REVIEW: ----- DTEC 20w CREE LED H8 Angel Eyes ---- E90 LCI --- color me impressed - Page 3 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Aaron Sweat · 09-14-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Diode

Daylight doesn't seem to be so great. It was overcast when I took the picture. Also seems a bit blue during the day. Nighttime looks great though.

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I also had a chance to check out the dimming feature. Seems like it's very quick compared to the slow fade in/out from stock bulbs.

I think that your photo looks normal for daytime. The Cree lights look pretty good for the price.

franzzz · 09-15-2012, 03:00 PM

Great Review !!!!

TNX

Tugy · 09-16-2012, 03:32 AM

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gotta say great review gaifaun, really liked it and written so well you made me want to buy these.

now a quick questiion regarding the "DTEC 20w CREE LED H8 Angel Eyes"

my H8 Right bulb has gone and i want to buy these DTEC's, do you recommend these as my final choice? and also how long do these last? when would i need to change these bulbs next.

thanks again great review.

please can somebody tell me how long these LEDs can last what is there reliability.

gaifaun · 09-16-2012, 08:03 PM

LED's shouldn't burn out as it was designed to outlast the life of your car but sometimes wires get loose, powerpacks burn out resistors go bad etc etc. You have a 1 year warranty.

personally, I can tell you if the LED's you got is from a bad batch, you will know really soon, as it will start acting up. but if it works fine, for a couple months, it should stay that way.

Tugy · 09-17-2012, 11:21 PM

Thanks gal

What you guys think should I get these D-TEC leds I really can't make up my mind since there's so many different makes and the prices vary soo much. I don't want it too expensive like the LUX but I really want to buy a good pair of bright LEDs

jiax · 10-20-2012, 06:30 PM

I'm not sure how Gaifaun always has such a great experience with his vendors...but I am definitely not as satisfied. I took a comparison photo of these and the stock bulbs and the stock bulbs are much brighter.

These pictures were taken with a D5100 with the 35mm NIKKOR lens. f/3.5 1/50sec ISO-200 full manual exposure so you can expect them to be quite objective.

I just send an email to Derrick at E92 lighting asking what the heck is going on. I hope he gets back to me soon...

Engine is running for all these

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QBimmer · 10-25-2012, 09:57 PM

Was going to get Lux, but after reading this post I think the choice is obvious.

LuxAngelEyes · 10-26-2012, 01:07 PM

We have actually done some pretty extensive testing with these and came up with some pretty shocking findings about them that might surprise most people. While the physical design might look similar to our LUX H8 V3's there are some things you should know about them

- The power supply is not fused at all. in case of a power surge or other failure of the unit it could very easily short out causing electrical damage, or even melt itself causing significant damage inside the headlight compartment

- These units never run at full brightness, and dim to 1/3 total power when the headlights turn on. While being rated at 1500 lumen these product at best 230-250 lumen while the headlights are on. The brightest we measured them was at 550 - 580 lumen.

- No EMI Protection which means there could be significant radio interference.

Out LUX H8 V3 LED Angel eyes do Not dim, are fully fused and protected, and do not produce EMI. We want to just make people aware of what they are looking into buying and be aware of the potential dangers with these.

8360641@qq.com · 10-28-2012, 03:39 AM

anyone know how to change the angel eyes more bright/?
i've shop an angel eyes on ebay to upgrade the OEM AE,,but still no bright when i drive on the daytime,,,
my car is 2009 328i lci,with the halogen,,it's not the xenon,,and it's the anyway to make the angel eyes more bright??

fireline43 · 10-28-2012, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

We have actually done some pretty extensive testing with these and came up with some pretty shocking findings about them that might surprise most people. While the physical design might look similar to our LUX H8 V3's there are some things you should know about them

- The power supply is not fused at all. in case of a power surge or other failure of the unit it could very easily short out causing electrical damage, or even melt itself causing significant damage inside the headlight compartment

- These units never run at full brightness, and dim to 1/3 total power when the headlights turn on. While being rated at 1500 lumen these product at best 230-250 lumen while the headlights are on. The brightest we measured them was at 550 - 580 lumen.

- No EMI Protection which means there could be significant radio interference.

Out LUX H8 V3 LED Angel eyes do Not dim, are fully fused and protected, and do not produce EMI. We want to just make people aware of what they are looking into buying and be aware of the potential dangers with these.

The emi makes total sense to me. Because I had my tpms go off when i had these installed.

insane79 · 10-29-2012, 01:47 PM

are these dtec available for e90 lci with xenons?

Thanks..

GetSomeE92 · 10-29-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by fireline43

The emi makes total sense to me. Because I had my tpms go off when i had these installed.

Where in South Florida are you? You still have these angel eye bulbs installed, or did you take them out given the TPMS issues you experienced?

fireline43 · 10-29-2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GetSomeE92

Where in South Florida are you? You still have these angel eye bulbs installed, or did you take them out given the TPMS issues you experienced?

yea i def took them out. I'm waiting for lux to become available again so I can try those.

tomasaurusflex · 10-31-2012, 09:31 PM

Looks good

Vesar · 11-21-2012, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

We have actually done some pretty extensive testing with these and came up with some pretty shocking findings about them that might surprise most people. While the physical design might look similar to our LUX H8 V3's there are some things you should know about them

- The power supply is not fused at all. in case of a power surge or other failure of the unit it could very easily short out causing electrical damage, or even melt itself causing significant damage inside the headlight compartment

- These units never run at full brightness, and dim to 1/3 total power when the headlights turn on. While being rated at 1500 lumen these product at best 230-250 lumen while the headlights are on. The brightest we measured them was at 550 - 580 lumen.

- No EMI Protection which means there could be significant radio interference.

Out LUX H8 V3 LED Angel eyes do Not dim, are fully fused and protected, and do not produce EMI. We want to just make people aware of what they are looking into buying and be aware of the potential dangers with these.

Yeah right and the lux cost a ton of money, lower the price so more people would buy your angel eyes and be happy!

SARBlade · 11-27-2012, 12:31 AM

Are these the same CREE lights as reviewed?
I was surfing through eBay and found them.

GetSomeE92 · 12-29-2012, 07:21 PM

Got a similar set for Christmas and am really happy with them. Here is the link: 20W CREE LED Angel Eye Bulbs

Nice, bright, white light. Visible during the day (as much as any other, at least), and they look fantastic at night. Plus, the price is great.

reficuliu · 02-18-2013, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by fireline43

The emi makes total sense to me. Because I had my tpms go off when i had these installed.

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Originally Posted by GetSomeE92

Where in South Florida are you? You still have these angel eye bulbs installed, or did you take them out given the TPMS issues you experienced?

I had the same experience with these installed. My TPMS showed a malfunction as well. How did you resolve the issue?

fireline43 · 02-18-2013, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by reficuliu

I had the same experience with these installed. My TPMS showed a malfunction as well. How did you resolve the issue?

I uninstalled them haha

Dylanize · 02-18-2013, 02:24 PM

You don't need the error-canceling resistors. At least I didn't...

Vesar · 02-18-2013, 02:52 PM

Are these the same as ebay sells? Cause they look pretty much the same

GetSomeE92 · 02-18-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by reficuliu

I had the same experience with these installed. My TPMS showed a malfunction as well. How did you resolve the issue?

I don't have any interference with my TPMS system with my set. Been working flawlessly since I installed them.

09-15-2012, 03:00 PM	#46
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09-16-2012, 08:03 PM	#48
gaifaun Major Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver Posts: 1,132 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 E90 335i LCI [0.00]	LED's shouldn't burn out as it was designed to outlast the life of your car but sometimes wires get loose, powerpacks burn out resistors go bad etc etc. You have a 1 year warranty. personally, I can tell you if the LED's you got is from a bad batch, you will know really soon, as it will start acting up. but if it works fine, for a couple months, it should stay that way. __________________ I can help with Coding in Vancouver. PM me

10-20-2012, 06:30 PM	#50
jiax Registered Drives: 2011 E90 335i xDrive AW Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure how Gaifaun always has such a great experience with his vendors...but I am definitely not as satisfied. I took a comparison photo of these and the stock bulbs and the stock bulbs are much brighter. These pictures were taken with a D5100 with the 35mm NIKKOR lens. f/3.5 1/50sec ISO-200 full manual exposure so you can expect them to be quite objective. I just send an email to Derrick at E92 lighting asking what the heck is going on. I hope he gets back to me soon... Engine is running for all these center (focus point between grills) DTEC v2 (focus point on inner eye) Stock halogen H8 (focus point on inner eye)

10-26-2012, 01:07 PM	#52
LuxAngelEyes BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2006 325xi, Sparkling Graphite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 2,187 iTrader: (10)	We have actually done some pretty extensive testing with these and came up with some pretty shocking findings about them that might surprise most people. While the physical design might look similar to our LUX H8 V3's there are some things you should know about them - The power supply is not fused at all. in case of a power surge or other failure of the unit it could very easily short out causing electrical damage, or even melt itself causing significant damage inside the headlight compartment - These units never run at full brightness, and dim to 1/3 total power when the headlights turn on. While being rated at 1500 lumen these product at best 230-250 lumen while the headlights are on. The brightest we measured them was at 550 - 580 lumen. - No EMI Protection which means there could be significant radio interference. Out LUX H8 V3 LED Angel eyes do Not dim, are fully fused and protected, and do not produce EMI. We want to just make people aware of what they are looking into buying and be aware of the potential dangers with these. __________________ Come visit us at Bimmerfest on 5-18-13!! \| LUX H8 V4 - Color Adjustable Angel Eyes Visit our Web Site \| Like us on Facebook LUX H8 V3 \| LUX E90 v5.1 & LUX E90 LCI Halogen \| LUX Backup Lights GROUP BUY

11-27-2012, 12:31 AM	#60
SARBlade Deutscher Drives: 335i xDrive; Coupe; Schwarz Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Courtenay, BC Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	Are these the same CREE lights as reviewed? I was surfing through eBay and found them. __________________ Goin' in style!!!

09-17-2012, 11:21 PM	#49
Tugy Enlisted Member Drives: E92 Coupe M sport 330D Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	Thanks gal What you guys think should I get these D-TEC leds I really can't make up my mind since there's so many different makes and the prices vary soo much. I don't want it too expensive like the LUX but I really want to buy a good pair of bright LEDs

10-25-2012, 09:57 PM	#51
QBimmer New Member Drives: e92 328i Jet Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	Was going to get Lux, but after reading this post I think the choice is obvious.

10-28-2012, 03:39 AM	#53
8360641@qq.com Enlisted Member Drives: bmw Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: san francisco Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	anyone know how to change the angel eyes more bright/? i've shop an angel eyes on ebay to upgrade the OEM AE,,but still no bright when i drive on the daytime,,, my car is 2009 328i lci,with the halogen,,it's not the xenon,,and it's the anyway to make the angel eyes more bright??

10-29-2012, 01:47 PM	#55
insane79 Lieutenant Drives: E90 lci Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 582 iTrader: (0)	are these dtec available for e90 lci with xenons? Thanks..

10-31-2012, 09:31 PM	#58
tomasaurusflex New Member Drives: 07 E92 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Olympia,WA Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Looks good

12-29-2012, 07:21 PM	#61
GetSomeE92 Captain Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 860 iTrader: (3)	Got a similar set for Christmas and am really happy with them. Here is the link: 20W CREE LED Angel Eye Bulbs Nice, bright, white light. Visible during the day (as much as any other, at least), and they look fantastic at night. Plus, the price is great.

02-18-2013, 02:24 PM	#64
Dylanize First Lieutenant Drives: 07' E92 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Queen City, NC Posts: 366 iTrader: (1)	You don't need the error-canceling resistors. At least I didn't... __________________ [E92 Platinum Bronze Metallic] AA Exhaust, Ram Air Scoops, Matte Black Kidneys, Shadowline Trim, Smoked Side Markers, CREE LED Angel Eyes. To Be Continued...

02-18-2013, 02:52 PM	#65
Vesar Lieutenant Drives: 320i Ε92 M-Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Thessaloniki, Greece Posts: 444 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 320i [5.00]	Are these the same as ebay sells? Cause they look pretty much the same __________________ GP Thunder 8500k AE \| Yellow Fogs \| Plasti Dipped Badge \| Matte Grilles \| LED Interior \| Carbon/Black Emblems \| ///M Sport Package

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