Aftermarket ikon lights

[M4rqu3z]

Originally Posted by gurjisolo

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...1e8b1802XW2eaU

auto highbeams work? do you mean the low beams come on during night? if that's the case yes, welcome lights work fine as well.

For the adaptive led they have a function where you have auto high beams they turn on and off when it sees another car

[30FF]

Originally Posted by M4rqu3z

For the adaptive led they have a function where you have auto high beams they turn on and off when it sees another car

I have a 2016 M4. Agh can’t say if the auto high beam thing works since in Canada it’s not legal.

[woosahh]

Hey man, so I have the Non LCI LED Adaptive headlights. So I would need the 6 pin style then for plug and play ?

Did you have to code yours ?

Cheers

[/U]U][/U]

Originally Posted by gurjisolo

9 pin for adaptive xenons
6 pin for adaptive pre lci led's
8 pin for non adaptive xenons

I ordered a set on Aliexpress from AKD for 800usd during black friday, going to see in a few weeks how they are.


Update: Installed, look good. Don't overpay for these things they're all the same. (Ignore the hoodgap, ill fix it tomorrow

[wildwestrango]

Originally Posted by gurjisolo

9 pin for adaptive xenons
6 pin for adaptive pre lci led's
8 pin for non adaptive xenons

I ordered a set on Aliexpress from AKD for 800usd during black friday, going to see in a few weeks how they are.


Update: Installed, look good. Don't overpay for these things they're all the same. (Ignore the hoodgap, ill fix it tomorrow

How are yours holding up? No regrets? haha Thinking to order a set from AKD as well!

[30FF]

Originally Posted by wildwestrango

How are yours holding up? No regrets? haha Thinking to order a set from AKD as well!

No issues to report! Held up fine in the rain also, no condensation.

[9M71]

Originally Posted by gurjisolo

9 pin for adaptive xenons
6 pin for adaptive pre lci led's
8 pin for non adaptive xenons

I ordered a set on Aliexpress from AKD for 800usd during black friday, going to see in a few weeks how they are.


Update: Installed, look good. Don't overpay for these things they're all the same. (Ignore the hoodgap, ill fix it tomorrow

Looks real good. Do the low beams for the ones you purchase project from the top half or bottom half of the light?

[M3SQRD]

Originally Posted by 9M71

Looks real good. Do the low beams for the ones you purchase project from the top half or bottom half of the light?

I believe all aftermarket headlights have the low beam light opposite to oem headlights. Dead give away they’re not oem headlights.

[9M71]

Originally Posted by M3SQRD

I believe all aftermarket headlights have the low beam light opposite to oem headlights. Dead give away they’re not oem headlights.

There were a few ads on alibaba where the pictures showed the low beams in the correct positions. Curious if they’ve fixed the mistake already. There seems to be a few variants of these headlights floating around too.

[30FF]

Originally Posted by M3SQRD

I believe all aftermarket headlights have the low beam light opposite to oem headlights. Dead give away they’re not oem headlights.

not true, for mine at least. they project correctly.

Edit: He is correct, the lowbeams are flipped.

[M3SQRD]

Originally Posted by gurjisolo

not true, for mine at least. they project correctly.

Interesting. Thanks for the pic. Thought only one brand was available so either they fixed it or multiple headlight versions are available.

[9M71]

Originally Posted by gurjisolo

not true, for mine at least. they project correctly.

Thought OEM low beams were the top half?

[30FF]

Originally Posted by 9M71

Thought OEM low beams were the top half?

Oh, you are right. Well there's another downside to these lights.

My fault.

[McIntoshMotorSports]

Originally Posted by 9M71

Thought OEM low beams were the top half?

Correct.

[9M71]

Originally Posted by gurjisolo

Oh, you are right. Well there's another downside to these lights.

My fault.

It’s odd cause on the pictures your seller posted, the low beams are the top half. Maybe it can be rewired?

[30FF]

Originally Posted by 9M71

It’s odd cause on the pictures your seller posted, the low beams are the top half. Maybe it can be rewired?

Don’t think you could do that, the high beams are non adjustable.. let alone if it’s even possible with coding.

Here’s my opinion on them, if you have xenon’s they’re a no brainer even with the drawbacks. If you have pre lci LEDs I would hang on to them as you already have a solid set of lights. They’re $800 for a brand new set of lights, even if you run them and don’t like them swapping back isn’t a big deal.

[RugbyBro]

Seeing these listed from "vendors" now for $2k+

Do not pay that for these sub $1k headlights... just a PSA for everyone out there.

[WhiteFox]

Just a personal view

Sadly reps like the oled CS rear lights look good but lack functional quality. The adaptive function is massive in my view at night time driving and in the UK can pick a genuine pair up for £3-3.5k. Also on reps the seals are not good from personal experience would be good to see if condensation after 2 yrs or heavy jet washing causes issues. The low beams are on the top and again for a reason. If the headlamps were 500 fine but for almost 2k not worth it.

I’ve had rep oled and great on day one but longevity is not there as with electrics it’s cheaper for a reason and not plug and play as they have the fudge the electrics to make it work without errors.

[woosahh]

hey man was wondering if you did any coding afterwards?

Originally Posted by gurjisolo

No issues to report! Held up fine in the rain also, no condensation.

[NSX2M4]

Awesome fitment on those CF upper splitters. Makes the Chinese headlights look great.

[30FF]

Originally Posted by NSX2M4

Awesome fitment on those CF upper splitters. Makes the Chinese headlights look great.

Ya, ya..... The 3M came off when I power washed it just like everyone else's chinese carbon.

[NorthernM3]

disregard.. question answered earlier in the thread

[wildwestrango]

Originally Posted by S55_M3

Here are the new pics he sent.

I just installed the same version as this and notice the DRLs are not turning on (everything else is working fine), anyone who has installed these know how to fix this?

I contact the seller already so will see what he says too.

Thanks in advance!