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      12-05-2013, 10:55 AM   #1
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changing out angel eye bulbs

how hard is it to change out the Angel Eye bulbs on a 1-10 scale? and is there a guide on how to do so?
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      12-05-2013, 11:03 AM   #2
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On the E92 it's fairly easy. Some E90 are a bit harder because you have to install from the fender liner. None of this is exactly bone chilling difficult. Just an extra step.

On a scale of 1-10 I would say it's a 2.

Hardest part about it is the tight spacing so if you have big hands it can be hard but the concept is as easy as changing out a light bulb.

Let me know if you need any help choosing an angel eye. We have various options ranging from 40W and 80W for some applications.
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      12-05-2013, 11:13 AM   #3
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how hard is it to change out the Angel Eye bulbs on a 1-10 scale? and is there a guide on how to do so?
on E92, 2 out of 10, on E90 LCI, 4 out of 10, we have both installation guides via our website
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      12-05-2013, 11:50 PM   #4
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bump anyone else have some input
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      12-06-2013, 11:09 AM   #5
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bump anyone else have some input
i agree with the posts above. There is a full install guide on our website you can reference as well. Feel free to send a PM if you have questions.
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      12-06-2013, 11:27 AM   #6
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Yeah on the e90 LCI and pre-LCI its a pain in the butt since you have remove the wheel, jack up the car and also remove fender plastic liner cover. I followed a youtube video 4 yrs ago and installed them myself. Took me about 2 hrs but it was worth it. My new angel lights look so much brigher, than regular yellowish stock ones.

I love to drive my e90 and have only my angel lights ON on sunset. you can tell everyone looks at them. At least 4 yrs ago when angel lights were the new thing.

I hate it now all the new cars are coming out with angel lights concept. Even frickin american cars, VW have the angel light followed the BMW angel light concept. Anyways...Cheers!
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      12-06-2013, 11:45 AM   #7
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e92 is a pain unless you have tiny hands. vendors always say it's easy. while the process is simple, trying to work normal size hands in there is a frustrating process
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      12-06-2013, 12:15 PM   #8
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Took me 20-30mins on e92. trickiest part is making sure it is completely re-seated (not just partly locked in). I have small ish hands, but it was easier than I expected. Can always gently use a screwdriver to push the bulb housing into the fully locked position
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ive done em on an 06 e90 and 09 e92. the e92 was easy and took me maybe 20 minutes, but i can see how someone with big hands or fat fingers would go ape shit trying to install them.
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Did mine tonight on a E90 LCI in the dark and I didn't jack it up or take the wheel wells out. It can be done. I just used a flashlight and did it. My hands are shredded, but it's not that hard.

It's a 2 to me.

Not saying I am anything, but I was a F-15/16 Crew Chief for 13 years and an A&P mechanic. In my experience, this was pretty easy.
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bump anyone else have some input
did you see the our install guides yet?
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