Originally Posted by v_therussian

I was just searching for Orions and came across OSS. The main concern for me was whether they may actually be in any way, shape or form better than Orions. Guess no, huh?

Originally Posted by aretardedorange

These fit LCI HALOGEN or LCI Xenon?

Originally Posted by nigxdoof

Not sure if they are better or worst than umnitza. Only side by side comparison can tell.


They fit both.

Originally Posted by nomis_nehc

Mike, I am almost positive that they are using Umnitza's products and selling it as their own.


Melvin and Ross, haha, that would be interesting. We've never done two Orions in a day, but I suppose it's not impossible, lol.

Originally Posted by nomis_nehc

Hahaha, when I read that, I totally lol'ed. Old-school orbs! We should start calling it that, lol.

Perhaps a clarification. The original Orion v2's can be wire to do fade on as well, but the fade on for the multi-colored is different in that you can set it to fade on one color (say blue or red), and when you start the car, it'll transition (uber smooth I might add) into white. It's really freaking sexy to witness actually.

V, if you are unsure, or don't have the tools, I would just have Mike do it. He's got all the tools and what not already, and would save you the headache of potentially screwing it up, lol.

Agreed, have someone that has done it before do it.

As for the original post, I have nothing but good things to say about the Orions as well. Funny, I actually just saw a F10 with its white AE's, and I definitely like the Orions more. Probably because the light is transferred by fiber optics, but it's nowhere as even from all angles as the Orions.

Originally Posted by nomis_nehc

Yup, another plug. They do not strobe, at least to the human eye. It's the way cameras capture light, that's why it looks that way in the video.
And I have done installations for LCI, they fit no problem, and yes, resistor is needed.

Originally Posted by v_therussian

Are OSS rings the same thing or essentially the same?

Originally Posted by nomis_nehc

I think there was some shit storm about this and that OSS wasn't giving credit where it's due. My understanding is that OSS Louis bought the Orions, and when he does his jobs, he calls it his own.

Originally Posted by mc5

I have had the orion v2's on my m3 for 3 years with no problems at all.

Originally Posted by v_therussian

My Birthday is coming up and I just noticed one of my AE's went dark just today boy o boy, what should I do?!

Long story short, I want to get Orions for the car for my BDay (my little gift to her ), but my only concern is: has there ever been any issues with them? Particularly the kind of issues that require re-opening the hl after the install etc etc. LEDs burning out? Any problems at all? I know a few people on this forum have extensive experience with them, so I'd really appreciate any info that pertains to Orion V2's reliability and such.

Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by tex_phil

I have not had any problems with mine, the hardest part is just installing them. They look awesome and really turn heads.

Originally Posted by v_therussian

yeah, I wanna bring some real 21st century up in this biatch the old-school orbs gotta go
I just wanna say - to everyone who reads this - I've never really read/heard anything bad about Orion V2's, except the complicated installation thing. The reason I started this thread is actually because after having been following Orions on the forums for a while, I've yet to read one negative comment/review.

Anyway, Phil, you DIY'd it, right? How long did it take you?

Originally Posted by redEYEjedi

It would probably be a full day event, 1 in the morning-ish hours and the other in the afternoon. No worries, I'll bring pizza and beer, but then again you don't drink beer huh Simon I'll get you some vodka or something.. after you finish the install. lol