Complete Headlight Project

mab543 · 02-24-2017, 01:56 PM

Been planning this project for months... and just before Christmas dove into it. I'll probably get flack as I drifted from the nostalgic look of the BMW AE's but wanted a more aggressive looking headlight. 2 full months of work but here are some pictures... I'm hoping to get some better ones soon.

Original setup:
Bi xenon adaptive headlights (e93 M3)

New setup/changes:
- Split the bi xenon hi/low beams to individual LEDs
- New angel eyes are no switchback LEDs
- Moved the adaptive inner bulb to where the turn signal was and used a canbus LED
- elected to keep the corner LED for now...was coded out but added it back
- Low beams are still adaptive and move horizontal and vertical
- high beams are fixed mounted
- still debating if I wanna add eyebrows or leave them off

Evolve Automotive · 02-24-2017, 02:01 PM

well done.

Blindside_137 · 02-24-2017, 02:15 PM

That's incredible work. I'm not hating it by any means. Reminds me of the new Lexus designs which isn't a bad thing.

At the rate BMW is molesting angel eyes these days it shouldn't be long before they start looking like this.

Great job!

mab543 · 02-24-2017, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

That's incredible work. I'm not hating it by any means. Reminds me of the new Lexus designs which isn't a bad thing.

At the rate BMW is molesting angel eyes these days it shouldn't be long before they start looking like this.

Great job!

Thanks! There were a few headaches but overall everything fit rather well. I have pictures of the work in progress that I'll upload sometime

jinuwin · 02-24-2017, 02:33 PM

This is so sick. Good job!

mab543 · 02-24-2017, 02:38 PM

Here are some in progress shots.... still waiting for time to get some outside.

WickedE93 · 02-24-2017, 02:53 PM

Can't wait to see how they flow with the rest of the car. The work looks nothing short of amazing brother!

thompsac25 · 02-24-2017, 03:26 PM

Interesting setup! A+ for the creativity!
Definitely need to some more pictures, both day and night outside from a bit farther back.

Nice job - I wouldnt want to tackle such a project on my own!

6ixSpd · 02-24-2017, 03:53 PM

That shroud design is a lot of nice custom fabrication there. Good work!

Not a fan of the ///M stickers all over the place, that looks extremely tacky. It's a M3, it doesn't need more ///M badges to define itself...

mab543 · 02-24-2017, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

That shroud design is a lot of nice custom fabrication there. Good work!

Not a fan of the ///M stickers all over the place, that looks extremely tacky. It's a M3, it doesn't need more ///M badges to define itself...

Thanks... still in the "feeling it out" stage. Just got them on the car and am waiting to see what all I want to change before I tear them apart again.

The LED hi/low beams and shrouds are Toyota. All other plastics was heated and manipulated to get the shape I wanted

rdoctor · 02-24-2017, 06:21 PM

Pretty cool. Can we see a pic of the lights from the front?

mab543 · 02-24-2017, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rdoctor

Pretty cool. Can we see a pic of the lights from the front?

Absolutely, I'll try to get some this weekend. I've tried several times but they are new clear lenses and I end up getting a reflection of my surroundings... it's hard to find the right lighting

mab543 · 02-24-2017, 06:48 PM

I have this one from the other night right after the install with the low beams on. I'll need my wife to take pictures with her high end camera... iPhone isn't doing it justice and I'm getting too much glare.

dozaiya · 02-25-2017, 01:13 AM

allow me to bow down

mab543 · 02-25-2017, 11:37 AM

Some full frontal shots. It's quite difficult to get straight on because of the glare.

jinuwin · 02-25-2017, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mab543

Some full frontal shots. It's quite difficult to get straight on because of the glare.

I think that adding an eyebrow would conflict with the upper lines. Looks good AS IS. You should consider bulk producing these headlights (or halos) and sell them, haha.

mab543 · 02-25-2017, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mab543

Some full frontal shots. It's quite difficult to get straight on because of the glare.

I think that adding an eyebrow would conflict with the upper lines. Looks good AS IS. You should consider bulk producing these headlights (or halos) and sell them, haha.

Completely agree, which is why I left them off. With them on it does make it look slightly more aggressive but does take away from the lights.

mab543 · 02-25-2017, 04:05 PM

Some better quality photos...

Blindside_137 · 02-25-2017, 06:01 PM

Wicked

BillLee · 02-25-2017, 06:11 PM

wow these look insane, not fan of all the M logos though.

rdoctor · 02-25-2017, 09:48 PM

Looks great! Definitely changes the "attitude" of the car. It makes it look kind of angry :-)

Sco Cuddie · 02-26-2017, 10:11 PM

Whoa, definitely flows with the car, gives it a very aggressive look. Nicely done!

02-24-2017, 01:56 PM	#1
mab543 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 34 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Reading, PA iTrader: (0)	Complete Headlight Project Been planning this project for months... and just before Christmas dove into it. I'll probably get flack as I drifted from the nostalgic look of the BMW AE's but wanted a more aggressive looking headlight. 2 full months of work but here are some pictures... I'm hoping to get some better ones soon. Original setup: Bi xenon adaptive headlights (e93 M3) New setup/changes: - Split the bi xenon hi/low beams to individual LEDs - New angel eyes are no switchback LEDs - Moved the adaptive inner bulb to where the turn signal was and used a canbus LED - elected to keep the corner LED for now...was coded out but added it back - Low beams are still adaptive and move horizontal and vertical - high beams are fixed mounted - still debating if I wanna add eyebrows or leave them off Attached Images
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02-24-2017, 02:15 PM	#3
Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6710 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	That's incredible work. I'm not hating it by any means. Reminds me of the new Lexus designs which isn't a bad thing. At the rate BMW is molesting angel eyes these days it shouldn't be long before they start looking like this. Great job!
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02-24-2017, 02:38 PM	#6
mab543 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 34 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Reading, PA iTrader: (0)	Here are some in progress shots.... still waiting for time to get some outside. Attached Images
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thompsac25 Stance to make her dance 708 Rep 2,001 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (33)	Interesting setup! A+ for the creativity! Definitely need to some more pictures, both day and night outside from a bit farther back. Nice job - I wouldnt want to tackle such a project on my own! __________________ *INSTAGRAM: thompsac_m3* YouTube: ACCELERATED MOTION 2022 G80 M3 6MT, FEMTO, BM3, KW, AWE, MAD, lots of carbon
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02-24-2017, 03:53 PM	#9
6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6015 Rep 6,746 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	That shroud design is a lot of nice custom fabrication there. Good work! Not a fan of the ///M stickers all over the place, that looks extremely tacky. It's a M3, it doesn't need more ///M badges to define itself... __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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02-24-2017, 06:48 PM	#13
mab543 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 34 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Reading, PA iTrader: (0)	I have this one from the other night right after the install with the low beams on. I'll need my wife to take pictures with her high end camera... iPhone isn't doing it justice and I'm getting too much glare. Attached Images
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mab543 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 34 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Reading, PA iTrader: (0)	Some full frontal shots. It's quite difficult to get straight on because of the glare. Attached Images
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rdoctor Lieutenant 168 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW e92 M3 [0.00]	Looks great! Definitely changes the "attitude" of the car. It makes it look kind of angry :-) __________________ 991.1 GT3 SOLD: e92 M3 6MT, Jet Black/Black Dinan: Software Tune \| CF Intake \| Exhaust \| Pulley Kit \| Stage 1 Suspension \| Pedals /// BBS e88 18x9.5 et19; 18x10.5 et19 on PS4 265/285 /// Lux Angel Eyes
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