*AIB* Angel iBright BRIGHT WHITE Group Buy for E60.net Members ONLY
06-28-2006, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Microstar' post='304428' date='Jun 28 2006, 06:02 AM
...err :'( ....i am still in consideration...is the group buy still on going ??
Hmm i wonder if my dealer technicians mind fixing them up for me with PIAA foglights for some labor cost ?
Hmm i wonder if my dealer technicians mind fixing them up for me with PIAA foglights for some labor cost ?
06-28-2006, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by CustomAngelEyes' post='304444' date='Jun 28 2006, 04:43 AM
We will still honor the group buy for e60.
06-28-2006, 01:36 PM
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As one who installed the lights myself and who has about 30+ years in audio and video work, I find it difficult to understand how the AIB units can affect FM signal reception.
I am NOT impugning the experience and motives of those thinking otherwise, but there is no identifiable component in the lamp + ballast assembly that could influence the FM spectrum. Relatively low voltage and lower current DC passing through a resistive circuit in series with a lamp doesn't provided the basis for interference.
The lamp is similar to other OEM bulbs used and installed by BMW. There are no changes affecting the grounding. And the sensitive, "on alert to the slightest disturbance" electronics either aren't affected or are affected at a small level below the detection threshold. I have had no problems with mine, especially concerning changes in FM (or AM) reception.
Again - not arguing, here. Just suggesting that if people are interested in the AIB's, then I'd say go for it.
I am NOT impugning the experience and motives of those thinking otherwise, but there is no identifiable component in the lamp + ballast assembly that could influence the FM spectrum. Relatively low voltage and lower current DC passing through a resistive circuit in series with a lamp doesn't provided the basis for interference.
The lamp is similar to other OEM bulbs used and installed by BMW. There are no changes affecting the grounding. And the sensitive, "on alert to the slightest disturbance" electronics either aren't affected or are affected at a small level below the detection threshold. I have had no problems with mine, especially concerning changes in FM (or AM) reception.
Again - not arguing, here. Just suggesting that if people are interested in the AIB's, then I'd say go for it.
06-29-2006, 01:30 AM
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Dave, i emailed you my address a day before you post this reply, but guess you didn't receive it ??
i am going to PM you this time with my address, can you reply me if you receive it, thanks!!
06-29-2006, 05:55 AM
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Originally Posted by beemerdreamer' post='303365' date='Jun 26 2006, 09:13 AM
I'm having my dealer mount and install my new wheels (style 135m) and tires (Goodyear Eagle F1 GS D3's) and I gave them my Angelibrights to install today and they just called me and said that the entire front bumper has to come off. I gave them instructions over the phone and also sent them the install instructions from the post and they seemed speechless. Told them that I would do it myself if they haven't changed a bulb before. Just wondering what it takes to be a BMW mechanic nowadays.....if they can't change a bulb in Connecticut we are all in trouble. The moral is when you want something done right do it yourself. 
Did you get the AIBs put in? If so, how are they?
06-30-2006, 12:06 PM
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Installed the angel ibrights. After figuring out the "wiggle the housing" technique, it was pretty easy to do the install on both sides. I didn't even bother trying to do it without removing the headlights, as my hands surely would not fit.
The only complication I had was with getting one of the bolts on the driver side back into place. Other than that, pretty straightforward (thanks, Chi-Town Racing!).
Although I have only checked during daylight, there is no visible difference in brightness between the two sides. I'll take another look at night.
Haven't had a chance to test the FM interference issue yet.
Thanks, jiio - for your persistence; Dave - for your professionalism.
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The only complication I had was with getting one of the bolts on the driver side back into place. Other than that, pretty straightforward (thanks, Chi-Town Racing!).
Although I have only checked during daylight, there is no visible difference in brightness between the two sides. I'll take another look at night.
Haven't had a chance to test the FM interference issue yet.
Thanks, jiio - for your persistence; Dave - for your professionalism.
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07-03-2006, 01:00 AM
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helloo...anyone to clarify the issues with FM radio and unbalanced brightness ?
I am getting one soon...juz wan these issues to be resolved b4 going for it...
I am getting one soon...juz wan these issues to be resolved b4 going for it...
07-03-2006, 01:12 AM
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I finally receive my AIB, can't wait to install it!!!
Thanks Dave!
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07-03-2006, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Microstar' post='306382' date='Jul 3 2006, 05:00 PM
helloo...anyone to clarify the issues with FM radio and unbalanced brightness ?
I am getting one soon...juz wan these issues to be resolved b4 going for it...
I am getting one soon...juz wan these issues to be resolved b4 going for it...