Brighten Up Your OEM Angel Eyes....what do you think?

Impulse · 03-26-2008, 12:52 AM

those pics are 8500k

ModBargains.com · 03-26-2008, 12:57 AM

Hey everyone,

Thought I'd give an input. Anyway, if the new 1-series is anything like the E92's angel eye design, you can get a standard H8 bulb 35watts. I'm currently running the GP Thunders 8500K for my E92, and it is 35Watts H8. There have constantly been LED solution trials, but many failed. There are some LED solutions starting to grow, but they are a bit pricey. From the looks of it, the new 1-series has a similar design in the angel eyes to the E92.. So don't go buying PIAAs for more than $100 when it's made for the E90, not the E92--their Angel Eye ring designs are different. Just thought I give a little input

Impulse · 03-26-2008, 01:01 AM

Thanks for the backup james..I didn't want people to think the $200 led's were the only solutions out there. GP thunders have a good track record on E90post

Robert · 03-26-2008, 02:42 AM

My garage is a mess so I cropped my pictures.

The color of stock xenon is more white than blue.

eunosracr · 03-26-2008, 08:13 AM

:thumbup: Waiting for results. This is my next mod.

coco_m3 · 03-26-2008, 09:31 AM

thanks robert for the pics.

ChrisK · 03-26-2008, 11:19 AM

I am waiting for Larry to get his before I order these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GP-Th...QQcmdZViewItem

Robert · 03-26-2008, 05:09 PM

Here's an LED solution from PIAA on e90post for e92.

Pricey though, 300+ for angel eyes.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127432

OzF16 · 03-26-2008, 07:32 PM

If you change your bulb to a more bluish color (say 8000-10000K), are you only changing the color of the angel eye daytime running lights? Or does this mod also change your nighttime low/high beams as well?

Robert · 03-27-2008, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzF16

If you change your bulb to a more bluish color (say 8000-10000K), are you only changing the color of the angel eye daytime running lights? Or does this mod also change your nighttime low/high beams as well?

I believe the low beam and angle eyes are two separate systems.

ChrisK · 03-27-2008, 09:19 AM

Your low/high beam are Xenon, and your Angel eyes are H8 Halogen. They are absolutely separate.

ChrisK · 03-27-2008, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robert

Here's an LED solution from PIAA on e90post for e92.

Pricey though, 300+ for angel eyes.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127432

That is insane for LED's.

Dave · 03-27-2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriskurn

That is insane for LED's.

indeed once someone has the part # i am sure you can go direct for half that...
i am sticking with stock...

and proud of it for now 8)

ChrisK · 03-27-2008, 11:08 AM

I ordered a set of the GP thunders (8500k) for $20.50 shipped.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GP-Th...QQcmdZViewItem

Robert · 03-27-2008, 01:17 PM

Let us know how you like them.

eunosracr · 03-27-2008, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriskurn

I ordered a set of the GP thunders (8500k) for $20.50 shipped.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GP-Th...QQcmdZViewItem

Post pics of install once you get them.

larryn · 03-27-2008, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chriskurn

I ordered a set of the GP thunders (8500k) for $20.50 shipped.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GP-Th...QQcmdZViewItem

I bought from the same seller, but got whiter bulbs (7500's - orig thought they were 6500), rather than the bluer 8500's. I hope they'll be here soon. I bought them a week ago..

eunosracr · 03-27-2008, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryn

I bought from the same seller, but got whiter bulbs (7500's - orig thought they were 6500), rather than the bluer 8500's. I hope they'll be here soon. I bought them a week ago..

Larryn lets see pics when you get them. Also let us know how install goes. Thanks in advance.

ChrisK · 03-27-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryn

I bought from the same seller, but got whiter bulbs (7500's - orig thought they were 6500), rather than the bluer 8500's. I hope they'll be here soon. I bought them a week ago..

Larry I bought the 8500 on purpose so we can compare.

M3Newbie88 · 03-27-2008, 03:26 PM

Nice cant wait to see the color comparisons....

InsaneSkippy · 03-27-2008, 03:40 PM

This will be one of my first mods after I see the pictures

Sandman11 · 03-27-2008, 05:56 PM

Just re-read the entire thread, I feel like such a noob. Is there anywhere that will allow me to compare the color temps to find which one I like? I'm looking for more of a white so it sounds like 7500k is right for me.

Is it possible/has anyone switched the Xenon's? I'm really looking for the most white headlight set up possible including removing any markers/casings to make them white as well.

Thanks guys, great stuff at this site.

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