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Old 12-09-2008, 01:19 AM
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Mohammad ... Oh man those lights are friggin bright! Who needs xenon headlights when ya got those! I don't remember them being that powerful.

Yeah, no prob and was a good experience - albeit frozen like a mofo.
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Old 12-09-2008, 11:34 AM
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Mohammad ... Oh man those lights are friggin bright! Who needs xenon headlights when ya got those! I don't remember them being that powerful.

Yeah, no prob and was a good experience - albeit frozen like a mofo.
Jose.....as you know both Mohammad and I did our headlight and hid fog light upgrade with Dave at www.customangeleyes.com


Yes....we paid some cash..but you get digital ballasts and excellent hid's............it's worth the money.....

Watch out for the 40.00 kits.....ballsts go quickly and the hid's themselves..may not last that long......there are abunch of threads on that! Let me know if you need any help!

Mohammad has some nice lookin pics here!

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Old 12-09-2008, 01:31 PM
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Jose.....as you know both Mohammad and I did our headlight and hid fog light upgrade with Dave at www.customangeleyes.com


Yes....we paid some cash..but you get digital ballasts and excellent hid's............it's worth the money.....

Watch out for the 40.00 kits.....ballsts go quickly and the hid's themselves..may not last that long......there are abunch of threads on that! Let me know if you need any help!

Mohammad has some nice lookin pics here!

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Rich don't get me wrong. I just somewhat agree and disagree on your comment. I think there are two kinds of HID sets, OEM and aftermarket. OEM ones are always the best but that does not mean it won't break. That was my first choice but my main concern(other than price) was replacing it if it does go bad plus I will have to add a relay anyways. Most aftermarket ones are made in China and are very similar in design. Some people are skeptical about this. There is a video/thread in bimmerforums where DDM opened up a bunch of kits to prove just that. You could probably call them up and send in your brand for comparison if you want to. They will replace it of course. Price difference may or may not be appealing to some but Apexcone is Apexcone and Prolumen is Prolumen, etc. Prolumens were real popular in bimmerforums and selling for $300 a pop. When one vendor sold those for $99, the other vendor try to counter by selling it for buy one get one free. We're getting to a point where you wonder how much these are really worth. I have no affiliation whatsoever with any vendors so I hope I don't sound like I am being biased. I think as long as you are happy with the customer service(which you don't get on ebay normally) and know the company is legit then you should go for it.
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Rich don't get me wrong. I just somewhat agree and disagree on your comment. I think there are two kinds of HID sets, OEM and aftermarket. OEM ones are always the best but that does not mean it won't break. That was my first choice but my main concern(other than price) was replacing it if it does go bad plus I will have to add a relay anyways. Most aftermarket ones are made in China and are very similar in design. Some people are skeptical about this. There is a video/thread in bimmerforums where DDM opened up a bunch of kits to prove just that. You could probably call them up and send in your brand for comparison if you want to. They will replace it of course. Price difference may or may not be appealing to some but Apexcone is Apexcone and Prolumen is Prolumen, etc. Prolumens were real popular in bimmerforums and selling for $300 a pop. When one vendor sold those for $99, the other vendor try to counter by selling it for buy one get one free. We're getting to a point where you wonder how much these are really worth. I have no affiliation whatsoever with any vendors so I hope I don't sound like I am being biased. I think as long as you are happy with the customer service(which you don't get on ebay normally) and know the company is legit then you should go for it.
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We're getting to a point where you wonder how much these are really worth. I have no affiliation whatsoever with any vendors so I hope I don't sound like I am being biased. I think as long as you are happy with the customer service(which you don't get on ebay normally) and know the company is legit then you should go for it.
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ya man at night you realize their full potential, i plan on running just angel eyes and those fogs. its more than enough (and looks better haha) lowbeams will be there if i need them..
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mohammad...looks like you got the job done..excellent! Hey get the solaris invisibulbs for your corners......looks so clean at night! I did the crystal blue.....got rid of all the amber!


I am gettin ready to get the Dinan eng and tranny soft..when I go in..they will take care of my drl's......

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yeah i did, thanks to Jose. Now I just gota turn off the DRLs and I'll be good. the lowest price i got at the stealer was $70
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yeah i did, thanks to Jose. Now I just gota turn off the DRLs and I'll be good. the lowest price i got at the stealer was $70
yeah! me to....they get your for an hour of labor! Crooks! LOL!

Hey man ..I feel bad...i told you I would of helped......if you needed it.....I just got engaged last week and I was out of the loop... I apologize if I dropped the ball on you!

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no man don't feel bad you helped me too, answered all my questions haha. Jose helped me physically put them in (wiring is not my thing). He doesn't live too far so we met up and did it in like 25 degree weather..which was not smart haha. but after overcoming a few obstacles they are good to go!
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