installed EBAY Angel Eyes today

[Yii]

Originally Posted by ekimv65

1 last question, do the AE's have one single lamp per side that is split and illuminates the high and low beam AE's? Any help would be appreciated, I have tried contacting them and have had no response.

Thanks,

Mike

Yeah its one bulb powering the Larger diameter Angel eyes as well as the smaller diameter one per side. New Bmw Angel eyes are crazy bright compared to ours even with stock amber angel eyes. I think its cause they changed the design... kinda jealous but i got White Angel Eyes too!

[mywidebody02]

Hey naz did you use the harness that came with them. I didn't, the factory harness fit.

[ekimv65]

Originally Posted by Yii

Yeah its one bulb powering the Larger diameter Angel eyes as well as the smaller diameter one per side. New Bmw Angel eyes are crazy bright compared to ours even with stock amber angel eyes. I think its cause they changed the design... kinda jealous but i got White Angel Eyes too!

I got the new ones that are 6 WATT, that should make them jump!!! Ill post some pics as soon as I get them in!

Thanks for all the help and thanks to NAZ for the start of this thread!!!

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by TheGodfather

Naz, get some LED side indicators. That will really tie up the look.

Any suggestions on where?

[TheGodfather]

Originally Posted by Naz24

Any suggestions on where?

Well I got mine at Canadian Tire. But I am sure they can be found at all the usual BMW parts websites, like EAS etc.

My only problem with them, is they flash quickly as if the bulb was dead, the LED's do not draw enough power.

[neockder]

Originally Posted by TheGodfather

Well I got mine at Canadian Tire. But I am sure they can be found at all the usual BMW parts websites, like EAS etc.

My only problem with them, is they flash quickly as if the bulb was dead, the LED's do not draw enough power.

All you need to do is put a resistor in line in the bulb's pigtail. You just need to figure out what Ohm resistor. The check system thinks the bulb has burnt out, as it doesn't draw enough power.

Ha, that's funny.. 15 seconds of searching and I found a kit someone makes for you.. $10. It's even cheaper if you do it yourself(and probably better looking).


Putco LED Light Bulb Load-Resistor Kit - Ceramic Putco Accessories and Parts P230004C

[Michelle]

Those looks awesome!

My j.levi angel eyes quit working a year ago. I'm assuming my cold weather ballasts died. I tried contacting j.levi to get a new set of ballasts, but I never heard back from them.

[m5james]

Originally Posted by Michelle

Those looks awesome!

My j.levi angel eyes quit working a year ago. I'm assuming my cold weather ballasts died. I tried contacting j.levi to get a new set of ballasts, but I never heard back from them.

Ballasts are ballasts, you can use these as long as the plug is the same.

LOT 2 HALO ANGEL EYES RINGS 12V CCFL INVERTER BALLAST - eBay (item 300487879946 end time Nov-30-10 12:11:45 PST)

I had a mild scare a few days ago when I washed the engine bay and then I saw that my angel eyes either weren't on or only partially lit for the first inch or so. I let the engine run, low and highbeams on in order to produce lots of engine heat and finished washing the outside. Within 20 minutes all was OK It sucked not seeing them on for that short of time, I still love how unique and bright they look when the ignition is on.

[Michelle]

Originally Posted by m5james

Ballasts are ballasts, you can use these as long as the plug is the same.

LOT 2 HALO ANGEL EYES RINGS 12V CCFL INVERTER BALLAST - eBay (item 300487879946 end time Nov-30-10 12:11:45 PST)

Really? I didn't know that. Ebay is blocked at work, so I'm not sure if the link you posted states this.... but do those work in cold weather, too?

[fulltilt]

I installed mine less than a year ago, and one started flickering recently. I am in Texas, and it hasn't gotten cold yet. They were fine last winter. I was going to buy a new set. So I may just need to put that size resistor in line? That would be good news. I was afraid I would have to start spending $50 a year for these. Here is a picture of mine before and after at the same time.

1999 BMW

Disregard the incorrect webpage label. The page was copied from my 3 series site.