E92 Angel Eye Update - Pics...

dmboone25 · 01-30-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JIMD1709

Unless someone has anything groundbraeking we should limit it.

+1

BenMW · 01-31-2007, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Shinchan

For those who are having hard time deciding which blub to get... this new thread are for all different bulbs from member's ride. Feel free to add picture to that thread.. but please keep that thread comment free.. use this thread to comment....

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45408

Wow thats thats great...hopefully will be adding my pics to that thread soon!!!

funky_chilli · 01-31-2007, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Shinchan

For those who are having hard time deciding which blub to get... this new thread are for all different bulbs from member's ride. Feel free to add picture to that thread.. but please keep that thread comment free.. use this thread to comment....

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45408

but unless it's made a sticky, with no one commenting in it; it will fade into oblivion.....good work shinchan

Shinchan · 01-31-2007, 08:14 AM

How do u make it into sticky?

funky_chilli · 01-31-2007, 09:18 AM

try asking a moderator...they have them on this forum right?

picus · 01-31-2007, 11:22 AM

Send a private message to Jason.

STE92VE · 01-31-2007, 03:26 PM

Can someone verify this...
When you have DRL on, and only DRL, are your tail lights illuminated?

BenMW · 01-31-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerEnvy

Can someone verify this...
When you have DRL on, and only DRL, are your tail lights illuminated?

yes your tail lights are illuminated the led bars only

STE92VE · 01-31-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BenMW

yes your tail lights are illuminated the led bars only

Thanks, that's probably why they made them LEDs so they won't burn out from excessive use with the DRL...those engineers at BMW think of everything.

STE92VE · 01-31-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinchan

For those who are having hard time deciding which blub to get... this new thread are for all different bulbs from member's ride. Feel free to add picture to that thread.. but please keep that thread comment free.. use this thread to comment....

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45408

Shinchan, I

your efforts on this topic. The ultimate solution would be to have the different sets of bulbs photographed from the same angle under the same lighting conditions with the same camera. I would gladly volunteer to undertake this task but my E92 won't be here until April. Any other volunteers?

Dollar Bill · 01-31-2007, 06:18 PM

Shinchan,
Thank you for putting the images together. I'm trying to make my decision tonight and that was a big help.

Dollar Bill · 01-31-2007, 06:22 PM

Regarding the Mtec Cosmo Blue's:
Can anyone tell me if the rings and fogs are Mtec Cosmo Blue or just the rings? Does anyone have the Blue in both rings and fogs? Thanks for your help.

joebaggg · 01-31-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by uhaulball

wow... looks like e92 is like pre-modded out of the box! ... clear corners, simple h8 bulb replace for BRIGHT white angel eyes... turbo engine.. i wish i got my car 2 years later...

same here

tay8907 · 01-31-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

OK, call me crazy but after thinking about it I've decided changing ou the corona bulbs is silly.

Reasons:
1) Can't distinguish the coronas from the xeons when headlights are on.
2) Not as bright.
3) The color they are stock is actually pretty sweet. Nice and subtle yet classy, the white is too "hey, look at my hedlights"

Am I crazy? Thoughts?

I am totally with you!:rocks:

STE92VE · 01-31-2007, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

OK, call me crazy but after thinking about it I've decided changing ou the corona bulbs is silly.

Reasons:
1) Can't distinguish the coronas from the xeons when headlights are on.
2) Not as bright.
3) The color they are stock is actually pretty sweet. Nice and subtle yet classy, the white is too "hey, look at my hedlights"

Am I crazy? Thoughts?

I guess it depends on one's perspective and color choice. I think the lighter colors, whites/grays/silvers would benefit from a "whiter" angel eye to create more of a contrast, whereas the darker colors already contrast well with the stock bulbs.

MiAmiBoosT305 · 01-31-2007, 07:38 PM

very nice

STE92VE · 01-31-2007, 07:43 PM

These stock angel eyes don't look so bad after all is said and done:

JIMD1709 · 02-01-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerEnvy

Can someone verify this...
When you have DRL on, and only DRL, are your tail lights illuminated?

No, they are not.

JIMD1709 · 02-01-2007, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dollar Bill

Regarding the Mtec Cosmo Blue's:
Can anyone tell me if the rings and fogs are Mtec Cosmo Blue or just the rings? Does anyone have the Blue in both rings and fogs? Thanks for your help.

I tried the Cosmos and GP thunder in the fogs. Didn't look right to me, too blue.

I like the Mtec super whites or Hoen in that application. I stuck with the Mtec. Just my .02

STE92VE · 02-01-2007, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerEnvy

Can someone verify this...
When you have DRL on, and only DRL, are your tail lights illuminated?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenMW

yes your tail lights are illuminated the led bars only

Quote:

Originally Posted by JIMD1709

No, they are not.

Should we have a poll for this or can we all get on the same page?

picus · 02-01-2007, 02:08 PM

OK I got all my lights, here are the results (no pics yet, wife is out of town with camera, I will get some next week).

This is all imo. The lights I have are H3 GP Thunder, MTEC super white, cosmos blue, and H8 super white.

The GP Thunders are definitely the brightest in both the angel eyes and the fogs. They have a slight purple hue to them and are mostly a really bright white/blue. They provide some contrast with the Xenons. These are by far the brightest when the Xenons are on. This is the only one that lights up the outer corona "well" (imo), the others you can tell it is just a reflection of light, it doesn't look lit.

The MTEC super whites are the second brightest, they are totally white as far as I can tell; they match the Xenons very well. If they were brighter I would use them as the angel eyes.

The Cosmos blue are the dimmest, they are a little more dim than the super white and as suggested, a little more blue/white. No purple hue in them. These are way too dim when the Xenons are on, imo. Actually they are too dim in general.

When I bought these bulbs I knew I liked the stock rings, but wanted to try something different just to see. This has confirmed to me at least that with my color the stock rings are the ones I like best. They are the brightest and provide the best contrast against the Xenon.

I tried all three in the fogs too and liked the Super Whites the best because they match the Xenons. The H8 cornering light looks very good too (the super white one). So for now I am going stock corona, super white H8 and super white fogs. Maybe as time goes on a brighter replacement bulb will be released; for now all three are a little dim as the coronas (and in the case of the GPs, a little too purpley). Cheers.

STE92VE · 02-01-2007, 02:54 PM

Thanks Picus for all your efforts. I'm sure this answers lots of questions for those that are interested in swapping out bulbs. Do you plan to do a photoshoot comparing the different bulbs when you have access to your camera?

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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	OK I got all my lights, here are the results (no pics yet, wife is out of town with camera, I will get some next week). This is all imo. The lights I have are H3 GP Thunder, MTEC super white, cosmos blue, and H8 super white. The GP Thunders are definitely the brightest in both the angel eyes and the fogs. They have a slight purple hue to them and are mostly a really bright white/blue. They provide some contrast with the Xenons. These are by far the brightest when the Xenons are on. This is the only one that lights up the outer corona "well" (imo), the others you can tell it is just a reflection of light, it doesn't look lit. The MTEC super whites are the second brightest, they are totally white as far as I can tell; they match the Xenons very well. If they were brighter I would use them as the angel eyes. The Cosmos blue are the dimmest, they are a little more dim than the super white and as suggested, a little more blue/white. No purple hue in them. These are way too dim when the Xenons are on, imo. Actually they are too dim in general. When I bought these bulbs I knew I liked the stock rings, but wanted to try something different just to see. This has confirmed to me at least that with my color the stock rings are the ones I like best. They are the brightest and provide the best contrast against the Xenon. I tried all three in the fogs too and liked the Super Whites the best because they match the Xenons. The H8 cornering light looks very good too (the super white one). So for now I am going stock corona, super white H8 and super white fogs. Maybe as time goes on a brighter replacement bulb will be released; for now all three are a little dim as the coronas (and in the case of the GPs, a little too purpley). Cheers.
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