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Old 11-10-2006, 08:43 AM
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how much does it cost for the predator ice white? And how hard is the install, because ive heard some saying that it requires splicing of wires? thanks in advance
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Ok, so I've been reading a lot about upgrading the lights and have seen a few E46's in my town with new angel eyes, but I'm not sure where to begin. From what I've read, AngeliBrights are the best, but also the most expensive. Second up would be Predator Ice I guess??? Then there are the fog lights as well. Since much of this lighting language is new to me, just looking for a simple answer here...

What's the best bang for the buck and what would it cost to get new angel eyes and new fog lights? I just want to do the white lights, not the colored.
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For angel eyes, get either the AngeliBrights or Predator Ice. I would probably go with Predator Ice because it's cheaper. There have been differing opinions about the brightness of AngeliBrights and Predator Ice but I think if there is any difference it's probably minimal and not noticeable. It's not like you'll have one on the right and one on the left to see the differences anyway. This is an unbiased opinion. I got AngeliBrights because they were the first on the market and I'm very happy with them.

As for fog lights I would recommend going with some PIAA 4150K or 4300K xenon-look bulbs if you're just looking to get the white/blue light effect. Those would run around $50-$70 a set depending on where you get them. Real xenon hid conversions will run around $280.
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Originally Posted by Matt BMW California' post='354519' date='Nov 10 2006, 11:40 AM
I have the ICE - love the difference it makes (the install is not that challenging to watch...thanks Matt/unitza!!)...
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Originally Posted by Bigfoot' post='354541' date='Nov 10 2006, 12:43 PM
how much does it cost for the predator ice white? And how hard is the install, because ive heard some saying that it requires splicing of wires? thanks in advance
No real traditional splice, just t-taps. It's really plug and play. Do not let your heart be troubled.
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='354623
For angel eyes, get either the AngeliBrights or Predator ICE. I would probably go with Predator Ice because it's cheaper. There have been differing opinions about the brightness of AngeliBrights and Predator Ice but I think if there is any difference it's probably minimal and not noticeable.

there is NO difference. the difference is color. ours is a pure white - 6000K - the other is more blue. That's the only difference. output is the same for now
It's not like you'll have one on the right and one on the left to see the differences anyway. This is an unbiased opinion. I got AngeliBrights because they were the first on the market and I'm very happy with them.

As for fog lights I would recommend going with some PIAA 4150K or 4300K xenon-look bulbs if you're just looking to get the white/blue light effect. Those would run around $50-$70 a set depending on where you get them. Real xenon hid conversions will run around $280.
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Thanks! I'll call you next week. What's your number?
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Originally Posted by umnitza' post='354638' date='Nov 11 2006, 05:12 AM
No real traditional splice, just t-taps. It's really plug and play. Do not let your heart be troubled.
I don't think its called plug and play since you have to splice. But I bought these connectors from a shop, which makes it plug and play with the original plug, so I didn't splice my wires. Simply took out the old angel eyes, plug, then cut the Ice wires to connect with the connector I got, and bam!! Plug in and
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Umnitza,

will there be brighter products in the future? approximately when?


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