LUX bulbs?

1013mm · 03-13-2010, 11:04 PM

Sorry didn't have a cam with me but no error codes and at 6500k instead so it was bluer

Bullitt · 03-14-2010, 01:25 AM

The pics below were taken around noon. LUX is left.

The MTEC is the "Super White" one, but it's not so white compared to the LUX.

Although not easily seen, the MTEC does not distribute light as well, favoring the inner ring more than the LUX.

Also keep in mind that the MTEC is 4350k whereas the LUX is 6500k. A lower color temperature can appear brighter than a higher one. The LUX is therefore an impressive LED solution.

ad78 · 03-14-2010, 10:51 AM

it looks to me they have the same brightness but just a different color temp...

1013mm · 03-14-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ad78

it looks to me they have the same brightness but just a different color temp...

thats exactly what i was thinking lol should I got back to mtec?!?! cosmos blue. $20 vs $200 hmmmm...

Bullitt · 03-14-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ad78

it looks to me they have the same brightness but just a different color temp...

In the photos, it does appear this way, but in reality the LUX are a little brighter.

As mentioned earlier, the MTEC's also become extremely dim and very yellow when the xenons are on. In stark contrast, the LUX remain the same in brightness and color temp, displaying clearly defined rings with the xenons. In other words, the MTEC's look terrible at night while the LUX really shines. With the LUX, one is getting the best of both worlds--daytime and nighttime performance.

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Originally Posted by jzhang

thats exactly what i was thinking lol should I got back to mtec?!?! cosmos blue. $20 vs $200 hmmmm...

The MTEC Cosmos Blue may be a little more blue than the Super White one, but it looks less bright than the Super White. This has been confirmed by Simon_135i. The Super White MTEC is the brightest looking product under $30.

1013mm · 03-14-2010, 12:27 PM

well the main thing here is the DRL at night it doesnt matter because well... its night and even the dimmest bulb will seem bright.

Bullitt · 03-14-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jzhang

well the main thing here is the DRL at night it doesnt matter because well... its night and even the dimmest bulb will seem bright.

If one wants to run only DRL at night and still drive somewhat safely, there is no option other than HID. Speaking of comparison at night however, the difference in brightness between the MTEC and LUX is even greater; the MTEC is clearly not as bright as the LUX at night.

The "all angel upgrades look bright at night" has some truth, but the MTEC actually looks dim in darkness once you turn on the xenons.

bballgms · 03-14-2010, 01:49 PM

i want to see simon compare these side by side with the hids!! day and night pics both with xenon and and off. and def his opinion bc pictures do lie lol

SpacE82 · 03-14-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bballgms

i want to see simon compare these side by side with the hids!! day and night pics both with xenon and and off. and def his opinion bc pictures do lie lol

Me too. I'm definitely looking forward to what Simon has to say. Its definitely going to influence me one way or the other. Right now I'm leaning towards the LUX

Bullitt · 03-14-2010, 10:22 PM

Posted pics of my LUX photoshoot here

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Originally Posted by SpacE82

Me too. I'm definitely looking forward to what Simon has to say. Its definitely going to influence me one way or the other. Right now I'm leaning towards the LUX

Although I already have the LUX, I'm interested in what he has to say too!

Simon_135i · 03-14-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bballgms

i want to see simon compare these side by side with the hids!! day and night pics both with xenon and and off. and def his opinion bc pictures do lie lol

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Originally Posted by SpacE82

Me too. I'm definitely looking forward to what Simon has to say. Its definitely going to influence me one way or the other. Right now I'm leaning towards the LUX

hmmm, check out Bullit's link and you will see my response =) In regards to taking pics of LUX/HIDs

bballgms · 03-15-2010, 12:14 AM

NOOOO i still want side by side pixs

Simon_135i · 04-28-2010, 03:33 PM

LUX recalled!

Alex@Alpine · 04-28-2010, 03:41 PM

I would love to see a side by side by HID vs LUX

tcd223 · 04-29-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex@Alpine

I would love to see a side by side by HID vs LUX

Its been done, in your commercial thread, already.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=358949&page=4

post 73 and post 77.

Also here: same place, different photographer

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=350600&page=7

post 142, the bottom two pictures.

tcd223 · 04-29-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mvaccaro

Just so you know, you can past links specific to the post like this. just click on the #xxxx on the upper rigth of the post

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=142

Oh, cool trick, thanks.

escobar929 · 04-29-2010, 02:17 PM

i love the look of the HID outer rings but the inner rings are way too chunky (and yes, ive seen them in person, and i dont like it at all)

hopefully somone will make something more balanced

Alex@Alpine · 04-30-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tcd223

Its been done, in your commercial thread, already.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=358949&page=4

post 73 and post 77.

Also here: same place, different photographer

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=350600&page=7

post 142, the bottom two pictures.

Thank you

mshahidz · 05-01-2010, 01:20 AM

hope everyone gets their lux OFF the car and repaired asap..heard a pretty gruesome horror story.

Simon_135i · 05-01-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mohammadz

hope everyone gets their lux OFF the car and repaired asap..heard a pretty gruesome horror story.

Care to share what you heard?

mshahidz · 05-01-2010, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon_135i

Care to share what you heard?

can't speak because its not my case, but everyone should just get it done and im sure LUX will have the problem solved. Long story...
maybe the actual person who it affected can chime in

bottom line is get it removed ASAP. you have been warned by the vendor too!
The prodcut has been top notch but some applications obviously seem to have a problem. Dont mean to bash the company but its out there in the open so im just warning that it should not be taken lightly

Simon_135i · 05-01-2010, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mohammadz

can't speak because its not my case, but everyone should just get it done and im sure LUX will have the problem solved. Long story...
maybe the actual person who it affected can chime in

bottom line is get it removed ASAP. you have been warned by the vendor too!

Gotcha... I am pulling mine off tomorrow morning asap!

03-13-2010, 11:04 PM	#155
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03-14-2010, 01:25 AM	#156
Bullitt Major 91 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (18) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	More LUX vs MTEC The pics below were taken around noon. LUX is left. The MTEC is the "Super White" one, but it's not so white compared to the LUX. Although not easily seen, the MTEC does not distribute light as well, favoring the inner ring more than the LUX. Also keep in mind that the MTEC is 4350k whereas the LUX is 6500k. A lower color temperature can appear brighter than a higher one. The LUX is therefore an impressive LED solution. Attached Images Last edited by Bullitt; 03-14-2010 at 01:38 AM..
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03-14-2010, 10:51 AM	#157
ad78 Yr1OfD1 107 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2015 F34 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	it looks to me they have the same brightness but just a different color temp...
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1013mm aka 1013MM 1253 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	well the main thing here is the DRL at night it doesnt matter because well... its night and even the dimmest bulb will seem bright. __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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03-14-2010, 01:49 PM	#162
bballgms Private 5 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: la iTrader: (1)	i want to see simon compare these side by side with the hids!! day and night pics both with xenon and and off. and def his opinion bc pictures do lie lol
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03-15-2010, 12:14 AM	#166
bballgms Private 5 Rep 84 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: la iTrader: (1)	NOOOO i still want side by side pixs
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04-28-2010, 03:33 PM	#167
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04-28-2010, 03:41 PM	#168
Alex@Alpine Colonel 1303 Rep 2,441 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: United States iTrader: (50)	I would love to see a side by side by HID vs LUX
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04-29-2010, 02:17 PM	#171
escobar929 Brigadier General 154 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	i love the look of the HID outer rings but the inner rings are way too chunky (and yes, ive seen them in person, and i dont like it at all) hopefully somone will make something more balanced
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05-01-2010, 01:20 AM	#173
mshahidz Major 129 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: M4, 991 GT3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	hope everyone gets their lux OFF the car and repaired asap..heard a pretty gruesome horror story. __________________ JRZ RS2 \| Capristo \| Eisenmann \| Volk Racing TE37SL \| Endless Brakes \|
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