angel eyes on the 335i suck

Ward · 10-09-2006, 11:06 AM

Anyone notice that the outer rings don't light up properly on the 335i headlights? They are dimmer and the circle is totally cut off at the top. And at angles, the outer ones don't even show so when you see the front from any angle other than straight on, you will only see the inner rings lit up. Looks so ghetto.

spencers · 10-09-2006, 11:09 AM

when i have twin turbos, angel eyes are the last things on my mind

Tenchi · 10-09-2006, 11:09 AM

mine look good?

DiscoStu · 10-09-2006, 11:10 AM

interesting... I noticed the exact opposite on the 335i. I thought they looked VERY bright, similar to the aftermarket CCFL DDEs.

Ward · 10-09-2006, 11:12 AM

They are pretty bright from straight on but when viewed from an angle, the outer rings fail to light up as bright. I would say they light up at only 60% the brightness of the outer ones from an angle. I just noticed this from driving in front of several 335i's and saw them in my rear view mirror. I will say that they look better overall than the rings on the E90.

Tenchi · 10-09-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ward

They are pretty bright from straight on but when viewed from an angle, the outer rings fail to light up as bright. I would say they light up at only 60% the brightness of the outer ones from an angle. I just noticed this from driving in front of several 335i's and saw them in my rear view mirror. I will say that they look better overall than the rings on the E90.

aren't the 335is and the 330is the same car? (or are you refering to a coupe?)

Ward · 10-09-2006, 11:19 AM

335i is an E92 (coupe) E90=all the new sedans. Basically the coupe rings look brighter and larger than the sedan ones.

BlackChrome · 10-09-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ward

335i is an E92 (coupe) E90=all the new sedans. Basically the coupe rings look brighter and larger than the sedan ones.

335i is also available as an e90 for MY2007.

Ward · 10-09-2006, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackChrome

335i is also available as an e90 for MY2007.

Oh that's awesome. I was not aware.....now the sedan is looking good once again.

FRANCO · 10-09-2006, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ward

Anyone notice that the outer rings don't light up properly on the 335i headlights? They are dimmer and the circle is totally cut off at the top. And at angles, the outer ones don't even show so when you see the front from any angle other than straight on, you will only see the inner rings lit up. Looks so ghetto.

on the original angel eyes on the e39 and even the e60, the circle is cut off at the top

bimmer07 · 10-09-2006, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FRANCO

on the original angel eyes on the e39 and even the e60, the circle is cut off at the top

The circle is cut off at the top on chromiums and others from the sponsor on this site and nobody has a problem with it.

I saw one yesterday drive past and the angel eyes were super bright. Just wish they were 6000K not halogen.

rsalicrup · 10-09-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackChrome

335i is also available as an e90 for MY2007.

yes a 335i sedan will look nice here

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EDIT- Now that I think of it what is the point of having a letter after the number on the new 3 series? Is not like before that I was foa sedan the ic for a coupe.

BigT330Ci · 10-09-2006, 02:12 PM

PIAA makes a replacement bulb for the "angel eyes" that will give it a 6K look. They retail for about $150.

FLoods7 · 10-12-2006, 03:55 PM

Lets see a comparison and then well all decide

handmemyarms · 10-12-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by spencers

when i have twin turbos, angel eyes are the last things on my mind

+1

10-09-2006, 11:06 AM	#1
Ward Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 2,694 My Ride: 2011 335is coupe View My Garage	angel eyes on the 335i suck Anyone notice that the outer rings don't light up properly on the 335i headlights? They are dimmer and the circle is totally cut off at the top. And at angles, the outer ones don't even show so when you see the front from any angle other than straight on, you will only see the inner rings lit up. Looks so ghetto.

10-09-2006, 11:09 AM	#2
spencers Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 1,331 My Ride: 2001 325Ci View My Garage	when i have twin turbos, angel eyes are the last things on my mind __________________

10-09-2006, 11:10 AM	#4
DiscoStu Sienna Red Coupe Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,616 My Ride: 335i View My Garage	interesting... I noticed the exact opposite on the 335i. I thought they looked VERY bright, similar to the aftermarket CCFL DDEs. __________________ -Gary

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10-09-2006, 11:12 AM	#5
Ward Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 2,694 My Ride: 2011 335is coupe View My Garage	They are pretty bright from straight on but when viewed from an angle, the outer rings fail to light up as bright. I would say they light up at only 60% the brightness of the outer ones from an angle. I just noticed this from driving in front of several 335i's and saw them in my rear view mirror. I will say that they look better overall than the rings on the E90.

10-09-2006, 11:19 AM	#7
Ward Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 2,694 My Ride: 2011 335is coupe View My Garage	335i is an E92 (coupe) E90=all the new sedans. Basically the coupe rings look brighter and larger than the sedan ones.

10-09-2006, 02:12 PM	#13
BigT330Ci Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mine Hill, NJ Posts: 282 My Ride: 2012 Toyota Prius View My Garage	PIAA makes a replacement bulb for the "angel eyes" that will give it a 6K look. They retail for about $150.

10-12-2006, 03:55 PM	#14
FLoods7 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 262 My Ride: 330Ci SMG View My Garage	Lets see a comparison and then well all decide