us trying to be as cryptic as possible.

Thanks!

jwestfield · 01-28-2016, 07:36 PM

All three were sophisto grey with grey accent. I think it looks amazing.

The 'W' wheels also rock!

No real differences from '15 to '16 - except laser lights.

Only diff between '14 and '15 was comfort access.

Aye-eight · 01-29-2016, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jwestfield

All three were sophisto grey with grey accent. I think it looks amazing.

The 'W' wheels also rock!

No real differences from '15 to '16 - except laser lights.

Only diff between '14 and '15 was comfort access.

I'd expect this relaxes a few people ...

ian_i3S_iX · 01-30-2016, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jwestfield

All three were sophisto grey with grey accent. I think it looks amazing.

The 'W' wheels also rock!

No real differences from '15 to '16 - except laser lights.

Only diff between '14 and '15 was comfort access.

You must be popular at your dealership !

kip1 · 01-30-2016, 06:34 AM

Finally, the retrofit works!

ian_i3S_iX · 01-30-2016, 11:36 AM

Your picture presumably dip beam

Do you get LED high beam followed by Laser at 60 kph (camera permitting) any dash indication?

Just wondered if the LED high beam was within the low beam or seperate

kip1 · 01-31-2016, 03:22 AM

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Your picture presumably dip beam

Do you get LED high beam followed by Laser at 60 kph (camera permitting) any dash indication?

Just wondered if the LED high beam was within the low beam or seperate

Good question. Just drove the car home so far. I will test, but I live in the city, I think it will take a little time to see the laser high beams

Ill get back once Ive tested. The normal high and low seem to be a little whiter and maybe brighter, although they shouldnt? But its hard to compare, without having another car with normal lights. Will try to arrange that.

kip1 · 01-31-2016, 04:23 PM

There is no dash indication, you can have manual high beams or auto high beams and at 70 kmh you get extra power, it is clearly visible. Overall I think the lights are brighter, but especially the high beam and laser high beam. Its hard to tell by staring at the bright light, but it looks like the low beam just intensifies when high beam is set.

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