Pls Help Me Select Best Angel Eye Upgrade?
05-05-2009, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MerDoX' post='869488' date='May 6 2009, 01:37 AM
Nick,
Why MyCarr is the best bet for the price? It's still 3W LED bulb right? Maybe you're talking about the 7000K...so it's light tint of blue/purple? Some others are 6000K so it's more pure white color. If they're all 3W LED bulbs then the real differences between them are the K degree of the bulb and the canceller cable, which prevents the flickerings or light out error message.
Orion version 2 is really different from those 3W LED because they're actually rings of 90 (or so) LEDs. That's why they are so bright. Am I wrong?
Why MyCarr is the best bet for the price? It's still 3W LED bulb right? Maybe you're talking about the 7000K...so it's light tint of blue/purple? Some others are 6000K so it's more pure white color. If they're all 3W LED bulbs then the real differences between them are the K degree of the bulb and the canceller cable, which prevents the flickerings or light out error message.
Orion version 2 is really different from those 3W LED because they're actually rings of 90 (or so) LEDs. That's why they are so bright. Am I wrong?
05-05-2009, 10:50 PM
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Niqxdoof,
What I meant was...is there anything else to MyCarr to make it better than the other, cheaper, non-brand Chinese made ones? LOL...they are all from Taiwan or China anyway. Other choices are MTec ICE sold by Umnitza for $73.49, member brabusw209amg for $85 shipped, Elite stage 3 for $104.99 shipped, or ebay ones for something like $49.99 or so.
I'm in the market for a set too and I've been doing research. Also, I'm in CA so I'll have to pay tax (9.25%) and even shipping if buying from Umnitza or Nick. So...why is it best bet for the money when it's more expensive ($99+9tax=$108)? If it has something different or definitely brighter than other kits, I'll be happy to drive there and pick up a set from Nick tomorrow. I'm like 10 minutes away from his store.
Michael
What I meant was...is there anything else to MyCarr to make it better than the other, cheaper, non-brand Chinese made ones? LOL...they are all from Taiwan or China anyway. Other choices are MTec ICE sold by Umnitza for $73.49, member brabusw209amg for $85 shipped, Elite stage 3 for $104.99 shipped, or ebay ones for something like $49.99 or so.
I'm in the market for a set too and I've been doing research. Also, I'm in CA so I'll have to pay tax (9.25%) and even shipping if buying from Umnitza or Nick. So...why is it best bet for the money when it's more expensive ($99+9tax=$108)? If it has something different or definitely brighter than other kits, I'll be happy to drive there and pick up a set from Nick tomorrow. I'm like 10 minutes away from his store.
Michael
05-05-2009, 11:02 PM
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If Luis can do it, somebody here can do it too 
. Please post a DIY. I'll try it if there's a step-by-step instruction.
Where can we buy the Orion version 2 LED AE set?
. Please post a DIY. I'll try it if there's a step-by-step instruction.Where can we buy the Orion version 2 LED AE set?
05-05-2009, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='869570' date='May 6 2009, 03:02 AM
If Luis can do it, somebody here can do it too . Please post a DIY. I'll try it if there's a step-by-step instruction.
Where can we buy the Orion version 2 LED AE set?
. Please post a DIY. I'll try it if there's a step-by-step instruction.Where can we buy the Orion version 2 LED AE set?
You can get the Orion V2 LED from F1 autohus.
05-06-2009, 12:35 AM
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Actually, Orion V2 LED is made by Umnitza but F1Autohaus also sells it too. Interestingly, Umnitza doesn't offer these for our cars E60 according to their website. So Luis (///OSS) must have made some modifications in order for them to work properly.
http://www.umnitza.com/product_info.php?cP...roducts_id=1198
If you can install them yourself, kudos to you cuz you'll be one of the very few. Here are some threads to drool over...
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=672166
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=636290
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=624293
http://www.umnitza.com/product_info.php?cP...roducts_id=1198
If you can install them yourself, kudos to you cuz you'll be one of the very few. Here are some threads to drool over...
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=672166
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=636290
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=624293
05-06-2009, 12:49 AM
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To answer the OP's question, your basic hyper white bulb or simple aftermarket LED replacement angel eye won't be any brighter when compared to stock - Plain and simple. All you're doing is changing the color of the angel eyes as they become less bright. Most pictures you see taken are overexposed and very misleading.
Below is a realistic shot taken during the afternoon. This is the end result from an aftermarket "upgrade" shown on an E92:
For Luis' custom retrofit, although it's the most expensive option due to the intense procedures involved it's the only brightest solution out there available. (Kyle should be receiving his headlights back tomorrow btw)
Here's a shot taken in DIRECT sunlight and what you see here is what you get. It looks even better in real life:
Now, if you guys want a more affordable solution I can host a Group Buy on the MTEC LED 3W upgrade for only $75 shipped via Priority Mail. Have me a list with a minimum of 5 members and you're good to go
Below is a realistic shot taken during the afternoon. This is the end result from an aftermarket "upgrade" shown on an E92:
For Luis' custom retrofit, although it's the most expensive option due to the intense procedures involved it's the only brightest solution out there available. (Kyle should be receiving his headlights back tomorrow btw)
Here's a shot taken in DIRECT sunlight and what you see here is what you get. It looks even better in real life:
Now, if you guys want a more affordable solution I can host a Group Buy on the MTEC LED 3W upgrade for only $75 shipped via Priority Mail. Have me a list with a minimum of 5 members and you're good to go
05-06-2009, 09:44 AM
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And I'm sure we can retrofit / figure out how to fit the Angeleyes from orion into our car Electronically. Its just physically hard as hell!
05-06-2009, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by MerDoX' post='869617' date='May 6 2009, 04:35 AM
Actually, Orion V2 LED is made by Umnitza but F1Autohaus also sells it too. Interestingly, Umnitza doesn't offer these for our cars E60 according to their website. So Luis (///OSS) must have made some modifications in order for them to work properly.
http://www.umnitza.com/product_info.php?cP...roducts_id=1198
If you can install them yourself, kudos to you cuz you'll be one of the very few. Here are some threads to drool over...
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=672166
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=636290
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=624293
http://www.umnitza.com/product_info.php?cP...roducts_id=1198
If you can install them yourself, kudos to you cuz you'll be one of the very few. Here are some threads to drool over...
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=672166
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=636290
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=624293
05-06-2009, 10:05 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 just put in a set of AE's from John (brabus...), and am very pleased with the results. I don't generally drive around with my parking lights on when it's sunny, though. 