Angel Eyes

leelee · Post by **leelee** » Fri 09 Sep, 2005 21:28

Hi Guys,

Does anybody know where i can get a set of Angel Eyes for my Z3 98-99 model

Thanks
Lee

JAY · Post by **JAY** » Fri 09 Sep, 2005 21:33

http://www.eclipse-lights.co.uk/

Don't know if they are any good though, I have never seen a zed in the 'metal' with them.

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Fri 09 Sep, 2005 21:50

I think http://www.eclipse-lights.co.uk/ have go to ground, I've mailed them a few times asking how to buy a set with no response.

Topfuleking has them on his Z I think.

Glasgow2.8 · Post by **Glasgow2.8** » Sat 10 Sep, 2005 07:45

http://www.umnitza.com/product_info.php ... 2100fec199

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Sat 10 Sep, 2005 10:22

http://www.umnitza.com/product_info.php ... 2100fec199

Very nice but a little pricy at £352 + Shipping, Duty and Vat

Glasgow2.8 · Post by **Glasgow2.8** » Sat 10 Sep, 2005 16:06

http://www.surelight.com/content.php?categoryId=326

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Sat 10 Sep, 2005 16:36

Try -

www.autotintdesign.com 0113 2891500

www.bmwstyle.co.uk & 01708 744608

topfuelking · Post by **topfuelking** » Sun 11 Sep, 2005 17:47

Ben's the man in the UK and he does fitting

_________________
ben is the md of chromeline
chromeline Design
08707740168 or 07979506043

i had a real bad time with umnitza inc usa ..one set stoped after 4 days

then it was two months ..and 30+ emails before a replacement came

..use Ben because if there a problem he's in the UK.... not 4000 miles away

and he's a BMW guy run's a nice e36

a full kit the same as umnitza Ben's got the same supplier

is

umnitza £253

chromeline £130

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Sun 11 Sep, 2005 18:01

Whats the difference between umnitza £253 and chromeline £130

who is Ben?

topfuelking · Post by **topfuelking** » Sun 11 Sep, 2005 18:15

Fixer wrote:Whats the difference between umnitza £253 and chromeline £130 about £123 it's over the top post from the usa of $99 about £70 ? + £53 for the same kit

who is Ben?

_the md of Chromeline Design ________________

topfuelking · Post by **topfuelking** » Sun 11 Sep, 2005 18:24

ben's web site www.chromeline-design.com

topfuelking · Post by **topfuelking** » Sun 11 Sep, 2005 18:32

ben's new price Z3 CCFL Angel Eyes
£109.95 <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZC' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_11_1.gif' alt='Faint' border=0></a>

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Sun 11 Sep, 2005 18:35

topfuelking wrote:
Fixer wrote:Whats the difference between umnitza £253 and chromeline £130 about £123 it's over the top post from the usa of $99 about £70 ? + £53 for the same kit

who is Ben?
_the md of Chromeline Design ________________

I meant the difference in quality, seen as you've had both.

Thanks for the link

topfuelking · Post by **topfuelking** » Sun 11 Sep, 2005 19:04

they are the one and same
Ben's suppliers is the same one that umnitaz use
they are from the usa
i think i was unlucky it stoped after 4 days
.. they ok now..
it was the way i was so messed about
it was over 9 weeks by the yanks

Damon · Post by **Damon** » Mon 12 Sep, 2005 10:14

Well I like them.
Are they easy to fit?
How long?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon 12 Sep, 2005 10:16

I'm amazed that otherwise sensible people are willing to spend so much money on something which makes no difference to the driving of the car, and which can only legally be used while parked.

Angel eyes are just another fashionable gimmick - the money would be better spent on petrol, or anything else which is useful.

I know - I'm going to be called old and cynical again, but who cares?

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Mon 12 Sep, 2005 11:45

What side of the fence do you sit on, you sound just like a woman

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon 12 Sep, 2005 14:47

Oh thank you so much - I always thought that women had more sense than us blokes!

topfuelking · Post by **topfuelking** » Tue 13 Sep, 2005 07:20

you old cynic you .... <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZC' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_21.gif' alt='Roll' border=0></a>

leelee · Post by **leelee** » Fri 16 Sep, 2005 18:43

Hi Guys

Thanks for all the info.......

Chromeline Design · Post by **Chromeline Design** » Sat 17 Sep, 2005 07:20

Thanks for the recommendation Top Fuel King.

Im fitting Leelees angel eyes today. In fact hes dropping the car off here in the next 20 minutes.

I'll be back on later to show some pics etc.

I had the pleasure of meeting Peter (fixer) in the week and he recommended signing up to the site.

I dont have a Z3 myself, I have an e36 but as far as BMW modifying is concerned, I like to think I know what Im on about.

My company covers every kind modification, be it engine/transmission/drivetrain performance, style, chassis/suspension upgrade or lighting products. I can supply and fit.

For te Z3 I do a great range of Angel Eyes, Full HID conversions, Hyperwhite Headlight bulbs, xenon-look interior lighting etc etc.

Hope to see and hear from some of you soon.

@Mods/Admin - If this post is deemed too "hard sell" please notify me

B.

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Sat 17 Sep, 2005 10:16

Hi Ben

Welcome to the board, I’m looking forward to seeing some picks when its done.
Nice to have a member who not only supplies goodies but also has the knowledge of how they fit.

topfuelking · Post by **topfuelking** » Sat 17 Sep, 2005 10:54

no problem ben <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZC' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_9_2.gif' alt='Homey' border=0></a>

topfuelking · Post by **topfuelking** » Sat 17 Sep, 2005 10:57

Damon wrote:Well I like them.
Are they easy to fit? yesHow long?

about 1.5 hours

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Sat 17 Sep, 2005 13:53

Sounds a bit tricky and not for the faint hearted.

How much would the kit be to board members supply only?

Chromeline Design · Post by **Chromeline Design** » Sat 17 Sep, 2005 14:01

Fixer wrote:Hi Ben

Welcome to the board, I’m looking forward to seeing some picks when its done.
Nice to have a member who not only supplies goodies but also has the knowledge of how they fit.

Ive been modding BMW for almost 4 years now, and have a very good knowledge, especially where lighting is concerned. Its important to me to try the new products to corrctly recommend them to prospecive customers.

The z3 angels are a real pain in the ass to fit.

Kind of thing where once youve fitted a set, they're fine, but the first time you try it, things can easily go wrong.

I only had chance to do one side of Leelees car today, so Im doing the other side tomorrow (in a spare headlight), then driving down to Milton Keynes on Tuesday to deliver and fit the other side.

If anyone else is after a set of these I can offer a fitting service. It's not cheap due to the amount of time it takes. I am also planning to offer an exchange basis system similar to the system I offer to my e36/e46 customers. Basically, I prefit a set into a donor set of Z3 headlights, then send them to you. You remove the orignal lamps, refit the new ones and them my courier collects the old ones off you and returns them to me; where the porcess starts over again. This system carries a £35.00 surcharge ontop of the supply price and fitting charge, this £35.00 covers the postage "both ways"

Please email/PM me for any more info.

Ben.

Chromeline Design · Post by **Chromeline Design** » Sat 17 Sep, 2005 16:39

Fixer,

The kits are £119.95. This is for the rings, the inverters the fixings etc. You will need your own heatgun and clear silicone sealant.

But I re-terate, the z3 rings as top fuel king knows; are very fragile, and fitting is tricky to say the least.

If I were to offer these on a supply only basis it would only be once I'd produced a decent fitting guide.

Obviously if you guys coulde arrang a number of you to do a group buy, I can do these cheaper.

Mods/Admin, please notify me if I'm overstepping the mark here.

Ben.

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Mon 19 Sep, 2005 17:43

Thanks Ben.

Keep us updated when you've sorted out the fitting guide

Fixer

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Fri 23 Sep, 2005 17:51

Just had a sneak preview of whats to come from chromeline-design.
I'm assured the instructions will follow soon.

I like em.

leelee · Post by **leelee** » Sat 24 Sep, 2005 19:39

Thanks to Ben @ Chromeline on completeing the lights as we had to go for new set of headlights

topfuelking · Post by **topfuelking** » Sun 25 Sep, 2005 11:01

that's a very tidy install by ben ...you must be very happy <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZC' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_55.gif' alt='Clapping Hands' border=0></a>

Lights looked wicked in the dark

i think so

zanzi · Post by **zanzi** » Sun 25 Sep, 2005 11:09

would be good if someone can post up some full car shots, might be tempted myself

Question Mr Sweet......could you remove the orange indicator lens while doing the rings

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Sun 25 Sep, 2005 11:35

Once the lens protector has been removed, you remove two screws and the orange lens comes out, so the answer would be yes. You can also buy clear replacements from Germany.

topfuelking · Post by **topfuelking** » Sun 25 Sep, 2005 16:09

does this help you zanzi

Chromeline Design · Post by **Chromeline Design** » Mon 26 Sep, 2005 15:58

topfuelking wrote:does this help you zanzi

Oooooooh

The chromeline ones are far better than those!

The ones I supply are the titanium 6 edition, fully plastic ribbed for a thicker ring, and metal backed to stop any of the light reflecting back once on.

The fitting charge to do these by myself will be £119.95 (3-4 hour job), the kits themsleves I can offer to forum members at £99.95.

Removing the orange indicator lense is another ball game altogether. Since fitting the angels, ony requires the backs to be removed, to remove the fronts to get to the orange reflector would be more time consuming, hence more cost.

Im looking at pricing up healdight replacements too, so you UK guys can have the same "projector" based lights that the yanks have. These look truly awesome with a retrofitted HID Xenon conversion.

more pics and instructions to follow

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Mon 26 Sep, 2005 16:24

I would like to put my name down for a kit, with instructions.

zanzi · Post by **zanzi** » Mon 26 Sep, 2005 19:18

topfuelking wrote:does this help you zanzi

Cheers m8

Chromeline Design wrote: Im looking at pricing up healdight replacements too, so you UK guys can have the same "projector" based lights that the yanks have. These look truly awesome with a retrofitted HID Xenon conversion.more pics and instructions to follow

Nice one Ben...need a price asap dude

leelee · Post by **leelee** » Mon 26 Sep, 2005 20:20

Hi Ben,

Just a line or two to thank you for the work you've done on the Z3, the lights look awesome... non stop compliments.

will also do the other bits to the car that you recommended.

Many thanks

Karen

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Mon 26 Sep, 2005 21:13

A touch of Class

Kiwi · Post by **Kiwi** » Mon 26 Sep, 2005 21:21

Wow - very nice indeed. I've often thought about doing this mod myself but always been put off by the quality/fitment/durability etc etc concerns that seemed to be common with the aftermarket kits in the US (a lot of talk about it on the US forums over the years) but looks like maybe things have progressed in quality terms. I'd be really interested in some long term comments on how these pan out etc.

topfuelking · Post by **topfuelking** » Tue 27 Sep, 2005 07:37

thanks for the complement ben

this is my not so good us kit that's being a bit problematic http://www.umnitza.com/product_info.php?products_id=267 ben said it's not has good has the new kit from him ...ben the light rings looks a lot thicker than my kit

Chromeline Design · Post by **Chromeline Design** » Tue 27 Sep, 2005 14:33

Karen- Really pleased I could get this sorted for you.

As Ive said, I like every customer who has worked done by myself to be pleased.

I always put 100% into every installation I do. Believe it or not, it took me 7 hours to fit the rings to the new headlights to make sure they were perfect.

Please email me about the rear light units and side repeaters and we can take it from there.

Kiwi - my kits have been installed for almost a year now on the BMW e36s.

These CCFL angels (cold cathode fluorescent lighting) have been around for ages, but with time, each generation gets better and better.

We are now on generation 6 "titanium". Not only has the colour been tuned to appear more white, less blue. but the glass rings are now emcased in a ribbed plastic tube resulting in a thicker stronger ring of light. The backs are now metallised plastic, which makes sure no light is reflected back into the headlight. This often causes the sprial effect as seen on topfuelkings car. This excess light retracts from the effect of the angel rings. hence why my kits look much more defined and effective.

Topfuel king - I didnt mean to offend you with my post mate, just showing a bit of pride thats all. The umnitza Z3 kits look to be a very early generation of angels. My kits look thicker due to the actual wya the angel are constructed. They are much bigger thicker and durable and heat resilient. By the way, you need some of my HB4 Hyperwhite Headlight bulbs man, yours look very yellow indeed.

Zanzi - prices and pics to follow.

Fixer - Let me know if you want a kit buddy.

Thanks for your time.

Ben.

topfuelking · Post by **topfuelking** » Tue 27 Sep, 2005 23:52

hi ben you didnt offend me with the post on this forum mate... <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZC' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_11_6.gif' alt='ROTFL' border=0></a>
yes i do need sum good white bulbs
i have had 2 sets of this make of bulbs they are a v good light
but did not last more than 12 weeks each set
they have a life time warranty but the price of the post
is more than a new set so i gave up mate
if my kit packs up it's in the bin
and your stuff is going on
can you post or pm the price of the things you do for the z
keep up the good work <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZC' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_9_4.gif' alt='Ghetto Fab' border=0></a> daddy

topfuelking · Post by **topfuelking** » Wed 28 Sep, 2005 00:15

but i am in shock by the z3 post on e36

TitaniumAngelEyes

They look awesome man.

These are the Umnitza versions Rubbish in comparison.

Ben.

ben i hope you give a good discount for humiliation..<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZC' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_19_5.gif' alt='Pouty' border=0></a>

<a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZC' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_2_15.gif' alt='Smile' border=0></a>

Chromeline Design · Post by **Chromeline Design** » Fri 30 Sep, 2005 17:41

LMAO!!!

Dude,

When the Umnitzas pack up, gimme a ring for the Titanium Angels.

Also the Hyperwhites I do for the Z3 (HB4) are very impressive and are £16.95 per pair.

Thanks for the interest.

Ben.

topfuelking · Post by **topfuelking** » Fri 30 Sep, 2005 22:09

hi ben thanks for being a good sport mate
i looked for two years for that **** yank kit

the uk one looks sooo sweet

ben i need white headlight and sidelights and spots
i have sum blue sides from halfords not good mate

can i pay you by paypal ?

sham my bro in law's cars got no lights
now that would have looked cool

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Sat 01 Oct, 2005 17:52

After seeing those angel eyes on LeeLee's Z, I ordered a kit from Ben at Chromeline Design on Friday and they came Saturday morning.(great service) These are not a flimsy tube like the ones you see on ebay, the tube is covered with hard plastic and very well made.
I think the side light bulbs need changing, they look very yellow against these now.

I would say these are the best on the market at the moment and would recommend these.

They are very tricky to fit so If your in any doubt I would suggest getting Ben to supply and fit them for you.

SledgeHammer · Post by **SledgeHammer** » Sat 01 Oct, 2005 20:02

ATM i'm still busy installing my own "home-made" angel eyes. Every ring has a total of four LED's (10.000cmd each).

In this pic only 4 of the 8 leds are installed:

Looks "evil" dont ya think.

Got the idea from a Japanese site btw:
http://syumikouza.hp.infoseek.co.jp/pag ... %83%93%83J

Looking good Fixer!!!

Fixer · Post by **Fixer** » Sat 01 Oct, 2005 20:07

Those are the biss M8, no obstruction on the lens at all, and also clear lenses for the indicators, would be better in English.

SledgeHammer · Post by **SledgeHammer** » Sat 01 Oct, 2005 20:18

Ta.
Next week or so, i'm gonna buy some stuff to create the clear lenses myself. Why spent tons of cash on ebay, if u could easily make them yourself?

Maybe this link will get you any further:
http://translate.google.com/translate?u ... uage_tools

zroadster.net

Angel Eyes

Angel Eyes

angel eyes

Umnitza - USA

cheaper DIY

Amazed!

Sidesaddle?

Excellent job!

Chromeline Design Angel Eyes Kit