ANGEL EYES INSTALL
01-01-2008, 02:52 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
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STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
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M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
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Originally Posted by E-ManM5' post='512590' date='Jan 1 2008, 02:02 PM
Sorry to reply on this old thread, but I was hating the thought of paying $350 to upgrade my angel eyes to the V3 iBrights. But then I saw this link from depeche2007 and these ones are only $89 + $15 shipping? How do these compare to the Angel iBrights V3? Are these ones a closer match to iBrights V2? I'd rather pay $100 than $350. Any help would be great.
If you don't want to shell out for the AiB's, you could always pick up a set of umnitza Predator ICE. I think they run for about $200 when you catch them on sale.
01-01-2008, 03:28 PM
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I didn't know those eBay ones where 'cheap' knockoffs, seeing that other members of this board have purchased the ones that were listed. So what about the Umnitza Predator ICE vs. the AiB V3? The Umnitzas are for $200 on their site, and the AiB's are $350. So which of the two are the better buy? Sorry to beat a dead horse!
01-01-2008, 05:56 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
They are about the same in terms of brightness. Predator ICE is brighter based off output measured against a wall, while AiB's are brighter visually. Supposedly with Predator ICE V2.1, umnitza's was able to make some adjustments to the LED lenses to make output appear brighter. 
It's all rather subjective. Both are great products, you can't go wrong with either.
It's all rather subjective. Both are great products, you can't go wrong with either.
03-27-2008, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='501544' date='Dec 1 2007, 01:53 PM
Just did AIB v3.0's myself without removing the headlight assembly. Once I got the left one done, the right was a snap. Due to the learning curve, the left took about 40 minutes, the right took 15! I used some longer needle nose pliers as well as some normal pliers. I scratched up the old ones a bit, but who cares (they are real junk). And it was actually very easy to pop the new ones in and give that slight turn to tighten.
For those of you considering taking off your entire headlight assembly, forget it...not necessary. Just remove the radiator cover with a torx 25 bit and a drill to give you more room to move. That part was real easy!
And whalla, all done.
I also did my FOGS today with Hoen lights recommended by C's Bimmer (pics 5 & 6: left OEM, right HOEN). Give a look!
Thanks to all those who gave me advice, like Calton and JRV550i (whose DIY above was great!) and others who posted DIY's in the past!
Some before and after's....
For those of you considering taking off your entire headlight assembly, forget it...not necessary. Just remove the radiator cover with a torx 25 bit and a drill to give you more room to move. That part was real easy!
And whalla, all done.
I also did my FOGS today with Hoen lights recommended by C's Bimmer (pics 5 & 6: left OEM, right HOEN). Give a look!
Thanks to all those who gave me advice, like Calton and JRV550i (whose DIY above was great!) and others who posted DIY's in the past!
Some before and after's....
Thanks
03-27-2008, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Vaqua' post='551774' date='Mar 27 2008, 01:59 PM
Do we need to buy 2 pairs (total of 4 bulbs) or only one pair(2 bulbs) to cover both driver and passanger side?
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04-02-2008, 04:53 AM
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Has anyone installed the 'Dash' LEDs as per the pictures below. I'm a total novice and would like some help. I have the self levelling Xenons on a Sept 2004 model. From what I have read you may need to remove the entire light to be able to gain access whilst others use an extended pair of pliers.
04-30-2009, 01:48 PM
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My Ride: 06' Black Saphire 530i, Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg with heated rear seats, Power sunshade, Logic 7 w/CD Changer, PDC, Fold down rear seats
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If i just want to replace the existing bulb is there a low cost part for that, like an h7 bulb or something that goes in that housing? Or is this something you have to buy a whole assembly to replace anyway?
