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04-16-2006, 01:54 PM

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My God, I am so getting these. This is sooooooo much better than paying $175 for DDEs. I never did understand the reason for ballasts with DDEs, when a nice LED ring + body ground would do the same thing.

lol..getting a little excited there huh? jeez

im probably gonan get somethign like that as well.

04-16-2006, 01:55 PM

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Im not sure you have any idea about what you are talking about. Those are LED's. Most of which have a life cycle of about 30,000 hours. Much longer than DDE's.

I know a couple guys that had this and they died on them thats why i said that plus they look to big on the lights for my taste. Arent the ddes gas filled which would last longer then leds??

04-16-2006, 02:19 PM

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Why would I get the LED version as opposed to these (CCFL)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...QQcmdZViewItem
These are supposed to be brighter, as for longevity, I am not sure, but the price point is pretty much the same...

04-16-2006, 02:48 PM

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Basically, at the end of the day, it looks like we've found ourselves good alternatives to DDEs.

04-16-2006, 03:10 PM

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well i ordered mine.....i cant wait till i get them, i'll prbly install them the same day i get them, and i'll take soem pics also......
i ordered (blue) ones.....
huso

04-16-2006, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaXpress

well there you go..even better if its already done for you.

is this what you got? E46 Angeleyes

Nope....this one from at-motorsports http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...temZ8051363873

04-16-2006, 04:13 PM

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Nope....this one from at-motorsports http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...temZ8051363873

that is the same exact one that i got.....
i hope they work out well.....
but idk, if i should make a switch for them or hook them up to my parking lights or something....
what's better?
huso

04-16-2006, 05:37 PM

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Red look better

youre just the damn devil j/k

04-16-2006, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shift_2kmaxima

that is the same exact one that i got.....
i hope they work out well.....
but idk, if i should make a switch for them or hook them up to my parking lights or something....
what's better?
huso

Personally, I'm gonna' want those bad boys on all the damn time -- so I'll probably just ground mine, do the fog light mod, and call it a day. =)

04-16-2006, 06:23 PM

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would these work on a 2000 as well?

04-16-2006, 06:45 PM

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would these work on a 2000 as well?

No, you need to get A33B headlights for these to be applicable.

04-16-2006, 07:56 PM

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i cant wait till i get mine, it' looks so good....
i hope that the guy ships them out 2morrow....
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04-16-2006, 07:57 PM

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blahblah

i cant wait till i get mine, it' looks so good....
i hope that the guy ships them out 2morrow....
huso

04-16-2006, 08:15 PM

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Had umnitzas in chicago winter no problem. if you install em right you shouldn't have a problem. These things look to big on the lights plus they're gonna burn out fast.
To blue for my taste.

What do you mean by installing them "right"? Many people here including myself installed them as per umnitza's instructions and now there toast.

I was one of the first ones to buy them when they came out & when I did, there wasn't any instructions about sealing up ballasts and such, is that what you mean?

04-16-2006, 08:19 PM

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looks nice dude

04-16-2006, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NYPD-Arnold

Personally, I'm gonna' want those bad boys on all the damn time -- so I'll probably just ground mine, do the fog light mod, and call it a day. =)

We all understand you like them man. LOL, take it easy. JK

04-16-2006, 08:36 PM

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Yea, I don't like the blue either, but different strokes for different folks. Still, I'd like to see what they look like in white. Maybe MAXRB8 will post some pics once he gets his installed?

I wore rubber gloves while installing my DDE's too. It keeps the insides of your headlight much cleaner (no skin oils) and also keeps you from gluing your fingers to the headlight.

I've installed DDE's before

I've custom built (bent) CCFL's and made DDE's before

rubbing alcohol/window cleaner does a great job at cleaning stuff. Having glass housings helps aswell

04-16-2006, 08:40 PM

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would these work on a 2000 as well?

look at your headlights, do they have two circles in each headlight??
i mean you can try, but theyre not going to look right. actually you should try it, i wanna see how they look.

04-16-2006, 08:42 PM

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Basically, at the end of the day, it looks like we've found ourselves good alternatives to DDEs.

no, you've found the poormans alternative

CCFL's are thinner and the light is uniform and brighter, overall a much cleaner look.

I've built sets for <$25 but it takes some skill

04-16-2006, 08:46 PM

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I use a relay and use the yellow markers to provide the signal.

This way you can leave them off if you want. Plus I hate the look of aftermarket switches in cars, they always look cheap and tacky

04-16-2006, 09:30 PM

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Any comments on CCFL's vs LED - longevity, brightness, etc...

04-16-2006, 09:52 PM

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You bet! I'm picking mine up from my shipper on Tuesday and when I get a little time off work, I'll be painting my headlight housings, clearing the amber turn signals and installing these LED Angels (WHITE). I'll post some pics as soon as it's done. I plan on wiring mine so they come on with the ignition ( on day or night, we have daytime running lights up here) which a switch hidden under the dash ( out of plain view) just incase I get any grief from the law.

Sure the LED tubes look a little thicker, and maybe the light is not as strong, BFD. They're also 1/6 of the price! And the reliability can't be any worse!

04-17-2006, 08:15 AM

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That's because he specifically ordered the "Blue" ones!

Glad to see another excellent writeup nice job Saucisse!

, I ordered a "white" set, can't wait to get them in, they look great, durable and cheap! I'll post pics when I get my "White's" installed. I know there are one or two others who have chosen to go this route rather than the Umnitzas. Here's the ebay link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...QQcmdZViewItem

Which is the correct size E46 or E36?

04-17-2006, 08:18 AM

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Yay! im not the only one anymore.....

Which size did you get E46 or E36?

04-17-2006, 08:29 AM

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someone buy the white one and post pics. i am most likey getting them soon.

04-17-2006, 08:32 AM

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Which is the correct size E46 or E36?

The E46 are the ones.

04-17-2006, 08:39 AM

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my umnitzas didnt go past 3 yrs before giving in to chicago weather

1 on each side emits the color purple now.

04-17-2006, 08:41 AM

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The E46 are the ones.

Thanks I will order now.

04-17-2006, 09:01 AM

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Great install. I'd rather buy a set in white though. Why not wire them up to your parking lamps?

04-17-2006, 09:27 AM

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just ordered mine.

04-17-2006, 12:13 PM

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All options look good for angel eyes. It all depends on personal taste which one you like better. Some people like a switch so they can turn it on and off whenever they like. It does look cool without any other light on in the dark!

04-17-2006, 12:20 PM

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No, you need to get A33B headlights for these to be applicable.

What in the world is that and where do I find it???

04-17-2006, 12:28 PM

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What in the world is that and where do I find it???

he means the 2002-2003 HID headlights.

04-17-2006, 03:07 PM

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They didn't send out any instructions at all for my kit. They also forgot to put in the spade connector as well. I know my Umnitzas have definitely NOT been affected by water either. There's been no rain here this year yet and the humidity hasn't even gone above 30% since I installed them. I haven't washed my car with them installed yet either, but now I'm kind of nervous to.

04-17-2006, 03:11 PM

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I know a couple guys that had this and they died on them thats why i said that plus they look to big on the lights for my taste. Arent the ddes gas filled which would last longer then leds??

The DDE's are supposed to last 20,000 hours. I had a ring die on me in 27 minutes.

It worked perfect at first and then it slowly stopped working.

04-17-2006, 05:22 PM

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Dammit...AT-Motorsports only has them in blue for $35.

04-17-2006, 05:29 PM

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Mr Gone: Here are some CCFLs.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...QQcmdZViewItem

04-17-2006, 05:47 PM

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my umnitzas didnt go past 3 yrs before giving in to chicago weather

1 on each side emits the color purple now.

LOL...Mine are ever worse. 1 headlight isn't working at all, while 1 ring in the other headlight emits purple light. I'm even on my 2nd set of ballasts.

I know Canadian winters can be harsh, but I think the quality of the Umnitza DDE's are really poor and shouldn't die so quickly.