Getting my AE upgraded from OneEighty

cn555ic · 07-09-2012, 09:55 AM

I am getting my AE light upgraded as I saw it at the Ceasar's Bay meet and these things are the best upgrades that I have seen so far...Much more superior to OSS AE...The rings are complete circle and not cut off at the top like most AE upgrades. I am not a lighting guy but when I saw them I was very impressed with the work, and I really dont let anyone touch my car either....My dilemna is that I want to ask is.... what you guys think of color matching the inside to montego bay or go with gloss black like this pic...what do you think....go montego color match or shiny black finish..

cn555ic · 07-09-2012, 09:58 AM

This pic is of a white car but can someone photoshop a montego blue car with the black color matched with montego blue?

cn555ic · 07-09-2012, 10:36 AM

Guys I need your opinion on this...My mind is telling me glossed black would look hot..

hemi to e90 · 07-09-2012, 10:40 AM

i personally think the 180 isnt big enough

how will people know who did it when you get to gtgs?

cn555ic · 07-09-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by hemi to e90

i personally think the 180 isnt big enough

how will people know who did it when you get to gtgs?

I will not allow them to put it in the front the logo, if they want to put it on the lens itself which is tiny, I am find with it, but the front is a NO NO

nyalpine90 · 07-09-2012, 10:47 AM

i think stay away from gloss so the rings can stand out more

montego bay inside-matte if its possible

hemi to e90 · 07-09-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

I will not allow them to put it in the front the logo, if they want to put it on the lens itself which is tiny, I am find with it, but the front is a NO NO

then i approve, you may continue.

chilled_fire · 07-09-2012, 11:14 AM

if you have black grills, i would say Matte black , not sure how the blue would look in sunlight.

D335NUTZ · 07-09-2012, 11:29 AM

Steve is go matte black. I didn't like how the rings reflected off the gloss black.

AceBMW · 07-09-2012, 11:56 AM

i like black

Ph0zenstone · 07-09-2012, 12:18 PM

My vote is to go Montego blue for that custom look.

Gugs · 07-09-2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Wilazn

Steve is go matte black. I didn't like how the rings reflected off the gloss black.

I agree. I say do Matte black.

Also should be noted 180 doesn't warranty anything and I've read a lot of stuff on other forums about condensation and non existent help or support after initial install.

My recommendation is Lightmodz in NJ. 5 minutes outside of NYC for that reason. Jay stands by his work indefinitely.

hemi to e90 · 07-09-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Gugs

I agree. I say do Matte black.

Also should be noted 180 doesn't warranty anything and I've read a lot of stuff on other forums about condensation and non existent help or support after initial install.

My recommendation is Lightmodz in NJ. 5 minutes outside of NYC for that reason. Jay stands by his work indefinitely.

link to said accusations?

Gugs · 07-09-2012, 01:06 PM

http://www.***********.com/showthread.php?11063-New-E92-aftermarket-headlight-option-quot-180-quot-from-Martino-Auto-Concepts/page3

There's one from a quick search. Simple search will turn up more. They are mostly on the infiniti forums I think however cause that's where the two kids started doing the work originally.
I'm not starting a flame war by any means I was just stating there are other options locally with warranty and to be aware of the risks associated. I was in the same boat while looking for mine. Was either 180, OSS or Lightmodz. Lightmodz won by land slide due to the quality of work that was guaranteed and the warranty.

Link is bimboost forum*

JaysBlueE92 · 07-09-2012, 01:32 PM

doesn't 180 use parts from umnitza?? id say go matte black steve

tofu- · 07-09-2012, 01:35 PM

no warranty?

may as well open the lenses yourself and do it. the whole point of paying someone else is for a warranty. the work itself is fairly simple unless they custom make their own rings out of individual LEDs by hand.

jeeze... charge out the ass for headlight mods and have no liability? sounds like a great business to me.

cn555ic · 07-09-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gugs

I agree. I say do Matte black.

Also should be noted 180 doesn't warranty anything and I've read a lot of stuff on other forums about condensation and non existent help or support after initial install.

My recommendation is Lightmodz in NJ. 5 minutes outside of NYC for that reason. Jay stands by his work indefinitely.

Can you link what Jays work look like. I want to see what AE rings he uses. If its the same crap as the OS ones, I will pass. The LEDs are tight and a complete circle.

cn555ic · 07-09-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tofu-

no warranty?

may as well open the lenses yourself and do it. the whole point of paying someone else is for a warranty. the work itself is fairly simple unless they custom make their own rings out of individual LEDs by hand.

jeeze... charge out the ass for headlight mods and have no liability? sounds like a great business to me.

I just spoke to the owner of 180 and he said there is warranty. If there is no sign of accident or rock chips which caused a crack in lense, then there should be no condensation, but if there is condensation it will be fixed under warranty. Please before you guys post, get the facts straight. I will get a written statement for this warranty so guys there should be no problems from what the owner stated over the phone.

hemi to e90 · 07-09-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

I just spoke to the owner of 180 and he said there is warranty. If there is no sign of accident or rock chips which caused a crack in lense, then there should be no condensation, but if there is condensation it will be fixed under warranty. Please before you guys post, get the facts straight. I will get a written statement for this warranty so guys there should be no problems from what the owner stated over the phone.

then go all black.

tofu- · 07-09-2012, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cn555ic

I just spoke to the owner of 180 and he said there is warranty. If there is no sign of accident or rock chips which caused a crack in lense, then there should be no condensation, but if there is condensation it will be fixed under warranty. Please before you guys post, get the facts straight. I will get a written statement for this warranty so guys there should be no problems from what the owner stated over the phone.

cn555ic · 07-09-2012, 02:08 PM

Gugs. Did u get your upgrade of the AE from Jay? Looking at your avatar, that's exactly why I didn't go with other places as the rings are not fully round. Looks weird

AceBMW · 07-09-2012, 02:26 PM

OP, heres a link to a thread i found for someone that did it with LightModz, like you mention rings arent totally 'full'.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=lightmodz

07-09-2012, 09:55 AM	#1
cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	Getting my AE upgraded from OneEighty I am getting my AE light upgraded as I saw it at the Ceasar's Bay meet and these things are the best upgrades that I have seen so far...Much more superior to OSS AE...The rings are complete circle and not cut off at the top like most AE upgrades. I am not a lighting guy but when I saw them I was very impressed with the work, and I really dont let anyone touch my car either....My dilemna is that I want to ask is.... what you guys think of color matching the inside to montego bay or go with gloss black like this pic...what do you think....go montego color match or shiny black finish.. Attached Images Last edited by cn555ic; 07-09-2012 at 10:00 AM..
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07-09-2012, 10:36 AM	#3
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hemi to e90 dat boost doe 238 Rep 1,823 Posts Drives: 10 335i 21 740li Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: nyc iTrader: (1)	i personally think the 180 isnt big enough how will people know who did it when you get to gtgs? __________________
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nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7431 Rep 11,843 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.33]	i think stay away from gloss so the rings can stand out more montego bay inside-matte if its possible
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chilled_fire Private First Class 8 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2015 M235 2009 328i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	if you have black grills, i would say Matte black , not sure how the blue would look in sunlight.
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D335NUTZ The Blue Beast 142 Rep 5,665 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335xi in Montego Blue Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Queens, New York iTrader: (8)	Steve is go matte black. I didn't like how the rings reflected off the gloss black. __________________ Cobb AP Stage 2+ \| BMS DCI \| UR Catless DP \| UR Chargepipe \| Tial BV 50mm \| BSH OCC \| ETS FMIC \| Eisenmann Race Exhaust \| KWv1 Coilovers \| Volk TE37 TC Kline Ed.
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AceBMW Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (10)	i like black
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Ph0zenstone Major General 325 Rep 5,370 Posts Drives: 2018 530e X-Drive Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (74)	My vote is to go Montego blue for that custom look.
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07-09-2012, 01:06 PM	#14
Gugs Banned 28 Rep 457 Posts Drives: E92 JetBlack Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Long island iTrader: (1)	http://www.**********.com/showthread.php?11063-New-E92-aftermarket-headlight-option-quot-180-quot-from-Martino-Auto-Concepts/page3 There's one from a quick search. Simple search will turn up more. They are mostly on the infiniti forums I think however cause that's where the two kids started doing the work originally. I'm not starting a flame war by any means I was just stating there are other options locally with warranty and to be aware of the risks associated. I was in the same boat while looking for mine. Was either 180, OSS or Lightmodz. Lightmodz won by land slide due to the quality of work that was guaranteed and the warranty. Link is bimboost forum
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JaysBlueE92 Mr. Monaco 155 Rep 4,197 Posts Drives: Slow.. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 E92 [5.00]	doesn't 180 use parts from umnitza?? id say go matte black steve __________________
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tofu- Banned 87 Rep 2,854 Posts Drives: 335i Jet Black/Coral Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: nyc iTrader: (4)	no warranty? may as well open the lenses yourself and do it. the whole point of paying someone else is for a warranty. the work itself is fairly simple unless they custom make their own rings out of individual LEDs by hand. jeeze... charge out the ass for headlight mods and have no liability? sounds like a great business to me.
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07-09-2012, 02:08 PM	#21
cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	Gugs. Did u get your upgrade of the AE from Jay? Looking at your avatar, that's exactly why I didn't go with other places as the rings are not fully round. Looks weird
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07-09-2012, 02:26 PM	#22
AceBMW Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (10)	OP, heres a link to a thread i found for someone that did it with LightModz, like you mention rings arent totally 'full'. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=lightmodz
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