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NavyM3 · 12-31-2011, 02:08 PM

Just joined this form got my frist BMW about a year ago and just now got around to joining a form its a 2005 E46 M3 convertible figured might as well get an M3 if i am going to get a BMW. I have already done some mods. H&R springs AFE cold air intake, tent, blacked out side markers, vent, and grill. still looking for more mods any ideas?

Bimmekid91 · 12-31-2011, 02:22 PM

Nice car, how about angel eyes? Quick and simple yet they add alot visually

NavyM3 · 12-31-2011, 02:27 PM

yeah but every time i look i find 2 things the rings only or the entire head light i just want to find someone who has them that can explain whats the best option or what they have.

Bimmekid91 · 12-31-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NavyM3

yeah but every time i look i find 2 things the rings only or the entire head light i just want to find someone who has them that can explain whats the best option or what they have.

I have ccfls on my headlights, I think any that come integrated with the headlight suck but that's IMO. But Yea you can go the ccfl route or led rout they're really easy to install. And if you ever get tired you can get them off, where as the ones that come with the headlights you can't.

NavyM3 · 12-31-2011, 02:36 PM

Yeah i understand but how do you install them when i see the CCFLs they are just rings and cables

Bimmekid91 · 12-31-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NavyM3

Yeah i understand but how do you install them when i see the CCFLs they are just rings and cables

Well there are many DIY on here. But basically you open the headlight and they have clips to place them in front of the housing, and then you just splice them to get power.

NavyM3 · 12-31-2011, 02:49 PM

ohh i see that seem simple enough

LA Prince · 01-01-2012, 02:26 PM

Hey!, nice M3!

Looks clean bro!

GRATZ N' ENJOY!

NavyM3 · 01-01-2012, 03:25 PM

Thanks boss

shannon1 · 01-01-2012, 03:40 PM

Welcome to the forums mate.

As for the choice of AE's, since you've got '05 M3 you've should have oem projector lights already fitted, so forget about getting the full new replacement assemblies, you'd just be downgrading. Go for the individual AE rings installation. Like mentioned above, there's heaps of DIY's on how to install these and it's pretty simple once you've read a few and checked out all the pics.

The final choice you'll need to decide is whether you want CCFL or LED. The CCFL's give a nice soft standard oem look where as the LED's give a great bright stand out look. I personally like the LED's because they can still be seen clearly in daylight as opposed to CCFL's which can't, but hey that's my preference and each to their own. Have a look at a few threads and see what you like.

Chickenpotpie · 01-01-2012, 03:46 PM

Dirty or not bro that ride is sweeeet!

jamesc404 · 01-01-2012, 03:54 PM

Nice

12-31-2011, 02:08 PM	#1
NavyM3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Norfolk Va Posts: 61 My Ride: 2005 E46 M3 Conv. View My Garage	Hello Just joined this form got my frist BMW about a year ago and just now got around to joining a form its a 2005 E46 M3 convertible figured might as well get an M3 if i am going to get a BMW. I have already done some mods. H&R springs AFE cold air intake, tent, blacked out side markers, vent, and grill. still looking for more mods any ideas? Attached Thumbnails

01-01-2012, 03:40 PM	#10
shannon1 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,466 My Ride: 2001, 318i View My Garage	Welcome to the forums mate. As for the choice of AE's, since you've got '05 M3 you've should have oem projector lights already fitted, so forget about getting the full new replacement assemblies, you'd just be downgrading. Go for the individual AE rings installation. Like mentioned above, there's heaps of DIY's on how to install these and it's pretty simple once you've read a few and checked out all the pics. The final choice you'll need to decide is whether you want CCFL or LED. The CCFL's give a nice soft standard oem look where as the LED's give a great bright stand out look. I personally like the LED's because they can still be seen clearly in daylight as opposed to CCFL's which can't, but hey that's my preference and each to their own. Have a look at a few threads and see what you like. __________________ Shannon.

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12-31-2011, 02:22 PM	#2
Bimmekid91 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: California Posts: 501 My Ride: 2001 e46 View My Garage	Nice car, how about angel eyes? Quick and simple yet they add alot visually

12-31-2011, 02:27 PM	#3
NavyM3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Norfolk Va Posts: 61 My Ride: 2005 E46 M3 Conv. View My Garage	yeah but every time i look i find 2 things the rings only or the entire head light i just want to find someone who has them that can explain whats the best option or what they have.

12-31-2011, 02:36 PM	#5
NavyM3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Norfolk Va Posts: 61 My Ride: 2005 E46 M3 Conv. View My Garage	Yeah i understand but how do you install them when i see the CCFLs they are just rings and cables

12-31-2011, 02:49 PM	#7
NavyM3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Norfolk Va Posts: 61 My Ride: 2005 E46 M3 Conv. View My Garage	ohh i see that seem simple enough

01-01-2012, 02:26 PM	#8
LA Prince Banned User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Not Your Business Posts: 971 My Ride: Not Your Business View My Garage	Hey!, nice M3! Looks clean bro! GRATZ N' ENJOY!

01-01-2012, 03:25 PM	#9
NavyM3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Norfolk Va Posts: 61 My Ride: 2005 E46 M3 Conv. View My Garage	Thanks boss

01-01-2012, 03:46 PM	#11
Chickenpotpie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 30 My Ride: B.M.W 325 ci View My Garage	Dirty or not bro that ride is sweeeet!

01-01-2012, 03:54 PM	#12
jamesc404 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Georiga, USA Posts: 24 My Ride: 03 BMW 325i View My Garage	Nice