••ü•• Orion V2 for the E60
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc' post='1048113' date='Nov 5 2009, 11:26 AM
^I know, right, lol.
I literally would $hit a brick if the instructions turn out to be that way.
I literally would $hit a brick if the instructions turn out to be that way.
I ask because opening up these headlights is a very very very complicated job. Many experienced people have tried baking it open as you can do this relatively easily with other headlights but that's not the case with the E60 unit. I believe Lightwurkz had to resort to cutting the lens to open it up cause he couldn't remove the glue through baking either. He's probably the only few that can probably do this correctly (I'm assuming so but I'm can't guarantee his work obviously). I personally don't think you should try this yourself or you're going to burn money on a damaged assembly. You should ask how much Lightwurkz charges for this job. Actually, it would help if Umnitza posted that info here or on their website.
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What does doing it ourselves mean? I believe this involves baking and cutting open the headlight assembly right? If you guys do it, are there any guarantees against defects after like leaking seals and stuff?
Man, can't believe I'm looking at angel eyes again. This would be my 4th set. LOL!!!
What does doing it ourselves mean? I believe this involves baking and cutting open the headlight assembly right? If you guys do it, are there any guarantees against defects after like leaking seals and stuff?
Man, can't believe I'm looking at angel eyes again. This would be my 4th set. LOL!!!
We guarantee 100% against defects and leaks if we - in association with Lightwurkz - perform this work.
Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='1048160' date='Nov 5 2009, 12:21 PM
What's their return policy?
I ask because opening up these headlights is a very very very complicated job. Many experienced people have tried baking it open as you can do this relatively easily with other headlights but that's not the case with the E60 unit. I believe Lightwurkz had to resort to cutting the lens to open it up cause he couldn't remove the glue through baking either. He's probably the only few that can probably do this correctly (I'm assuming so but I'm can't guarantee his work obviously). I personally don't think you should try this yourself or you're going to burn money on a damaged assembly. You should ask how much Lightwurkz charges for this job. Actually, it would help if Umnitza posted that info here or on their website.
I ask because opening up these headlights is a very very very complicated job. Many experienced people have tried baking it open as you can do this relatively easily with other headlights but that's not the case with the E60 unit. I believe Lightwurkz had to resort to cutting the lens to open it up cause he couldn't remove the glue through baking either. He's probably the only few that can probably do this correctly (I'm assuming so but I'm can't guarantee his work obviously). I personally don't think you should try this yourself or you're going to burn money on a damaged assembly. You should ask how much Lightwurkz charges for this job. Actually, it would help if Umnitza posted that info here or on their website.
Well, back to SEMA, hopefully have some more exciting product developments to report in the coming days.
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Originally Posted by umnitza' post='1048168' date='Nov 5 2009, 12:30 PM
We couldn't get it to you by tomorrow, you are in socal and we're in norcal.
I think it's better if we hold off on shipping it before I personally return from SEMA so you can really understand exactly what is involved. The product is foolproof, the installation requires skill and patience and a strong - impossibly strong stomach.
We will have instructions available by end of next week.
It involves cutting, baking has not yet proven to work but we are working on some other means besides cutting.
We guarantee 100% against defects and leaks if we - in association with Lightwurkz - perform this work.
See above
Right. it's not easy, anyone who gets attracted by the lights needs to understand this is hard work to install, well worth it, but hard work.
I agree, I don't think until many folks have followed our guide it should be tried by the average person.
Well, back to SEMA, hopefully have some more exciting product developments to report in the coming days.
I think it's better if we hold off on shipping it before I personally return from SEMA so you can really understand exactly what is involved. The product is foolproof, the installation requires skill and patience and a strong - impossibly strong stomach.
We will have instructions available by end of next week.
It involves cutting, baking has not yet proven to work but we are working on some other means besides cutting.
We guarantee 100% against defects and leaks if we - in association with Lightwurkz - perform this work.
See above
Right. it's not easy, anyone who gets attracted by the lights needs to understand this is hard work to install, well worth it, but hard work.
I agree, I don't think until many folks have followed our guide it should be tried by the average person.
Well, back to SEMA, hopefully have some more exciting product developments to report in the coming days.
As for the cutting, and taking apart the headlight, we (my friend that's going to help me with this) already anticipated this to be a tough project. And to his cred, he's hardly "an average" user. He has over a decade of experience working on cars, electronics, etc.
The reality is that I would rather pay someone to do this, unfortunately, my second car is being driven by my younger brother right now, and I can't go days without my car. So in any case, as long as we have rough instructions, basically a start, I think it'll be fine. Otherwise, this time it'll be on me =D
So... maybe I receive it by Saturday?
And yes, enjoy SEMA!
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Originally Posted by umnitza' post='1048168' date='Nov 5 2009, 12:30 PM
... I agree, I don't think until many folks have followed our guide it should be tried by the average person.
Enjoy SEMA BTW.
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='1048112' date='Nov 5 2009, 01:24 PM
I was about to try but since i'm getting rid of the car, no point in messing up a perfectly nice headlight. =)
Hopefully the guide is clear and not like, Step one, Open headlight. Step two, install, Step three seal headlight. Step four, turn on. LOL
Hopefully the guide is clear and not like, Step one, Open headlight. Step two, install, Step three seal headlight. Step four, turn on. LOL
Right!? That would be lame. LOL
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I'm tempted to do this. My last car was a 02 maxima, and I installed the umnitza angel eyes. I had to take apart the light hosing, and I've done it 3 or 4 times. I've heard the e60 one is much harder, I'm just not sure how much harder.
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Originally Posted by umnitza' post='1048168' date='Nov 5 2009, 12:30 PM
It involves cutting, baking has not yet proven to work but we are working on some other means besides cutting.
We guarantee 100% against defects and leaks if we - in association with Lightwurkz - perform this work.
We guarantee 100% against defects and leaks if we - in association with Lightwurkz - perform this work.