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      08-28-2016, 02:06 PM   #1
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Angel eye options help

Alright my head is spinning from all the info I'm trying to get. I went to Cars & Coffee and saw other BMWs (including a 1 from a member here!) and it inspired me to make my ride a bit prettier. Blackline LCI tails are definitely on the to-do list.

I have a 2008 (pre-LCI) with stock halogens. What are my options for getting some angel eyes on here? I'm not looking to retrofit HIDs - too much work for too much money for not enough "performance" (ballin on a budget here).

Do LCI halos have angel eyes? I'm not terribly concerned if they're yellow - that can be fixed with LEDs or a blue bulb, I just want my car to have the signature BMW look.

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I had these on my 128i with fairly decent success. There really is no good way to open up the headlights to install corona rings on a halogen housing car. It's cheaper, easier and looks better (in my opinion) to just replace the whole thing.

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I had these on my 128i with fairly decent success. There really is no good way to open up the headlights to install corona rings on a halogen housing car. It's cheaper, easier and looks better (in my opinion) to just replace the whole thing.

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Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for - May just get the LCI tails and save the rest of my money for other bolt ons. I would love HIDs and angel eyes but if I add up all the bolt-on pieces I want for this car it's drifting closer and closer to the 5 figure mark.
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