[moodyhank82]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

The upgraded LED headlights, the vastly more attractive DRL, and the auto high beams are a must! To lose the gold stripe with the lighting package one must add shadowline.

Was any of the G87 cars pictured had the gold strip so far? If so, I must have missed it because all I remember seeing is the shawdowline headlights on all spotted cars expect for the AW one spotted in Mexico with the base headlights.

[atl_1M]

Non shadowline adaptive headlights. Doesn't appear to have gold strip but not 100% sure. Also doesn't appear to be a US spec car so maybe the gold strip varies by market.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

Non shadowline adaptive headlights. Doesn't appear to have gold strip but not 100% sure. Also doesn't appear to be a US spec car so maybe the gold strip varies by market.

The likelihood that BMW’s supplier is producing more than three headlights is slim.

It is not a U.S. spec G87 as the amber reflector in the front bumper cover is MIA.

[atl_1M]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

The gold stripe is on the BMW USA configurator. The likelihood that BMW’s supplier is producing more than three headlights is slim.

How do you explain the image I posted then? I'm 90% sure that's a silver strip. Either there are 4 versions or the configurator isn't right.

[Albator_IIII]

Playing w/ the US configurator, here snipped images of the 3 healight assemblies:

Shadowline


Non-shadowline w/ enhanced DRL


Base

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

How do you explain the image I posted then? I'm 90% sure that's a silver strip. Either there are 4 versions or the configurator isn't right.

Or… the gold stripe is simply not visible given the lighting and angle which is highly possible.

Note, the German and French configurators also show the headlight with the gold stripe.

[BimmerFix]

Lighting package + Shadow-line for the win

If only the gold strip was blue , now that would've looked dope imo

[ddnmkun]

Really liking the non shadowline more, since they designed a super complex curvy headlights, the gold stripe seems to pop the contrast.

[viospeeds]

Curious if that gold strip affects the light output color of the DRL.. 🤔

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by viospeeds

Curious if that gold strip affects the light output color of the DRL.. ��

To my eyes it does. YMMV

[Vaticous]

Originally Posted by viospeeds

Curious if that gold strip affects the light output color of the DRL.. 🤔

Originally Posted by T_U_D

To my eyes it does. YMMV

I came across these images in the G42 forum. I think it's safe to say it certainly does. Note the clear distinction in shadowline missing from the BSM G42.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by Vaticous

I came across these images in the G42 forum. I think it's safe to say it certainly does. Note the clear distinction in shadowline missing from the BSM G42.

Clearly it is not an exact match, but it appears that the G42/G87 gold/bronze strip headlight is attempting to replicate the yellow hue of the M5 CS DRLs. Just saying…

[Vaticous]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Clearly it is not an exact match, but it appears that the G42/G87 gold/bronze strip is attempting to replicate the yellow hue of the M5 CS DRLs.

I...kinda like it

Committed to shadowline on my build, nonetheless.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by Vaticous

I...kinda like it

Committed to shadowline on my build, nonetheless.

Truthfully, none of us are fully committed until we get an allocation and the build is scheduled for production.

[Vaticous]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Truthfully, none of us are fully committed until we get an allocation and the build is scheduled for production.

LOL, I did in fact text my CA to add Remote Engine Start to my build last night. Agreed.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by Vaticous

LOL, I did in fact text my CA to add Remote Engine Start to my build last night. Agreed.

Auto trans then?

[Vaticous]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Auto trans then?

Yup, my daily drivers have been manual for nearly 10 years now. I think and hope I'll enjoy this 8-speed auto but in the event that I absolutely hate it (doubtful), I'll find a way to jump into a manual M.

Big risk with all the chatter about the G8Xs being the last manual M cars so we'll see. Fingers crossed!

[T_U_D]

100% Non-Shadowline headlights. You can somewhat see the gold/bronze strip with the DRL lit as it is what is providing the yellowish hue towards the back where the strip is located.

The second photo is the Shadowline headlight.

The Non-Shadowline headlights appears more like a 3000-4000 K and the Shadowline a 7000-8000 K.

[T_U_D]

Kelvin Color Temperature Scale

[TitanNut88]

Shadowline for me!

[BMWsForMe]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

100% Non-Shadowline headlights. You can somewhat see the gold/bronze strip with the DRL lit as it is what is providing the yellowish hue towards the back where the strip is located.

The second photo is the Shadowline headlight.

The Non-Shadowline headlights appears more like a 3000-4000 K and the Shadowline a 7000-8000 K.

Notice the same license plate number in both photos. Is this the same car in both shots? Could first photo with amber lighting be with parking lamps turned on rather than just DRLs in the second?

[Vaticous]

Originally Posted by BMWsForMe

Notice the same license plate number in both photos. Is this the same car in both shots? Could first photo with amber lighting be with parking lamps turned on rather than just DRLs in the second?

Good eye.