Help with Angel Eyes

Kbimmer · 02-29-2012, 01:24 PM

So, I have been researching to upgrade my yellowish standard angel eyes with some bright led ones...

I have some questions:

1 - Which bulb format do I really need ? I have a E90 pre-lci with xenon, "auto levelling-yada-yada" lights, are the angel eyes bulbs universal for all E90s ?

2 - Is there any specification I should be aware of ? like voltage, should it come with some special adapter or screws ?

3 - Does the computer check for errors on those bulbs as well ?

4 - I have seem many sites and sellers with prices ranging from 40 bucks to 200 bucks... is there a brand or site you guys recommend to buy it ?

5 - And yes, I'm looking for a bright white one (I think is the 5000K colour), if you have a pair for sale that fits, please PM-me !

Thanks !

Tzu · 02-29-2012, 01:46 PM

Got MTECs 2 years ago, no issues here.

Chris@codemybimmer · 02-29-2012, 01:57 PM

Youre looking for something like this:

you have to go under the front bumper or take it out to put them on. its a pain in the ass imo
good luck

Revision2 · 02-29-2012, 11:12 PM

If you want plug n play (direct swap, no errors) then most guys generally go with either the Lux 5.1 (you need 5.1 for pre-lci) or MTec V3 (I'm getting these through DimSum). I agree with 1lyfe in that it's going to be a PITA to install on an e90 due to the fact we have to access the bulb assembly through the front wheel well. Or if you really want the brightest out there and are a baller, you could look into OSS or LS3 AEs.

Also, you'll probably want to do a bit of research in the Cosmetic and Lighting Modifications section: http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=57

Kbimmer · 03-02-2012, 03:45 PM

Hey Guys, thanks a lot for the help =) I think I'll end up with the mtecs...

And yes, I saw the DYIs for installing them, seems to be annoying the least... probably I'll install it on the summer or pay someone to do it

Chris@codemybimmer · 03-02-2012, 08:26 PM

ive done this once and i swore i will never do it again haha
good luck though.
word of advice: after you install it, turn it on and drive around with it (try with headlights off and headlights on) before you screw everything back in.
i installed mine onto me pre lci and just flicked the switch and looked good till i drove it at night and turned on the headlights and a light bulb warning came up.
surely enough one side of the angel eyes stopped working and i had to redo the entire thing again to remove and replace the bulb.

02-29-2012, 01:24 PM	#1
Kbimmer First Lieutenant 18 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brampton iTrader: (3)	Help with Angel Eyes So, I have been researching to upgrade my yellowish standard angel eyes with some bright led ones... I have some questions: 1 - Which bulb format do I really need ? I have a E90 pre-lci with xenon, "auto levelling-yada-yada" lights, are the angel eyes bulbs universal for all E90s ? 2 - Is there any specification I should be aware of ? like voltage, should it come with some special adapter or screws ? 3 - Does the computer check for errors on those bulbs as well ? 4 - I have seem many sites and sellers with prices ranging from 40 bucks to 200 bucks... is there a brand or site you guys recommend to buy it ? 5 - And yes, I'm looking for a bright white one (I think is the 5000K colour), if you have a pair for sale that fits, please PM-me ! Thanks ! __________________ '11 335i Sapphire Black on Chestnut Brown + Premium \| Cold Weather \| M-Sport '06 325i Black on Terracota + Sports \| Premium \| Cold Weather - SOLD '99 323i Silver on Black + Sports \| Cold Weather - SOLD '97 328i Black on Black - SOLD
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Chris@codemybimmer 171 Rep 1,397 Posts Drives: AW F30 328i Xdrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Youre looking for something like this: you have to go under the front bumper or take it out to put them on. its a pain in the ass imo good luck
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Revision2 Captain 37 Rep 744 Posts Drives: JB 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (6)	If you want plug n play (direct swap, no errors) then most guys generally go with either the Lux 5.1 (you need 5.1 for pre-lci) or MTec V3 (I'm getting these through DimSum). I agree with 1lyfe in that it's going to be a PITA to install on an e90 due to the fact we have to access the bulb assembly through the front wheel well. Or if you really want the brightest out there and are a baller, you could look into OSS or LS3 AEs. Also, you'll probably want to do a bit of research in the Cosmetic and Lighting Modifications section: http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=57
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Kbimmer First Lieutenant 18 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brampton iTrader: (3)	Hey Guys, thanks a lot for the help =) I think I'll end up with the mtecs... And yes, I saw the DYIs for installing them, seems to be annoying the least... probably I'll install it on the summer or pay someone to do it __________________ '11 335i Sapphire Black on Chestnut Brown + Premium \| Cold Weather \| M-Sport '06 325i Black on Terracota + Sports \| Premium \| Cold Weather - SOLD '99 323i Silver on Black + Sports \| Cold Weather - SOLD '97 328i Black on Black - SOLD
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03-02-2012, 08:26 PM	#6
Chris@codemybimmer 171 Rep 1,397 Posts Drives: AW F30 328i Xdrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	ive done this once and i swore i will never do it again haha good luck though. word of advice: after you install it, turn it on and drive around with it (try with headlights off and headlights on) before you screw everything back in. i installed mine onto me pre lci and just flicked the switch and looked good till i drove it at night and turned on the headlights and a light bulb warning came up. surely enough one side of the angel eyes stopped working and i had to redo the entire thing again to remove and replace the bulb.
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