Angel Eyes

OzStriker · 04-14-2008, 11:22 PM

Hi everyone, there seemed to be a bit of interest for the "Angel Eye" mod so I thought I would do a quick writeup. Essentially, these globes just remove the yellow look of the stock DRLs and give a more classy white light.

I did a half-hearted search locally for the globes but in the end just purchased off eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...AQ:MOTORS:1123

The cost to my door was around AUD$45, the bulbs took 10 days to arrive, here is the package:

The photos showing just one side are all from the left light assembly, the photos are all in DRL mode, meaning full voltage to the angel eyes.

Installation is very easy, just use the Owner's Manual, use a normal screwdriver to unclip the plastic cover over the light assembly:

Inside the light assembly, the globe to be changed has a brown and yellow wire attached. You rotate this 90o anticlockwise and remove the globe:

Here is the old globe, you remove the grey connector by bending the two clips:

Here is the new globe:

Old on the left, new on the right:

Both new:

Some people have complained about having difficulty installing them, it took me less than 10 minutes and was very straight forward.

astra · 04-14-2008, 11:24 PM

Damn, I couldn't even get my bastard parking lights disconnected... My headlights are way too sealed up

BBQWER · 04-15-2008, 12:26 AM

Ozstriker,

Thats awesome picture. can you tell me the different between 35w 55w 100w? and there is so many choices under those seller? I hope you dont mind to tell me, i would love to buy one asap. and there is H4 H8 H9 , they so confusing for me. Please help

Cheers
bbqwer

OzStriker · 04-15-2008, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by astra

Damn, I couldn't even get my bastard parking lights disconnected... My headlights are way too sealed up

Thank you Kimmy, for not flaming my unpolished bonnet badge.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQWER

Ozstriker,

Thats awesome picture. can you tell me the different between 35w 55w 100w? and there is so many choices under those seller? I hope you dont mind to tell me, i would love to buy one asap. and there is H4 H8 H9 , they so confusing for me. Please help

Cheers
bbqwer

Someone else may be able to help further, the manual states H8s are for the DRLs (which I replaced above), H3s are for the corner-illuminating lamps.

35w 55w etc = power = brightness = heat.

I am not sure if you could fit a high power globe to the DRLs, there may be heat issues, they get very hot.

If you are happy with the look of mine, you want 8500k 35w H8 globes.

BBQWER · 04-15-2008, 02:36 AM

Ozstriker,

is there any chance you can take picture, when all the lights on ? would love to see those picture.

cheers.

Dubois · 04-15-2008, 04:16 AM

Nice install. Will definitely go this option.

GeriFix · 04-15-2008, 05:03 AM

Oz, solid work and an excellent post!
You've made it look so simple that I've now ordered mine

In the back of my mind though, I have a slight worry as I have seen on your YouTube page that you have also built a turbine engine

and that therefore the installation of a couple of light bulbs may be easier for you than it is for a more biologically-oriented soul such as me.

OzStriker · 04-15-2008, 05:35 AM

Ha, that little jet is pretty much plug'n'play

The helis are the tricky things to build and operate.

It really is a simple installation, thin fingers do help though, the right hand globe is a little fiddly but a screwdriver helps rotate the assembly.

BBQWER · 04-15-2008, 05:45 AM

I ordered mine 3hours ago. paid thru paypal.
hope its not cause any problem during installation.

WOPALX · 04-15-2008, 05:52 AM

E90 is different I think?

Nice mod though.

e93 · 04-15-2008, 07:13 AM

Great find OzStriker. Purchased mine minutes ago. Thanks for the heads up and the DIY. Shipping cost more than double the bulb cost - LOL

Chris.G · 04-15-2008, 07:26 AM

Looks good!

BBQWER · 04-15-2008, 07:50 AM

lol
Suddenly, those seller on ebay had more business in 1day.

SLCGoonski · 04-15-2008, 07:53 AM

That's the easiest halo upgrade I've seen...e90 is much different. (through the wheel well).

Sweet look with the alpine and real white halo. Nice.

MODCLEAN · 04-15-2008, 08:24 AM

nice install, looks so much cleaner!

VGR00 · 04-15-2008, 05:24 PM

That's looks great...... Good job there.

GeriFix · 04-15-2008, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e93

Great find OzStriker. Purchased mine minutes ago. Thanks for the heads up and the DIY. Shipping cost more than double the bulb cost - LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQWER

lol
Suddenly, those seller on ebay had more business in 1day.

You guys will need to change your avatars

e93 · 04-16-2008, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeriFix

You guys will need to change your avatars

True - might be quicker with photoshop though!

BBQWER · 04-16-2008, 06:47 AM

cant wait any longer to receive this item. will post new pics when its ready hehe

BBQWER · 04-17-2008, 04:08 AM

sweet , seller sent my package. and he gave me tracking number as well

bimmerron · 04-18-2008, 02:15 AM

Also try HID lights USA. ******************************
Price for H3 35 watt angel eye bulbs is US$13.98 for 2.
You can also change the fog light bulbs to GP Thunder H8 35 watt to match.
HID price is US$15.98 for 2. Make sure you only use the OEM wattage to avoid fault codes. I did these mods about 3 months ago and they look good.

BBQWER · 04-18-2008, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmerron

Also try HID lights USA. ******************************
Price for H3 35 watt angel eye bulbs is US$13.98 for 2.
You can also change the fog light bulbs to GP Thunder H8 35 watt to match.
HID price is US$15.98 for 2. Make sure you only use the OEM wattage to avoid fault codes. I did these mods about 3 months ago and they look good.

angel eyes using H8, right? so which one for fog light? I think you wrong, fog light bulbs to GP Thunder H8 35 watt

04-14-2008, 11:22 PM	#1
OzStriker Captain 62 Rep 924 Posts Drives: Ford Falcon Ute, Ducati 1198S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2009 Ducati 1198S [0.00]	Angel Eyes Hi everyone, there seemed to be a bit of interest for the "Angel Eye" mod so I thought I would do a quick writeup. Essentially, these globes just remove the yellow look of the stock DRLs and give a more classy white light. I did a half-hearted search locally for the globes but in the end just purchased off eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...AQ:MOTORS:1123 The cost to my door was around AUD$45, the bulbs took 10 days to arrive, here is the package: The photos showing just one side are all from the left light assembly, the photos are all in DRL mode, meaning full voltage to the angel eyes. Installation is very easy, just use the Owner's Manual, use a normal screwdriver to unclip the plastic cover over the light assembly: Inside the light assembly, the globe to be changed has a brown and yellow wire attached. You rotate this 90o anticlockwise and remove the globe: Here is the old globe, you remove the grey connector by bending the two clips: Here is the new globe: Old on the left, new on the right: Both new: Some people have complained about having difficulty installing them, it took me less than 10 minutes and was very straight forward. __________________ BMW E92 M3 6MT, G-Power SKII supercharged, custom exhaust with 100 cell cats and Remus Sport mufflers, Brembo 380mm BBK, BMW Performance steering wheel, LUX H8 angel eyes, CF CSL boot, Hamann CF diffuser, Vorsteiner CF lip, CF grilles, CF gills, CF bonnet vents, BMW Performance stripes, RAC RG63 wheels, Eibach lowering springs, camber modifications.
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astra Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: BMW 325Ci Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325Ci Individual [0.00]	Damn, I couldn't even get my bastard parking lights disconnected... My headlights are way too sealed up __________________
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BBQWER Banned 7 Rep 219 Posts Drives: E93 325i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Sydney iTrader: (0)	Ozstriker, Thats awesome picture. can you tell me the different between 35w 55w 100w? and there is so many choices under those seller? I hope you dont mind to tell me, i would love to buy one asap. and there is H4 H8 H9 , they so confusing for me. Please help Cheers bbqwer
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BBQWER Banned 7 Rep 219 Posts Drives: E93 325i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Sydney iTrader: (0)	Ozstriker, is there any chance you can take picture, when all the lights on ? would love to see those picture. cheers.
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Dubois Private 1 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport//TitaniuM Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Nice install. Will definitely go this option. __________________ 335i M-Sport TiAg - Auto paddleshift / Black Dakota / 225M Rims / Logic 7 / USB Interface / No Sunroof Other Ride - Subaru Liberty 3.0R Spec B Wagon
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GeriFix Lieutenant 22 Rep 531 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92; MG TF 160; C2 VTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E92 [0.00]	Oz, solid work and an excellent post! You've made it look so simple that I've now ordered mine In the back of my mind though, I have a slight worry as I have seen on your YouTube page that you have also built a turbine engine and that therefore the installation of a couple of light bulbs may be easier for you than it is for a more biologically-oriented soul such as me. __________________
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OzStriker Captain 62 Rep 924 Posts Drives: Ford Falcon Ute, Ducati 1198S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2009 Ducati 1198S [0.00]	Ha, that little jet is pretty much plug'n'play The helis are the tricky things to build and operate. It really is a simple installation, thin fingers do help though, the right hand globe is a little fiddly but a screwdriver helps rotate the assembly. __________________ BMW E92 M3 6MT, G-Power SKII supercharged, custom exhaust with 100 cell cats and Remus Sport mufflers, Brembo 380mm BBK, BMW Performance steering wheel, LUX H8 angel eyes, CF CSL boot, Hamann CF diffuser, Vorsteiner CF lip, CF grilles, CF gills, CF bonnet vents, BMW Performance stripes, RAC RG63 wheels, Eibach lowering springs, camber modifications.
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BBQWER Banned 7 Rep 219 Posts Drives: E93 325i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Sydney iTrader: (0)	I ordered mine 3hours ago. paid thru paypal. hope its not cause any problem during installation.
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WOPALX Lieutenant Colonel 86 Rep 1,993 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (2)	E90 is different I think? Nice mod though.
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e93 open air motoring at its best 18 Rep 481 Posts Drives: BMW E93 335i Convertible Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Coast NSW Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e93 335i [0.00]	Great find OzStriker. Purchased mine minutes ago. Thanks for the heads up and the DIY. Shipping cost more than double the bulb cost - LOL __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2007 335i Convertible \|\| Black Sapphire \| Cream Beige \| Burr Walnut \| 6 AT Paddles \| Comfort Access \| Aluminium Pedals \| Aero Front Spoiler \| Remus Quads \| KW V3 Coilovers \| Velocity V-715 wheels \| M3 Rear Lip Spoiler \|\| On Order \|\| \|\| Wishlist \|\| \|\|
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SLCGoonski Brigadier General 58 Rep 4,221 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 Estoril MSport Wagon Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SLC, UT iTrader: (4)	That's the easiest halo upgrade I've seen...e90 is much different. (through the wheel well). Sweet look with the alpine and real white halo. Nice. __________________ SLC Goonski 14 F31 MSport Wagon 08 335i e90...sold
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MODCLEAN Private 0 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328XI Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	nice install, looks so much cleaner! __________________ \|OEM Blacklines\|Chrome Front Grill\|Etched Glass Ambergone delete\|CF Eyebrows\|CF M-TECH Front Splitters\|CF Side Pillars\|CF Side Mirrors\|CF Debadged\|CF OEM Trunk Lid Spoiler\|CF ACS Rear Spoiler\|CF Sharkfin Antenna\|///M6 Reps \|235/35/19\|265/30/19\|Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3\|PIAA Angel Eye Upgrade\|H&R Sport Springs\|Simota Racing CAI\|ACS Exhaust\|Tints\|SIRIUS Satellite Radio\|GPS\|///M Sport Pedals\|
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VGR00 Major 53 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 430i Gran Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brisbane - Australia iTrader: (1)	That's looks great...... Good job there.
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BBQWER Banned 7 Rep 219 Posts Drives: E93 325i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia, Sydney iTrader: (0)	sweet , seller sent my package. and he gave me tracking number as well
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bimmerron Private First Class 5 Rep 139 Posts Drives: E92 335 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Also try HID lights USA. ****************************** Price for H3 35 watt angel eye bulbs is US$13.98 for 2. You can also change the fog light bulbs to GP Thunder H8 35 watt to match. HID price is US$15.98 for 2. Make sure you only use the OEM wattage to avoid fault codes. I did these mods about 3 months ago and they look good.
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