F30 Projector Angel Eye Headlights!

Efthirty · 07-10-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nvidia

Halogen bulbs simply are not designed to work in projector style headlights. The same applies to people putting HID's in reflector style headlights. You need bulbs that are designed to work with projectors (most HID's, most LED's).

Agree the halogen bulb doesn't have enough light output to work with the projectors. The projectors usually spread light, if there's not a lot light, there's not a lot to spread.

abs5394 · 07-10-2016, 05:14 PM

Does anyone know if we can use the H7 morimoto elite HID system with these headlights?

Photographerlife · 07-10-2016, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by abs5394

Does anyone know if we can use the H7 morimoto elite HID system with these headlights?

Yes but, this ->

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...&postcount=190

abs5394 · 07-10-2016, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Photographerlife

Yes but, this ->

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...&postcount=190

Thanks for the heads up. Did the work-around work?

Photographerlife · 07-10-2016, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by abs5394

Thanks for the heads up. Did the work-around work?

I am still waiting on the part.

abs5394 · 07-10-2016, 07:51 PM

I'm probably gonna order the morimoto set and that clip tonight. Please keep us updated with how it goes

Photographerlife · 07-10-2016, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by abs5394

I'm probably gonna order the morimoto set and that clip tonight. Please keep us updated with how it goes

Yup. I am looking forward to the fix as well.

teefar · 07-10-2016, 08:26 PM

So where are you guys mounting your ballasts? Are you putting somewhere not so noticable to the BMW techs? Or somewhere you can easily get to incase theres a problem with the lights?

elusive · 07-10-2016, 09:41 PM

I drove a lot today and I loved seeing the angel eyes in the reflection of the cars in front of me.
Here's some more pics because I can't get enough

abs5394 · 07-10-2016, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Photographerlife

Yup. I am looking forward to the fix as well.

Hey do you know of any other holders I can order? The one you linked has a 15-20 day shipping time...

How about this?
https://www.amazon.com/Retainer-Merc...holder+adaptor

Photographerlife · 07-10-2016, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by abs5394

Hey do you know of any other holders I can order? The one you linked has a 15-20 day shipping time...

How about this?
https://www.amazon.com/Retainer-Merc...holder+adaptor

They look like they will fit any other H7 HID bulb base. The ones Morimoto comes with has a cylindrical base (and can be detached from the wires - see the pictures I added previously you ll know what I mean) whereas other H7 HID bulbs have a more narrow square base (and you can't remove the bulb from the wires).
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I doubt these would help. Check again on Amazon if not then you can get them on eBay as well.

cs135i · 07-11-2016, 01:20 AM

I was wondering why most of you folks are going with HID even with more hassle? I remember modding my 135 into HID Angels eyes in the past and I would have thanked god if a good pair of LED was available, so I didn't have to mess with ballast and mounting and drilling holes etc. Wouldn't using LED be more subtle and stock looking? Just curious what made you all favor HID.

Btw, this setup has separate high and low beam. If mounting HID to the low beam and not high beam, wouldn't it look funny when you flash high beam at night? Why not just put four identical LED bulbs into both low and high so it looks more consistent.

Photographerlife · 07-11-2016, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by abs5394

Hey do you know of any other holders I can order? The one you linked has a 15-20 day shipping time...

How about this?
https://www.amazon.com/Retainer-Merc...holder+adaptor

UPDATE!! These don't clear the Morimoto bulbs either.

So, I am just going to order one of the other H7 bulbs with the square base. Hopefully that should work.

Photographerlife · 07-11-2016, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cs135i

I was wondering why most of you folks are going with HID even with more hassle? I remember modding my 135 into HID Angels eyes in the past and I would have thanked god if a good pair of LED was available, so I didn't have to mess with ballast and mounting and drilling holes etc. Wouldn't using LED be more subtle and stock looking? Just curious what made you all favor HID.

I don't think you can put the LEDs without the ballast. I have looked at good LED bulbs and almost all of them come with some sort of ballast and then add the error canceler and you are probably stuck with the same situation.

teefar · 07-11-2016, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Photographerlife

I don't think you can put the LEDs without the ballast. I have looked at good LED bulbs and almost all of them come with some sort of ballast and then add the error canceler and you are probably stuck with the same situation.

You are correct

abs5394 · 07-11-2016, 07:01 AM

Also I get the impression that LED generally isn't as good. Brighter up close but drops off significantly and has less throw. Also it may be worse in the rain/snow because it's whiter.

abs5394 · 07-11-2016, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Photographerlife

UPDATE!! These don't clear the Morimoto bulbs either.

So, I am just going to order one of the other H7 bulbs with the square base. Hopefully that should work.

So your going to order a different HID bulb? Which one?

iki4life · 07-11-2016, 07:18 AM

why dont people just order the optional upgrade to the 6000k HID that USR offers? I upgraded over the halogens, are those not good enough?
Although I need to call USR today because they are lagging on my order.

teefar · 07-11-2016, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by iki4life

why dont people just order the optional upgrade to the 6000k HID that USR offers? I upgraded over the halogens, are those not good enough?
Although I need to call USR today because they are lagging on my order.

They weren't available when I ordered. There were also some mentioning of the LED's not being as good as the LED's that came with the halogens headlights. Read the thread...

monte03carlo · 07-11-2016, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by elusive

I drove a lot today and I loved seeing the angel eyes in the reflection of the cars in front of me.
Here's some more pics because I can't get enough

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Nice!! Can't wait to receive my lights

Photographerlife · 07-11-2016, 04:19 PM

Out with the old

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In with the new -

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I will take better photos with beam pattern and how it looks on the road.

If anyone in SoCal doesn't mind driving down to Mission Viejo, the shop here is really good. They only deal with BMWs. They charged $150 for the install and are willing to do it for that price for anyone who wants to do the swap.

http://www.solelybimmer.com/ 949-586-4269 The guy's name is Chad.

Now time to figure out what to do with the old headlights. Suggestions?

scostu · 07-11-2016, 04:26 PM

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Now time to figure out what to do with the old headlights. Suggestions?

Mount them in your garage on a placard like a dead animal!!

New lights look fantastic.

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teefar Private First Class 15 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 328i Sportline Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Durham, NC iTrader: (0)	So where are you guys mounting your ballasts? Are you putting somewhere not so noticable to the BMW techs? Or somewhere you can easily get to incase theres a problem with the lights?
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elusive Second Lieutenant 192 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2015 F30 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I drove a lot today and I loved seeing the angel eyes in the reflection of the cars in front of me. Here's some more pics because I can't get enough
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cs135i Comes to RWD from FWD, with a dream of AWD 12 Rep 117 Posts Drives: AW 09 135i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ultra Slow Area iTrader: (2)	I was wondering why most of you folks are going with HID even with more hassle? I remember modding my 135 into HID Angels eyes in the past and I would have thanked god if a good pair of LED was available, so I didn't have to mess with ballast and mounting and drilling holes etc. Wouldn't using LED be more subtle and stock looking? Just curious what made you all favor HID. Btw, this setup has separate high and low beam. If mounting HID to the low beam and not high beam, wouldn't it look funny when you flash high beam at night? Why not just put four identical LED bulbs into both low and high so it looks more consistent. __________________ 09 135i Arrived!!! 03-25-2010 7pm
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Photographerlife Private 21 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tempe, AZ iTrader: (0)	Out with the old In with the new - I will take better photos with beam pattern and how it looks on the road. If anyone in SoCal doesn't mind driving down to Mission Viejo, the shop here is really good. They only deal with BMWs. They charged $150 for the install and are willing to do it for that price for anyone who wants to do the swap. http://www.solelybimmer.com/ 949-586-4269 The guy's name is Chad. Now time to figure out what to do with the old headlights. Suggestions?
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