2001 X5 3.0 - Angel Eye Options + Part # Request

Tleong · #1 08-31-2009, 07:56 PM

Hello All,

First, I want to thank everybody on this site. They have been such a great help in everything relating to my X. They were even able to diagnose pulley/belt problems from a video recording!

. I just have two questions. Please consult the pictures for better idea. Please keep in mind, I am not very tech-savvy or mechanically-knowledgeable...

1) I want to upgrade my headlights to have Angel Eyes. What is the best bang-for-my-buck? Just get the halo's? or entire headlights?

2) What is this part #? The piece to the left and right of my license plate. I believe it is plastic... Where can I purchase it?

Thank you guys

*Angel Eye question solved. Part Number still needed.

mrbmwx5 · #2 08-31-2009, 08:58 PM

09 Cover lateral right 1 10/2003 51118402312 $23.71
09 Cover lateral left 1 10/2003 51118402311 $23.71

Tleong · #3 08-31-2009, 09:05 PM

mr. bmw... Once again. You have come to my rescue

. Thank so much!

Now... for the Angel Eye options...

m5james · #4 08-31-2009, 09:14 PM

Ebay..."CCFL Angel Eyes" w/ a black logo for the background, $55 shipped. Once you're ready to install them, the search button will be your best friend since its been done countless times and there are more than enough threads on how to do it.

Tleong · #5 08-31-2009, 09:40 PM

m5james. Thank you for recommendations! I assume you mean one of these sellers? CCFL Angel Eyes x5, great deals on eBay Motors on eBay!

After searching for the directions, I think I am leaning towards Projecter 53? They seem to be plug and play and really close to OEM. There is a vendor by the name of JLevi that sells them? I do not think I would have the skill to "bake" my headlights and install the rings... firstly, I have never used an oven in my life.

Would the Projecter 53 be an easier install with better quality? Or am I just paying more for the same thing?

m5james · #6 08-31-2009, 11:20 PM

Sorry for the replies w/o links, I was waiting for a table at Tuscano's and replying via my Treo.

Anyways, i'm just taking a wild shot in the wind at guessing that all of these aftermarket angel eyes kits on ebay are coming from RACING DASH ENTERPRISE LTD - Lamp, M3 Spoiler, El Products.

After seeing you post pics of your headlights, you're in the same boat as I am where you don't have projector headlights. This is a thread I started inquring about ebay projector headlights http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ngel-eyes.html ...good information and you'll be able to kill two birds w/ one stone.

ProjectorE53/Umshitzna are all probably buying and relabeling ebay parts also. Seems nowadays, someone in China or Taiwan is making all these aftermarket parts, then BMW specific suppliers are getting their hands on the stuff before it hits Ebay...just my .02. It seems short of specialized things like superchargers, modified engines and diffs that are made by mechanical shops, just about everything that is bolt-on can and will be found on ebay soon enough for 1/4-1/2 the price of these BMW "specialty" suppliers...just another .02.

Tleong · #7 09-01-2009, 09:24 AM

m5james - That was quite the read. I am a bit more informed and am pretty decided for getting a plug and play. It seems ebay from the only seller (parasite?) seems to be my best choice?

Can someone confirm?

ARTRIGA · #8 09-01-2009, 11:14 AM

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Please keep in mind, I am not very tech-savvy or mechanically-knowledgeable...

Get plug and play if what you say above is right..... because some things could go wrong (baking, melting...) then there is the ring install, wiring, taping in to your ECU box or other places to connect the wires. A piece of cake if you know what youre doing, otherwise it could give you a nightmare.....so I would just to be safe in your position just get a good set of headlights with AEs installed already an you will be good to

Tleong · #9 09-01-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ARTRIGA

Get plug and play if what you say above is right..... because some things could go wrong (baking, melting...) then there is the ring install, wiring, taping in to your ECU box or other places to connect the wires. A piece of cake if you know what youre doing, otherwise it could give you a nightmare.....so I would just to be safe in your position just get a good set of headlights with AEs installed already an you will be good to

But it seems it comes down to two brands? Projecter 53 or the Ebay one?

.... This is from the read from m5james's thread....