Another CCFL Install

[richardlkay]

I know, I know. Before you all say it's been done..... these are installed on my Compact!

I have used the 2nd generation rings for the coupe/vert which were supplied by Teddy (Who else??). The rings fitted the inner (main beam) lights OK but they were a lot smaller that the outer (dipped beam) lights so I've had to set the rings to the back of the light housing and not the front.

What do you guys think??

http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/images/halo1.jpg
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/images/halo2.jpg
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/images/halo3.jpg
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/images/halo4.jpg
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/images/halo5.jpg
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/images/halo6.jpg

A big thanks as always to Teddy for his help and fantastic customer service!! [ok

[Chaos]

Nice job Rick, not easy to do with the smaller inner lights but that looks good!

[Stock323iSaloon]

CCFLs on a compact, first I've seen! [cool U should take some night pics as they should stand out more :cool:

[Afif]

yea first compact to have them [cool! Cant really tell how bad the front eyeball effect is in those pics so get some nite ones :D

[Nickleback]

CCFLs on a compact, first I've seen! [cool U should take some night pics as they should stand out more :cool:

Look's good :cool: , first time I've seen'em on a compact - see what they look like @ night :D

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/Clubsport/NewCCFLOnNightwithPlate.jpg

[richardlkay]

Here are some night shots

http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/images/nighthalo1.jpg
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/images/nighthalo2.jpg
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/images/nighthalo3.jpg
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/images/nighthalo4.jpg

[peppernick]

Looks sweet [cool ....first in the country?

Are your's the halos for the facelift cars? Can you use the older version with a slightly larger ring to fill the gap on the outer headlamp?

[toffer325ti]

Night shots have made me want them more now! Something i have really wanted to do. But having a Compact dosen't give you masses of options on mods/parts. :mad:

Tedster!! You best PM me prices and options matey!! [bang Oh, are there ones that would go with xenons better?

[richardlkay]

Looks sweet [cool ....first in the country?

Who knows?? Maybe :) Certainly the first one I've seen!!



Are your's the halos for the facelift cars? Can you use the older version with a slightly larger ring to fill the gap on the outer headlamp?

Yes they are. Teddy supplied these with the inner lights in mind. Suppose I could try the older version to compare sizes.

[toffer325ti]

What do you guys think/make of these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33710&item=7970327690&rd=1)??

Thanks

Chris

[toffer325ti]

I contacted the seller of the Compact Angel Eyes asking for more pics.

Heres what he sent

http://www.toffer325ti.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/FFFG%202sml.jpg

http://www.toffer325ti.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/fgh%203sml.jpg

http://www.toffer325ti.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ZREH%201sml.jpg

What do you guys think of these??

He does them in xenon white, blue, red and green.

If i got any of these then i would want the ones that match my xenons but im not sure if the xenon white are too white for the xenon headlights. Yet the blue ones look a little dull [hmm

TAI

Chris

[peppernick]

They look dull in comparison to CCFLs.

[johnharte]

Hi Guys, This is my first post and I've only been a BMW owner for 2 days!

Would anyone be willing to help me install a set of these CCFL's into my 2001 E46 Compact?

P.S - Great Site!

John.

[richardlkay]

Hi Guys, This is my first post and I've only been a BMW owner for 2 days!

Would anyone be willing to help me install a set of these CCFL's into my 2001 E46 Compact?

P.S - Great Site!

John.

Hey John http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/smilies/welcome.gif. Finally, another Compact owner on here. I was getting a little lonely :D

Before Afif says it.....http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/smilies/pics.gif

Get some pics of your motor posted!

Where abouts are you based?

[johnharte]

Hi Rick/Guys!

Pictures will be added shortly (New Camera on its way)

It's an Imola Red one with some "individual" options....

I'm based in York – Near A64 and A1/M1 and happy to travel…!

Just aren’t very good with things like this……..

Rick – Your Compact looks awesome!

John.

[richardlkay]

Hey John http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/smilies/welcome.gif. Finally, another Compact owner on here. I was getting a little lonely :D

Before Afif says it.....http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/smilies/pics.gif

Get some pics of your motor posted!

Where abouts are you based?

Just realised....I forgot about Toffer325ti. :o

Sorry mate [bang

[richardlkay]

Hi Rick/Guys!

Rick – Your Compact looks awesome!

John.

Thanks mate ;)

You going to Donnington on Sunday?

Check this "how to" guide for the CCFL install

Clicky (http://hometown.aol.co.uk/Richardlkay/images/misc/CCFLdiy.pdf)

It's for the Coupe/Vert but 95% of it is the same for the Compact. Only difference with the Compact is that you will need to remove the front bumper to get at the light clusters.

[mike 318is]

again first i seen too

looks good well done [cool

[johnharte]

So, as a complete novice - You think I'll be OK if I use common sense?

John.

[richardlkay]

So, as a complete novice - You think I'll be OK if I use common sense?

John.

No problem! Just follow the guide. Like I said, only difference with the Compact is that you have to remove the front bumper to get at the lights.

[johnharte]

Thanks Rick,

I'm gonna do it......!

Do you know, or can you provide me the link to the SSDD Angel eyes you have? So so I reduce the posibility of getting the wrong ones!

What size torx do I need for the headlight unit? any other special tools?

Thanks,

John.

[adood84]

Just contact MysticM3(Teddy)

[mysticm3]

the ones Rich used is:

http://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/show_prod.php?prod_id=238

do send me pm/e-mail before buying as forum members get discounts :) ;)

[johnharte]

Thanks Mysticm3,

Pop me down for a pair of them - I'll PM you next week to sort out payment etc!

Thanks,

John.