(UPDATED with Light turned on!) World's First - OSSDesigns Iconics for M2/2-series

twin fed · 09-01-2016, 07:20 AM

Well, I am glad you are happy with the way they turned out, and that is really all that matters. I hope they look good on the car and I will be looking forward to seeing them mounted. Personally, I am not a fan, they have a very aftermarket appearance to them.

pup73 · 09-01-2016, 07:53 AM

Kudos for doing this; I'm just not sold on the overall design. I understand progression and evolution, but to me, there's nothing "Iconic" about hexagonal halos. Angel eyes, kidney grills, and the Hofmeister kink are hallmarks of BMW.

You can spot any BMW instantly by its halos. These days, every car on the road has some iteration of LED rings/strips/dots/ etc etc. But you could still spot a BMW...

I just have to get used to the design I guess, if this is the direction BMW is going...

But it looks well done...

-c

Adem1534 · 09-01-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by thewubwub

Talk about a teaser, these these lights look pretty amazing. Looking forward to see them in action

Me too, I'm so excited! Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Prodigy.

Can't wait to see them installed, i reckon they look great.

Thanks man!

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Originally Posted by Smiley1175

It definitely looks cooler. There's something futuristic about them. Well done and looking forward to seeing them on your car.

Will definitely post a lot of pics, including comparisons

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Originally Posted by twin fed

Well, I am glad you are happy with the way they turned out, and that is really all that matters. I hope they look good on the car and I will be looking forward to seeing them mounted. Personally, I am not a fan, they have a very aftermarket appearance to them.

Thanks for your opinion! I think they'll be a big hit when on the car but some of the older guys on the forum probably won't like them still, understandably.

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Originally Posted by pup73

Kudos for doing this; I'm just not sold on the overall design. I understand progression and evolution, but to me, there's nothing "Iconic" about hexagonal halos. Angel eyes, kidney grills, and the Hofmeister kink are hallmarks of BMW.

You can spot any BMW instantly by its halos. These days, every car on the road has some iteration of LED rings/strips/dots/ etc etc. But you could still spot a BMW...

I just have to get used to the design I guess, if this is the direction BMW is going...

But it looks well done...

-c

Thanks! I think the build quality is superb. I doubt it wont be recognizable as a BMW but we'll see... It still clearly represents a set of angel eyes with the eyebrow. With the kidney grills, too, I mean, I don't see how it still won't scream BMW. Its not like I did Audi style lights or anything.

SW19 · 09-01-2016, 12:02 PM

Not a fan of them but as long as you like them,that is all that matters.

Did you consider just waiting for the LED headlights from the 2018 M2 LCI that will be available next year?

Adem1534 · 09-01-2016, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nantucket

Not a fan of them but as long as you like them,that is all that matters.

Did you consider just waiting for the LED headlights from the 2018 M2 LCI that will be available next year?

I did consider that. Being that the Xenons currently go for $2,700 a pair after taxes, I'd assume the new ones will be closer to $3,700 per pair before any shipping costs. All in all it would come out to fair bit more expensive to get the LCI ones, and also they would still have chrome in them.

I am a big fan of the blackout job they did with mine. Also, you'd also have to pay for a software update and labor to get that software running for the newer OEM ones.

Plus, I bet my headlights will look right at home with the very newest ones, and I get them for cheaper and a year earlier.

It also makes my car unique. I love the look. I don't see anything wrong with them other than that they're not as 'classic' I guess, and more flashy. Which I'm sure is the source of the "Back in my day" type opinions of those who are most likely older than me. But it's still a valid opinion, I just don't care about being 'classic' if classic to me is chrome and less inspiring.

TunedM2C · 09-01-2016, 12:16 PM

I'm not crazy about the design on our M2. Would look great on an exotic though.

M-Pilot · 09-01-2016, 06:29 PM

I really like it and I think it will look great on MG.

Smiley1175 · 09-01-2016, 06:52 PM

Can they do anything about the rear lights?
Damn BMW for making such a boring cluster at the back.

Blindside_137 · 09-01-2016, 07:34 PM

Should have been a factory option, this will look so sinister. Please take tons of installed pics from numerous angles!

Rock Sweden · 09-01-2016, 08:05 PM

I like the eye brows as turn signals. I think that will be cool AF. We are going to need videos and shit too. Congrats.

jtfields · 09-01-2016, 09:57 PM

Flaunting my ignorance here. What makes LED so much better? My 328i has Xenon and my wife's X6 has LED. It was a pricey upgrade for the X6 and, to be honest, I don't think I really notice a difference when driving.

omasou · 09-01-2016, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by masou

I like the spec and tech not too keen on the shape. The angle eyes are a classic BMW identifier just like the front bumper design that BMW is replacing with the ugly "batman joker" wide grin that I think started on the 4 series (?) leaving only he M cars w/the classic BMW front end.

I mean sure, that's a valid opinion. I personally don't care about that. These look much more upscale and aggressive in my opinion, and besides, all BMWs are phasing over to a Hexagonal design regardless. I couldn't really care less about the circular heritage but that's probably because I'm much younger.

I really meant that I like the round and think the hexagonal shape will get old after a while, but doesn't really matter, as long as you like it.

Hey did he just call me old!

lol.

Adem1534 · 09-02-2016, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cntzl

I really like it and I think it will look great on MG.

Thanks, me too!

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Originally Posted by Smiley1175

Can they do anything about the rear lights?
Damn BMW for making such a boring cluster at the back.

They only do fromt lights. I'm planning on getting the updated LCI ones once they're out. They'll be like 800 a pair. Versus probably 3,500 a pair for the LCI headlights.

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Should have been a factory option, this will look so sinister. Please take tons of installed pics from numerous angles!

Thanks, I agree! I'll take a bunch

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Originally Posted by Rock Sweden

I like the eye brows as turn signals. I think that will be cool AF. We are going to need videos and shit too. Congrats.

Will do. I'll review them as best as possible!

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Originally Posted by jtfields

Flaunting my ignorance here. What makes LED so much better? My 328i has Xenon and my wife's X6 has LED. It was a pricey upgrade for the X6 and, to be honest, I don't think I really notice a difference when driving.

The headlights themselves are still xenon. I agree with you in terms of lighting performance, LED and Xenon are pretty close. My angel eyes and eyebrow are now full LED, which isn't the case with stock Xenon Headlights. My eyebrow is also now my blinker, which will blink yellow.

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Originally Posted by masou

I really meant that I like the round and think the hexagonal shape will get old after a while, but doesn't really matter, as long as you like it.

Hey did he just call me old!

lol.

Norcalmav23 · 09-02-2016, 11:56 AM

Beautiful! These will probably end up at the bottom of my mod list....but I have a feeling I'll work my through the list quickly lol

Adem1534 · 09-02-2016, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Norcalmav23

Beautiful! These will probably end up at the bottom of my mod list....but I have a feeling I'll work my through the list quickly lol

Thanks! I can't wait to get them on. I bet it will make the car look much, much more aggressive.

Adem1534 · 09-02-2016, 04:51 PM

Added to front page aswell.

UPDATE: OSSDesigns just posted this on their Instagram!!!! You can see them lit up!!! AHHH I want them now, they look awesome!!!!

Adem1534 · 09-02-2016, 04:56 PM

I cannot wait to get these on the car!

Adem1534 · 09-06-2016, 10:41 AM

Arriving tomorrow or Thursday! Ugh, now if only my buddy wasn't busy with family to help me with the install this weekend. I think I'll have to wait till next week

Also, officially the most liked post ever on OSS's page!

Adem1534 · 09-06-2016, 11:56 AM

Here's a better close up of them lit up

rouxeny · 11-05-2016, 09:34 PM

Any installed pics?

M2Dynamic · 11-06-2016, 01:18 AM

Can someone at OSS hit me up I def Wana get these done. And congrats man they look amazing I'll def be looking at getting a pair soon! Put some pics up installed please!

caseymack · 12-26-2016, 12:07 AM

Have you finally got these installed? Really curious how they look on the M2 and can't find your installed photo's anywhere.

09-01-2016, 07:20 AM	#23
twin fed Doc Brown 1176 Rep 2,174 Posts Drives: 2016 MG MT M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Isle of Long iTrader: (2)	Well, I am glad you are happy with the way they turned out, and that is really all that matters. I hope they look good on the car and I will be looking forward to seeing them mounted. Personally, I am not a fan, they have a very aftermarket appearance to them. __________________
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09-01-2016, 07:53 AM	#24
pup73 Lieutenant 517 Rep 542 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M2 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Kudos for doing this; I'm just not sold on the overall design. I understand progression and evolution, but to me, there's nothing "Iconic" about hexagonal halos. Angel eyes, kidney grills, and the Hofmeister kink are hallmarks of BMW. You can spot any BMW instantly by its halos. These days, every car on the road has some iteration of LED rings/strips/dots/ etc etc. But you could still spot a BMW... I just have to get used to the design I guess, if this is the direction BMW is going... But it looks well done... -c __________________ 2016 BMW M2/LBB/6MT/Exec Pkg 2009 Acura MDX-stock 2008 Acura RDX-stock 2005 Honda S2000-mostly stock 1994 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo-barely stock
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09-01-2016, 12:02 PM	#26
SW19 Colonel 2458 Rep 2,714 Posts Drives: 2016 Alpine White M2 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wimbledon iTrader: (0)	Not a fan of them but as long as you like them,that is all that matters. Did you consider just waiting for the LED headlights from the 2018 M2 LCI that will be available next year?
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09-01-2016, 12:16 PM	#28
TunedM2C Brigadier General 829 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: 2016 LBB M2 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (2)	I'm not crazy about the design on our M2. Would look great on an exotic though.
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M-Pilot Brigadier General 4859 Rep 3,659 Posts Drives: 981 Cayman GTS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 [0.00] 2023 Toyota GR86 [0.00] 2016 Porsche Cayman ... [10.00]	I really like it and I think it will look great on MG.
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09-01-2016, 06:52 PM	#30
Smiley1175 Major 283 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Can they do anything about the rear lights? Damn BMW for making such a boring cluster at the back.
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6710 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	Should have been a factory option, this will look so sinister. Please take tons of installed pics from numerous angles!
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09-01-2016, 08:05 PM	#32
Rock Sweden First Lieutenant 268 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 2016 M2 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: The ALB iTrader: (0)	I like the eye brows as turn signals. I think that will be cool AF. We are going to need videos and shit too. Congrats.
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09-01-2016, 09:57 PM	#33
jtfields Captain 191 Rep 616 Posts Drives: M2, X2 M35i, X6,328i,230i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW 230i [0.00] 2022 BMW X2 M35i [0.00] 2015 BMW 328i [0.00] 2008 Jeep Commander ... [0.00] 2017 BMW M2 [0.00] 1997 BMW Z3 1.9 Roa ... [0.00] 2014 BMW X6 xDrive35i [0.00]	Flaunting my ignorance here. What makes LED so much better? My 328i has Xenon and my wife's X6 has LED. It was a pricey upgrade for the X6 and, to be honest, I don't think I really notice a difference when driving.
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09-02-2016, 11:56 AM	#36
Norcalmav23 Second Lieutenant 292 Rep 254 Posts Drives: AW DCT M2 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Knoxville, TN iTrader: (0)	Beautiful! These will probably end up at the bottom of my mod list....but I have a feeling I'll work my through the list quickly lol __________________ 2017 M2 - AW DCT - BM3 93 oct, Pure Stage 2, FBO, happy 2013 BRZ - was a GREAT car... just not fast enough 2008 VW GTI - first experience with boost 97 Integra GSR - crashed it
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Adem1534 Colonel 2241 Rep 2,370 Posts Drives: '16 M2 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Alex from the United States iTrader: (0)	Added to front page aswell. UPDATE: OSSDesigns just posted this on their Instagram!!!! You can see them lit up!!! AHHH I want them now, they look awesome!!!! __________________ Soon.
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Adem1534 Colonel 2241 Rep 2,370 Posts Drives: '16 M2 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Alex from the United States iTrader: (0)	Arriving tomorrow or Thursday! Ugh, now if only my buddy wasn't busy with family to help me with the install this weekend. I think I'll have to wait till next week Also, officially the most liked post ever on OSS's page! __________________ Soon.
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11-05-2016, 09:34 PM	#42
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11-06-2016, 01:18 AM	#43
M2Dynamic Second Lieutenant 184 Rep 214 Posts Drives: ///M2 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	Can someone at OSS hit me up I def Wana get these done. And congrats man they look amazing I'll def be looking at getting a pair soon! Put some pics up installed please!
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12-26-2016, 12:07 AM	#44
caseymack New Member 5 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2017 M2/MG/DCT/EXEC Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Oklahoma City iTrader: (0)	Have you finally got these installed? Really curious how they look on the M2 and can't find your installed photo's anywhere. __________________ 2017 M2/MG/DCT/EXEC 2004 Mini Cooper S (Totaled )
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