newly purchased mtec angel eyes!

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Apr 5, 2009 | 05:57 AM

tk9

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i would like to install them without removing the entire headlight unit, any suggestions???

i will post pics after this installation is complete..... in a dark area as well as in direct sunlight so you guys can see the difference in brightness

Apr 5, 2009 | 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tk9' post='836875' date='Apr 5 2009, 09:57 AM

I have never installed Angel Eyes but from what I hear it can definitely be done without removing the headlights if you have small fingers. Maybe it would even work with pliers.

Apr 5, 2009 | 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tk9' post='836875' date='Apr 5 2009, 04:57 PM

Yes you can do it if you have small hands. I'm sure you will find many posts on the forum that will help you out!

Apr 5, 2009 | 07:04 AM

tk9

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my hands aren't that small, but i'll give it a try

Apr 5, 2009 | 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tk9' post='836875' date='Apr 5 2009, 08:57 AM

Here's a good link to the angel eyes DIY install, http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=36860

Make sure you have some really long long-nose pliers. It will make the job a lot easier.
Otherwise, it become challenging and difficult. This DIY doesn't require headlight removal

Apr 5, 2009 | 09:03 AM

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My Ride: 2008 528i: Alpine White/Creme Dakota Leather/Bamboo Anthracite Wood Trim; Premium pkg, Ipod USB (6FL), Xenons, sunroof, Eibach pro-kit 1.2" drop all around, limo tint all around. LED license plate festoons. Soon to come: M6 replica 19" rims, Angel Eyes mod, fog light mod.

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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='836908' date='Apr 5 2009, 11:05 AM

I dont know why people keep on saying you need long nose pliers and small hands. my hands are slightly bigger then average with thick fingers and I was able to easily switch out my AE's. Maybe got a scratch or two on my hands that noticed like the next day. Easy install bro just dive in. GL

Apr 5, 2009 | 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by hyethug015' post='836982' date='Apr 5 2009, 10:03 AM

that's because you have an LCI e60...pre-LCI AE's are much different, just take a look at the DIY thread mrfva posted for pre-lci AE's above...compared to LCI AE's removal here.. http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=59157&hl=

Apr 5, 2009 | 09:44 AM

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I have the MTECH angel eyes. I had to remove my whole headlight. It's much easier to install. The MTECH seems to have a hard time being plugged into the socket. I have an attached picture of how it looks at night.

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