Custom Angel Eyes Z4M / Z4

J-Thurm · 02-07-2010, 09:54 PM

I want to see a picture of the new leds as well. I have the angel eyes on my car, which Eric did a great job on and I'm thinking of getting the strip as well. I WANT TO SEE THEM!!!

johanness · 11-04-2010, 03:56 PM

Digging up an old thread. Can someone comment on how long theirs have lasted, or had any issues with this? (it's been over a year now). The yellow strip is getting to me.

Is Tekarbon still doing this or has anyone ordered it recently? I'd love an update.

kiDjubi · 11-14-2010, 12:50 PM

Hi Eric
You still have kits left?
I was interested in the angel eyes with black housing and led strip on the bottom.
Would we be able to use larger LEDs instead?

mousitch · 11-15-2010, 09:40 PM

Interest here too. Reliability is am issue. If they are quality halos I'd be in like Flynn.

3002 tii · 01-13-2011, 10:30 AM

any update?

NickyC · 01-13-2011, 10:54 AM

I spoke with Eric a few weeks back when I bought the carbon fiber mirrors from him. At that point, everything was still going with the headlights and he even gave me a quote. Unfortunately, I only have my ///M so I cannot have it down for a week or whatever while he works on the headlights. I have a family member who might leave town next month for a couple weeks, and is kind enough to let me borrow her car. I will get into contact with Eric and definitely have the job done then.

I've also been wondering if he could wrap the interior of the lights in CF. I wonder what that would look like.......

Twisted Six · 01-13-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by NickyC

I've also been wondering if he could wrap the interior of the lights in CF. I wonder what that would look like.......

I did mine in CFFL Halos and then Carbon Fiber 2x2 Twill laminated the plastic interior shrouds.

I've not had time to finish clear-coating them and re-assembling.But I will soon and post them up.

Cheers,Vinny

NickyC · 01-13-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

I did mine in CFFL Halos and then Carbon Fiber 2x2 Twill laminated the plastic interior shrouds.

I've not had time to finish clear-coating them and re-assembling.But I will soon and post them up.

Cheers,Vinny

Please do Vinny, I would *greatly* appreciate it.

j03chu · 01-23-2011, 07:50 PM

HAllo.

I've had these headlights done by Eric for about 14,15 months now. And so far, there was only ONE problem, one fuse for one of the angel halo's blew, but upon contact with Eric, he sent me replacement units within a couple days for the fix. I was no expert in dealing with headlights, luckily i was local, Eric took in my headlights and fixed everything free of cost. He even came to my house to pick up the headlights for me and dropped it off in the SAME day.

Eric's product has been flawless, and his customer service is great. Thanks Eric if you're reading this.

Here's some pictures of mine

Oh btw, Eric also wet sanded and polished my headlights, and til this day, they look awesome.

Let me know if you guys have anymore questions or want specific pictures.

I don't vouch for and vendors much, but Eric's work is top notch and so is his customer service.

mfanatic325 · 01-23-2011, 08:25 PM

YEE, bump for same shoes Joe

Last weekend when I made a quick trip down to LA, this totally slipped my mind

Will call up Eric @ Tekarbon if I do another LA trip in the M

3002 tii · 01-23-2011, 09:32 PM

i contacted eric recently, he said only difference between the angel eyes now and before is that he uses LEDs instead of CCFL so they should last even longer. i'm sure they'll last beyond the average life of the car, but i do wonder what i'm supposed to do when that day does come and the LEDs die out. maybe thats 5+ years from now but will Eric be around then?

mfanatic325 · 01-23-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

but will Eric be around then?

Most likely not. But it's a risk we gotta take I suppose =P

pokeybritches · 01-24-2011, 12:17 AM

I hope he still is! I'm getting ready to do the LED strip in a few weeks.

ZStig · 01-24-2011, 12:21 AM

believe me, you'd rather want LEDs in there, instead of CCFLs with potentially better long term customer support

BlackMoupe · 01-24-2011, 12:38 AM

Definitely doing this when I get my car back from the shop.

mfanatic325 · 01-24-2011, 01:23 AM

How does Eric charge again for this stuff? I need to learn how to take off my front bumper and headlights. That way I can send them in instead of driving all the way down to LA

pokeybritches · 01-24-2011, 01:56 AM

Bumper is easy. There's a good DIY writeup on here. There are a few torx screws on the top, bolts on the bottom, and fasteners in the wheel well to remove; then the bumper just pulls right off. Budget 30 min for your first time. I've removed and reinstalled my bumper four times.

mfanatic325 · 01-24-2011, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pokeybritches

Bumper is easy. There's a good DIY writeup on here. There are a few torx screws on the top, bolts on the bottom, and fasteners in the wheel well to remove; then the bumper just pulls right off. Budget 30 min for your first time. I've removed and reinstalled my bumper four times.

OH YES, I've been looking for a good DIY on it. Could you be so kind as to link me?

mousitch · 01-24-2011, 11:54 AM

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79994

mfanatic325 · 01-24-2011, 12:19 PM

nadaclue · 01-25-2011, 07:55 PM

Has anybody had the inner piece painted in body color, rather than black or carbon fiber wrap? Just trying to get an idea in my head what that would look like.

mfanatic325 · 01-25-2011, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nadaclue

Has anybody had the inner piece painted in body color, rather than black or carbon fiber wrap? Just trying to get an idea in my head what that would look like.

Oh like some Ferrari's? Interesting idea! I doubt anyone's done it yet for their Z's?

02-07-2010, 09:54 PM	#133
J-Thurm Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2007 bmw z4 coupe 3.0si Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crestwood iTrader: (0)	I want to see a picture of the new leds as well. I have the angel eyes on my car, which Eric did a great job on and I'm thinking of getting the strip as well. I WANT TO SEE THEM!!!
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11-04-2010, 03:56 PM	#134
johanness Banned 56 Rep 1,739 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle, Vancouver iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M COUPE [7.00] 2012 BMW X1 xDrive 28i [9.00]	Digging up an old thread. Can someone comment on how long theirs have lasted, or had any issues with this? (it's been over a year now). The yellow strip is getting to me. Is Tekarbon still doing this or has anyone ordered it recently? I'd love an update.
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11-14-2010, 12:50 PM	#135
kiDjubi Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Pasadena iTrader: (0)	Leds Hi Eric You still have kits left? I was interested in the angel eyes with black housing and led strip on the bottom. Would we be able to use larger LEDs instead?
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11-15-2010, 09:40 PM	#136
mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	Interest here too. Reliability is am issue. If they are quality halos I'd be in like Flynn. __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
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01-13-2011, 10:30 AM	#137
3002 tii Lieutenant General 2288 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	any update? __________________ Follow for latest mods
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01-13-2011, 10:54 AM	#138
NickyC Lieutenant General 17487 Rep 10,665 Posts Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jacked out of my mind iTrader: (23)	I spoke with Eric a few weeks back when I bought the carbon fiber mirrors from him. At that point, everything was still going with the headlights and he even gave me a quote. Unfortunately, I only have my ///M so I cannot have it down for a week or whatever while he works on the headlights. I have a family member who might leave town next month for a couple weeks, and is kind enough to let me borrow her car. I will get into contact with Eric and definitely have the job done then. I've also been wondering if he could wrap the interior of the lights in CF. I wonder what that would look like.......
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01-23-2011, 07:50 PM	#141
j03chu Captain 56 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 08 SG/IR Z4MR \| 07 AW/Blk Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SOCAL: 626/909/949/323 iTrader: (1)	voucher for eric's headlight/angels HAllo. I've had these headlights done by Eric for about 14,15 months now. And so far, there was only ONE problem, one fuse for one of the angel halo's blew, but upon contact with Eric, he sent me replacement units within a couple days for the fix. I was no expert in dealing with headlights, luckily i was local, Eric took in my headlights and fixed everything free of cost. He even came to my house to pick up the headlights for me and dropped it off in the SAME day. Eric's product has been flawless, and his customer service is great. Thanks Eric if you're reading this. Here's some pictures of mine Oh btw, Eric also wet sanded and polished my headlights, and til this day, they look awesome. Let me know if you guys have anymore questions or want specific pictures. I don't vouch for and vendors much, but Eric's work is top notch and so is his customer service. __________________ 08 Z4MR \| Space gray on Imola red, carbon trim BC racing coilovers \| Titan TS7 07 Z4MC \| Alpine white on black, aluminum trim KWV3 \| CCW LM20 \| Eventuri \| Rogue Engineering short shifter, mounts and exhaust \| BMW Motorsports shift knob \| mudflaps \| stubby antennas
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01-23-2011, 08:25 PM	#142
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	YEE, bump for same shoes Joe Last weekend when I made a quick trip down to LA, this totally slipped my mind Will call up Eric @ Tekarbon if I do another LA trip in the M
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01-23-2011, 09:32 PM	#143
3002 tii Lieutenant General 2288 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	i contacted eric recently, he said only difference between the angel eyes now and before is that he uses LEDs instead of CCFL so they should last even longer. i'm sure they'll last beyond the average life of the car, but i do wonder what i'm supposed to do when that day does come and the LEDs die out. maybe thats 5+ years from now but will Eric be around then? __________________ Follow for latest mods
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01-24-2011, 12:17 AM	#145
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01-24-2011, 12:21 AM	#146
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01-24-2011, 12:38 AM	#147
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01-24-2011, 01:23 AM	#148
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	How does Eric charge again for this stuff? I need to learn how to take off my front bumper and headlights. That way I can send them in instead of driving all the way down to LA
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01-24-2011, 01:56 AM	#149
pokeybritches Colonel 479 Rep 2,782 Posts Drives: ESS/G-Power Z4M, VF Z4, 996tt Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M [10.00] 2006 BMW Z4M [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i [9.00]	Bumper is easy. There's a good DIY writeup on here. There are a few torx screws on the top, bolts on the bottom, and fasteners in the wheel well to remove; then the bumper just pulls right off. Budget 30 min for your first time. I've removed and reinstalled my bumper four times.
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01-24-2011, 11:54 AM	#151
mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79994 __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
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01-25-2011, 07:55 PM	#153
nadaclue Private First Class 52 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Urban Green 2003 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Has anybody had the inner piece painted in body color, rather than black or carbon fiber wrap? Just trying to get an idea in my head what that would look like.
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