Best Halos?

[e46mpwrd]

Code DRL on and put in yellow bulbs. Best look IMHO .

[Obioban]

Another vote for none.

[SteelGreyM]

Orion V 4’s baby

[Slideways]

The kits are designed to fit. I’m sure there are some cheap eBay kits that don’t, but any reputable one will.
I have never experienced this issue you described.

Have you ever removed them?

[old///MFanatic]

When the headlight auto-levels, the aftermarket halos will bind against the black plastic shroud and and the projector housing. The housing was not designed to put a plastic ring with lights around it.

The kits are designed to fit. I’m sure there are some cheap eBay kits that don’t, but any reputable one will.
I have never experienced this issue you described.

[Cubieman]

Yea, I got the standard version as opposed to the opaque as a more "factory look" of that era. But I sure as shit don't want to damage my headlights for a halo effect. I've got to research more before I just buy stuff like this. Pressing the "buy" button for E46 M3 parts is like a drug for me currently.

[P Swayz]

I go back and forth on them halo rings. I just wish someone would make yellow/lightly golden ones like in the e39 series. I feel that would compliment the era of the car

[Slideways]

Ohh..hehe c'mon that's a bit of a reach. But ok, perhaps.
If so, that doesn't work when the headlamps are off during daytime. Which is one of the major reasons BMW's "corona lights" aka "halos" are used, during daytime instead of "daytime running lights".


Ok, well as you said it's your opinion. Not sure I follow the reasoning it would look tacky on the E46 when BMW came out with them on the E39 in 2001(early in E46 run) and have had them in every generation since. But ok, maybe a purist would not like them. And agreed there are certainly a lot of cheesy looking versions on the market that should not be sold much less be installed by anyone with taste.
How are they going to rub through the xenon lenses? The xenons use an ellipsoid glass eye it shines through, unlike a parabolic reflector lens like the halogens. I've had them for some 15 years and never had them rub.

When the headlight auto-levels, the aftermarket halos will bind against the black plastic shroud and and the projector housing. The housing was not designed to put a plastic ring with lights around it.

[old///MFanatic]

Orion V4s are pretty popular. I've also heard good things about the angel eye guy.

I've also heard the Angel Eye Guy sells a good product. I have not used him though.

[old///MFanatic]

The stock xenons already have a halo effect around the outer xenon projector housing.

Ohh..hehe c'mon that's a bit of a reach. But ok, perhaps.
If so, that doesn't work when the headlamps are off during daytime. Which is one of the major reasons BMW's "corona lights" aka "halos" are used, during daytime instead of "daytime running lights".

In my opinion, angel eyes look tacky as hell on the E36 and E46, not to mention that they will rub through the chrome reflective coating on the xenon lenses and allow light to escape through the damaged area. Those housings are not available separately through BMW.

Ok, well as you said it's your opinion. Not sure I follow the reasoning it would look tacky on the E46 when BMW came out with them on the E39 in 2001(early in E46 run) and have had them in every generation since. But ok, maybe a purist would not like them. And agreed there are certainly a lot of cheesy looking versions on the market that should not be sold much less be installed by anyone with taste.
How are they going to rub through the xenon lenses? The xenons use an ellipsoid glass eye it shines through, unlike a parabolic reflector lens like the halogens. I've had them for some 15 years and never had them rub.

[heinzboehmer]

Oh boy, what did I do...a few drinks a few local non M owner opinions and $279 later I have non factory parts comming that may damage my xenons. Fuck me running. I hope it doesn't look hokey. I see Wolfen8tr's sig and I want that look...

Lol your car will be fine. Just be careful when installing and nothing should get damaged.

I personally grew tired of the angel eye look and removed mine a few months ago. Now running euro DRLs. But if you like the look then you'll surely be happy with what you bought.

[WOLFN8TR]

I've had my Orion V4's installed now for 5 years with NO issues. I personally like them and still get a lot of compliments.

[Cubieman]

Oh boy, what did I do...a few drinks a few local non M owner opinions and $279 later I have non factory parts comming that may damage my xenons. Fuck me running. I hope it doesn't look hokey. I see Wolfen8tr's sig and I want that look...

[Tbonem3]

Finally removed mine not a proper look and just becoming ghetto fabulous

[Slideways]

The stock xenons already have a halo effect around the outer xenon projector housing. In my opinion, angel eyes look tacky as hell on the E36 and E46, not to mention that they will rub through the chrome reflective coating on the xenon lenses and allow light to escape through the damaged area. Those housings are not available separately through BMW.

For a better look, I'd go Euro DRLs, aka city lights (DIY here http://www.bimmerbrothers.com/e46-m3...ight-retrofit/) -