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OhMyGoose · 04-29-2012, 02:02 AM

I just got my set in the mail and tried to do the install. Ran into a few issues:

1. Is the BMS LED supposed to lock into place when inserting and rotating clockwise? It is my understanding that the light can only go in ONE way, but when I twist to tighten, it doesn't seem lock into place like the stock bulb.

2. Does it matter which way the H8 connector (the two prong plug) is connected to the BMS LED, like do I need to worry about a positive/negative? There doesn't seem to be any markings on the BMS unit, but I do see a A and B marking on the connector from the car.

Thanks.

Tredvesone · 05-01-2012, 05:13 AM

Installed and no errros on adaptive drive. Good white bright light. Very happy so far

1) Yes they are supposed to lock. Just like OEM. When you insert the bulb you will feel when its positioned right. Then just rotate to lock.

2) I'm not sure. Sorry... I might be wrong but maybe the ballast dont mind either way as long as the connection to the bulb from the ballast is pluged in the correct way?

Nugget · 05-21-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhMyGoose

I just got my set in the mail and tried to do the install. Ran into a few issues:

1. Is the BMS LED supposed to lock into place when inserting and rotating clockwise? It is my understanding that the light can only go in ONE way, but when I twist to tighten, it doesn't seem lock into place like the stock bulb.

I did mine last night, I found they didn't feel like they 'locked' as much as the stock bulbs but I tried pulling on them and they weren't going anywhere.

Install was easy except for getting off the cover on the drivers side (passenger side for you LHDers).
Quick crappy pic of colour difference from stock.

RaihaX · 05-21-2012, 09:11 PM

interested in seeing this in real life nugget!

ansch · 05-22-2012, 07:17 AM

Mine should arrive tomorrow

ansch · 05-22-2012, 10:38 PM

In full daylight.. When compared to the GP thunder I had on before, the GP's were hardly noticeable by eye.

Tredvesone · 05-23-2012, 10:55 AM

It seems that the AE's dont light up at all in daylight. But with the right angle... you'll see it's not that bad. I had to almost get down on my knees to get the right angle. I guess this has something to do with the AE design. Horizontal line ish...

at the same height as the headlight if you catch my drift.

e82m_van · 05-27-2012, 05:15 PM

Soo I have been using these angel eyes for couple of months now and had no problems with it.. Couple of days ago, I parked my car infront of a store front with large glass window and was able to see the reflection of my car's front.

When I started my car, the lights flickered.. I know this has to do with the canbus system doing some sort of system checking and whatnot but I never knew BMS angel bulbs did that.

Anyone else experience this?

oh and if anyone's interested, this is how mine looks like. And FYI, the bms is nowhere near bright as the oems halogen bulbs (bms on the left and halogen on the right in the last picture).. but still looks pretty good.

Nugget · 05-27-2012, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaihaX

interested in seeing this in real life nugget!

No problem, would love to check out your beast as well.

1LazyBmw · 05-27-2012, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nugget

No problem, would love to check out your beast as well.

Hey Nugget what are those round rings in front of your bumper?

Nugget · 05-27-2012, 10:02 PM

They are just a result of my shitty photo taking.

1LazyBmw · 05-27-2012, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nugget

They are just a result of my shitty photo taking.

LMAO.. really the 2 circles are almost inline in the same position together haha.. I was like damn is that some type of air intake scoop or something or some type of new tow hooks.

myr6 · 05-29-2012, 01:45 AM

A++ worth the $$ I just pick this up like 1 month back when i just got my E88. easy to install. no need to cut just plug and play !

Everfly · 06-09-2012, 03:09 PM

1 side just went out today after 2 months ;( wonder it's cover by warranty

Riley1524 · 06-10-2012, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Everfly

1 side just went out today after 2 months ;( wonder it's cover by warranty

Unfortunately these seem to be made in China like the eBay 9w kit that floating around months ago. I was going to put this BMS kit up for sale since I went right back to the LUX kit, but I never got around to doing it. These may be cheap in price, but they seem cheaply made as well. Get the LUX kit and you won't have to worry about quality as long as you install them correctly.

Everfly · 06-10-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Riley1524

Unfortunately these seem to be made in China like the eBay 9w kit that floating around months ago. I was going to put this BMS kit up for sale since I went right back to the LUX kit, but I never got around to doing it. These may be cheap in price, but they seem cheaply made as well. Get the LUX kit and you won't have to worry about quality as long as you install them correctly.

I think the problem is over heating inside the headlight. Oh well Terry replace both for me so it great

135iUSN · 06-22-2012, 09:01 PM

finally installed mine today. I'll post pics over weekend.

135iUSN · 06-25-2012, 09:47 PM

Overall good product. I do think they could be much brighter in daylight.

I was behind my buddy and he told me I didn't have my angel eyes on after the install, which I did, too bad they can't double the LED output on this to 8 LED.

Calv · 08-26-2012, 01:00 PM

I have them installed too! Pretty happy with it ATM!

andnkuhn · 09-11-2012, 08:24 PM

Just installed them tonight. I have a parking garage and the light is dim. They look great so far. I havnt been able to test them in the day light. Ill have to wait until tomorrow for that..My only concern was I wish BMS had better instructions on how to remove the lght housing plastic backing. It took me about 2 hours to put these in

haha

andnkuhn · 09-11-2012, 09:08 PM

what is the warranty on these?

andnkuhn · 09-12-2012, 06:46 AM

after installing them lat night I got adaptive errors from the (2) ballasts jingling around..the new design is not very friendly with the moving parts in our headlights..im uninstalling them tonight after work...:/

final verdict...not many wires and ballasts

05-27-2012, 05:15 PM	#96
e82m_van Private First Class Drives: AW 1m Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 149 iTrader: (3)	Soo I have been using these angel eyes for couple of months now and had no problems with it.. Couple of days ago, I parked my car infront of a store front with large glass window and was able to see the reflection of my car's front. When I started my car, the lights flickered.. I know this has to do with the canbus system doing some sort of system checking and whatnot but I never knew BMS angel bulbs did that. Anyone else experience this? oh and if anyone's interested, this is how mine looks like. And FYI, the bms is nowhere near bright as the oems halogen bulbs (bms on the left and halogen on the right in the last picture).. but still looks pretty good. Attached Images Last edited by e82m_van; 05-27-2012 at 05:35 PM.

06-22-2012, 09:01 PM	#105
135iUSN 135i is fun at 155mph Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The World Posts: 1,335 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00] 2008 VW R32 [0.00]	finally installed mine today. I'll post pics over weekend. __________________ '09 135i / Dinan Stage 2 / Alpine White w/Terracotta / High Gloss Black Trim / ZCW / ZPP / ZSP w/313's / CA / PDC / Step & Paddle Shift / iDrive / iPod-USB / Perf Kidney Grills / LCI Tails / Passport 9500ix / M Floor Mats '11 LR4 HSE LUX / RSE / Vison pk / HD pk ///

06-25-2012, 09:47 PM	#106
135iUSN 135i is fun at 155mph Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The World Posts: 1,335 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00] 2008 VW R32 [0.00]	Overall good product. I do think they could be much brighter in daylight. I was behind my buddy and he told me I didn't have my angel eyes on after the install, which I did, too bad they can't double the LED output on this to 8 LED. Attached Images __________________ '09 135i / Dinan Stage 2 / Alpine White w/Terracotta / High Gloss Black Trim / ZCW / ZPP / ZSP w/313's / CA / PDC / Step & Paddle Shift / iDrive / iPod-USB / Perf Kidney Grills / LCI Tails / Passport 9500ix / M Floor Mats '11 LR4 HSE LUX / RSE / Vison pk / HD pk ///

09-11-2012, 08:24 PM	#108
andnkuhn Private First Class Drives: 135i.N55.6SPD.M-SPORT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington, Va Posts: 168 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	Just installed them tonight. I have a parking garage and the light is dim. They look great so far. I havnt been able to test them in the day light. Ill have to wait until tomorrow for that..My only concern was I wish BMS had better instructions on how to remove the lght housing plastic backing. It took me about 2 hours to put these in haha __________________ TauK-n Tky 1. at a time///

09-11-2012, 09:08 PM	#109
andnkuhn Private First Class Drives: 135i.N55.6SPD.M-SPORT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington, Va Posts: 168 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	what is the warranty on these? __________________ TauK-n Tky 1. at a time///

04-29-2012, 02:02 AM	#89
OhMyGoose Enlisted Member Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 36 iTrader: (2)	I just got my set in the mail and tried to do the install. Ran into a few issues: 1. Is the BMS LED supposed to lock into place when inserting and rotating clockwise? It is my understanding that the light can only go in ONE way, but when I twist to tighten, it doesn't seem lock into place like the stock bulb. 2. Does it matter which way the H8 connector (the two prong plug) is connected to the BMS LED, like do I need to worry about a positive/negative? There doesn't seem to be any markings on the BMS unit, but I do see a A and B marking on the connector from the car. Thanks.

05-01-2012, 05:13 AM	#90
Tredvesone Private Drives: E82 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 93 iTrader: (0)	Installed and no errros on adaptive drive. Good white bright light. Very happy so far 1) Yes they are supposed to lock. Just like OEM. When you insert the bulb you will feel when its positioned right. Then just rotate to lock. 2) I'm not sure. Sorry... I might be wrong but maybe the ballast dont mind either way as long as the connection to the bulb from the ballast is pluged in the correct way?

05-21-2012, 09:11 PM	#92
RaihaX Major General Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth Posts: 5,030 iTrader: (2)	interested in seeing this in real life nugget!

05-22-2012, 07:17 AM	#93
ansch Lieutenant Drives: TiAg E90 320i, SGM 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 542 iTrader: (1)	Mine should arrive tomorrow

05-22-2012, 10:38 PM	#94
ansch Lieutenant Drives: TiAg E90 320i, SGM 135i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 542 iTrader: (1)	In full daylight.. When compared to the GP thunder I had on before, the GP's were hardly noticeable by eye.

05-23-2012, 10:55 AM	#95
Tredvesone Private Drives: E82 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 93 iTrader: (0)	It seems that the AE's dont light up at all in daylight. But with the right angle... you'll see it's not that bad. I had to almost get down on my knees to get the right angle. I guess this has something to do with the AE design. Horizontal line ish... at the same height as the headlight if you catch my drift.

05-27-2012, 10:02 PM	#99
Nugget Captain Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth Posts: 653 iTrader: (2)	They are just a result of my shitty photo taking.

05-29-2012, 01:45 AM	#101
myr6 Private Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: canada Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	A++ worth the $$ I just pick this up like 1 month back when i just got my E88. easy to install. no need to cut just plug and play !

06-09-2012, 03:09 PM	#102
Everfly Major Drives: 2012 135i M sport. Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San jose CA Posts: 1,247 iTrader: (20)	1 side just went out today after 2 months ;( wonder it's cover by warranty

08-26-2012, 01:00 PM	#107
Calv New Member Drives: 2012 135i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	I have them installed too! Pretty happy with it ATM!

09-12-2012, 06:46 AM	#110
andnkuhn Private First Class Drives: 135i.N55.6SPD.M-SPORT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Arlington, Va Posts: 168 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	after installing them lat night I got adaptive errors from the (2) ballasts jingling around..the new design is not very friendly with the moving parts in our headlights..im uninstalling them tonight after work...:/ final verdict...not many wires and ballasts __________________ TauK-n Tky 1. at a time///

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