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07-31-2013, 04:48 PM | #815 |
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08-07-2013, 04:29 PM | #816 | |
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Anyway, those look a little too bright. Almost washed out? Maybe it's the picture but you can't see much definition in the inside rings? |
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08-09-2013, 10:09 AM | #817 |
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OSS Looks Great
Looking forward to upgrading my current 08 E90 Lux Halo upgrade lights to an more robust LED or LCI like angel eyes solution. Thanks for the comparison post!
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08-18-2013, 08:16 PM | #819 |
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Hi,
Apologies if the answer to my question is somewhere in this extensive tread. I would like to upgrade the lights on my e90 2006. I like OSS best in looks. But why do you need to ship them back and forth to Miami? I don't quite like the fact that they 'mess around' with my stock lights vs just having new stuff installed. Maybe I interpret it wrong. How legit are are they? They look amazing though I also really loves these http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=415710. What comes close enough for 2006 e90? Thanks Kaspar |
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08-18-2013, 09:05 PM | #820 | |
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08-19-2013, 12:46 AM | #821 |
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08-19-2013, 03:20 PM | #822 |
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From my understanding, the headlight assemblies in older BMWs utilize a special type of glue to secure the clear lens to the reflector side. This glue, when heated in an oven, becomes pliable and, with care and finesse, the two halves can be coaxed apart. This technique is called "baking" your headlights because you literally bake them in an oven. Baked headlights can then be resealed using a similar type of glue... pretty much the same as stock when done.
BMW started using an epoxy to seal the halves together in their newer cars. The epoxy does not soften when heated, so people like OSS have to CUT your lenses to get them apart (I believe they use a Dremel). Because of this, there is no foolproof way to seal the two halves back together. Maybe they use SuperGlue (or epoxy?) to get the pieces stuck together, but the consensus is that they then apply a bead of silicone around the cut to make a watertight seal. I was *just* about to send my headlights to OSS when I discovered that they would be cut open (this was back in June 2013). There is no way I'm going to let anyone take a saw to my still-new 2011 E90 LCI headlights. Nope, not an option. So I cancelled my order and installed some LUX Angel Eye LEDs instead. Yeah, they're not as bright at the OSS solution, but they're bright enough for me. And now that all of the new 2013/14 BMWs are shipping with those insanely bright angel eyes, well, I think my dimmer AEs look better. |
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08-25-2013, 10:01 AM | #827 |
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Great post, love seeing the different options to choose from, I'm actively looking to upgrade my headlights, I really do not like the halogen headlights on my car, now with that said, are there any plug and play headlights out there? I've seen so many on ebay and to be honest I've been reading many horror stories regarding installation of after market halos. In a nutshell I do not want any codes thrown for installing new lights and I'd like to ask your opinions on who makes the best halo projectors? I'm seeking a more cleaner and true BMW look. I've been told Depo and Orion make great kits and last but not least, who can install and is a reputable shop to deal with, I'm in South Jersey. thanks for reading and helping me out.
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08-26-2013, 01:27 AM | #828 | |
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I also installed a FRM2 and coded the angel eyes as DRLs and Welcome Lights. |
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08-26-2013, 05:51 PM | #829 |
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@ kisho, thanks for the reply, I like what I saw on the link you gave me, it seems a bit involved but I need to upgrade these lights and fast, how much did you spend if you don't mind me asking.
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I visited their shop, it's pretty simple, just a 4 man crew, including the owner Ceasar. There's pics of their shop below. BTW, Ceasars m3 is a beast. Lightwerkz e90post thread: linky Here's Jakes ProtuningFreaks set: linky Here's fellow e90post member umzzy's set: Linky Last edited by kisho; 08-26-2013 at 09:44 PM.. |
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08-28-2013, 05:46 PM | #833 |
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08-28-2013, 05:50 PM | #834 |
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it was multicolors. But I was not very satisfied with them. After 30days I got back 70% money back. I had always good experience with umnitza until last purchase. Maybe only bad luck.
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09-02-2013, 10:22 PM | #835 |
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has anyone tried these? it looks like maybe this type of led would have better light distribution?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-3rd-GEN-H...88fd7b&vxp=mtr |
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