 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | looove 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 0 Replies, 1,343 Views | | | |  |  |  |  11-01-2005, 12:41 AM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 |  spending money
i'm gonna get a few more things for the ti: give me your opinions please! zkw lights...does anyone have umnitza lights? which do you think i should get, chromium or thinlines? how important are HID's? i think its just a waste of money, but they look cool i guess, i never really seen any in person. http://www.mmotorwerks.com/products/...hp/II=117/PA=0 or http://www.umnitza.com/product_info....roducts_id=311 front bumper...e36 m3 or e46 m3? abs, fiberglass, or poly? can you tell me pros and cons please? my car didn't come with fogs...can i install them? i don't like the way my car looks without the fogs. i really want an exhaust. i read that one tread someone did on stromong and supersprint. from that i think i want a stromong. i have an auto trans so i dont know... leave some feedback please...gracia!!!! __________________  |  |  | | 11-01-2005, 12:59 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada Posts: 465 | 
Quote: | Originally Posted by Platanos i'm gonna get a few more things for the ti: give me your opinions please! zkw lights...does anyone have umnitza lights? which do you think i should get, chromium or thinlines? how important are HID's? i think its just a waste of money, but they look cool i guess, i never really seen any in person. http://www.mmotorwerks.com/products/...hp/II=117/PA=0 or http://www.umnitza.com/product_info....roducts_id=311 front bumper...e36 m3 or e46 m3? abs, fiberglass, or poly? can you tell me pros and cons please? my car didn't come with fogs...can i install them? i don't like the way my car looks without the fogs. i really want an exhaust. i read that one tread someone did on stromong and supersprint. from that i think i want a stromong. i have an auto trans so i dont know... leave some feedback please...gracia!!!! | Here are my suggestions: Lights: ZKW or Bosch. I would recommend HIDs, they make a HUGE difference over the standard halogens. Angel eyes: predator chromium’s (umnitza) Front bumper: e36 m3. I'm currently running an e46 m3 bumper and trust me, you'll get sick of the look, plus the Bmw purists are always on your ass about it  And go for ABS or polyurethane for the bumper material, its more durable in the long run; Fiberglass is more rigid and can crack more easily than ABS or poly. Try Rieger if you don’t want to go oem. Exhaust: both are good, personally, i'd go supersprint, but that’s just my preference. If you want to see how HIDs and Umnitza DDEs look, check out my thread: http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=7406 __________________  | | | | | 11-01-2005, 01:26 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 |
ok, what about the temp? is there a big diff between 4k, 5k, 6k? __________________ | | | | | 11-01-2005, 03:05 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
I actually prefer ECE lamps over HID; the latter create too much contrast and blow out my night vision. My friend with horrible night vision can't drive at night without HID. It's a matter of personal preference, and they also look pretty dang cool. Also depends where you live (city or country).
As far as color temp, don't always go for the highest value. Some manufacturers concentrate the bulb pattern to get a big number, but it leaves you dark in the periphery. Try and view patterns if you can. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 11-01-2005, 04:23 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Canada Posts: 465 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Platanos ok, what about the temp? is there a big diff between 4k, 5k, 6k? | Around 4100-4500K offers the highest lumens output; lumens drop off after that and the light becomes bluer. Heres a list of approximate lumens output vs. Kelvin temp: 3000K - "Ion" Yellow lumens: 3200 4500K - Pure White lumens: 3400 5000K - White with a Sky Blue Hue lumens: 3300 6000K - White with a Violet Hue lumens: 3200 8000K - Sky Blue lumens: 3100 __________________ | | | | | 11-02-2005, 03:38 AM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 |
is there anyone on here that has the rieger infinity front bumper?? is there a big difference between the m3 front and the infinity front? it looks like the rieger has more height to it than the oe m3. i think if i lower the ti with the race springs the infinity will be sitting to low. any thoughts?? http://www.namotorsports.net/detail.cfm/part_cd/RI49010 i'm gonna go with lights from umnitza. zkw chromiums with 4500 hid's...price is outrageous ($900) but i can't find them cheaper __________________ | | | | | 11-02-2005, 03:46 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 108 |
I'd go ZKW w/Predator Chromiums and 4500K HIDs Then for bumper, go E36 M3 ABS Plastic (On ebay they can be had for under $300 with all the trim & lip) ZKW w/DDE Titanium 6000K & Xtec 4500K HID = $794.00 DJ Auto w/DDE Titanium 6000K & Xtec 4500K HID = $624.00 http://www.understeer.com/specials.shtml Get them while they last at this price.. __________________ http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i1...ata/bmwsig.jpg
'95 Hellrot Red 318ti • 18x8" E46 M3 Chromes • Eagle F1 GS-D3 (225/35/18) • Cosmo Racing CAI • Sony CDX-M800 Headunit • MTX Thunder 8000 Subwoofer • Audiobahn A8000T Amp • MTX Sledgehammer 12" Ported Box | | | | | 11-06-2005, 02:07 AM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 |
Btw, Understeer.com
ZKWs 375$ shipped. | | | | | 11-06-2005, 02:57 AM | #10 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Platanos just bought my eyes!! $911.19 from umnitza: zkw with predator chromium, clear film protection, PnP, pre installed rings, and 5000k xenon hid's. 2-5 days shipping. i can't wait... | damn ... $900 for headlights? more power to ya  __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 11-06-2005, 03:10 AM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Panzer_M Btw, Understeer.com ZKWs 375$ shipped. | yeah but thats just for the housing. add the eyes and hid and its up to 8 sumthing. did i pay to much? i thought everyone paid that much for top quality. i hate the feeling that i got jipped. oh well, i'm sure i'll feel better when they're in. __________________ | | | | |
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