Angel Eyes

[mfanatic325]

They can be seen from very far away, just like the newer-style bimmer LED angel eyes, if not better. They're extremely bright.

I would recommend purchasing the halo rings for cheap, including any wiring needed, and then either DIY it or have a reputable shop install for you. The retail pricing for this work done through XtremeHID is too high IMHO, so I wouldn't spend that kind of money. I only did this because it was going to be covered by my insurance after the run-in with bambi up on the mountain roads

[pungo]

It's hard to tell by the picture, but do you know if the LED is is in front or behind the original angle eye defuser (clear plastic ring with ridges around the face of the perimeter)? Does it look like they added a new defuser in front of the LED ring?

BTW, you're really lucky bambi didn't cause damage to the sheet metal. I ran into a deer with my wife's 525i and it only broke the headlight alignment adjusters, which are brittle plastic, but replaceable, no other damage. My neighbor was not so lucky and had bumper, fender and hood damage.

[mfanatic325]

Originally Posted by pungo

It's hard to tell by the picture, but do you know if the LED is is in front or behind the original angle eye defuser (clear plastic ring with ridges around the face of the perimeter)? Does it look like they added a new defuser in front of the LED ring?

BTW, you're really lucky bambi didn't cause damage to the sheet metal. I ran into a deer with my wife's 525i and it only broke the headlight alignment adjusters, which are brittle plastic, but replaceable, no other damage. My neighbor was not so lucky and had bumper, fender and hood damage.

They put the angel eyes on the outermost edge, in front of the factory halo rings.

If it weren't for track experience and quick reflexes, and the fact that bambi didn't have antlers, bambi, my car and I would probably not have made it out alive
Overall, just front bumper, driver side headlight, and driver side fender were bruised up. Bambi pretty much slid off the body panels, since I had just washed the car and it was silky smooth

[deemo319]

Originally Posted by mfanatic325

Thanks! I will update with some pix in the original post once I get my car back. I should have it back by the end of the week. They're finishing up with clear-bra and stuff.

The work is pricey, and I most likely wouldn't pay out of pocket to have this done. Merely posting so that people know it IS still an option for our cars, despite the fact that Tekarbon doesn't seem to do this kind of service anymore
In comparison, Tekarbon was charging only $400 for similar work. Quite a few years has passed, but inflation can only account for so much

After looking at your pictures again, I really really, really want these!

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[mfanatic325]

haha, too bad you're all the way in Orlando. Definitely not worth all the hassle of shipping headlights, etc.
The cost is quite high IMHO

[mousitch]

How do these look compared to the TEK's? Tap on wood, but my TEK"s have been awesome. Hope they last another four years like the first four.

[mfanatic325]

Originally Posted by mousitch

How do these look compared to the TEK's? Tap on wood, but my TEK"s have been awesome. Hope they last another four years like the first four.

100% like these way better than the Tekarbons

[mousitch]

Originally Posted by mfanatic325

100% like these way better than the Tekarbons

Did they have any problem installing since Tek had already cut these open once? Are they green when off like Teks?

[mfanatic325]

Originally Posted by mousitch

Did they have any problem installing since Tek had already cut these open once? Are they green when off like Teks?

Not that I know of. They're very experienced since they do ALL sorts of car lighting; including a lot of custom stuff.

And, no, these look clean and uniform white when off. They do have a blueish hue when on however. I personally love it. It's just like HIDs or even LED headlights with the blueish tint.