Abused subject - Are these ebay headlights any good, and these angel eyes?

[dolphin_4_u]

Originally Posted by Philly X5

Hey Dolphin, did you use wire instructions from mtX5 in the link you provided or do you have any other that might help me connect the AE's? Please let me know. Thanks.

I started with his instructions and complemented with the ones on the site (tips & tricks) But if your truck is US spec you don't need any aditional hardware or instrucctions for the AE's, they are P&P

[dolphin_4_u]

Originally Posted by Philly X5

Ok, I just purchased them...will see how good they are

Just in case and to save you some hedaches, did you noticed that the corners look smoke? The headlight itself is the same one I have but the corner looks smoke to me, maybe it's the photo but just in case, unless that's how you want them, ask the seller if the corners are smoke or not

[dolphin_4_u]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

No pattern ??

It would be great if you can take a pictures of your light pattern

Will do this weekend

[dolphin_4_u]

Originally Posted by m5james

I don't have self leveling...is it worth trying to adapt in? I'd guess not since I assume it ties of the rearend of the X, having to run wires and a bunch of BS would just be a headache...unless the wiring is already there, then i'd just need motors?

I don't know if the wires are already there or not but as far as motors go do you have manual leveling? There should be a dial next to the light switch for that. If you do have it then you have the motors because they do adjust, they just don't do so automatically. My sister's 3 series has that and should be no different for an X

[dolphin_4_u]

Originally Posted by X Foomph

Loving these lights guys.
Sorry Simon, but these appeal a little more than yours, without the 8 'ribs' surrounding the main beam reflector. Very appealing how Dolphin was able to convert xenon and auto levelling to these units. The outer blinker lens (top & bottom) looks very similar to post facelift h/light units.
As long as they live up to expectations I'll seriously consider these.
Any night time beam shots ??

Thanks

I'll get you some night shots this weekend

[dolphin_4_u]

Originally Posted by mogm321

i recommend you gowith depo, they are as close as you can get to oem. Also keep in mind that the depo ones have leveling motors and these dont.

That's a personal choice because the eBay ones look a lot closer to post-facelift headlights than the DEPO ones do to the pre-facelift ones. And the leveling motors can be swapped from the original ones and swapped back if you need to

[Philly X5]

Originally Posted by dolphin_4_u

Just in case and to save you some hedaches, did you noticed that the corners look smoke? The headlight itself is the same one I have but the corner looks smoke to me, maybe it's the photo but just in case, unless that's how you want them, ask the seller if the corners are smoke or not

I noticed that but I think this is just the light...He has other BMW headlights where he indicates that they are "smoked" but not with these X5 lights so I think the corners should be clear but just in case I emailed him.

[Philly X5]

Just confirmed with the seller - Its CLEAR lense with blackout housing...

[m5james]

Originally Posted by mtX5

the HIDs he sent with them don't work. 6 months ago he sent me a new set..same issue. this thread got me fired up again so i called him today and he was like "oh, long time" and i explained to him i was still have the same issues and i wanted to return everything (didn't have a backup plan for headlights though lol) and he said he would actually help me out and that he was overnighting me a new HID kit because the ones he sent me had 'known issues' ..so now i'm waiting for the new HIDs..lets see how those go.

i won't like about one thing, the AEs look AMAAAZING .. especially when the sun starts to set or at night.. everyone always stares and gives me a thumb up haha. they are BRIGHT

I'm sorry...did you get the DEPO ones w/ the halogen angel eyes or the ebay ones w/ the CCFL angels? I like how bright the pic is in your signature.

[RPX5]

MT, you got the Custom Angel Eyes right?? I'm trying to get them to help me gut out my stock lights and put all my components into some aftermarket housings... that would be very verrrrrry cool .. we'll see what happensss