[SROC3]

So at first i thought it would be a little too much....but it looks really nice and subtle. Clean and still classy Its an easy film to apply and can be taken off if you don't like it....Luminix brand. Very happy with it so far

IMG_4271 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4272 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4273 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4270 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4268 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4267 by P.L. L, on Flickr

[Jayf30]

I like it.. A LOT! I've actually been contemplating this exact mod and glad to see someone try it first to see. Definitely going to follow!

[MechX3M40i]

Nice, definitely Euro feel!

Remind me of the good old days when all fog lights were yellow (a color shade of light that supposedly illuminates best in fog?!)

With this much pictures you have been taking and posing lately, you need to start crowdfunding and get more storage space in the Cloud!

[12v_dub]

Originally Posted by SROC3

So at first i thought it would be a little too much....but it looks really nice and subtle. Clean and still classy Its an easy film to apply and can be taken off if you don't like it....Luminix brand. Very happy with it so far

That looks great!

[12v_dub]

Found it and purchased a set!

https://www.lamin-x.com/precut-film-...covers-5391294

[spangle1980]

Wow - that takes me back.. Reminds me of going to Europe for holidays in car. I wonder why they stopped using yellow lights ... it was soooo cool/holiday mode.

[spangle1980]

Praise be to Google.

"Until 1993 all cars in France were required to have yellow headlights. This tradition started during World War II so that the French civilian cars would stand out form enemy vehicles. The Government enacted a law on the 3rd of November, 1936 stating that all vehicles put into production in 1937 are required to have yellow headlights. The French being who they are, didn't abandon these headlights until 1993 when forced by the European Unions conformity standards. Today, it is illegal to drive in France with yellow headlights unless your car was first registered before 1993."

[MechX3M40i]

Found a couple of interesting articles trying to explain the science behind yellow as preferred color for fog lights.

https://oppositelock.kinja.com/are-y...uss-1788443727

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...ght_color.html

[fricfracfrank]

Originally Posted by SROC3

So at first i thought it would be a little too much....but it looks really nice and subtle. Clean and still classy Its an easy film to apply and can be taken off if you don't like it....Luminix brand. Very happy with it so far

IMG_4271 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4272 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4273 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4270 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4268 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4267 by P.L. L, on Flickr

Does the film require a soap & water slip solution and applied like a paint protection film?

[therealtk]

Originally Posted by 12v_dub

Found it and purchased a set!

https://www.lamin-x.com/precut-film-...covers-5391294

surprised at how much I like this...bought a set too

[fsugatorbait]

Installation instructions:

[dereksM3]

I've always been a fan of yellow fogs since the DTM days

[SROC3]

Great install video!!! My install was horrible...tabs sticking out and all. I'm going to redo it and this time cut off those tabs. So the film goes inside the black, outer bumper-housing that frames the foglight.

[MechX3M40i]

Originally Posted by fsugatorbait

Installation instructions:
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Thanks for posting this. Looks easy enough...

I saw forum members talking about this maybe a couple of months ago, but was hesitant all along not knowing if the plastic films would hold up well against car washes or the winter elements. After seeing more examples of folks doing it, I took the plunge and said what the hell its only $15!

I'm sure to use the fog lights a lot more often after the installation, and cause other BMW owners complaining more about people mis-using the fog lights in this forum...

[arciga18]

If I buy this, I can get the yellow start button from IND

[SROC3]

Originally Posted by MechX3M40i

Thanks for posting this. Looks easy enough...

I saw forum members talking about this maybe a couple of months ago, but was hesitant all along not knowing if the plastic films would hold up well against car washes or the winter elements. After seeing more examples of folks doing it, I took the plunge and said what the hell its only $15!

I'm sure to use the fog lights a lot more often after the installation, and cause other BMW owners complaining more about people mis-using the fog lights in this forum...

I literally turn on my fog lights all the time.....it lights up that "lower layer", under the "main headlight layer" pretty significantly...and I like everything lit up I'm curious to see how I like that yellow tinge as I drive the car more. Having said that - when i stand away from the vehicle and look at it...those yellow lights look pretty nice BOTH off and on.

[yllwwgn]

Looks great! I’ve been on the fence about doing this on my white one. This confirms it 😎.

[rem40i]

Originally Posted by SROC3

So at first i thought it would be a little too much....but it looks really nice and subtle. Clean and still classy Its an easy film to apply and can be taken off if you don't like it....Luminix brand. Very happy with it so far

IMG_4271 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4272 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4273 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4270 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4268 by P.L. L, on Flickr

IMG_4267 by P.L. L, on Flickr

Can you post a pic from inside? I would like to see how much yellow it reflects on the ground if any. Thank you.

[MechX3M40i]

I assume the yellowish light reflected off the ground areas near the blue poles inside the parking lot was a result of the tinted fog lights.

[Deliberate2]

So, looks good. But does this mod enhance visibility? I am particularly interested in getting more definition in white out (blizzard) conditions, or is it predominantly cosmetic.
Cheers

[MechX3M40i]

Originally Posted by Deliberate2

So, looks good. But does this mod enhance visibility? I am particularly interested in getting more definition in white out (blizzard) conditions, or is it predominantly cosmetic.
Cheers

Check these articles out to find out... some say the the yellow light let is see better with less glare and easier to our eyes...

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=24223895

[SROC3]

Originally Posted by Deliberate2

So, looks good. But does this mod enhance visibility? I am particularly interested in getting more definition in white out (blizzard) conditions, or is it predominantly cosmetic.
Cheers

Yellow lights:
- To answer the question directly, YES. It totally does, especially in Foggy condition where "white" light would just reflect off the fog. Yellow is absorbed more and there is less strain on our eyes as well. Even in the rain it helps. been raining here for the past 4 days and when driving at night I can see the difference.

- Fun Fact: Back in WW1, France. The French gov't made it law that all "french" vehicles be outfitted with yellow headlights - so they would know not to blow a French citizen to bits at night Basically being able to tell friend from foe.