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06-14-2009, 12:40 AM | #23 |
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Yup.. codes are a *** to deal with even though I got the BT code reader. I had a friend who had their angel eyes burnt because of an aftermarket led bulb.. I think I am sticking with the RDs... you can probably pick one up used for cheap on the forum.. I've seen a few people post them for sale.
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how are the RDs or the GPs compared to the EFXs? The EFX look nice once sunset arrives but are pretty much invisible in daylight! Do u guys w/the RDs feel the same? I know the GPs are just H8 bulbs @ 7500K...so whats yalls opinion? I have the EFX and I throw codes during the daytime but NOT during the nightime...
Ive attached a crappy cellphone pic of the EFX in daylight *BUT* under a big@ss tree providing lots of shade.
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06-14-2009, 07:02 PM | #29 |
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I may have some good news or if you wanna consider it good news to those of you having the same problems as me with EFXs throwing codes. I drove today in the hot sun (which usually gives me codes) but set my headlights to the on position as opposed to sensor position. No codes were thrown when the headlights are on. Then I changed it back to the sensor position and within 5 minutes I got the warning light so I switch it back to on which didn't have anymore problems. Our car turns off the headlamps when it is switched off so you don't have to worry about running down your battery if you forget to turn them off.
My only guess on why this fixes the problem is that the LEDs are not getting enough power when during daylight. If i remember correctly, our angel eyes dim during daylight from the sensor and are fully on during night time. So, by switching the headlamps to fully on, it must have sent full power to the coronas. Nonetheless, I have GP Thunders 7500k on order and will do a full comparison between the two sets when they arrive. |
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06-16-2009, 10:12 PM | #30 |
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To chime in on the EFX, I am not throwing codes, but already having them installed for 2 weeks, one side has burnt out and I dont even use DRL :/ I contacted EFX, but I will most likely just return them because I dont want this happening when I actually have to pay for the exchange...any other options out there that are just as bright as the EFX?
Sorry to hijack, just wanted to consolidate instead of making more threads ...thx guys!
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Ive also just returned my EFX angel eye LEDs. Only had them in my 135i for about a month, took a month for Mike Owen of EFX to have them sent to me in Australia (this is MUCH LONGER than usual shipping to me).
They looked great when installed, bright blue-white colour. Just yesterday, only after about a month, I was driving and suddenly got the exterior light code. Got home and checked - the right angel eye was out. Tried reconnecting the bulb to the silver ballast/ silver ballast to the power supply - didnt change a thing. Flickers a few times when u turn on, then nothing. Contacted MIke - Now I have to pay to replace them, and I have to fork out the shipping back and forth as well!! Is there any other light that looks as good, but actually works ??!! |
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06-17-2009, 01:25 PM | #32 |
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any word on the GPs Xin? I followed what u did and tried having the lights on ON rather than Auto and dont get codes that way...but eh....dont know if i want the xenons on the whole time as it kinda defeats the purpose of the "angel eye" look running solo. On a positive note, the visibility does seem to have gotten better when running them solo during the day (too bad theres codes!)
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I saw it very clearly when I had my GPs installed. Blue with the lights off and yellowish when they were dimmed with the lights on. I am going to have to agree with the others above about the silver ballast over-heating when they are at full power and the outside temps are higher. BTW, mine just started trowing codes but, like the others, only when my lights are off. |
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UPDATE: Mike @ EFX said hell gladly replace the burnt out light and send me a pair overnight. I am happy he is being so kind as he told me that he has sold over 1000 pairs and only 2 were defective (mine being the 2nd defective ones). I hope they don't burn out again after the replacement, but I will keep you guys updated!
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EFX vs. GP Thunder 7500k vs. Stock
Alright guys. As you know, I've been getting codes so I got a pair of GP Thunder 7500k bulbs. I am disappointed to say that GP Thunders suck completely compared to the EFXs. The colors here on picture are whiter/bluer than in real life and they are no where as bright as the EFXs either. Unfortunately I decided to leave the EFXs in for now.
Here are some pics. I hope they help. I wanted to just do it from the right side since its less hassle to take apart and put in. Anyways, here are some night pics from inside the garage and some pics from outside in sunlight. Also I know there have been discussion about what color the ballast and the cords are so I've included a picture of my EFX bulb w/ballast. |
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Whoa...the GPs look horrible..almost like stock but less intense
My EFXs seem to be more noticeable these last few days during the day than the first couple of days after install (tho they look AWESOME at night). i too have decided to keep them and during the day use them with the headlights on then pure halos from around 5pm till the headlights are needed due to darkness...oh well!! thx for the pics, saved me from ordering the GPs.
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I really think heat is the cause of the codes. Today was really warm and my EFX LEDs were throwing codes left and right at idle in the sun. Never happens at night or while driving. If this keeps happening often over the summer, I'll probably just go back to the stock bulbs.
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