Orion v2 Predators

[Gray Bush]

Hey all,

I am a relatively new 135i owner, and have been doing quite a bit of googling on angel eye options. At first I didn't even know that they could be changed, but after lots of searching I found a vast array of options out there. The one I haven't seen e82 owners do(and it surprises me) is a DIY on the Orion v2's. I have found several people who own other BMW models who have done this themselves. Is there a reason why I haven't seen 1er's do this, or is it just from fear of damaging the unit? I know that OSS designs offers this upgrade as a service, and an install service is also offered with the Orions as well. I feel like this installation is fairly straight forward, as long as you've got a steady hand. Has anyone actually done this, or is there an issue with our cars that I've not found? I've used the search bar on the forum to no avail.

[ShocknAwe]

IIRC the impediment is getting the lenses off. Oven and heatgun tricks aren't enough.

[135Pats]

It's a serious PITA on the e8x. E92 headlights literally can be baked open, et voila. These have to be cut, then carefully re-sealed. I've looked into it extensively and it's a $1-1.2K proposition to have done right. OSS, BavX, ONEighty, and Lightwerkz are some of the more reputable vendors doing it. It's on the to do list lol.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Any plug and play angel eyes can be a DIY. It can be time consuming on an e82 chassis but with patience it can be done easily.
Watch a few installation videos on Youtube and you can make the call if it is something you would like to do yourself.

[Gray Bush]

I guess that would make sense if they can't be opened from your typical baking or heat gun use. What a bummer!