Aftermarket angel eye headlights- Sonar - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Triggster · 03-09-2012, 09:55 AM

I mentioned in the DIY headlight blackout thread that I fitted after market headlights. Mart1000 and makkan00 requested some pictures. I'll posts more this weekend when it gets dusky/dark.

I purchased these from ebay second hand but they were never used. I also purchased chrome indicator bulbs since to detango the orange ones as well as white led sidelights.

Here is a comparison, the headlight to be fitted is on top.

Here is the headlight upside down. It came with wires than needed to be spliced in. Not sure why they didnt just wire them to the sidelights but its maybe for people who want to choose whether they want both angels on at the same time or even have the little leds on at all.

Here they are fitted. Im very happy with the look of them, they along with he black grills changed the look of the front of the car and made it a lot better looking.

As for the spread and beam pattern I haven't got this properly adjusted yet. Its not the easiest thing to adjust as the screws are at the back of the headlight and I dont have a size 8 head for my ratchet. The angel eyes are visible in day light but the camera had flash on so it was quite hard to see.

I might replace the dipped and full beams with Osram night breakers to give a nicer white light.

*Will post more pics soon*

Mart1000 · 03-09-2012, 10:59 AM

Did they have levelling motors do you can adjust from inside car also? Thanks for posting mate I think they look better tab std halogens for sure but the beam pattern and light output concerns me.

makkan00 · 03-09-2012, 12:27 PM

Glad to see some photos and initial quick review from you.

Looks very good from the side.
And from the front, flash has glared it.

Not being demanding, but can you kindly take some more photos with
1- Complete front (with your grill). That will give us idea, how these look on E90.
2- Also please take them on a SUNNY day so we can see how good are halo rings, and one in dull light.
3- Take your time to adjust the beam pattern and when you get appropriate findings, please share with us.

I would also like to know (as Mart asked), are these motorized adjustable from the car?

Looking good so far.

Theivz · 03-09-2012, 04:25 PM

wow that looks really good! very impressed

Triggster · 03-09-2012, 07:59 PM

It seems you have to remove the motors off your old headlights if you want levelling. I didn't bother but might be a job for the future.

03-09-2012, 09:55 AM	#1
Triggster First Lieutenant Drives: 07 E90 M Sport 330D Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 328 iTrader: (0)	Aftermarket angel eye headlights- Sonar I mentioned in the DIY headlight blackout thread that I fitted after market headlights. Mart1000 and makkan00 requested some pictures. I'll posts more this weekend when it gets dusky/dark. I purchased these from ebay second hand but they were never used. I also purchased chrome indicator bulbs since to detango the orange ones as well as white led sidelights. Here is a comparison, the headlight to be fitted is on top. Here is the headlight upside down. It came with wires than needed to be spliced in. Not sure why they didnt just wire them to the sidelights but its maybe for people who want to choose whether they want both angels on at the same time or even have the little leds on at all. Here they are fitted. Im very happy with the look of them, they along with he black grills changed the look of the front of the car and made it a lot better looking. As for the spread and beam pattern I haven't got this properly adjusted yet. Its not the easiest thing to adjust as the screws are at the back of the headlight and I dont have a size 8 head for my ratchet. The angel eyes are visible in day light but the camera had flash on so it was quite hard to see. I might replace the dipped and full beams with Osram night breakers to give a nicer white light. Will post more pics soon Last edited by Triggster; 03-09-2012 at 10:08 AM.
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03-09-2012, 12:27 PM	#3
makkan00 Brigadier General Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London Posts: 3,896 iTrader: (15)	Glad to see some photos and initial quick review from you. Looks very good from the side. And from the front, flash has glared it. Not being demanding, but can you kindly take some more photos with 1- Complete front (with your grill). That will give us idea, how these look on E90. 2- Also please take them on a SUNNY day so we can see how good are halo rings, and one in dull light. 3- Take your time to adjust the beam pattern and when you get appropriate findings, please share with us. I would also like to know (as Mart asked), are these motorized adjustable from the car? Looking good so far. __________________ AluFelgens, LCI conversion, Eibach Sportsline, CF Interior Trims, Twin exhaust, Sports + Memory seats retrofit ICE: P99RS - Focal 100KRS II - SWS-8s - JL600/6 - JL300/2 - JL1000/1 - JL 12W7 IB My Audio build.

03-09-2012, 04:25 PM	#4
Theivz Private First Class Drives: e91 320d msport business ed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London, UK Posts: 183 iTrader: (0)	wow that looks really good! very impressed __________________

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03-09-2012, 10:59 AM	#2
Mart1000 Capt Slow Drives: Leon FR Supercopa Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1,076 iTrader: (1)	Did they have levelling motors do you can adjust from inside car also? Thanks for posting mate I think they look better tab std halogens for sure but the beam pattern and light output concerns me.

03-09-2012, 07:59 PM	#5
Triggster First Lieutenant Drives: 07 E90 M Sport 330D Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 328 iTrader: (0)	It seems you have to remove the motors off your old headlights if you want levelling. I didn't bother but might be a job for the future.