F30 Projector Angel Eye Headlights!

Hyperlink · 08-07-2017, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nWinter

Had them in for about 2 weeks now. I know that isn't long enough to tell but things are going smooth and the look is great. In the process of finding a H7 base LED to replace the halogens for more brightness and better color match.

Hi nWinter.

I'm also looking for an H7 LED with decent output. Keep us posted. I just installed the DEPOs, car finally looks like a real BMW. Loving the lights.

dr adequate · 08-09-2017, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by The pioneer

hows everyone's experience with these depo lights so far??? im about to pull the trigger here just wandering whats u do you guys think about them???

I've had them in with retrofit source hid kit for about 7 months and the lights have been spectacular. Love the look of the angel eyes and the light output is much better than stock halogen. I highly recommend this mod

ElCerdoLoco305 · 08-11-2017, 11:58 AM

has anyone found any HID kits that will inside the light housing? My Morimoto 2strokes do but there not bright enough.

Domotron · 08-17-2017, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ElCerdoLoco305

has anyone found any HID kits that will inside the light housing? My Morimoto 2strokes do but there not bright enough.

^^^ +1

dimmy · 08-21-2017, 10:09 AM

Just got these installed over the weekend and they're gorgeous!

Like most I'm wanting to upgrade to HIDS - are Morimoto Elites still the best way to go? 4500 or 5500?

I'm thinking of waiting 6 months first and sticking with Halogens so that I don't void the warranty - in case anything goes wrong with the headlights.

Any recommendations for low beams? I believe Diamond Visions / GP Thunder 5800k are most popular for imitating the xenon look, but I've read that their visibility is bad.. do projectors help at all? Otherwise it's Nightbreakers w/ Laser or Xtreme-Vision. I'm really trying to avoid the piss yellow look though

CDJohn1223 · 08-23-2017, 02:07 PM

I read through the first 20 pages and gave up...

So what's the final word on these a year later? Have all the bugs been worked out? Everybody's still working? I'd love to upgrade.

Thanks

yfaney · 08-23-2017, 02:25 PM

OMG +1!

roma3 · 08-23-2017, 03:22 PM

I've read ALL the pages and I will want to get this upgrade

chet82 · 08-23-2017, 05:18 PM

@CDJohn1223 , @yfaney

Yes they are working nicely and all issues have been corrected now .

H7 - philips Diamond vision seems to the choice
HID - Morrimot's kit seems to be the choice .

You guys are correct , it needs to be pinned now at the start .

CDJohn1223 · 08-23-2017, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chet82

@CDJohn1223 , @yfaney

Yes they are working nicely and all issues have been corrected now .

H7 - philips Diamond vision seems to the choice
HID - Morrimot's kit seems to be the choice .

You guys are correct , it needs to be pinned now at the start .

Great news!

Thanks

dimmy · 08-23-2017, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by chet82

@CDJohn1223 , @yfaney

Yes they are working nicely and all issues have been corrected now .

H7 - philips Diamond vision seems to the choice
HID - Morrimot's kit seems to be the choice .

You guys are correct , it needs to be pinned now at the start .

Good to know!

https://www.amazon.com/Morimoto-Elit...imoto+elite+h7

That one right? Having a hard time deciding on 4500 vs 5500.. don't suppose anyone has pictures of both? Any idea which would match the DLRs more?

atam1980 · 08-25-2017, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dimmy

Good to know!

https://www.amazon.com/Morimoto-Elit...imoto+elite+h7

That one right? Having a hard time deciding on 4500 vs 5500.. don't suppose anyone has pictures of both? Any idea which would match the DLRs more?

5500 will match the halo's more. 4500 has a slight yellow. Do NOT get the 50W

dimmy · 08-25-2017, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by atam1980

5500 will match the halo's more. 4500 has a slight yellow. Do NOT get the 50W

Nice

edit: Actually meant to ask difference between x35 and x50s lol. Will the 50W fry the headlights?

dr adequate · 08-27-2017, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dimmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by chet82

@CDJohn1223 , @yfaney

Yes they are working nicely and all issues have been corrected now .

H7 - philips Diamond vision seems to the choice
HID - Morrimot's kit seems to be the choice .

You guys are correct , it needs to be pinned now at the start .

Good to know!

https://www.amazon.com/Morimoto-Elit...imoto+elite+h7

That one right? Having a hard time deciding on 4500 vs 5500.. don't suppose anyone has pictures of both? Any idea which would match the DLRs more?

I have the 4500k and I think I'm going to change them to the 5500k. I was most concerned with getting the most lumen output and the closest to OEM, but I think I'll spend the $40 or whatever it is to try out the 5500k. I agree with atam1980 don't get the 50W, the 35W are plenty bright and won't melt your wires/housings

atam1980 · 08-28-2017, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dimmy

Nice

edit: Actually meant to ask difference between x35 and x50s lol. Will the 50W fry the headlights?

In the short run, the 50 watt will be slightly brighter, but over time the beam will burn a bubble into the projector lens and plastic headlight lens cover. You can't buff out a burn bubble. Ask me how I know.

Mine are Morimoto projectors so I can't imagine the lesser quality projectors in the Depo headlights will fare any better.

atam1980 · 08-28-2017, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dr adequate

I have the 4500k and I think I'm going to change them to the 5500k. I was most concerned with getting the most lumen output and the closest to OEM, but I think I'll spend the $40 or whatever it is to try out the 5500k. I agree with atam1980 don't get the 50W, the 35W are plenty bright and won't melt your wires/housings

I've had both and stuck with the 5500k. I still have the 4500k in my projector fogs and the fogs have a very obvious yellow tint compared to the headlights. I think you'll be happy with the 5500k. It maintains the OEM look and the lumens difference is negligible.

DaGreat81 · 09-09-2017, 03:32 PM

hey guys, i want to thank everybody contributing to this thread and i really want to bite the bullet for these headlights, USR sells these now for $569, and with tax and CA charge, it comes out to around $650 but with KIESMS coupon its less than $600 total, are there any there coupons or gift vouchers i can also use to further discount it? twitter follow? can you guys assure all the issues have been fixed? thank you!

AspireApex · 09-10-2017, 10:33 PM

Does anyone know of a reputable shop in Southern California that will install these?

Photographerlife · 09-11-2017, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AspireApex

Does anyone know of a reputable shop in Southern California that will install these?

https://www.solelybimmer.com/

Good people and know everything there is to know about BMWs. I had mine installed by them.

AspireApex · 09-11-2017, 05:40 PM

Has anyone got it installed directly at USR?

XKxRome0ox · 09-21-2017, 07:10 PM

anyone looking for adaptive xenon headlight housings?
i have a pair that i never got around to using

fate_f30 · 09-21-2017, 10:21 PM

How's the plastic on the outside of the lens held up after a year? Pitting issues? Cracking? Sun fading? If anyone can give some feedback on that.

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ElCerdoLoco305 Private 10 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: May 2017 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	has anyone found any HID kits that will inside the light housing? My Morimoto 2strokes do but there not bright enough.
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dimmy Second Lieutenant 169 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 Comp AWD IOMG Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	Just got these installed over the weekend and they're gorgeous! Like most I'm wanting to upgrade to HIDS - are Morimoto Elites still the best way to go? 4500 or 5500? I'm thinking of waiting 6 months first and sticking with Halogens so that I don't void the warranty - in case anything goes wrong with the headlights. Any recommendations for low beams? I believe Diamond Visions / GP Thunder 5800k are most popular for imitating the xenon look, but I've read that their visibility is bad.. do projectors help at all? Otherwise it's Nightbreakers w/ Laser or Xtreme-Vision. I'm really trying to avoid the piss yellow look though
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chet82 Private First Class 28 Rep 168 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: SA iTrader: (0)	@CDJohn1223 , @yfaney Yes they are working nicely and all issues have been corrected now . H7 - philips Diamond vision seems to the choice HID - Morrimot's kit seems to be the choice . You guys are correct , it needs to be pinned now at the start .
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fate_f30 Lieutenant 159 Rep 482 Posts Drives: 2014 Glacier Silver F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Attleboro, Massacusetts iTrader: (0)	How's the plastic on the outside of the lens held up after a year? Pitting issues? Cracking? Sun fading? If anyone can give some feedback on that. __________________ 2014 GLACIER SILVER F30 328i * Wheels:18" VMR V801 Titanium Black Shadow * Springs: DINAN 1" Lowering Springs * Tune: BM3 OTS E30/93 OCT * Engine: Evolution Racewerks Catless DP/CP/FMIC * Intake: AWE S-Flo Carbon Fiber Intake * Exhaust: AWE Exhaust Suite + Mid Pipe * Go Fast Bits DV+ Diverter Valve * Plugs: NGK LI Plugs * Lights: Depo Angel Eyes W/ Morimoto HID's * Hood: Seibon Carbon Fiber Hood
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