So my car must not like Tekarbon Angel Eyes :(

psygnosis · 08-10-2013, 05:58 PM

This is the second set of led rings that's he's installed into my lights and it's been maybe two months and they're already failing again. The first set starting going in about the same time frame.

I noticed the driver side light missing a few leds on Monday, then I went to take pictures today and the passenger side now had some out too. I think I give up, I pulled the fuse and I'm probably just going to order two new headlights from BMW and be done with it.

ZStig · 08-10-2013, 06:18 PM

Damn.. Such a pain in the ass. Makes me wonder if I even want this mod

psygnosis · 08-10-2013, 06:29 PM

Well I've never heard of anyone else having to send there lights back in for failed LEDs and both times, almost a year apart, they started going in a couple months.

Urluz3n · 08-10-2013, 07:46 PM

I was thinking about doing my headlights. I am doubting having it done.

GP20 · 08-10-2013, 09:07 PM

Everyone that I know in person that has done the angel eye mod, any brand, has had failed headlights after 2~3 years if not during the first year. As good as it looks I'll never bother with it.

itdnwiwbp · 08-11-2013, 01:10 AM

Look pretty sweet and sorry about your trouble but as far as headlights are concerned I've always just been happy to leave well enough alone for precisely this reason.

pokeybritches · 08-11-2013, 08:11 AM

I had this happen about 6 months outside of the warranty period. The thing that sucks is the car was only driven for a few months. It was down for a DIY supercharger install, and then it was stored for 8 months while I was deployed. It's going to cost $100 + shipping each way.

ZHPZ4 · 08-11-2013, 11:59 AM

The angel eyes are so small it almost looks better without.

mfanatic325 · 08-11-2013, 12:41 PM

Hmm...that's odd. I haven't had any issues with my Tekarbons. It's been well over a year since I got them, that's for sure.

Also, my original CCFL halo rings that I installed on my E46 325Ci are still going strong after 6 years of usage

Albeit, they're not always turned on; since they're blue and the police don't like blue

Aries326 · 08-11-2013, 11:42 PM

Thanks for sharing. Looks like more trouble than its worth. Looks like next mod will be aero skirts.

inTgr8r · 08-12-2013, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfanatic325

Hmm...that's odd. I haven't had any issues with my Tekarbons. It's been well over a year since I got them, that's for sure.

Also, my original CCFL halo rings that I installed on my E46 325Ci are still going strong after 6 years of usage

Albeit, they're not always turned on; since they're blue and the police don't like blue

Mine have been in 2yrs with no issues.
If they ever did fail I definitely do them again. Love the look

Huz-Z · 08-12-2013, 09:29 AM

I think I'll be satisfied with the stock daytime running light halos on my SI. If it ain't broke.....

mfanatic325 · 08-12-2013, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

...If they ever did fail I definitely do them again. Love the look

Me too!

But I'd hafta drive down to LA

inTgr8r · 08-12-2013, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfanatic325

Me too!

But I'd hafta drive down to LA

I'd do it myself next time.
Once they've been opened, it can't be that hard to do.

psygnosis · 08-12-2013, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

I'd do it myself next time.
Once they've been opened, it can't be that hard to do.

That's what I figure. Once I get another set of lights I wont care about these so much. Then I can somehow get them open and mess with it myself.

3point0 · 08-20-2013, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urluz3n

I was thinking about doing my headlights. I am doubting having it done.

think I just joined the same bandwagon. custom quad exhaust and rear skirt instead methinks

Urluz3n · 08-22-2013, 07:53 PM

After seeing a Honda minivan with Angel eyes on it I have decided that I don't want them particularly on my car!

BruceJ · 08-22-2013, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GP20

Everyone that I know in person that has done the angel eye mod, any brand, has had failed headlights after 2~3 years if not during the first year. As good as it looks I'll never bother with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

I'd do it myself next time.
Once they've been opened, it can't be that hard to do.

Did my own little less than a year ago and still rolling strong. http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=724153

mousitch · 08-22-2013, 09:28 PM

No problems here. Love em. "Knocks on wood"

Huz-Z · 08-23-2013, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Urluz3n

After seeing a Honda minivan with Angel eyes on it I have decided that I don't want them particularly on my car!

You'll have to get the guy an ///M badge!!

Urluz3n · 08-23-2013, 07:30 PM

There are enough Hondas and BMW 325s running around with ///M badges that I don't have to worry about it.

08-10-2013, 05:58 PM	#1
psygnosis Major 23 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	So my car must not like Tekarbon Angel Eyes :( This is the second set of led rings that's he's installed into my lights and it's been maybe two months and they're already failing again. The first set starting going in about the same time frame. I noticed the driver side light missing a few leds on Monday, then I went to take pictures today and the passenger side now had some out too. I think I give up, I pulled the fuse and I'm probably just going to order two new headlights from BMW and be done with it. __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

08-10-2013, 06:18 PM	#2
ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	Damn.. Such a pain in the ass. Makes me wonder if I even want this mod __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-10-2013, 06:29 PM	#3
psygnosis Major 23 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Well I've never heard of anyone else having to send there lights back in for failed LEDs and both times, almost a year apart, they started going in a couple months. __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-10-2013, 07:46 PM	#4
Urluz3n Lackey 9 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 07 BMW M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I was thinking about doing my headlights. I am doubting having it done. __________________ [
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-10-2013, 09:07 PM	#5
GP20 Major 96 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: Z4M, F80 M3, 991.2 GTS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Everyone that I know in person that has done the angel eye mod, any brand, has had failed headlights after 2~3 years if not during the first year. As good as it looks I'll never bother with it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-11-2013, 01:10 AM	#6
itdnwiwbp Major 80 Rep 1,443 Posts Drives: 330iZHP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Look pretty sweet and sorry about your trouble but as far as headlights are concerned I've always just been happy to leave well enough alone for precisely this reason. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-11-2013, 08:11 AM	#7
pokeybritches Colonel 479 Rep 2,782 Posts Drives: ESS/G-Power Z4M, VF Z4, 996tt Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M [10.00] 2006 BMW Z4M [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i [9.00]	I had this happen about 6 months outside of the warranty period. The thing that sucks is the car was only driven for a few months. It was down for a DIY supercharger install, and then it was stored for 8 months while I was deployed. It's going to cost $100 + shipping each way. Attached Images __________________ VF Engineering Z4 3.0i, ESS Z4M, G-Power Z4M, 996 Turbo
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-11-2013, 11:59 AM	#8
ZHPZ4 Private 1 Rep 96 Posts Drives: bmw Z4 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	The angel eyes are so small it almost looks better without.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-11-2013, 12:41 PM	#9
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	Hmm...that's odd. I haven't had any issues with my Tekarbons. It's been well over a year since I got them, that's for sure. Also, my original CCFL halo rings that I installed on my E46 325Ci are still going strong after 6 years of usage Albeit, they're not always turned on; since they're blue and the police don't like blue Last edited by mfanatic325; 08-11-2013 at 11:49 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-11-2013, 11:42 PM	#10
Aries326 Lieutenant Colonel 195 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0si, 2013 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 E92 M3 [0.00] 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si [9.00]	Thanks for sharing. Looks like more trouble than its worth. Looks like next mod will be aero skirts. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-12-2013, 09:29 AM	#12
Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I think I'll be satisfied with the stock daytime running light halos on my SI. If it ain't broke..... __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-22-2013, 07:53 PM	#17
Urluz3n Lackey 9 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 07 BMW M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	After seeing a Honda minivan with Angel eyes on it I have decided that I don't want them particularly on my car! __________________ [
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-22-2013, 09:28 PM	#19
mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	No problems here. Love em. "Knocks on wood" __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-23-2013, 07:30 PM	#21
Urluz3n Lackey 9 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 07 BMW M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	There are enough Hondas and BMW 325s running around with ///M badges that I don't have to worry about it. __________________ [
	Appreciate 0 Quote