E92 Angel Eye Update - Pics...

Dollar Bill · 02-10-2007, 06:47 PM

Angels go out and I get the dreaded error in the dash.
I just got back and I'm going to try to check wires, loose bulb and lastly remove the new and go back to stock just can't figure what the cause could be.

youyou · 02-10-2007, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Awesome! What about your M-Tech wheel? Did you get that installed already?

Still want a 5-series iDrive knob?

Hey Exec,
The steering wheel is absolutely incredible.
I would trade every Mod for it. I think everyone should do the same it's incredible.
Oh and for the Idrive knob to my surprise I had no idea but i guess the 07's come with a refreshed knob that has a kind of matte silver and black rubber around it which i find is very nice.
So thankx bud but for now i'm good.

Shinchan · 02-10-2007, 07:38 PM

Hey DOllar_bill.. sorry you pick up the wrong brand of bulb.. someone else already tried the Nokya.. and had the same problem... it the Nokya... if you notice.. no one else here uses Nokya... somewhere in the 21 pages.. someone else tried....

Dollar Bill · 02-10-2007, 08:52 PM

Shinchan, Thank you for the update. I’ve been trying to keep up with all of the discussions and never saw that anyone else picked up these bulbs. I call to order the M-Tec and they were out of stock and got talked into these. Well after 5+ hours I found it is the bulbs. I put back the OEM bulbs and everything is ok. The strange thing is if you look at the images I posted, they did all work together for the initial test. The lesson learned today DO NOT USE NOKYA!

SoCal335i · 02-10-2007, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dollar Bill

Shinchan, Thank you for the update. I’ve been trying to keep up with all of the discussions and never saw that anyone else picked up these bulbs. I call to order the M-Tec and they were out of stock and got talked into these. Well after 5+ hours I found it is the bulbs. I put back the OEM bulbs and everything is ok. The strange thing is if you look at the images I posted, they did all work together for the initial test. The lesson learned today DO NOT USE NOKYA!

Nokya is a good bulb, ive used them before but if you look at the back it says 55w and we can ony use 35w for the angels and fogs. Wrong wattage is the problem...

Dollar Bill · 02-11-2007, 10:04 AM

I don't think it's the wattage issue. The rating is the same as the OEM. The draw is 35 output is 55. The problem I had was when the xeons came on and the angel dim. Within 2 minutes they would go out? They're working fine in the fogs. But now my fogs don't look right when the xeons are off and angels are on..... A very simple DIY job going to hell quickly!

sobek305 · 02-11-2007, 01:36 PM

i got some mtech for sale... cosmos blue and super white for sale if you want them let me know.. i bought extra pairs when i had my car, but i dont have the car no more and that is why im selling them.. let me know if you or anyone else is interested i have a couple of pairs of the super white but only one cosmos blue

pm me or 3x3@usa.com

dmboone25 · 02-11-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dollar Bill

I don't think it's the wattage issue. The rating is the same as the OEM. The draw is 35 output is 55. The problem I had was when the xeons came on and the angel dim. Within 2 minutes they would go out? They're working fine in the fogs. But now my fogs don't look right when the xeons are off and angels are on..... A very simple DIY job going to hell quickly!

Jeez, what a nightmare--and this was soooo easy for me, and many others. All I know is that there have been no issues at all with the MTEC super whites that are in my E92. Like Shinchan said--I would just try a different brand of bulb....

sobek305 · 02-11-2007, 02:59 PM

Mtechs for sale, cosmos blue and super white.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...532#post694532

Leroi · 02-11-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dollar Bill

Shinchan, Thank you for the update. I’ve been trying to keep up with all of the discussions and never saw that anyone else picked up these bulbs. I call to order the M-Tec and they were out of stock and got talked into these. Well after 5+ hours I found it is the bulbs. I put back the OEM bulbs and everything is ok. The strange thing is if you look at the images I posted, they did all work together for the initial test. The lesson learned today DO NOT USE NOKYA!

I tried those (post on page 10-#220) with the same results. Worked long enough to snap some pictures. Tried to warn others as the bulbs are stamped 55W.

Picked the GP Thunder/Mtec combo.

Shinchan · 02-11-2007, 04:53 PM

H8 and H11 are same socket shape... the only different between H8 and H11 is the wattage. H8 should be rated at 35w... while H11 is 55w. Nokya has some problem of stamping H11 bulb with H8 with 55w.... that is just not right....

THough.. I do i have Nokya Hyper Yellow on my other car.. they are H835w on the back... and works fine... i guess that 7000K bulb fron Nokya is wrong to begin with...

JIMD1709 · 02-12-2007, 08:17 AM

Just FYI. Almost ALL Nokya bulbs are high wattage. That is why they sell upgraded harnesses. I tried them on my motorctcycle years ago and they melted the housing! I called the place that sold them to me and they said all Nokya bulbs are high wattage, even if they don't say it. Sorry you found out the hard way. Most automotive sites that sell them will give you that info.

picus · 02-12-2007, 02:32 PM

OK guys I took some pics... not like there aren't a billion in this thread but it's a comparo of the gp thunders to the mtec super whites (the two best choices, imo).

Pics with no flash, gp on right mtec on left (angels and fogs). Cornering lights are all mtec super white h3.

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/lightsnf2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/lightsnf1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/lightsf2.jpg[/IMG]

with a flash (not direct); this is indicative of their brightness in my garage.

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/lightsf1.jpg[/IMG]

up close:

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/stock.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/mtclose.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/gpclose.jpg[/IMG]

Of the mtec super white/gp thunder/cosmos blue (didn't take pics, don't like them), the gp thunders are by far the brightest. The way I am leaving it for now is gp thunders as angels and mtec super white as fogs. The super whites just aren't bright enough as angels. The gp thunder do have a blue/purple tint especially from the side (which is why I included the side shot), but it looks good in person.

Shinchan · 02-12-2007, 02:37 PM

:-P.. nice plate.. i guess u don't mind other see ur plate number

picus · 02-12-2007, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinchan

:-P.. nice plate.. i guess u don't mind other see ur plate number

Not really. Anyone could click my signature link and find my phone number, address, business name, etc.

nmulax · 02-12-2007, 03:39 PM

Picus, great shots of the different bulbs.

Love this shot... just the color of the SG, the black grill and Roundel -- looks amazing!

[IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/lightsf1.jpg[/IMG]

STE92VE · 02-12-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by picus

OK guys I took some pics... not like there aren't a billion in this thread but it's a comparo of the gp thunders to the mtec super whites (the two best choices, imo).

Thanks for the comparo picus...well done.

picus · 02-12-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

Picus, great shots of the different bulbs.

Love this shot... just the color of the SG, the black grill and Roundel -- looks amazing!

Thanks man. I put the grille on today too, I like it. Now I just have to paint the lower mesh.

Damn that plate; imagine how much better it'd look without it!

oldaccount · 02-12-2007, 05:43 PM

picus...thanks for the pics. Which ones are you running fulltime? I personally prefer the GPs.

also, are your kidney grills from Trendix? I cant get them to reply to my PMs. Just wondering if they are legit.

picus · 02-12-2007, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Suareezay

picus...thanks for the pics. Which ones are you running fulltime? I personally prefer the GPs.

also, are your kidney grills from Trendix? I cant get them to reply to my PMs. Just wondering if they are legit.

GP thunder as angels and MTEC super white as fogs full time.

Yep, Trendix grilles; they are just regular painted grilles, same as all matte black grilles, install was straightforward; they arrived in about 4 days. So ya, definitely legit in my experience, but a little slow with communication (same issue you're having).

sobek305 · 02-12-2007, 05:57 PM

I sold the 2 mtech super whites I had, I still got one pair of the mtech cosmos blue for $35 shipped, if anyone is interested let me know or check out the thread http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46899

nikegunit · 02-12-2007, 06:26 PM

i had a slight problem with installation

i removed the stock bulbs, inserted new bulbs and placed it back into the housing and turned it until it wouldnt turn anymore...but its still a little loose

when you guys installed it...are the bulbs stiff in place?

im using the Hoen H8 bulbs...and im talking about the angel eyes

02-10-2007, 06:47 PM	#463
Dollar Bill Private First Class 8 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (1)	Angels go out and I get the dreaded error in the dash. I just got back and I'm going to try to check wires, loose bulb and lastly remove the new and go back to stock just can't figure what the cause could be. __________________ 2011 / 335is Coupe (M Package) / AW / Blk Dakota Leather / Conv., Cold Weather & Premium Packages / 6-speed MT/ I Drive Retired 07-335, 04-325, 98-323ci, 80-320i, 79-635CSI
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02-10-2007, 07:38 PM	#465
Shinchan LED Rules 69 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Hey DOllar_bill.. sorry you pick up the wrong brand of bulb.. someone else already tried the Nokya.. and had the same problem... it the Nokya... if you notice.. no one else here uses Nokya... somewhere in the 21 pages.. someone else tried.... __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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02-10-2007, 08:52 PM	#466
Dollar Bill Private First Class 8 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (1)	Shinchan, Thank you for the update. I’ve been trying to keep up with all of the discussions and never saw that anyone else picked up these bulbs. I call to order the M-Tec and they were out of stock and got talked into these. Well after 5+ hours I found it is the bulbs. I put back the OEM bulbs and everything is ok. The strange thing is if you look at the images I posted, they did all work together for the initial test. The lesson learned today DO NOT USE NOKYA! __________________ 2011 / 335is Coupe (M Package) / AW / Blk Dakota Leather / Conv., Cold Weather & Premium Packages / 6-speed MT/ I Drive Retired 07-335, 04-325, 98-323ci, 80-320i, 79-635CSI
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02-11-2007, 10:04 AM	#468
Dollar Bill Private First Class 8 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (1)	I don't think it's the wattage issue. The rating is the same as the OEM. The draw is 35 output is 55. The problem I had was when the xeons came on and the angel dim. Within 2 minutes they would go out? They're working fine in the fogs. But now my fogs don't look right when the xeons are off and angels are on..... A very simple DIY job going to hell quickly! __________________ 2011 / 335is Coupe (M Package) / AW / Blk Dakota Leather / Conv., Cold Weather & Premium Packages / 6-speed MT/ I Drive Retired 07-335, 04-325, 98-323ci, 80-320i, 79-635CSI
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02-11-2007, 01:36 PM	#469
sobek305 Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 260 Posts Drives: xxx Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (2)	i got some mtech for sale... cosmos blue and super white for sale if you want them let me know.. i bought extra pairs when i had my car, but i dont have the car no more and that is why im selling them.. let me know if you or anyone else is interested i have a couple of pairs of the super white but only one cosmos blue pm me or 3x3@usa.com
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02-11-2007, 02:59 PM	#471
sobek305 Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 260 Posts Drives: xxx Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (2)	Mtechs for sale, cosmos blue and super white. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...532#post694532
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02-11-2007, 04:53 PM	#473
Shinchan LED Rules 69 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	H8 and H11 are same socket shape... the only different between H8 and H11 is the wattage. H8 should be rated at 35w... while H11 is 55w. Nokya has some problem of stamping H11 bulb with H8 with 55w.... that is just not right.... THough.. I do i have Nokya Hyper Yellow on my other car.. they are H835w on the back... and works fine... i guess that 7000K bulb fron Nokya is wrong to begin with... __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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02-12-2007, 08:17 AM	#474
JIMD1709 Captain 40 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida iTrader: (8)	Just FYI. Almost ALL Nokya bulbs are high wattage. That is why they sell upgraded harnesses. I tried them on my motorctcycle years ago and they melted the housing! I called the place that sold them to me and they said all Nokya bulbs are high wattage, even if they don't say it. Sorry you found out the hard way. Most automotive sites that sell them will give you that info.
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02-12-2007, 02:32 PM	#475
picus Brigadier General 141 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	OK guys I took some pics... not like there aren't a billion in this thread but it's a comparo of the gp thunders to the mtec super whites (the two best choices, imo). Pics with no flash, gp on right mtec on left (angels and fogs). Cornering lights are all mtec super white h3. [IMG]http://**************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/lightsnf2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/lightsnf1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/lightsf2.jpg[/IMG] with a flash (not direct); this is indicative of their brightness in my garage. [IMG]http://************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/lightsf1.jpg[/IMG] up close: [IMG]http://************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/stock.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/mtclose.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://**************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/gpclose.jpg[/IMG] Of the mtec super white/gp thunder/cosmos blue (didn't take pics, don't like them), the gp thunders are by far the brightest. The way I am leaving it for now is gp thunders as angels and mtec super white as fogs. The super whites just aren't bright enough as angels. The gp thunder do have a blue/purple tint especially from the side (which is why I included the side shot), but it looks good in person.
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02-12-2007, 02:37 PM	#476
Shinchan LED Rules 69 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	:-P.. nice plate.. i guess u don't mind other see ur plate number __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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02-12-2007, 03:39 PM	#478
nmulax Brigadier General 436 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Picus, great shots of the different bulbs. Love this shot... just the color of the SG, the black grill and Roundel -- looks amazing! [IMG]http://****************/fp/335i/kevin/lights/lightsf1.jpg[/IMG] __________________
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02-12-2007, 05:43 PM	#481
oldaccount Colonel 183 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	picus...thanks for the pics. Which ones are you running fulltime? I personally prefer the GPs. also, are your kidney grills from Trendix? I cant get them to reply to my PMs. Just wondering if they are legit.
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02-12-2007, 05:57 PM	#483
sobek305 Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 260 Posts Drives: xxx Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (2)	I sold the 2 mtech super whites I had, I still got one pair of the mtech cosmos blue for $35 shipped, if anyone is interested let me know or check out the thread http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46899
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02-12-2007, 06:26 PM	#484
nikegunit $$$ 10 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Air iTrader: (0)	i had a slight problem with installation i removed the stock bulbs, inserted new bulbs and placed it back into the housing and turned it until it wouldnt turn anymore...but its still a little loose when you guys installed it...are the bulbs stiff in place? im using the Hoen H8 bulbs...and im talking about the angel eyes
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