driver side corona ring burnt out

//Mike135i · 11-18-2007, 07:31 PM

so today i start my e90 and the light malfunction error come up. so i check my lights and noticed that my conora rings on my driver side has burnt out. im already out of warranty (60k miles). So im assuming that my dealer will hose me if i bring it too them. I went on to bavauto.com and i couldnt find the stock replacement. But i came across these PIAA angle eyes for ~$170+ shipping. Should i buy the PIAA's? what are the pro and cons if any or just go to my dealership.

Kev · 11-18-2007, 07:46 PM

If you're going for the white LED corona rings, buy the Lux 4.0 from NA Motorsports instead of the PIAA! You will not regret getting them~

Going to the dealer most likely entails the replacement of a HALOGEN bulb for an arm and a leg, probably plus a new born as well. From my experience with replacing the angel eyes / corona ring, it takes about 1.5 hours to do. I would suggest you do DIY as it is not that tough to do. The replacement bulb is fairly cheap.

FrankoQ · 11-18-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev

If you're going for the white LED corona rings, buy the Lux 4.0 from NA Motorsports instead of the PIAA! You will not regret getting them~

Going to the dealer most likely entails the replacement of a HALOGEN bulb for an arm and a leg, probably plus a new born as well. From my experience with replacing the angel eyes / corona ring, it takes about 1.5 hours to do. I would suggest you do DIY as it is not that tough to do. The replacement bulb is fairly cheap.

+1 for lux4

I found that removing the wheel makes servicing the AE bulbs much better.
After you do it once, getting there is a breeze.

TurboFan · 11-18-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mike2x14

so today i start my e90 and the light malfunction error come up. so i check my lights and noticed that my conora rings on my driver side has burnt out. im already out of warranty (60k miles). So im assuming that my dealer will hose me if i bring it too them. I went on to bavauto.com and i couldnt find the stock replacement. But i came across these PIAA angle eyes for ~$170+ shipping. Should i buy the PIAA's? what are the pro and cons if any or just go to my dealership.

I've installed the PIAA's, and they are outstanding. I could also sell you my old bulbs, they have about 5000 mi on them.

The install of the 1st side took over 45 minutes. The next side took 5 minutes. I have some photos of my install, I can write a DIY for you.

//Mike135i · 11-19-2007, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboFan

I've installed the PIAA's, and they are outstanding. I could also sell you my old bulbs, they have about 5000 mi on them.

The install of the 1st side took over 45 minutes. The next side took 5 minutes. I have some photos of my install, I can write a DIY for you.

how much will u be selling ur old bulbs for?

ksfrogman · 11-19-2007, 11:04 AM

mike, this would be a good opportunity to switch to LEDs. They are much brighter, whiter, and make your angel eyes stand out more at night.

mds82 · 11-19-2007, 11:34 AM

I would recomend LUX 4 over the PIAA.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85622

PIAA on left....... LUX 4.0 on Right

TheRusski · 11-19-2007, 11:38 AM

I hope my Anglels go .....so I can get LUX 4.0 lol....ha ha. Just don't have the heart replacing perfectly good lights....lol.

EastCoast335i · 11-19-2007, 11:44 AM

why did they burn out?

were you using higher wattage bulbs?
or is this just standard wear and tear?

Kev · 11-19-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mds82

I would recomend LUX 4 over the PIAA.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85622

PIAA on left....... LUX 4.0 on Right

Should I start charging you money for that?

EastCoast335i · 11-19-2007, 03:47 PM

WOW thats really bright

Wish there was an e92 application *hint hint*

mds82 · 11-19-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by EastCoast335i

WOW thats really bright

Wish there was an e92 application *hint hint*

working on it... its not as easy as the e92's not at all....

EastCoast335i · 11-19-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mds82

working on it... its not as easy as the e92's not at all....

you mean the e90's?

Do WORK son, do WORK!
22's 22's

//Mike135i · 11-20-2007, 12:34 PM

ok im starting to get won over on the Lux 4.0s. The only thing is the PIAAs have a life time warrenty vs the lux 4.0s one year. and the price $170(PIAA) vs $225(Lux 4.0).

How long do they both last and are the lux 4.0s worth the extra $$$??

//Mike135i · 11-20-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by EastCoast335i

why did they burn out?

were you using higher wattage bulbs?
or is this just standard wear and tear?

just wear and tear i guess. i just started my car and the drivers side were not working

Chesmu · 11-20-2007, 03:44 PM

lux.... every time.

TurboFan · 11-20-2007, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mike2x14

ok im starting to get won over on the Lux 4.0s. The only thing is the PIAAs have a life time warrenty vs the lux 4.0s one year. and the price $170(PIAA) vs $225(Lux 4.0).

How long do they both last and are the lux 4.0s worth the extra $$$??

All I can say is PIAA is one of the most respected names in off-road and after-market auto lighting. I'm not knocking the LUX, I know absolutely nothing about them. I know the LUX is brighter, but I have had the PIAA installed for about a month now, and I am VERY happy with them. The quality is 2nd to none.

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//Mike135i Private First Class 46 Rep 174 Posts Drives: '17 340xi MPPSK Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW X5 4.8iS [9.00]	driver side corona ring burnt out so today i start my e90 and the light malfunction error come up. so i check my lights and noticed that my conora rings on my driver side has burnt out. im already out of warranty (60k miles). So im assuming that my dealer will hose me if i bring it too them. I went on to bavauto.com and i couldnt find the stock replacement. But i came across these PIAA angle eyes for ~$170+ shipping. Should i buy the PIAA's? what are the pro and cons if any or just go to my dealership.
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//Mike135i Private First Class 46 Rep 174 Posts Drives: '17 340xi MPPSK Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW X5 4.8iS [9.00]	ok im starting to get won over on the Lux 4.0s. The only thing is the PIAAs have a life time warrenty vs the lux 4.0s one year. and the price $170(PIAA) vs $225(Lux 4.0). How long do they both last and are the lux 4.0s worth the extra $$$??
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