Aftermarket Headlights

[AnotherArchitect]

Anyone here purchased these headlights or have any idea about them?

They look amazing!



link:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Car-...14c23c003mIYAH

[-c-]

If your in the USA and your e70 is HID equipped they won't work. I think HID was standard here. Not sure.


These work only with standard halogen headlight version of the e70.

[AnotherArchitect]

Originally Posted by -c-

If your in the USA and your e70 is HID equipped they won't work. I think HID was standard here. Not sure.


These work only with standard halogen headlight version of the e70.

That was one thing I'm trying to figure out, other sellers (australia to be exact) claim they do work with HID equipped cars.

Not sure if I should go with it lol...

[KuroiSakana]

What is it that they don't work? Is it because it's not plug and play? I'm looking right now either purchase a set OEM headlight assembly or aftermarkets like the ones in the picture above.

[AnotherArchitect]

Originally Posted by KuroiSakana

What is it that they don't work? Is it because it's not plug and play? I'm looking right now either purchase a set OEM headlight assembly or aftermarkets like the ones in the picture above.

This dude is selling an awesome pair from china - a little too pricey if you ask me (3300$)

This other dude is making custom headlights, looks even more amazing if you ask me.

I tried getting in contact with the chinese manufacturer (who btw is legit.. no BS) - it's just a hassle to be honest.

Russian dude didn't reply yet...

If you're living anywhere near NY or Portland, there's Oneighty and Headlights NW (accordingly) who can do custom work for your headlights... very professional stuff.

Cheers

[phinally]

Those look great! Really don’t understand why there aren’t better options. An updated set of headlights makes such a difference. I want to order thoughts, did you go with them?

[GoHokiesGo]

Originally Posted by AnotherArchitect

This dude is selling an awesome pair from china - a little too pricey if you ask me (3300$)

This other dude is making custom headlights, looks even more amazing if you ask me.

I tried getting in contact with the chinese manufacturer (who btw is legit.. no BS) - it's just a hassle to be honest.

Russian dude didn't reply yet...

If you're living anywhere near NY or Portland, there's Oneighty and Headlights NW (accordingly) who can do custom work for your headlights... very professional stuff.

Cheers

Those custom lights look really awesome - the fade when turning off is pretty slick.

I had emailed OneEighty a year or so ago to see if they had anything similar to the 2013 LED's, and they informed me that they werent making anything for the E70 at that time.

[AnotherArchitect]

Originally Posted by phinally

Those look great! Really don’t understand why there aren’t better options. An updated set of headlights makes such a difference. I want to order thoughts, did you go with them?

I emailed the Russian dude and he said he can't make them and ship internationally, but he can send all the required items for a DIY for 500$.

Also, had a great conversation with the people from Headlights NW (based in Portland) about working on some custom headlights (which is why i'm now looking for a pair of cheap used headlights.. ) sent them my "thoughts" and some reference pictures. Hopefully things will get underway soon.

If not, 500$ to the Russians it is!

[AnotherArchitect]

Originally Posted by GoHokiesGo

Those custom lights look really awesome - the fade when turning off is pretty slick.

I had emailed OneEighty a year or so ago to see if they had anything similar to the 2013 LED's, and they informed me that they werent making anything for the E70 at that time.

It does look awesome! I bet he could make them "slide" for signals which would be mind blowing

OneEighty has some great designs, but we're not "big time" customers so they wouldn't do us a favor lol.

Check out Headlights NW ... They've worked on the infamous FILTHY NSX (with the LibertyWalk kit) - their customer service/communication is great!

[pearlpower]

Would love a reasonable option for those of us with adaptive HIDs already. I have the Lux bulbs at $200, but they just look silly IMO, especially compared to my 328i with the 3D LED aftermarket HIDs.

[0-60Motorsports]

If anyone has a source for the OE LED Headlights please message me. I only need the headlights as I have everything else and im not willing to pay 4k for a pair of used headlights. Any one has a reasonably priced source.....

[AnotherArchitect]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

If anyone has a source for the OE LED Headlights please message me. I only need the headlights as I have everything else and im not willing to pay 4k for a pair of used headlights. Any one has a reasonably priced source.....

Sent you a P.M

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by AnotherArchitect

Sent you a P.M

Thanks bud. Replied.

[5XTHEPROBLEMS]

Wouldn't mind a little group buy from the Russian guy. Already did a ring retrofit in my pre-lci, and I like they way they turned out (look almost OEM), but I love the "brow" and new shaped coronas.

[AnotherArchitect]

Originally Posted by 5XTHEPROBLEMS

Wouldn't mind a little group buy from the Russian guy. Already did a ring retrofit in my pre-lci, and I like they way they turned out (look almost OEM), but I love the "brow" and new shaped coronas.

Sure thing! let's gather up a few people; maybe he'll give us a good discount

Would you mind sharing a few pictures?
Also, if you have links to the "how to guide" for the rings, it would be much appreciated!

[pearlpower]

Originally Posted by AnotherArchitect

Sure thing! let's gather up a few people; maybe he'll give us a good discount

Would you mind sharing a few pictures?
Also, if you have links to the "how to guide" for the rings, it would be much appreciated!

Might be interested as well.

[sunny_j]

can we get more pics? might be interested

[AnotherArchitect]

So,

I've been bothering the russian dude for few days now with questions and all.

Here's the summary:

1. He's willing to send all the items required for the dynamic iconic lights (iconic lights themselves cost around 100-120$) - the programming to make them "dynamic" is his own thing, which is why he's selling them at 500$
2. the "brow" is not a part of the 500$ package; he will sell them (also dynamic for turn signals) for 280$ - I've double checked this, there are 2 plastic sections that go over and below the shrouds in order to make the brow fit
3. The signal add-on which looks like the newer generation BMW's is not available
4. Payment is through Paypal; I had a few friends in Russia check out this guy's shop (if you'd like to contact him his email is sdidesign@mail.ru)
5. He's willing to give a "group buy" 10% off

Do keep in mind that even if you do buy them, you still need to do the work yourself - unless there's a "professional" living next to you.

If we do the math, this mod will end up costing about a 1000$; which is (almost) what Headlights NW quoted me for doing the same stuff (including painting the headlights housing and shrouds).

The rest is up to you =]

I hope this helps!

[5XTHEPROBLEMS]

Originally Posted by AnotherArchitect

Sure thing! let's gather up a few people; maybe he'll give us a good discount

Would you mind sharing a few pictures?
Also, if you have links to the "how to guide" for the rings, it would be much appreciated!

Hey! sorry for the delay-- didn't know I had a notification on this. Here's the link to where I posted my DIY headlight retrofit. Bear in mind you can do this all for under $300 and makes a HUGE difference.

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...-lenses-2.html go to page 2. same username.

[pearlpower]

Can anyone comment on these? For factory HID with AFS, thinking we lose some functionality

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F382553796468

[AnotherArchitect]

Originally Posted by pearlpower

Can anyone comment on these? For factory HID with AFS, thinking we lose some functionality

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F382553796468

I wouldn't go for these... the DRL's look "cheap"... after a lot of thought and research, I just got the regular round CCFL's, a new set of headlight lens covers(still processing..) and I'm going to work on them myself.

Here are a few tips based on what I've gathered over the past few months:

1. After waking up to a hit and run on my car (busted headlight and fender, passenger side), I found a replacement headlight - not in the greatest shape- for something around 250$.. the auto adjustment (vertical) isn't working. So, I'm going to "migrate" all the equipment from my old headlight (it only suffered a broken lens, thankfully) to the new one.


2. "Demon Eyes" mod is simply placing a red LED in the projector lens - I've used this while working on my friend's BRZ . You don't need to remove the headlight for this... just FYI


3. Halo rings or Angel Eyes - There are unlimited amount of mods floating around. I recommend these:
a. ICONIC - Umnitza are selling them at Kidney prices no idea why! -
b. Orion - Again, Umnitza overpriced the hell out of these ... so ... try these, i've used them on my buddy's car, looks epic!


4. For Turn Signals, I suggest an easy and surprisingly good looking mod:
Get LED turn signal bulbs (no fade between on and off) get some 3M matte black vinyl and cover the lines of the encasement (it'll look like the one shown in the Russian's video)


5. Still no "viable" solution for the "eye lash" except from the Russian dude, and it's not the best option IMO - I will definitely post updates on that whenever I find anything.

I hope this helps, pardon the long post.... no bmw potato here I suppose?

[AnotherArchitect]

Originally Posted by 5XTHEPROBLEMS

Hey! sorry for the delay-- didn't know I had a notification on this. Here's the link to where I posted my DIY headlight retrofit. Bear in mind you can do this all for under $300 and makes a HUGE difference.

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...-lenses-2.html go to page 2. same username.

Thanks Buddy! appreciate it!