Daylight pics for angel eyes!!
09-22-2009 | 07:02 PM
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The angel eye upgrade is something I would like to do, but something I am not pressed about.
I just find it hilarious that EVERYONE has an angel eye upgrade for sale, but NOBODY has a DAYLIGHT picture, yet this is what EVERY member wants!! Even the members who have bought them and hype them... fail to post DAYLIGHT pictures... despite their own requests!!
Am I the only one?
I just find it hilarious that EVERYONE has an angel eye upgrade for sale, but NOBODY has a DAYLIGHT picture, yet this is what EVERY member wants!! Even the members who have bought them and hype them... fail to post DAYLIGHT pictures... despite their own requests!!
Am I the only one?
09-22-2009 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by rogerj' post='1014453' date='Sep 22 2009, 11:02 PM
The angel eye upgrade is something I would like to do, but something I am not pressed about.
I just find it hilarious that EVERYONE has an angel eye upgrade for sale, but NOBODY has a DAYLIGHT picture, yet this is what EVERY member wants!! Even the members who have bought them and hype them... fail to post DAYLIGHT pictures... despite their own requests!!
Am I the only one?
I just find it hilarious that EVERYONE has an angel eye upgrade for sale, but NOBODY has a DAYLIGHT picture, yet this is what EVERY member wants!! Even the members who have bought them and hype them... fail to post DAYLIGHT pictures... despite their own requests!!
Am I the only one?
I can gaurantee all angel eyes for 2004-2007 Bi Xenon headlights are dim compared to the LCI's or E90's.
ITs just that the angel eyes had crappy technology. The only sure fire one that is bright is Luis's Angel eye mod.. but that's 700 bucks.
09-22-2009 | 08:51 PM
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What nigxdoof said ^^^ 
I've got the AIB v3 amber, which matches the brows, but they're only truly visible when it gets dark.
Here are some pictures of mine (late afternoon),
https://5series.net/forums/index.php...opic=57255&hl=
I've got the AIB v3 amber, which matches the brows, but they're only truly visible when it gets dark.
Here are some pictures of mine (late afternoon),
https://5series.net/forums/index.php...opic=57255&hl=
09-22-2009 | 10:30 PM
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i have daytime pictures: https://5series.net/forums/index.php?showto...view=getnewpost
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DIrect sunlight shot into the headlight housing
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DIrect sunlight shot into the headlight housing
09-23-2009 | 06:52 AM
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Like everyone said: It's just not that visible during the day, but at night? WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!! I love the way they look at night. They are way brighter. Besides I have DRL's so I am guessing even if they WERE brighter during the day they would look dim because of the DRL's on.
09-23-2009 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='1014508' date='Sep 23 2009, 12:50 AM
Because its not that bright during the daytime...
I can gaurantee all angel eyes for 2004-2007 Bi Xenon headlights are dim compared to the LCI's or E90's.
ITs just that the angel eyes had crappy technology. The only sure fire one that is bright is Luis's Angel eye mod.. but that's 700 bucks.
I can gaurantee all angel eyes for 2004-2007 Bi Xenon headlights are dim compared to the LCI's or E90's.
ITs just that the angel eyes had crappy technology. The only sure fire one that is bright is Luis's Angel eye mod.. but that's 700 bucks.
09-23-2009 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mikeg3tsguap' post='1014772' date='Sep 23 2009, 10:59 AM
there has to be a cheaper way to get luis's method working he just charges alot because of the labor we nyc members should take a headlight and make a prototype and see how it goes and so on i believe parts is less than $300 if even that once you do one set it should be a walk in the park from there he's just not willing to post a DIY because he wants to cash in on it.
I do agree but only to certain degree. The process to upgrade the AE is very labor intensive, especially taking apart of the headlights. If it's easy as a walk in the park, then I'm sure someone has done it already in NYC to cash in on all the potential buyers in this area.
09-23-2009 | 07:54 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
I'm afraid to turn mine on during the day for fear of being cajoled by those mocking fog light police. 
09-23-2009 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='1014836' date='Sep 23 2009, 11:51 AM
I do agree but only to certain degree. The process to upgrade the AE is very labor intensive, especially taking apart of the headlights. If it's easy as a walk in the park, then I'm sure someone has done it already in NYC to cash in on all the potential buyers in this area.
it's a few screws, bake in oven, pry open and uhave sore hands afterwards. Then, get those angel eye rings and connect it to the wires with a resistor. Sealing it back is the tough part.