A
distinctive feature of BMWs are their Illuminated
headlamp halo rings. More recently, with the increased
use of HID lighting, these rings appear almost yellow
in comparison with the crisp blue/white light emitted
by HID units. To enhance appearance, PIAA has developed
a range of upgrade kits which increase the brightness
of the halo rings. These simply plug into existing
headlamps in place of standard bulb-based items. The
first to be available in the UK is for the E-90 3-Series,
with kits for other BMW models due be introduced next
year. This bulb and socket assembly replaces the stock
unit to give the vehicle’s headlamp Halo Ring
a clean, white 6500 Kelvin brilliance.