Teaser on a project I am starting tomorrow

Gray_Panther · 05-17-2013, 11:30 AM

Yes I have LCI headlights. I can't wait till tomorrow morning!

RimasRS · 05-17-2013, 12:12 PM

If they are xenon version please measure size of AE rings

aacabriolet · 05-17-2013, 03:11 PM

hmmm interesting! going into halogen housing?

Adam135 · 05-17-2013, 05:20 PM

Why is the bar yellow?

Gray_Panther · 05-17-2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by aacabriolet

hmmm interesting! going into halogen housing?

Yes along with a few other nifty little gadgets. They seem to "project" light quite nicely

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Originally Posted by Adam135

Why is the bar yellow?

This is due to the phospher coating. The light is actually comparable to 4300k, the halo's are 5000k.

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Originally Posted by RimasRS

If they are xenon version please measure size of AE rings

LED strip and angel eyes. Out of curiosity, what are AE rings? Edit: AE rings are angel eye rings, I just figured it out. Doh!

The angel eyes shown are 80mm and will be used on the surrounds of the high beams.

aacabriolet · 05-19-2013, 08:37 AM

Neat....pics!

Gray_Panther · 05-19-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by aacabriolet

Neat....pics!

So far, all i can say is Fuuuu permaseal

aacabriolet · 05-20-2013, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

So far, all i can say is Fuuuu permaseal

lol

well documented issue here... I think a heat gun and sharp blade is the only way. Then reseal. OSS Designs must be doing it some way!

Good luck! Look forward to more pics

andrey_gta · 05-23-2013, 11:46 PM

subscribed

Riley1524 · 05-24-2013, 12:54 AM

Let's us know your procedure on the permaseal.

Satalite · 05-24-2013, 03:05 PM

mmmm keep us updated

Good luck opening the headlight! Stuff is nasty

Gray_Panther · 05-24-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Satalite

mmmm keep us updated

Good luck opening the headlight! Stuff is nasty

I have been making quite some progress after taking apart the headlights for three days. And that was only one of them. I still have to do the other. Here are some pictures. Ill post way more and maybe a a DIY if enough show interest.

BBBluey · 05-25-2013, 12:33 AM

Looks really nice! Keep at it.

Dafttt · 05-25-2013, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

I gotta hand it to you, I'd rather get shot in the stomach and walk 20 miles than take apart my headlights. Three days to take apart the headlight? Took me like five. Years. And then having to put them back together?.. Don't get me started.

I have absolutely no idea how people do it so easily, maybe you can chime in. Either way great job so far, they look fantastic.

RimasRS · 05-25-2013, 03:41 AM

Can you believe this?!!!?

You just created headlight

Great work wow...

Satalite · 05-26-2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RimasRS

Can you believe this?!!!?

You just created headlight

Great work wow...

Then there was light...!

Gray_Panther · 05-27-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Satalite

Then there was light...!

And there was light again on the passenger's side

TheAnalyst · 05-28-2013, 01:49 PM

I know some of the 1 drivers on here had to have come from the Subaru world...

You can put subaru headlights in the oven at about 225-250 degrees and it will melt the sealant enough that you can pop them apart. Any reason you couldnt do this with these?

P.S. go easy, new to this fancy BMW stuff

Zombie1 · 05-28-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAnalyst

I know some of the 1 drivers on here had to have come from the Subaru world...

You can put subaru headlights in the oven at about 225-250 degrees and it will melt the sealant enough that you can pop them apart. Any reason you couldnt do this with these?

P.S. go easy, new to this fancy BMW stuff

That's what I did to my subie back in the day

Riley1524 · 05-28-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAnalyst

I know some of the 1 drivers on here had to have come from the Subaru world...

You can put subaru headlights in the oven at about 225-250 degrees and it will melt the sealant enough that you can pop them apart. Any reason you couldnt do this with these?

P.S. go easy, new to this fancy BMW stuff

Permaseal in newer stock bmw housings is a lot different and it takes certain/specific methods to take headlights apart. Its not the same as the old, regular sealant in older model cars. Its a real bitch to get opened and if you mess it up, your out $1,500 to replace 1 headlight.

TheAnalyst · 05-28-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Riley1524

Permaseal in newer stock bmw housings is a lot different and it takes certain/specific methods to take headlights apart. Its not the same as the old, regular sealant in older model cars. Its a real bitch to get opened and if you mess it up, your out $1,500 to replace 1 headlight.

I assumed it was something along these lines, just wasnt sure. Figured I would ask at least, still learning. I will not be "cooking" my headlights apparently... Slightly off topic, but for the Amber reflectors, once the headlight is apart, can they just be snapped off? Or are they part of the glass as a whole unit?

Gray_Panther · 05-28-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAnalyst

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Originally Posted by Riley1524

Permaseal in newer stock bmw housings is a lot different and it takes certain/specific methods to take headlights apart. Its not the same as the old, regular sealant in older model cars. Its a real bitch to get opened and if you mess it up, your out $1,500 to replace 1 headlight.

I assumed it was something along these lines, just wasnt sure. Figured I would ask at least, still learning. I will not be "cooking" my headlights apparently... Slightly off topic, but for the Amber reflectors, once the headlight is apart, can they just be snapped off? Or are they part of the glass as a whole unit?

I will find out right now. I like the amber so I never bothered to check. Will update later.

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