need help on 2009 e90 halogen angel eyes headlamp!!

A990 · 05-01-2009, 05:15 PM

Guys,

Here is the link that has more info on the bulb (Lci Halo)

http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/b...Cba9s~ece.html

Marc - can you make your Lux 5 with H8 type connector to draw 10W power if you can then i'm willing to test it on my LCI Xenon retrofit !

Many Thanks,
/A

alanchan · 05-01-2009, 05:19 PM

hey guys,

new finding
I attempted to remove the bulb but not sucessful

first I managed to remove the front chrome piece that holds the glass
there were 4 clips to unhook.
once its removed, the bulb does not come out from the front.
besides it is too small to grab onto the bulb with your fingers
the bulb housing does not provide enough room to fit 2 little fingers
so definitely, cannot force it to go

I try chip off the 2 heat welted taps on the side but they are hard to do either.
I need a dremo or something like that which I don't have.

sounds like to remove the bulb, you have to go from behind.

alanchan · 05-01-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A990

Guys,

Here is the link that has more info on the bulb (Lci Halo)

http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/b...Cba9s~ece.html

/A

thanks man,

that is the one, exactly the same.
no wonder can't take it out from the front, there are 2 notches on the bottom of the bulb.

rkick08 · 05-01-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by alanchan

Nice try Rkick08,

your picture looks pretty good, I like it and its a simple and cost effective solution.
the color of the angel eye is white color
I am just wondering
if the OEM bulb displays yellow, you added blue marker or whatever film
isn't it blue + yellow = green
just wondering why it show up in white?

can we go to a glass shop and buy a small piece of blue color glass cut to size to fit the OEM glass piece in front of the angel eye
you see what I am talking about?

but again, Marc will say the OEM angel bulb brightness is not good enough.

going to a glass shop will do but that can get pricy for a custom job, and i dont know any local ones here lol

what i did now was that i just shaprpied the glass of the OEM bulb and left it on for like 10 minutes and the ink did not melt off or fade... anyone it looks pretty sweet, just as bright as the oem yellow but blueish...

im just not able to pull the drive set off since i need alley ranch tools that i dont have at home...

rkick08 · 05-01-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanchan

thanks man,

that is the one, exactly the same.
no wonder can't take it out from the front, there are 2 notches on the bottom of the bulb.

yup, that wont allow it 2 come off!

rkick08 · 05-01-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A990

Guys,

Here is the link that has more info on the bulb (Lci Halo)

http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/b...Cba9s~ece.html

Marc - can you make your Lux 5 with H8 type connector to draw 10W power if you can then i'm willing to test it on my LCI Xenon retrofit !

Many Thanks,
/A

thats it, what a mission this has been!!

808E90 · 05-02-2009, 05:43 AM

Okay so I didn't read all that you guys were working on but here is my 2 cent ...

1. With all the money, time and work you guys are doing you could have bought a set of RD LEDs from the for sale thread and have been done with this.

2. Even if you go to a glass shop to have a them cut you a tinted glass in the size that you need, the stock bulb is not bright enough to reflect both off the glass and the angel eye tubes.

3. You guys will be able to get to the stock bulb out but it will be no good after you break into it.

4. You would really have to modify the back of the housing in order to fit a LUX LED in there, Not even the PIAA LEDs fit! Both the LUX and the PIAA stick out to far to where it would hit the housing cover.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanchan

well done, thanks 808E90
a few questions please:

1. I assume the entire OEM angel eye bulb assembly will be replaced, the existing grey color plastic mounting bracket, a glass piece attachment also will not be used, am I correct? due to the fact the new RD LED will be held up with longer tap screws.

2. RD LEDs - do we buy any RD LEDs in the market? any particular brand name? the one you show in the picture is 7000k. is that the one you used?

3. where do we buy longer tap screws? local hardware store

4. when you cut the OEM angel eye wiring, is there a positive and negative side?

5. when plug in the female connector, does it matter which side to plug into the RD LED?

thanks

and to move on to the answers ...

1. YES

2. YES, I got mine from Long Tran (LTBMW)

3. YES a local hardware store should have them

4. Not that I can remember ... I remember taking them off once then not remembering what went where so I just guessed and it worked.

5. No (same as above)

Best of luck to you guys

Oh and here is a clear picture of the front and back of both the stock bulb and the RD LEDs ... This may clear the picture for you guys:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=239193

808E90 · 05-02-2009, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A990

Guys,

Here is the link that has more info on the bulb (Lci Halo)

http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/b...Cba9s~ece.html

Marc - can you make your Lux 5 with H8 type connector to draw 10W power if you can then i'm willing to test it on my LCI Xenon retrofit !

Many Thanks,
/A

I thought the the LUX was for the E90 LEDs ... Why would you modify it to fit a H8 bulb when you could just get this HID H8 kit:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=camaross305

rkick08 · 05-02-2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808E90

I thought the the LUX was for the E90 LEDs ... Why would you modify it to fit a H8 bulb when you could just get this HID H8 kit:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=camaross305

you lost me on this?

A990 · 05-02-2009, 04:11 PM

it is because i've an E90 which is 10W Angels while this kit is 35W and that will throw an insant error...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808E90

I thought the the LUX was for the E90 LEDs ... Why would you modify it to fit a H8 bulb when you could just get this HID H8 kit:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=camaross305

808E90 · 05-02-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkick08

you lost me on this?

This kit is not for the LCI Halogens ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by A990

it is because i've an E90 which is 10W Angels while this kit is 35W and that will throw an insant error...

Ohh I see ... Are you sure that the camaross305 will throw an error?

rkick08 · 05-04-2009, 03:53 PM

i gave up on this. ill just wait to see when RD comes out for a plug and play solution..

i also want to see how the oem angeleyes yellow looks with 10k hid's that i want to install..

anyone got any pics of this setup?

thanks again for everyone that got involved!

alanchan · 05-04-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkick08

i gave up on this. ill just wait to see when RD comes out for a plug and play solution..

i also want to see how the oem angeleyes yellow looks with 10k hid's that i want to install..

anyone got any pics of this setup?

thanks again for everyone that got involved!

I totally give up too.
I am going to install the lights AS IS and drive it for the next few months
I will just change white or blue color H7 bulbs, that's all.
hope some smart guys will come up with something later.
thanks alot guys

808E90 · 05-04-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanchan

I totally give up too.
I am going to install the lights AS IS and drive it for the next few months
I will just change white or blue color H7 bulbs, that's all.
hope some smart guys will come up with something later.
thanks alot guys

Sucks to hear you guys giving up on this .... Anyways I just put up 2 Sets (high and low beam) PIAA Xtreme Whte H7 bulbs on the for sale thread!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258430

rkick08 · 05-04-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808E90

Sucks to hear you guys giving up on this .... Anyways I just put up 2 Sets (high and low beam) PIAA Xtreme Whte H7 bulbs on the for sale thread!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=258430

why you selling?

I would buy but im going hid. I get the kits here for about $80...

808E90 · 05-04-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rkick08

why you selling?

I would buy but im going hid. I get the kits here for about $80...

No need for them ... I'm not keeping the car!

alanchan · 05-05-2009, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkick08

why you selling?

I would buy but im going hid. I get the kits here for about $80...

wow, for $80 for a set or 1 side?
I rather buy HID than white halogen bulbs, where do you buy?
does it come with the digital ballast (error free) and 6000K bulbs?
can you buy me a set too please?

rkick08 · 05-05-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanchan

wow, for $80 for a set or 1 side?
I rather buy HID than white halogen bulbs, where do you buy?
does it come with the digital ballast (error free) and 6000K bulbs?
can you buy me a set too please?

I get them form a local distributor, the whol set $80 with any color bublb for any fitment. this is special customer pricing. He only sales to vendor but I know him by a co-worker.

LuvMyRide · 05-05-2009, 12:51 PM

WoW!! That shit looks dope!!!! New 3 series comes with angels even if you dont get Xenons???

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808E90

We did a RD (Racing Dash) retrofit on my LCI Halogen lights ...
All you have to do is cut the wire and crimp on some female end to them and then use a self-tap screw to hold down the LEDs ... Let me know if you guys need a full detail DIY on this.

Here is how mine turned out (pics with headlights off):

alanchan · 05-05-2009, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkick08

I get them form a local distributor, the whol set $80 with any color bublb for any fitment. this is special customer pricing. He only sales to vendor but I know him by a co-worker.

Does this HID kit throw an error?
Can you get me a set please?
I am willing to pay for shipping

rkick08 · 05-05-2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanchan

Does this HID kit throw an error?
Can you get me a set please?
I am willing to pay for shipping

dont know if it throws any errors, I havent bought it yet. I will let you know what I can do..

mds82 · 05-05-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanchan

Does this HID kit throw an error?
Can you get me a set please?
I am willing to pay for shipping

I've been working with alanchan on getting pics on what the oem looiks like. i'm about 99% sure that LUX 5.0 will work with just a tiny modification to the LUX unit, No changes will be made to the Headlight itself.

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A990 Private 5 Rep 89 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denmark iTrader: (2)	Guys, Here is the link that has more info on the bulb (Lci Halo) http://www.donsbulbs.com/cgi-bin/r/b...Cba9s~ece.html Marc - can you make your Lux 5 with H8 type connector to draw 10W power if you can then i'm willing to test it on my LCI Xenon retrofit ! Many Thanks, /A
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alanchan Major 72 Rep 1,402 Posts Drives: 2006 323i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (21)	hey guys, new finding I attempted to remove the bulb but not sucessful first I managed to remove the front chrome piece that holds the glass there were 4 clips to unhook. once its removed, the bulb does not come out from the front. besides it is too small to grab onto the bulb with your fingers the bulb housing does not provide enough room to fit 2 little fingers so definitely, cannot force it to go I try chip off the 2 heat welted taps on the side but they are hard to do either. I need a dremo or something like that which I don't have. sounds like to remove the bulb, you have to go from behind. __________________ 323i, Arctic metallic , Cream beige leatherette interior , Titanium matt trim , Premium , Auto , 18" style 189 sport wheels , 335i bumper + kidney grills, CF pillars, Chrome window trim package , LCI halogen.
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rkick08 Major 85 Rep 1,499 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	i gave up on this. ill just wait to see when RD comes out for a plug and play solution.. i also want to see how the oem angeleyes yellow looks with 10k hid's that i want to install.. anyone got any pics of this setup? thanks again for everyone that got involved!
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