SVXWRX Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 i made these with an acrylic rod and LED's using a few How-To websites, and was ready to install them in my SVX when i was putting on the clear lenses, but then i stopped to think about it for a minute. this is a BMW thing - how ricy (krauty?) would it look on a Japanese car? i changed my mind and didn't install them. if i see anything other than a BMW with these now, i think JC Whitney or APC - it just looks cheezy. if you must have these, they are easy to make yourself - i sure as hell wouldn't spend $300 on them!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 They look nice on Bimmers. I liked them on Integras too because they have the two seperate lenses for high and low beams. I had mine wired to the park lights so they would blink when I armed my alarm. The problem on our cars is that you wouldn't be able to see the halos when the lights are on, so they would be totally useless. You would only be able to see them if you disabled your DRLs and drove around without your headlights on. I guess you could wire them to the park lights so they will blink when you unlock your doors, but that is pretty much the only time you'd be able to see them. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Wiggum Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 This guy didn't use the acrylic rod + LED setup. He has actual CCFL tubes and inverters. That's why they cost so much. They're going to be much brighter with a more even illumination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 ahhh... That makes it worth like a thousand dollars then. ...NOT! _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Wiggum Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Hey, I'd pay one MIHHHLLLIIIIOOONNNN dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVXWRX Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 just as only Altezzas should have "Altezza tail lights", so should BMW's only have angel eyes. just my opinion - if they make *you* feel all warm and moist, then put them on your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highwaydrifter Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 just buy a set of 80mm ccfl's for computer cases (or 92mm what ever fits) and slap those bitches in.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 i think angel eyes will look good if you have HID Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I had this idea months ago, but never got around to it. I even got a few flames for it... oh noes! teh Jedi's idea was stolez0red!!11 I must admit though, it looks better than I thought it would. I guess your photochop just turned me off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC GT Posted May 14, 2005 Author Share Posted May 14, 2005 http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h27238197 Babelfish translation: In the shining CCFL angel eye luminous section of new dimension the CCFL tube (the cold cathode type fluorescent lamp) the up-to-date angel eye CCFL tube which is adopted with the metal reflector and the resin ring it is designed to be the structure which the sandwich is done. Be able to obtain the brightness which exceeds LED much, as for pale color also the HID lamp best match! As one for BMW already it has become fixed turn, but this time the new model was done release. It became all circle unlike the present model and because also diameter becomes small, it became installation possible even in BP/BL レガシー. In addition when having lit up even, there is a キラキラ impression quality being high very it is clean. This kit is formed with the CCFL ring of 2 volumes and the invertors for two illumination. You take power source from the position sphere socket. In order not to damage genuine wiring, the position sphere type plug is operated. Bundled it possesses the CCFL ring handling note book, but we do not prepare the installation manual to BP/BL レガシー. Mounted arrival to light/write unit in order to avoid the influence with the vibration and minute thermal expansion and contraction, has supposed the point attaching with the silicon caulking for the plastic. But if there is a method of being good to other things it is not something which is always recommended. The method which can disassemble headlight unit by your, two steps trying anticipating in at this opportunity, how, probably will be? Japan net bank or Yahoo which we can pay even with earth day celebration! The can it is it is we recommend the utilization of liquidation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaqZa Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 The angel eyes look solid on the LGT, and as soon as I have some spare cash and time, I'll prolly go for them. Just not now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbi012 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 if I only knew about it before I clear my lights, couldve done the whole thing all 2getha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 How would a dual ring on each side look?...too much? In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcand Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 My friend's bmw came with angel eyes and xenons from the factory. It's good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexjapan Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I talked to the actual vendor here in Japan back at the hyperrev meet. Really wanted to do this for you guys, but the problem is the fact that the headlights need to be shipped to the guy for the work to be done. The interesting part is that they came in a variety of colors as well. Cheers, Paul Hansen http://www.avoturboworld.com http://www.sevenphotos.com http://www.apexjapan.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meier motor sports Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 http://www.importmodifications.com/import-2co/get.php?file=angeleyes.html DIY! SSDL same shit different link http://diycars.tripod.com/angees.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Legasee - It would totally be an aesthetic issue.....a round ring around our rather polygonal high-beams would seem a bit strange to some. An outline that more closely matched the shape of our high-beam reflector's outer border might be more acceptable to those who find the two-ring look to clash with our exterior lighting. If the aftermarket ever stepped up to provide dual projector housings (which more than likely will have real shit throw, unfortunately!), the dual-ring look would definitely be on my drool-list. A problem that you'd encounter, without any consideration for cosmetics, is that the currently rather easily available aftermarket "rings" for self-retrofitting projects, which nicely match the diameter of the BMWs projector assemblies, iare simply too large to fit, side-by-side, in our housings without looking very, very crowded or actually physically run out of space. Look at even the superb mod work on the first post of this thread, and you'll see that a side-by-side pairing of those CCFL tubes simply would not work, space-wise. You'll need to either obtain smaller-diameter CCFL rings (which I'm still having trouble finding), or will have to make a true DIY LED project out of acrylic rods as meier motor sports cited above. ------------------------ Generally speaking, DDEs, or "Daytime Demon Eyes," is what the tuner community references for CCFL setups, which can even be visualized (given some dark/dead space) in full daylight or with even HIDs engaged. These units tend to be quite a bit more expensive, but are still well within the <$90 range for already completed, plug-and-play (by this I mean that you'd still need to crack open our headlight housing and do the requisite wiring) kits from reputable eBay sellers. "Angel Eyes" are usually referenced in terms of LED-based acrylic rings, which offer lower visibility (typically not visible in the daytime, and definitely will be overpowered by even conventional incandescent headlights) but at considerably lower prices. Plug-and-play (again with consideration for retrofit procedures) can typically be had for between $10 to $30 from reputable eBay sellers, depending on how bright and evenly illuminated you want your units to be. For the die-hard DIYers amongst us..... Although CCFL tubes and other CCFL lighting have long been popular in the case-modding (think of computer CPU "cases") crowd and prices are very, very affordable for such "tubes," I've come up empty on finding CCFL "rings." To address the issue of brightness for LED-based projects, as a flashlight hobbyist myself (I know, I'm a nerd!), I've been thinking about perhaps DIYing an acrylic-rod/ring project just to save money, and pairing it with a modern high-output LED (with sufficient drive behind it, modern 5W LuxeonStar LEDs are capable of a blinding 100+ lumens, and are currently featured in even true "tactical" lighting) - however, the problem of sufficiently heat-sinking these units is one that comes to mind immediately, as well as the expense required to obtain these LEDs. -A <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 ^^ya...I've seen these rings up on display in a shop that the owners says he just installs them into existing headlights...really nice non-the-less... I'm working on having a friend of mine to get his boss to produce the Legacy lights with angel eyes! ...What are some important info that I need to tell them? In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcand Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I need some on the sti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVXWRX Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 I need some on the sti. just don't ever mention it on NASIOC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSiWRX Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Legasse - -Ring diameter. -Ring material/construct - be it of CCFL or LEDs. I'm guessing that the CCFL, if doable for a pair at under $100, should be popular here, as most people here seem willing to put money down for a good product. -A <-- I love Winky, my "periwinkle" (ABP) LGT! - Allen / Usual Suspect "DumboRAT" / One of the Three Stooges '16 Outback, '16 WRX, 7th Subaru Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 just don't ever mention it on NASIOC. +1 someone in NASIOC fitted a pair of E55 projectors on their STi...but they frown on lighting mods in general.. In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 Legasse - -Ring diameter. -Ring material/construct - be it of CCFL or LEDs. I'm guessing that the CCFL, if doable for a pair at under $100, should be popular here, as most people here seem willing to put money down for a good product. -A I don't know what the price range will be..but i'm sure it'll be reasonable... I'll let them know In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcand Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 why's that?just don't ever mention it on NASIOC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 Any news on LGT-specific Angel Eyes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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