335d LED angel eye bulbs

DSB335d · 08-27-2015, 02:48 PM

Forgot I had some in my garage... They've been sitting since 2012! Lol

Anyway I was poking around and attempted to remove one of the factory bulbs and was pretty surprised at how much of a PITA it is to change this particular bulb on a 335d! Not sure if it's the same for all E90 chassis.
Anyone else that has changed their angel eye bulbs feel that the wiring for the plug to the bulb is unnecessarily short! Does anyone have tips for making this job easier?

Chief Orman · 08-27-2015, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSB335d

Forgot I had some in my garage... They've been sitting since 2012! Lol

Anyway I was poking around and attempted to remove one of the factory bulbs and was pretty surprised at how much of a PITA it is to change this particular bulb on a 335d! Not sure if it's the same for all E90 chassis.
Anyone else that has changed their angel eye bulbs feel that the wiring for the plug to the bulb is unnecessarily short! Does anyone have tips for making this job easier?

Total f@&$ing nightmare changing the bulbs. You need hands the size of an infant's with the strength of Hercules.

Vortechys · 08-27-2015, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSB335d

Forgot I had some in my garage... They've been sitting since 2012! Lol

Anyway I was poking around and attempted to remove one of the factory bulbs and was pretty surprised at how much of a PITA it is to change this particular bulb on a 335d! Not sure if it's the same for all E90 chassis.
Anyone else that has changed their angel eye bulbs feel that the wiring for the plug to the bulb is unnecessarily short! Does anyone have tips for making this job easier?

Just did this job a couple of weeks ago with a friend of mine.
It took us about an hour total with both of us trying to get the new bulbs in.
We eventually got it done. It's not that it's a hard job to do, it just takes patience. And small hands is an advantage

Take your time, the results are worth it.

Chief Orman · 08-27-2015, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vortechys

Just did this job a couple of weeks ago with a friend of mine.
It took us about an hour total with both of us trying to get the new bulbs in.
We eventually got it done. It's not that it's a hard job to do, it just takes patience. And small hands is an advantage

Take your time, the results are worth it.

You are a far more patient man than I am. I agree the results are worth it. That said, "taking your time" is not an option...it is a time consuming bitch getting the bulbs in. What I thought would be a 15 minute job took an hour.

DSB335d · 08-27-2015, 06:24 PM

Everything fits inside the headlight housing? These bulbs have something else that plugs into them before the vehicle harness is plugged into it. I don't want to leave the caps off the headlight assembly.

Chief Orman · 08-27-2015, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSB335d

Everything fits inside the headlight housing? These bulbs have something else that plugs into them before the vehicle harness is plugged into it. I don't want to leave the caps off the headlight assembly.

You will be amazed that you can fit everything back into the headlight housing and reseal it. As you will see in the angel eye instruction booklet you will need to remove a plastic stub inside that housing assembly. Once that is done everything including the bulky plug/transformer can fit inside the housing so that you can screw the rear cap back on.

DSB335d · 08-27-2015, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Orman

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSB335d

Everything fits inside the headlight housing? These bulbs have something else that plugs into them before the vehicle harness is plugged into it. I don't want to leave the caps off the headlight assembly.

You will be amazed that you can fit everything back into the headlight housing and reseal it. As you will see in the angel eye instruction booklet you will need to remove a plastic stub inside that housing assembly. Once that is done everything including the bulky plug/transformer can fit inside the housing so that you can screw the rear cap back on.

Cool. Thank you.

JonathanSinger · 08-27-2015, 11:00 PM

I highly suggest taking off the top plates, couple phillips screws, under the weather seal. This cover will give you an essential point of view for lining up bulbs and untangling wires if they are caught. Mine were hung up on the little metal pieces inside the housing.

kg4kdn · 08-27-2015, 11:23 PM

What bulb/kits have you guys used? I would hate to have to do it more,than once for a while. Are they the white LED bulbs? They will look awesome on my Alpine '11

JonathanSinger · 08-28-2015, 12:29 AM

I got these cheap ones to see how I would like it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/281703234741

They are better than the stock ones, but not that bright. Can't really see during the day. I also turned up the voltage to the angel eyes on Carly, which helped, but I may swap them out for brighter ones.

Chief Orman · 08-28-2015, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kg4kdn

What bulb/kits have you guys used? I would hate to have to do it more,than once for a while. Are they the white LED bulbs? They will look awesome on my Alpine '11

Lux

Quasimodem · 08-28-2015, 05:59 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ighlight=angel

Vortechys · 08-28-2015, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kg4kdn

What bulb/kits have you guys used? I would hate to have to do it more,than once for a while. Are they the white LED bulbs? They will look awesome on my Alpine '11

Lux H8 160. Appear to be well made and I believe they are assembled in the U.S.
They definitely give a more updated look to the 335.

p27rpy · 08-28-2015, 02:13 PM

Gah, changing these were a nightmare!

They do look nice when finished, though. (Lux V2 here)

Ruso Turisto · 08-28-2015, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kg4kdn

What bulb/kits have you guys used? I would hate to have to do it more,than once for a while. Are they the white LED bulbs? They will look awesome on my Alpine '11

I just ordered the pricey ones from E92 Lightining:

https://www.e92-lighting.com/bmw-led...eyes-v10-128w/

Will report back once installed

Chief Orman · 08-29-2015, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p27rpy

Gah, changing these were a nightmare!

They do look nice when finished, though. (Lux V2 here)

I feel your pain...that said, the car just looks so damn much better that it was worth the 500 f-bombs I dropped getting the bulbs in.

DSB335d · 08-29-2015, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by p27rpy

Gah, changing these were a nightmare!

They do look nice when finished, though. (Lux V2 here)

Looks damn good! Same color as mine.

Gearhead51 · 08-30-2015, 10:54 PM

I have the RGB ones from e92 lighting. Rice, I know. They stay white on the road, but when I park, the blue matches the paint nicely.

p27rpy · 08-31-2015, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Orman

I feel your pain...that said, the car just looks so damn much better that it was worth the 500 f-bombs I dropped getting the bulbs in.

...and the skin off my knuckles from jamming them into that tiny little space, haha. worth it!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSB335d

Looks damn good! Same color as mine.

thanks!

Puerto Rican 335d · 08-31-2015, 07:24 AM

I buy my bulbs thru bimmian.com they're coming in LED now with a LIFETIME warranty expensive though. I got my Fog lights in LEDs from them and the Angel eyes in RED from them also

melonbread · 08-31-2015, 08:48 AM

i don't like any cosmetic stuff on the cars but oem angel lights do look little boring. thinking about lux v2... is it worth?

Vortechys · 08-31-2015, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by melonbread

i don't like any cosmetic stuff on the cars but oem angel lights do look little boring. thinking about lux v2... is it worth?

I would say it is definitely worth it. It really updates the look on the car.

I just installed some "whiter" halogen foglight bulbs. To do this, I had to remove the inner wheel liner. Low and behold there was the housing for the angel eye bulb in plain sight and easy reach lol. If I would have known this, I would have removed the wheel liner to gain easy access to the angel eye bulb.
The added work of removing the wheel and wheel liner would have been worth it, probably reducing installation time and definitely reducing frustration

08-27-2015, 02:48 PM	#1
DSB335d Captain 1320 Rep 700 Posts Drives: '11 335d DSB/oyster&black/navi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West palm beach iTrader: (0)	335d LED angel eye bulbs Forgot I had some in my garage... They've been sitting since 2012! Lol Anyway I was poking around and attempted to remove one of the factory bulbs and was pretty surprised at how much of a PITA it is to change this particular bulb on a 335d! Not sure if it's the same for all E90 chassis. Anyone else that has changed their angel eye bulbs feel that the wiring for the plug to the bulb is unnecessarily short! Does anyone have tips for making this job easier?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

08-27-2015, 06:24 PM	#5
DSB335d Captain 1320 Rep 700 Posts Drives: '11 335d DSB/oyster&black/navi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: West palm beach iTrader: (0)	Everything fits inside the headlight housing? These bulbs have something else that plugs into them before the vehicle harness is plugged into it. I don't want to leave the caps off the headlight assembly.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-27-2015, 11:00 PM	#8
JonathanSinger DIESEL POWER 14 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d [0.00]	I highly suggest taking off the top plates, couple phillips screws, under the weather seal. This cover will give you an essential point of view for lining up bulbs and untangling wires if they are caught. Mine were hung up on the little metal pieces inside the housing. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-27-2015, 11:23 PM	#9
kg4kdn Private 10 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d Sedan [0.00]	What bulb/kits have you guys used? I would hate to have to do it more,than once for a while. Are they the white LED bulbs? They will look awesome on my Alpine '11 __________________ 2011 335d:Mostly stock for now 2007 BMW K1200s: PCIII
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-28-2015, 12:29 AM	#10
JonathanSinger DIESEL POWER 14 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335d [0.00]	I got these cheap ones to see how I would like it. http://www.ebay.com/itm/281703234741 They are better than the stock ones, but not that bright. Can't really see during the day. I also turned up the voltage to the angel eyes on Carly, which helped, but I may swap them out for brighter ones. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-28-2015, 05:59 AM	#12
Quasimodem Colonel 158 Rep 2,383 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335d US [0.00]	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ighlight=angel __________________ Speakers: CDT Audio HD-42 comps--front doors (RAAMmat deadened), CDT ES-06 6.5" woofers--kickpanl Pods, Hertz EBX202R dual 8" ported trunk sub. Amps: Phoenix Gold RSd 500.4 (comps & pods). PG RSd 600.1 (sub). Power & Ground: 4AWG Streetwires w/RockFosgt RFDB1 distro blocks. Input: HU lineout--Kicker KISL RCA adapters--RockFosgt RFIT-6 cables--Audiocontrol Matrix--Monster cables--RSd 500.4--lineout Monstr Cabl to RSd 600.1.
	Appreciate 1 Quote

08-28-2015, 02:13 PM	#14
p27rpy Private 92 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M2C Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00] 2008 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2016 BMW 328i [0.00]	Gah, changing these were a nightmare! They do look nice when finished, though. (Lux V2 here)
	Appreciate 1 Quote

08-30-2015, 10:54 PM	#18
Gearhead51 Private First Class 27 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 335D Montego Premium Msport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: north Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	I have the RGB ones from e92 lighting. Rice, I know. They stay white on the road, but when I park, the blue matches the paint nicely.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-31-2015, 07:24 AM	#20
Puerto Rican 335d Brigadier General 236 Rep 3,488 Posts Drives: Montego Blue 335d Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Puerto Rico(Dominican Republic 03/2017) iTrader: (0)	I buy my bulbs thru bimmian.com they're coming in LED now with a LIFETIME warranty expensive though. I got my Fog lights in LEDs from them and the Angel eyes in RED from them also __________________ RENNtech Flash(Lenny Wu)/WAGNER IC Enkei Rajin 18"/Execuhitch Hitch/Koni FSD Soft Ride Bike Rack/Brava Synthetic Motor Oil(Made in Puerto Rico)/Meth(in the works)/CBU done w Andrew EGR Race Pipe (whoa! what an animal it is now)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-31-2015, 08:48 AM	#21
melonbread Private First Class 26 Rep 175 Posts Drives: Honda Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	i don't like any cosmetic stuff on the cars but oem angel lights do look little boring. thinking about lux v2... is it worth?
	Appreciate 0 Quote