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      08-09-2011, 10:24 AM   #1
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Question I need your opinion on these bulbs!

http://www.e92-lighting.com/products...gel-663-0.html

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      08-09-2011, 03:01 PM   #2
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Certainly looks interesting. If you do it please remember to come back and review it. Could be a nice alternative.

I was thinking along the same lines - I don't need actual HID's in the angel eyes, seems like excess. But I'd like a better color so... why not a plug-in bulb at a different color temp.

With any bulb, if it works I'd recommend getting another pair. Inevitably in 6 months or several years one will die and you'll be happy to have a replacement on hand.
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They're not extremely see-able in direct sunlight so might look like you have no angle eye bulbs, but the colour is very close to 6k HID's and it produces a more even distribution of the light around the rings,(halogens i found make the center ring really bright and nothing much on the outer ring) And when its not as bright out they look sick cuz i dont like the glaring effect HID's give off

The LED's however dont dim as badly as the halogens when your HID's turn on, and the colour also stays constant when the HIDs are on, unlike the halogens.
IMO Hid AE bulbs would be the brightest solution obviously, but they do cost a little more and most of them require you to drill your caps
There are loads of these cityvision for sale on e90post and they go for alot cheaper
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Wonder if they have a power supply similar to the LUX led that you tuck inside the housing. May be a good alternative being quite a bit cheaper.
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      08-09-2011, 07:08 PM   #5
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Yes theres a little metal box that you can fit inside the housing
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      08-09-2011, 08:35 PM   #6
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Hmm...maybe I'll give them a try

I'll definitely have post pictures when I get them installed!
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You're brave! Usually people stick to the "known" brands for a reason. Though those don't seem all too expensive, so it's not too much money to risk on something that may suck..

They seem priced around the range of the Weisslicht LEDs, which are nice and pure white but you can barely see them in daylight, and forget it when the sun is out. The LUX bulbs are supposedly better and brighter, but I haven't seen/compared both in pictures. However, these claim to be completely visible in the daylight and even brighter than GP thunder direct replacements (which are about as bright as stock, and brighter in the daytime than most LED solutions), so if the claims are true, they could offer an alternative which is actually visible for much cheaper than LUX bulbs, and slightly cheaper but easier to install than HIDs.

If you get these, take some pics and let us know!
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I have a set of these brand new in the box for $100 if you want

http://www.e92-lighting.com/products...gel-663-0.html
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I have a set of these brand new in the box for $100 if you want

http://www.e92-lighting.com/products...gel-663-0.html
Why are you selling?!!?
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      08-09-2011, 09:24 PM   #10
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You're brave! Usually people stick to the "known" brands for a reason. Though those don't seem all too expensive, so it's not too much money to risk on something that may suck..

They seem priced around the range of the Weisslicht LEDs, which are nice and pure white but you can barely see them in daylight, and forget it when the sun is out. The LUX bulbs are supposedly better and brighter, but I haven't seen/compared both in pictures. However, these claim to be completely visible in the daylight and even brighter than GP thunder direct replacements (which are about as bright as stock, and brighter in the daytime than most LED solutions), so if the claims are true, they could offer an alternative which is actually visible for much cheaper than LUX bulbs, and slightly cheaper but easier to install than HIDs.

If you get these, take some pics and let us know!

Can you please post a link of the LUX bulbs?
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      08-09-2011, 09:29 PM   #11
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^nevermind that...i found some pictures, and not too impressed
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      08-10-2011, 11:02 AM   #12
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^nevermind that...i found some pictures, and not too impressed
Well, then your really not going to be impressed with any other LED AE's made for this car. The LUX is the best LED option right now, but if you want to try the kit you posted above, don't get mad at us when you are disappointed with the outcome.
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      08-11-2011, 10:03 AM   #13
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I emailed e92-lighting to get a price on the LUX, and this is what they replied...

"Hi,

the lux H8 is currently not in stock, [the one is showed] is the recommended replacement at only half the cost, its also pure white and error free or a full refund will apply"
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I emailed e92-lighting to get a price on the LUX, and this is what they replied...

"Hi,

the lux H8 is currently not in stock, [the one is showed] is the recommended replacement at only half the cost, its also pure white and error free or a full refund will apply"
???? I didn't know LUX was sold through any other seller other than Marc. I'm pretty sure that if anyone other than him selling "LUX" branded AE's will be knock-offs. Here's his page if your thinking about the LUX
http://www.luxangeleyes.com/products
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???? I didn't know LUX was sold through any other seller other than Marc. I'm pretty sure that if anyone other than him selling "LUX" branded AE's will be knock-offs. Here's his page if your thinking about the LUX
http://www.luxangeleyes.com/products
It's on back order too, but I suppose i could wait another 2 weeks
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You won't regret getting the LUX.
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???? I didn't know LUX was sold through any other seller other than Marc. I'm pretty sure that if anyone other than him selling "LUX" branded AE's will be knock-offs. Here's his page if your thinking about the LUX
http://www.luxangeleyes.com/products
We do have a couple other vendors that carry the LUX H8 V3 angel eyes, including E92-lighting, and they purchase them directly from us.
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We do have a couple other vendors that carry the LUX H8 V3 angel eyes, including E92-lighting, and they purchase them directly from us.
Oh, didn't know thatI remember reading a thread awhile back about someone stealing the LUX design and selling them. I didn't know if this was one of the vendors.
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You wont go wrong with LUX
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We do have a couple other vendors that carry the LUX H8 V3 angel eyes, including E92-lighting, and they purchase them directly from us.
They don't have them in stock anyway, so I will order directly from you guys.
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