Installed PIAA Precious White 4800K on the 135i (for angel eyes)

ahwest · 12-03-2013, 01:08 PM

not sure if this is entirely true but the picture was taken offset to driver side, so the brightness of the AE could be more or less affected on the picture…

Naoto · 12-04-2013, 06:22 AM

this is true. i didnt take a straight on pic, but imo the piaas have more color.

greensto · 12-04-2013, 10:21 AM

Selling mine. Used for a month.

csow · 12-04-2013, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by greensto

Selling mine. Used for a month.

Hi, been a lurker for a while and decided it's time to join. Only recently became a BMW owner and in the 2 months I've had my car I've become very unhappy with the orange AEs and need to do something about it.

I'm trying to decide between the PIAAs 4800K and the Lux V4.

Would you be able to post a comparison shot? Also, what are the AEs in your signature photo?

greensto · 12-08-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by csow

Hi, been a lurker for a while and decided it's time to join. Only recently became a BMW owner and in the 2 months I've had my car I've become very unhappy with the orange AEs and need to do something about it.

I'm trying to decide between the PIAAs 4800K and the Lux V4.

Would you be able to post a comparison shot? Also, what are the AEs in your signature photo?

My sig are OSS. A complete custom job for $800. The Lux has the ability to adjust color and are probably a little brighter ($225) than mine. The PIAA are bright white (not blue) and for a lot cheaper, but from a very reputable and reliable company. Selling mine for only $65 and can ship at buyer's expense.

leohern037 · 12-10-2013, 09:26 PM

Philips Diamond Vision Bulbs installed.

Before

After

WP1 · 12-11-2013, 12:04 PM

Any pictures with ALL the LIGHTS ON (day/night)? Just wondering how they match the Xenon headlights

LuxAngelEyes · 12-11-2013, 01:07 PM

Any comparisons with LED Angel Eyes still??

AGAV13 · 12-11-2013, 02:58 PM

Have to say, after seeing most of the pictures i think the Phillips look better. I know they are only pictures but still.

P1 · 12-13-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

Any comparisons with LED Angel Eyes still??

Perhaps I'm speaking for myself, but considering what a nightmare it is to swap out H8 bulbs in a 1-series, most of us will leave things nicely the way they are once we manage to put everything back together!

P1 · 12-13-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AGAV13

Have to say, after seeing most of the pictures i think the Phillips look better. I know they are only pictures but still.

Cheaper too than the PIAA...

Andrewcoja · 12-13-2013, 02:53 PM

Can you get a pic of what it looks like with the xenons on after the AEs dim?

Bilka · 12-15-2013, 08:55 PM

Before:

After:

PIAA Precious White 4800k

P1 · 12-15-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilka

PIAA Precious White 4800k

Big difference...

takrdown · 12-16-2013, 07:51 AM

If anyone is interested I'm willing to sell my PIAA Precious White bulbs. I used them for two months but decided to go back to the LEDs. They work great and there is absolutely no worry about adaptive headlight failures. If you're local to CT I can install too no problemo!

Da_Meister_22 · 12-16-2013, 10:10 AM

Pretty bright.

trafficalert · 01-11-2014, 09:35 PM

Just installed my 4800k PIAAs! This pic was the most accurate to my eye. Started w pax side. Had to remove cover completely. Difficult to reattach. I just kept attacking it from different angles and finally the bottom lined up. Once aligned, metal clips snapped on easily. Drivers side cover stayed in place, but I had to remove the tyco electronics box and my hands did get some scratches. I'm satisfied with brightness and color match. It will look much better with the yellow running lights coded off. Alex at AlpineMSS will be getting a call soon.

Huecifer · 01-13-2014, 12:07 PM

Philips 5000k H8 bulbs on sale at newegg for $54.69!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA2RY0ZB7724

Mine are on the way

Cheeze1 · 01-13-2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Huecifer

Philips 5000k H8 bulbs on sale at newegg for $54.69!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA2RY0ZB7724

Mine are on the way

Thanks. I don't even have my car yet and ordered a set.

First mod!

Huecifer · 01-20-2014, 04:21 PM

Now that I have the awesome precious white bulbs in, does anyone know what bulb type is used for the "turning lights", and if there is one that comes in a similar whiteness? I'm not sure exactly how to refer to these bulbs, but they're the ones that come on when you turn one way or another, or when you back up. They look very easy to replace (there's a little access door on the top of each light.

kodiak1 · 01-25-2014, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Huecifer

Philips 5000k H8 bulbs on sale at newegg for $54.69!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA2RY0ZB7724

Mine are on the way

Just installed these, they look awesome! Thanks for the fined.

3002 tii · 01-25-2014, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by kodiak1

Just installed these, they look awesome! Thanks for the fined.

Got pics?

12-03-2013, 01:08 PM	#221
ahwest Private 8 Rep 92 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	not sure if this is entirely true but the picture was taken offset to driver side, so the brightness of the AE could be more or less affected on the picture…
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12-04-2013, 06:22 AM	#222
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12-04-2013, 10:21 AM	#223
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12-10-2013, 09:26 PM	#226
leohern037 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2013 135is #445 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Philips Diamond Vision Bulbs installed. Before After
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12-11-2013, 12:04 PM	#227
WP1 Private 18 Rep 99 Posts Drives: White BMW 135i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: College Park, MD iTrader: (0)	Any pictures with ALL the LIGHTS ON (day/night)? Just wondering how they match the Xenon headlights __________________ Used to own the eclipse (avatar pix). Sold it and post it in memory
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12-11-2013, 01:07 PM	#228
LuxAngelEyes 472 Rep 4,938 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (13)	Any comparisons with LED Angel Eyes still?? __________________ LUX H8 189 Pure White \| LUX H8 V6 Adjustable White \| LUX H8 Gold LUX E90 V8 & LCI Halogen V4
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12-11-2013, 02:58 PM	#229
AGAV13 Captain 808 Rep 952 Posts Drives: AW 135is (#363/586) Join Date: May 2012 Location: CT 860 iTrader: (2)	Have to say, after seeing most of the pictures i think the Phillips look better. I know they are only pictures but still. __________________ CURRENT 2017 Boxster S ?718? (07/27/18) 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon - (10/28/18) SOLD 2013 BMW 135is #363/586 - AW, Black Boston Leather w/ Exclusive Blue Stitching, Prem., Tech, DCT, Heated Seats, HK
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12-13-2013, 02:53 PM	#232
Andrewcoja First Lieutenant 9 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 2011 135i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Can you get a pic of what it looks like with the xenons on after the AEs dim?
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12-15-2013, 08:55 PM	#233
Bilka Captain 32 Rep 714 Posts Drives: M440 GC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (2)	Before: After: PIAA Precious White 4800k
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12-16-2013, 07:51 AM	#235
takrdown Other car was a submarine 94 Rep 704 Posts Drives: i4M50 (waiting), 2013 R56 JCW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central CT iTrader: (7)	If anyone is interested I'm willing to sell my PIAA Precious White bulbs. I used them for two months but decided to go back to the LEDs. They work great and there is absolutely no worry about adaptive headlight failures. If you're local to CT I can install too no problemo!
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12-16-2013, 10:10 AM	#236
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01-11-2014, 09:35 PM	#237
trafficalert Private 110 Rep 80 Posts Drives: TTRS, M2CS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Jacksonville iTrader: (1)	Just installed my 4800k PIAAs! This pic was the most accurate to my eye. Started w pax side. Had to remove cover completely. Difficult to reattach. I just kept attacking it from different angles and finally the bottom lined up. Once aligned, metal clips snapped on easily. Drivers side cover stayed in place, but I had to remove the tyco electronics box and my hands did get some scratches. I'm satisfied with brightness and color match. It will look much better with the yellow running lights coded off. Alex at AlpineMSS will be getting a call soon. Attached Images
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01-13-2014, 12:07 PM	#238
Huecifer Private First Class 11 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Philips 5000k H8 bulbs on sale at newegg for $54.69! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA2RY0ZB7724 Mine are on the way
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01-20-2014, 04:21 PM	#240
Huecifer Private First Class 11 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Now that I have the awesome precious white bulbs in, does anyone know what bulb type is used for the "turning lights", and if there is one that comes in a similar whiteness? I'm not sure exactly how to refer to these bulbs, but they're the ones that come on when you turn one way or another, or when you back up. They look very easy to replace (there's a little access door on the top of each light.
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