LUX bulbs?

Simon_135i · 03-09-2010, 06:17 PM

danm... and the bad day continues... for whatever reason... USPS couldnt come thru on a OVERNIGHT SHIPMENT... go figure

mds82 · 03-09-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon_135i

danm... and the bad day continues... for whatever reason... USPS couldnt come thru on a OVERNIGHT SHIPMENT... go figure

WTF??? stupid usps...

tcd223 · 03-10-2010, 03:30 PM

Installing mine now. Drove to NA Motorsports and picked them up cause shipping takes too long.

tcd223 · 03-10-2010, 06:05 PM

Installed, but finished after the sun went down. I'll take some pics before work tomorrow during the daylight hours. They look pretty good.

Simon_135i · 03-10-2010, 07:58 PM

So I installed it today and the weather was decent but then again it was 5:30PM. Not a lot of sunshine left so I did the best I can do with comparison. HIDs wont be compared until next Monday (CAMAROSS and I had an issue with a resistor and he is sending me another one). On to the pics:

LUX vs. Dtec

LUX vs. Brex

LUX by itself:

Just my opinion so far... its bright for plug and play. Damn good distribution in my opinion on both AE. Its not as bright as HIDs but I think we all knew that. The 6500k is very close to STOCK XENON lights and so it matches very well. Will take pics tomorrow morning as well but next step is to compare to HIDs on a side by side shot.

penny · 03-10-2010, 08:06 PM

Awesome. Thanks again, Simon!

acivick · 03-10-2010, 08:19 PM

Wow, they are really bright.

Bullitt · 03-10-2010, 08:32 PM

You beat me to the pics, Simon!

They look as good as I expected...very good!

Simon_135i · 03-10-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by penny

Awesome. Thanks again, Simon!

haha no worries. I still need to see these in daytime but very please. They fit nicely too!

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Originally Posted by Bullitt

You beat me to the pics, Simon!

It looks as good as I expected...very good!

very good indeed, I knew brightness wasn't an issue but ring distribution was my biggest concern. As a critic of other brands, the outter ring is actually visibly lit.

mds82 · 03-10-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt

You beat me to the pics, Simon!

They look as good as I expected...very good!

Well those pictures surely shows tha it blows away the other 2 ones. I'm glad you like them so far!!!!

when you do a comparison to the HID's, i think the most interesting to do woulld be to set your camera to manual , underexposed, and take a picture of just the outer ring of LUX and then the HID. that will probably give the best comparison .

Thanks again!

bballgms · 03-10-2010, 09:08 PM

they look like 4300k? i was looking more to like a 6k look is it the camera? or even in real life

Simon_135i · 03-10-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bballgms

they look like 4300k? i was looking more to like a 6k look is it the camera? or even in real life

6k... the other two on the right is 8k ish... I just took the pic today before it got dark but I will have the correct settings tomorrow to show true colors. Today was just showing how bright they were and how well lit they are in the outter ring...

Bullitt · 03-10-2010, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bballgms

they look like 4300k? i was looking more to like a 6k look is it the camera? or even in real life

The color can vary due to the camera and/or settings. As a result, "the white" can appear more blue or yellow than it really is.

mds82 · 03-11-2010, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt

The color can vary due to the camera and/or settings. As a result, "the white" can appear more blue or yellow than it really is.

+1 - depending on what the white balance is set to on your camera, the 'white' of the angel eyes can change greatly!

But yes, the led's are 6000k

1013mm · 03-11-2010, 08:29 AM

is there a bluer version coming out??

SpacE82 · 03-11-2010, 08:42 AM

Looks great! Thanks Simon! I can't wait for the HID comparison so I (Simon) can make my decision

ruffstik · 03-11-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SpacE82

Looks great! Thanks Simon! I can't wait for the HID comparison so I (Simon) can make my decision

+1

Bullitt · 03-11-2010, 11:42 AM

HIDs if you want the absolute brightest.

LUX if you value even brightness between the rings.

Who needs comparison pics? ...j/k

blackonyx · 03-11-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jzhang

is there a bluer version coming out??

I have the same question. Out of curiosity, why don't 1 series LUX use the same LEDs as the recently updated LUX H8, which are 6500k if I remember correctly? I'm hoping we aren't getting the older parts from LUX H8. I hate to be a pain in the butt with all these questions but I want to understand the product before I throw down +$200 for these. Thanks in advanced.

mds82 · 03-11-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blackonyx

I have the same question. Out of curiosity, why don't 1 series LUX use the same LEDs as the recently updated LUX H8, which are 6500k if I remember correctly? I'm hoping we aren't getting the older parts from LUX H8. I hate to be a pain in the butt with all these questions but I want to understand the product before I throw down +$200 for these. Thanks in advanced.

Dont worry - your not getting "older parts" !!! The headlights and angel eye reflectors in the 1-series and 3 series are completely different, mostly because BMW uses 2 different manufactures to make the headlights.

In order to make the 1-series headlight look correct, i was able to get much better results with these 2 LED's, rather then what i'm currently using in the LUX H8 version. Its not that the 1-series LED's are worse or older, then are just simply different with their own benefits.

With the Color - no unfortunately there will not be any different colors offered at this time. LED's dont often come in blueish hues, and finding them is next to impossible.

Simon_135i · 03-11-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullitt

HIDs if you want the absolute brightest.

LUX if you value even brightness between the rings.

Who needs comparison pics? ...j/k

You are missing some other equlayy important items... Ease of installation and modifying existing parts. Which will be included as part of my overall review this weekend

Bullitt · 03-11-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Simon_135i

You are missing some other equlayy important items... Ease of installation and modifying existing parts. Which will be included as part of my overall review this weekend

It was just a statement based purely upon performance/aesthetics.

Regarding ease of installation, it's the LUX hands down--no contest.

Nevertheless, if the HID's had superior light distribution than the LUX, I'd go with the HIDs even though its installation is more challenging.

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tcd223 Captain 47 Rep 940 Posts Drives: '10 LeMans 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i [7.00]	Installing mine now. Drove to NA Motorsports and picked them up cause shipping takes too long.
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tcd223 Captain 47 Rep 940 Posts Drives: '10 LeMans 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i [7.00]	Installed, but finished after the sun went down. I'll take some pics before work tomorrow during the daylight hours. They look pretty good.
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Simon_135i Collecting dust! 55 Rep 2,009 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E82/135i [0.00]	So I installed it today and the weather was decent but then again it was 5:30PM. Not a lot of sunshine left so I did the best I can do with comparison. HIDs wont be compared until next Monday (CAMAROSS and I had an issue with a resistor and he is sending me another one). On to the pics: LUX vs. Dtec LUX vs. Brex LUX by itself: Just my opinion so far... its bright for plug and play. Damn good distribution in my opinion on both AE. Its not as bright as HIDs but I think we all knew that. The 6500k is very close to STOCK XENON lights and so it matches very well. Will take pics tomorrow morning as well but next step is to compare to HIDs on a side by side shot.
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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]	You beat me to the pics, Simon! They look as good as I expected...very good!
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SpacE82 Major 113 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2009 M-Sport 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [8.50]	Looks great! Thanks Simon! I can't wait for the HID comparison so I (Simon) can make my decision
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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]	HIDs if you want the absolute brightest. LUX if you value even brightness between the rings. Who needs comparison pics? ...j/k
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