Angel Eyes (Currently have stock plastic)

[DStein]

Okay guys, I want to get some Angel Eyes. They are just 2 cool 4 skool.

Apparently I need to get glass headlights, I currently have plastic... I ONLY (I can't stress this enough) want ones that have the Angel Eyes pre-installed. Also, I would like plug-n-play, no splicing.

Can I get a few links to Glass Headlights with the Angel Eyes Pre-installed? I'm looking at quality over price here... but both will be considered. Thanks

[Seeker]

you probably should be posting in the Lighting Forum..

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=234

[Supered M]

You can order ZKWs from Umnitza and select exactly what you want to come pre-installed. You'll pay a ton for it (but if $ is no problem then go for it) but personally putting them in is really easy and I would buy them off another forum member (that's what I did).

[Seeker]

they were cool back in '04..


just more crap to break down and frustrate the sh!t outta you later on when you're doggin your a$$ down the street with a flickering halo or an HID ballast takes a crap on you..

not like Ive had to deal with that crap before or anything... then ended up ripping all the sh!t out cuz I got pulled over when an HID went out and ended up having a heyday with the cops that night over unrelated lighting issues :devillook..

yea.. I'm such a fan of adding more crap to my car so it'll look cool and break later on.. that's why after the lighting ordeal I gave up anymore mods to my car.. sold the Rieger bumper.. cuz surely either I or FOR SURE A GF would ground that sum bitch into a curb and destroy it..

/rant


Just get some nice ZKW's and the best HID system if you MUST have a bit of bling factor for your headlights and forget about the Angel Eyes..

[JCooper]

If your not looking to spend much go to ddm tunings site and order there glass ellipsoid headlights that include angel eyes... Thin lines are cheap and look really good.

[DStein]

they were cool back in '04..


just more crap to break down and frustrate the sh!t outta you later on when you're doggin your a$$ down the street with a flickering halo or an HID ballast takes a crap on you..

not like Ive had to deal with that crap before or anything... then ended up ripping all the sh!t out cuz I got pulled over when an HID went out and ended up having a heyday with the cops that night over unrelated lighting issues :devillook..

yea.. I'm such a fan of adding more crap to my car so it'll look cool and break later on.. that's why after the lighting ordeal I gave up anymore mods to my car.. sold the Rieger bumper.. cuz surely either I or FOR SURE A GF would ground that sum bitch into a curb and destroy it..

/rant


Just get some nice ZKW's and the best HID system if you MUST have a bit of bling factor for your headlights and forget about the Angel Eyes..

Gesol petes, who let negative Nancy into the room?

Moving on, I will check out the Orions pick-and-choose options. Anybody have other links for me?

Also, can someone show me the difference between HID and Angel Eyes? I do not know what HID looks like?

Thank you.

[JCooper]

just go to youtube and type HID so you can see them for yourself they practically a brighter alternative for lighting... You ever seen those cars with that bright blue or even purple headlights, those are examples of hids. angel eyes same thing google them or type it into youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT3b1P7fJeA example of hid's and angel eyes... and no your headlights wont turn like in the vid :)

[garf]

Don't order from ddmtuning unless you pick them up from a store. Customer service and their shipping/order department are horrendous.

[DStein]

UPDATE:

Basically guys, I want to take out my plastic, pop in the glass with pre-installed angel eyes, and plug them in (no splicing/wiring) and enjoy. Can someone provide a link to buy a setup this simple?


just go to youtube and type HID so you can see them for yourself they practically a brighter alternative for lighting... You ever seen those cars with that bright blue or even purple headlights, those are examples of hids. angel eyes same thing google them or type it into youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT3b1P7fJeA example of hid's and angel eyes... and no your headlights wont turn like in the vid :)

Okay thanks for the vids, I had a skewed definition of angel eyes. Apparently, the HIDs have the angel eye-like rings around them too? Those look nice. I want those.

I like these:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjiev2UaXas

[JCooper]

http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/E36-DEPO-Projector36-Headlight-HID-Angel-Eyes-Included

recommend listening to garf... they are known to have ridiculous shipping delays, and bad customer service... but on a personal note Ive never had a problem.

If you willing to wait then get these, choose 6000k 35w or 55w does not matter there both are good enough, and for angel eyes choose chromiums...

I paid $220 for mine, now I see they are $310 :eek:

EDIT

btw you have to splice your parking light power wire in order for the angel eyes to turn on! Its not hard, matter fact as long as you own some pliers all you have to do is crimp the splice piece included and it all be done... not cutting no nothing...

[DStein]

Okay then it is settled! Chromium as the color you say? May I ask why?

Nevermind I see how it works. Thanks pal, you've been a huge help! Do they last long?

[JCooper]

yes ive had mine for 7months and the are still going... in addition there is a lifetime warranty on the hid ballast and bulbs so if you ever have trouble call them and get them replaced...

6000k is my preference, its bright white with a hint on blue from a distance.. ill post some pics of mine in a second.

Here are some pics from when i first installed the headlights...

angel eyes

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/2475/imag0010copy.jpg

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/9378/imag0004o.jpg

HIDs 6000k 55watt

http://img802.imageshack.us/img802/6661/cimg0691.jpg

http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/4332/cimg0690y.jpg

[DStein]

Sweet, thanks! Is that $310 per headlight!? or per pair? I don't see anything about a pair. Sorry for all my questions

[JCooper]

for both! but just before you buy them google zkw, or orions... i don't know the exact product page but they are of much better quality, and may be cheaper now that ddm has jacked their prices..

[DStein]

Wow, very nice! This is exactly the type of info I wanted. I hope it's $310 per pair, otherwise that gets a little steep. I gotta go for now, I'll check back to the thread in case you have anything to add. I really appreciate all your help.

[illmatik]

Don't order from ddmtuning unless you pick them up from a store. Customer service and their shipping/order department are horrendous.

I ordered an M3 bumper + door moldings and got it in 4 days. This was about 3 weeks ago.

[CBprodigy]

jcooper, great looking car!

[crazyafghanguy]

few days ago i cracked open my headlights and put angel eyes in, took alot of time but looked good at the end! PM if u have questions

[Mauritius36]

most of the headlights that youll be looking at with angel eyes will also have HID and projectors (which is the style of the housing that the HID bulb is in). I also have 6000k 55w and I like them. I bought them used otherwise I would have gone with 5000k for more of a true white oem look, rather than the hint of blue in the 6000. DDM is definitely the cheapest you will find them new but ZKW is considered top of the line.

[DStein]

most of the headlights that youll be looking at with angel eyes will also have HID and projectors (which is the style of the housing that the HID bulb is in). I also have 6000k 55w and I like them. I bought them used otherwise I would have gone with 5000k for more of a true white oem look, rather than the hint of blue in the 6000. DDM is definitely the cheapest you will find them new but ZKW is considered top of the line.

Cool. I have it figured out now. There were just so many terms flying around I didn't know what encompassed what (angel eyes, DDE, DDM, HID, LED,Orion V2... ya know)?

I want the DDM 6000k 55w! Thanks for the tip on 5000k too, but I think I like the hint of blue. ...Now to find a seller. I wonder if buying these used for cheap is a good idea? My gut says no :nono, but my wallet says yes :rolleyes.