[TheStig]

Hi folks, I'm looking to have some angel eyes installed on a 330ci, and unfortunately the headlights need baking and resealing to properly install them, amongst other things. Given that I'd probably make headlight flambé, I'd rather have someone professionally install and wire them. Could anyone kindly suggest an installer/shop that they've had a good experience with for this type of work? Thanks!

[fliptuner]

inb4 private modder.

GL OP, I'm going to bake some taillights soon. Luckily, I have a set that's cracked, to practice on first.

[Yodamaster]

I heard that there's a guy in Rivendell that does that.

[saveth]

Give rpm electronics a call. They do headlight retrofits so they will be able to install angel eyes easily.

[westopher]

WELL THE CARS COME IN THESE PLACES
AND THE CARS ARE ALL THE SAME
YOU DON`T LOOK AT THEIR FACES
AND YOU DON`T ASK THEIR NAMES
YOU DON`T THINK OF THEM AS HUMAN
YOU DON`T THINK OF THEM AT ALL
YOU KEEP YOUR MIND ON THE MONEY
KEEPING YOUR ANGEL EYES ON THE WALL

[CHORUS]
I`M YOUR PRIVATE MODDER
A MODDER FOR MONEY
I`LL DO WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO
I`M YOUR PRIVATE MODDER
A MODDER FOR MONEY
AND ANY OLD HEADLIGHTS WILL DO

I WANT TO MAKE A MILLION DOLLARS
I WANT TO LIVE OUT BY THE SEA
HAVE NEW COILS AND WHEELS
YEAH I GUESS I WANT A BODY KIT
ALL THE MEN COME IN THESE PLACES
AND THE CARS ARE ALL THE SAME
YOU DON`T LOOK AT THEIR FRONT ENDS
AND YOU DON`T ASK THEIR NAMES

[CHORUS TWICE]

DEUTSCHMARKS OR DOLLARS
AMERICAN EXPRESS WILL DO NICELY - THANK YOU
LET ME LOOSEN UP YOUR HEADLIGHT LENSES
TELL ME DO YOU WANT TO MOD YOUR HEADLIGHTS AGAIN

[CHORUS]

[dared3vil0]

^

::noyoudidnt::bigthumb:

[TheStig]

Haha, that was awesome westopher!

I don't mind small jobs, but I'd rather pay someone with experience than take a stab at it and ruin the lights.

Thanks saveth, I'll give them a shout~

[bomboi1]

its really not that hard i installed in my car but be prepared to work on it for a few days dont rush things and it will be done right cuz in the end you can rebake the headlights if you didnt do it right the first time

[jinxcrusader]

I was about to do this too. Let me know how it goes. I am mainly worried about condensation/fogging of the headlights, it needs to be super carefully and properly sealed.

[c4@urdoor]

I thought I was having Deja Vu!!
http://www.revscene.net/forums/698025-painting-2009-g37s-coupe-headlight-housing.html#post8527769

[westopher]

Lol pretty sure the private modded answer is in like 15 threads.

[c4@urdoor]

Subliminally brainwashed. It was the first thing in my head when I see the words "private modder"

[Nomomo]

Yes , BMW best installers hands down.

[The_AK]

What year 330ci? I've done mine and they didn't need to be baked

[Gucci Mane]

doing things baked is the best.

wait, whaaaat???

[jpark]

i thought e46 headlights are clip on lenses. Never heard of people baking them and opening up the traditional way... correct me if I'm wrong

[Limitless]

First time I heard of that LOL

The pre facelift non M e46's are just clips, but the facelifted ones have sealed headlights that need to be baked. These headlights;
http://img2.netcarshow.com/AC_Schnitzer-ACS3_3Series_E46_Coupe_2004_1024x768_wallpaper_03. jpg

[TheStig]

You're right on, it's a facelifted coupe just like the above picture, so unfortunately the headlights have to be baked.

[jjson]

Give rpm electronics a call. They do headlight retrofits so they will be able to install angel eyes easily.

Just had my car recently retro'd by them. They're awesome!

[saveth]

Just had my car recently retro'd by them. They're awesome!

What projector did you go with?

[ub3rn3wbx2]

If you're baking your headlights open, you should inspect the projector bowl cause the ZKW bowls tend to burn up inside. If they are burnt just put some EvoX projectors in, there's a quick retro-fit system out there.

[jjson]

What projector did you go with?

I went with the FX-R 3.0