Help: Angel eye rings...

1sh@Crystalwhite · 02-23-2012, 03:14 PM

Hey guys! I recently purchased Angel Eye LED Markers for my car.

One of the rings is bright whereas the other one is barely visible....Does anyone know how to get them equally bright?

Here's a picture:

Thanks guys! Your help would be appreciated!

1sh@Crystalwhite · 02-23-2012, 03:18 PM

Oh, I've just seen Eric335's post! Even from 10ft away, they don't look bright. Any fixes?

matrix76 · 02-23-2012, 03:32 PM

Normal for rhe E90,

E92 does not suffer from this,

E92ML · 02-23-2012, 03:34 PM

This is normal. And unfortunately the E92 suffers from this also.

1sh@Crystalwhite · 02-23-2012, 03:39 PM

booo! that sucks! I get jealous when i see an audi with it's DRLs!

E92ML · 02-23-2012, 03:53 PM

You could always get OSS angel eyes! A bit pricey but definitely worth it.

1sh@Crystalwhite · 02-23-2012, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by E92ML

You could always get OSS angel eyes! A bit pricey but definitely worth it.

Cool! Are they available in the UK?

JDLM · 02-23-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1SH

booo! that sucks! I get jealous when i see an audi with it's DRLs!

Comparing a strand of smd/smt leds to 1-2 pushing though rings is not the same technology

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Originally Posted by E92ML

You could always get OSS angel eyes! A bit pricey but definitely worth it.

This ^

Hey Ant · 02-23-2012, 05:30 PM

<----------- look at my avatar.

I had the same problem as you did with the outer rings not being bright enough until I started playing around with they way they lock into place. I realized they weren't locked in all the way for the LED's to be pointing in the right direction. By locking it fully in place will point the LED's in the correct direction will give you better results.

1sh@Crystalwhite · 02-23-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hey Ant

<----------- look at my avatar.

I had the same problem as you did with the outer rings not being bright enough until I started playing around with they way they lock into place. I realized they weren't locked in all the way for the LED's to be pointing in the right direction. By locking it fully in place will point the LED's in the correct direction will give you better results.

Thanks man! I'll give it a try tomorrow during daylight!

rollinstone157 · 02-23-2012, 07:51 PM

understand that, even when they're locked in place, during the daytime in direct sunlight, the outer ring will be very dim--its a flaw of the fiber optic tubes that pipe light to the outer rings.

like another poster has stated, you will want full LED rings like OSS, ONEighty, or BavX LS3. you can optionally also order the Umnitza rings (used by OSS) and install them yourself--but if you have never split a headlight or worked with electronics or changed a headlight bulb, you should leave this up to the pros. everyone needs to start somewhere, but that somewhere shouldn't be on your thousand dollar BMW headlights!

drek20 · 02-23-2012, 10:34 PM

I dont have this issue with my angel eyes. E90 328XI 07

1sh@Crystalwhite · 02-25-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rollinstone157

understand that, even when they're locked in place, during the daytime in direct sunlight, the outer ring will be very dim--its a flaw of the fiber optic tubes that pipe light to the outer rings.

like another poster has stated, you will want full LED rings like OSS, ONEighty, or BavX LS3. you can optionally also order the Umnitza rings (used by OSS) and install them yourself--but if you have never split a headlight or worked with electronics or changed a headlight bulb, you should leave this up to the pros. everyone needs to start somewhere, but that somewhere shouldn't be on your thousand dollar BMW headlights!

Thanks mate!

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1sh@Crystalwhite Banned 60 Rep 905 Posts Drives: E92 Space Grey Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: All over the UK! iTrader: (19)	Oh, I've just seen Eric335's post! Even from 10ft away, they don't look bright. Any fixes?
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matrix76 Major 61 Rep 1,300 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Black/Red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Port Dover, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Normal for rhe E90, E92 does not suffer from this, __________________ Brian Black Sapphire, Black w/Burrwood Trim & Shifter, 162's, Mtec H8 AE's, DS1 HID 6000K
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1sh@Crystalwhite Banned 60 Rep 905 Posts Drives: E92 Space Grey Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: All over the UK! iTrader: (19)	booo! that sucks! I get jealous when i see an audi with it's DRLs!
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E92ML Captain 33 Rep 886 Posts Drives: E92 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (0)	You could always get OSS angel eyes! A bit pricey but definitely worth it. __________________ Performance: JB4 ECU, CP-E DP's, WW BMS Meth Kit, AR meth elbow, BMS DCI, AFE Intake Scoops, Exterior: Enkruez 19" H8R, H&R Spacers, Aero Lip, Tint, ACS Roof Spoiler, HID AE's, HID Fogs, Black Grills, Sport Pedals
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Hey Ant Colonel 143 Rep 2,284 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 818 Los Angeles iTrader: (18)	<----------- look at my avatar. I had the same problem as you did with the outer rings not being bright enough until I started playing around with they way they lock into place. I realized they weren't locked in all the way for the LED's to be pointing in the right direction. By locking it fully in place will point the LED's in the correct direction will give you better results.
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rollinstone157 Brotographer 88 Rep 1,741 Posts Drives: F30 335xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	understand that, even when they're locked in place, during the daytime in direct sunlight, the outer ring will be very dim--its a flaw of the fiber optic tubes that pipe light to the outer rings. like another poster has stated, you will want full LED rings like OSS, ONEighty, or BavX LS3. you can optionally also order the Umnitza rings (used by OSS) and install them yourself--but if you have never split a headlight or worked with electronics or changed a headlight bulb, you should leave this up to the pros. everyone needs to start somewhere, but that somewhere shouldn't be on your thousand dollar BMW headlights!
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drek20 Private 4 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2007 328XI Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	I dont have this issue with my angel eyes. E90 328XI 07 __________________ 18" Avant Garde M310 Wheels / Magnaflow Cat-Back
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