$55 vs $80 vs. $90 vs. $280 - what's the difference in these DDE Kits

[Jlevi SW]

Just a quick summary to save you guys some time and me some emails :D
They all are same brightness roughly - enhanced V2 is a little brighter.

$280 - Wheelpower Phosphyre Halos Enhanced V2
-The only kit with Enhanced V2 OEM style Rings & Truss bar w/ clips
-Full lifetime warranty
-Superior Packaging
-Brand name, tested and trusted kit
-6000K Rings, better match & more attractive color
-COMPLETE kit, all PNP connectors included
-Free Remote Kit coming soon
-Reflective metal backing plate coming soon
-Allows more light through than any other enhanced kit
-Less fragile
-20,000 hours life guaranteed

http://jlevistreetwerks.com/OSCOMMERCE/images/New%20Rings%20ON.jpg

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$90 - Jlevi SW Enhanced DDE Kit
-EXACT same as above, with enhanced V1 upgrades & opaque backing to reduce glare.
-Thinner ring covers compared to $280 kit
-Out of stock temporarily

http://jlevistreetwerks.com/OSCOMMERCE/images/max2.jpg

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$80 - Jlevi SW DDE Kit
-Limited warranty ($10 per part for a year)
-No plug and play connectors as of right now
-Wiring Harness w/ heat resistant covering
-Remote kit capable
-In stock ready to ship
-8000K Bare Rings w/ truss bar, no enhanced

http://jlevistreetwerks.com/OSCOMMERCE/images/149.jpg

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$55 shipped - Generic DDE kit
Same as above, only:
-No harness
-No PNP connectors or wire taps
-Just 4 rings w/ clips and 2 ballasts
-Great for spare parts
-Available only to E46Fanatics (see sponsor forum)
-8000K Bare Rings w/ truss bar & clips, no enhanced

Please note that NONE of these kits fit the 2004+ Coupes!!!!!!
The only kit that does is the DDE Lightning kit for 04 coupes, it's $250.


Thanks for reading!
JL

[VMRWheels]

Good writeup Jon. :thumbup:

[Devious1]

when is the $90 kit coming back to stock? free remote kit? :thumbup:

[Jlevi SW]

when is the $90 kit coming back to stock? I remember there was mention of the $90 kit coming with the remote kit, is that promo still good?
We'll probably do some sort of deal with it when it comes back - I have to get lower pricing on it this time though, which means I'll need to take a huge quantity.

Anyways, it should be here in 2 weeks or less.
JL

[Nick@Jlevi SW]

Finally someone clarified :thumbup:

[Jlevi SW]

:werd:

[VMW Racing]

Jon, thx for the comparision. I bet you get a million damn emails a day about this. I will say this, if the next batch of 90's comes with a remote kit, there is no way for once I can not resist ordering (I may have to actually buy something from you, heaven forbid). I say this because I know I will sway your producers/jlevi pricing :P Hey, think of it this way, I can get some high res. pics of your DDE's on the track next year, now that would be a damn cool sig. Anyway, keep up the good work.

-C

[HDClown]

Any new news on when the new high dollar kit is going to be out, and what pricing is going to be like? Same as the Wheelpower kit?

[M3J0N]

by 2004+ coupes you mean, non-m, right? just checking because my 04 m3 has the same headlighst as the 01-03.

[htn4]

I was wondering if you have the enhanced version yet for the 04 coupes. also, does anyone know where i can get mods for a 2005 g35

[BMWE46Fl]

i think you answered my question 99%, i just have two questions left is the wheel power set the one included in the projector46's and you say they are the same brightnet but they are diffrent K* i have two rings that just burnt out and need to have them replaced and am looking for the brightest one and wondering if you have just replacement rings
thanks

[E46 SC3]

Excellent post Jon!

I'm just waiting on the metal backing and a free remote and then I'm buying!

[russ330]

by 2004+ coupes you mean, non-m, right? just checking because my 04 m3 has the same headlighst as the 01-03.Correct.

I was wondering if you have the enhanced version yet for the 04 coupes. also, does anyone know where i can get mods for a 2005 g35:read:

Please note that NONE of these kits fit the 2004+ Coupes!!!!!!The only kit that does is the DDE Lightning kit for 04 coupes, it's $250.i think you answered my question 99%, i just have two questions left is the wheel power set the one included in the projector46's From my understanding, the rings in the P46s are NOT the same as the Wheel Power Phos. Halos. They are very similar though.


PS - Jon when I read the thread title, I was getting ready to slap the :search: tag on it, until I realized you where the one posting it, to help explain things. :D

[Jlevi SW]

BMWE46Fl - Same rings, but they are mounted differently in the P46's, IE they enhanced upgrades are one with the headlight. Kind of like meditation in your headlight... be one with the bezel, oh grasshopperDDE.

Anyways, if they're both on the same side your ballast is fried - contact your resller.


Russ: I would have laughed ;)

[BMWE46Fl]

thanks jlevi
so that means when i order new ones i need to order the wheelpower replacements right?
oh and its not a fried ballast becuase it is the inner one on the driver side and the outer one on the passenger side so it looks pretty odd, just a good thing my car is in the shop so i dont have to drive it like that
:thumbup:

[Jlevi SW]

Interesting. It could always be a connection problem :dunno:
Otherwise, contact your retailer (if that's us, you know how to reach us :) ) and check it out with them - only they have records of when you purchased and what color the rings are :)

JL

[BMWE46Fl]

yeah i will check and see if it is the connetion but i doubt it i havent touched them in atleast 2 months and one day they just didnt turn on when i flipped the switch
i think i ordered them like 1 and a half years ago right when they came out and ordered them from umnitza

[wsupwill]

nice write up! :thumbup: thanks

[Nick@Jlevi SW]

BMWE46Fl - Same rings, but they are mounted differently in the P46's, IE they enhanced upgrades are one with the headlight. Kind of like meditation in your headlight... be one with the bezel, oh grasshopperDDE.

Anyways, if they're both on the same side your ballast is fried - contact your resller.


Russ: I would have laughed ;)
Dude you've been shipping too much...

[sheefo2k]

I regret buying them at 300 plus
and i dont even have the 6ks

there should be some freebies for the people who got the 300 plus orders haha

great write up bro

[umnitza]

Jon, I'm sorry, you left out some stuff on the better quality product:

Some can speculate on why a product is more expensive but here are facts:

WP Halos - 33000-36000mcd tested (that's about 50% brighter than the generic one we test that everyone else sells for more). The regular ones are about 25000mcd. It's all tested in our labs, then tested again when we ship from the warehouse.

Second - WP Halos have a lifespane of 20000 hours, not 10000, so yes, while it's relatively insignificant, we're talking 2X the lifespane.

Third - WP Halos come with not only greater retailer support, but also a lifetime warranty. This is a recent edition.

Fourth - The rings we use are made of Pyrex, the strongest glass, that allows them to be thinner and more vibration resistant.

Finally, the WP Halos product is just better fitting, better quality plastics, and better overall. We have now seen 8 different generic knock offs of our product, they are good alternatives, but they are not the same.

:thumbsup:

[Jlevi SW]

Jon, I'm sorry, you left out some stuff on the better quality product:

Some can speculate on why a product is more expensive but here are facts:

WP Halos - 33000-36000mcd tested (that's about 50% brighter than the generic one we test that everyone else sells for more). The regular ones are about 25000mcd. It's all tested in our labs, then tested again when we ship from the warehouse.

Second - WP Halos have a lifespane of 20000 hours, not 10000, so yes, while it's relatively insignificant, we're talking 2X the lifespane.

Third - WP Halos come with not only greater retailer support, but also a lifetime warranty. This is a recent edition.

Fourth - The rings we use are made of Pyrex, the strongest glass, that allows them to be thinner and more vibration resistant.

Finally, the WP Halos product is just better fitting, better quality plastics, and better overall. We have now seen 8 different generic knock offs of our product, they are good alternatives, but they are not the same.

:thumbsup:
Great post, Matt!
Even I learned something from that one, and I've been selling halos for about 18 months now :wow:

[Jlevi SW]

Man, it's so great to just be able to refer people to this post and have them see pictures and descriptions in the same place :)

[EvilKamote]

Hi.. do you have an ETA for the $90 kit? does it come with the remote kit?

Man, it's so great to just be able to refer people to this post and have them see pictures and descriptions in the same place :)

[AussieBMW]

Will these work with auto leveling non-xenons? The $90 pair?

[Jlevi SW]

Hi.. do you have an ETA for the $90 kit? does it come with the remote kit?
1-2 weeks.
Remote kit is extra at this time - this may change.

They will work with autolevelling no problem.

[sheefo2k]

I regret buying them at 300 plus
and i dont even have the 6ks

there should be some freebies for the people who got the 300 plus orders haha

great write up bro
bump

[Jlevi SW]

What do you want me to say Sherif?
If you don't value a lifetime warranty then return the product for an 85% refund.
JL

[a burrito]

damn no clue the v2's were 6000k, jon u think u can get me 6000k enhanced rings for my v1?

[sheefo2k]

jon i asked for a ring and i was told to pay money.
i was told to pay ~35.00 for an extra ring since mine is broken.
i have the 4300 k, and is there a way to upgrade to the 6k?

[Leistung]

Nvm - I just misread what Jon said in his other thread - he just mihgt be delayed in posting

[Jlevi SW]

jon i asked for a ring and i was told to pay money.
i was told to pay ~35.00 for an extra ring since mine is broken.
i have the 4300 k, and is there a way to upgrade to the 6k?
Warranty does not cover you breaking rings - and I highly doubt you have 4300K rings bud ;)

[WhIte///D3MON]

not sure if this was asked, how much for the backings..i think i got the 80$$ kit from you, was 149 when i bought it in nov. by the pics looks like what i got.
thnks

[Jlevi SW]

You'd need the enhanced ones... there's no way to just "add on" the enhanced :(
JL

[sheefo2k]

jon you know i didn't break any of my rings... it burnt out

[hamann330ci]

The new v2 are 6000k? hmmm....http://forum.e46fanatics.com/images/smilies/up_to_something.gif

When is the reflective backing AND built in heating going to be released?

[Jlevi SW]

We havce the reflective backings here for upgrade parts, but we do not have the heating yet (still waiting on the patents :mischief: )

[///OSS]

:bump:

[penguintheory]

Sweet post. Thanks Jon.

Looks like I'm gonna hop in line to wait for the next release of the coveted $90 JLevi kit.

[Jlevi SW]

Rumor has it they'll be here Wednesday :dunno:
20 More... :evil:

[JmAbshire]

Sums it up quite well Jon! This really helps, lots of crap out there! $90 bucks and throwing in the remote kit would be a great deal, I would buy in an instant. Problem is you’re going to have problems keeping them in stock.
Good work on this Jon, support the poor BMW owners out there!!!

[Jlevi SW]

I will have 20 in stock in 5 days, but the remote kit is still $25 exta.
JL

[AussieBMW]

I know I've asked hundreds of questions of you already, but will you still have this deal in around a month? I'm trying to get my credit card payed off a bit before I spoil myself, and the lowley residents of this town with the best BMW mod!

[Jlevi SW]

No problem. We always have specials and stuff going on :)

[Jlevi SW]

:bump:
The new Titanium DDE COMES with backings :)
JL

[AussieBMW]

Got some pics of them installed? More than the website with just the close ups?

[Jlevi SW]

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=236993

Enjoy ;)
JL

[Jlevi SW]

:bump:
I still get tons of emails asking this question ;)

[Riz1]

I will have 20 in stock in 5 days, but the remote kit is still $25 exta.
JL
hey do you have any in stock right now???

[Jlevi SW]

I have 3 sets of $90DDE in stock - but no Titanium's yet :(

[riyatch]

jlevi, ive sent you multiple emails and im wondering why you havent responded. it would be nice if you could get back to me at some point.

[Jlevi SW]

Richard,
I've replied to all of them and they've each bounced back. Even the one you sent me today.
Please disable whatever spam blockers you have before making assumptions :(
JL

[riyatch]

well if i havent received the emails then i can only assume that you havent replied because i have never had a problem receiving any emails before. :hmm:
can you please pm me your responses and let me know what email address you are sending the messages too. thanks

[Jlevi SW]

You're questioning whether or not I sent them? ;)
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<pre wrap="">I ordered the enhanced angel eyes last week and when i check the status of it on the usps website, it says that they were delivered in CHINO HILLS. The problem is that i live in LAS VEGAS. i realized that the number on my account page is not a tracking number but why is it showing that my package was delivered elsewhere?

Also, when i get these, i was wondering if its better to connect the ground wire to the ground terminal or just to a bolt in the engine bay?

Thanks
Rich

I have 2 more of those if you want? :dunno:

JL

[riyatch]

nice. never questioned that you sent them, but i will assume that you didnt if i never received them and if i have never had a problem with it before.
btw, can you answer the second question in that email about the ground.

[Jlevi SW]

Ah, of course.
Any solid place to bolt to the chassis will work, but of course the car's ground is preferable.

[heyimtommy]

jlevi all the way i will be ordering some stuff from u soon

[Jlevi SW]

:hi: We'll have another 50 (yes, 50!) of our $90 halos in stock within.... one week :)
JL

[Jlevi SW]

Just an update, soon we'll offer free remotes with ALL DDE Kits
JL

[Sunny31]

:woot: :str8pimpi

[guzplace]

When can we expect more of the 90$ in stock ?
Do you have any in stock now ?

Can we pre order them ?

[Jlevi SW]

You're welcome to pre order - we have 48 coming in a week ;)
JL

[Just_Parker]

what do you all put in the p46?

[Jlevi SW]

It's DDE Lightning technology, but it's actually clipped in as part of the bezel. It doesn't "float" like the other kits - it's part of the headlight :)

As far as the rings and color, they're the same as phosphyre halos.
JL

[kitty cat]

Pls pm me with ETA.

[Jlevi SW]

Titanium Edition Gen2 is restocked.
Check the sponsors forum, they're on sale...

[pcdsl]

Hey so the remote kit will be free with the $90 kit soon? Thanks! http://forum.e46fanatics.com/images/smilies/bluehappy.gif Will they be in stock next week?

[Jlevi SW]

At least 1 week... shouldn't be much more than that though.
Yes, free remotes for all while supplies last... my supplier is backordered :(
JL

[pcdsl]

At least 1 week... shouldn't be much more than that though.
Yes, free remotes for all while supplies last... my supplier is backordered :(
JL cool so do I have to preorder to get the free remote kit or should I order when they come in stock? :D Hey got any close up pics of these rings? :)

Thanks!!!

[Jlevi SW]

No need to preorder - we don't like to hold your money ;)

[pcdsl]

No need to preorder - we don't like to hold your money ;)
haha okay thanks! I'll keep checking the site next week then. http://forum.e46fanatics.com/images/smilies/bluehappy.gif

[He and his]

haha okay thanks! I'll keep checking the site next week then. http://forum.e46fanatics.com/images/smilies/bluehappy.gif


ditto that

[Jlevi SW]

All kits now in stock...
JL

[pcdsl]

All kits now in stock...
JL
Just ordered the $90 one with $10 remote. So do I need to waterproof the control boxes thingy for each side?

Also any other tools/materials I should buy? Thanks!!!

Peter

[mike greco]

nice write up thanks