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      08-16-2021, 06:38 PM   #1
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Will any H8 Bulb work for angel eyes?

I have a 08 135 with adaptive headlights and was wondering if any old H8 bulb will work for replacing the bulb on the angel eyes. I have seen that the lux H8 bulbs and other $100-$200 dollar bulbs have the ballast that comes with the bulb and have read that those work fine. But there are cheaper H8 bulbs on amazon without a ballast, will these work fine as well?

If you have replaced the angel eye bulbs please drop a link of the bulb you ordered. Thanks
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      08-16-2021, 07:15 PM   #2
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I use PIAA bulbs in my rings. Work great. Crank the voltage up all the way in the coding and it's better than LED.
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      08-17-2021, 07:03 PM   #3
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I got these leds (no external ballast) in both 4300k and 6000k colour.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000287608789.html

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I use PIAA bulbs in my rings. Work great. Crank the voltage up all the way in the coding and it's better than LED.
Which PIAA bulb are you using?
Do you have any pictures of the rings on?

Curious to see how it looks
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      08-23-2021, 05:32 AM   #5
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2500K plasma yellow I think. Not for everyone I know but I like the look on black.

Can try to get a photo. Lighting is tough as you're aware.
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      08-23-2021, 07:06 AM   #6
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Which PIAA bulb are you using?
Do you have any pictures of the rings on?

Curious to see how it looks
I use the PIAA Hyper Arros. They match the LED eye brows well.
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      08-26-2021, 06:33 PM   #7
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I went ahead and ordered these to give them a try, will let you guys know how it goes https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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