Installed MTEC V4 LED AE on E90

Novemberr · 10-15-2012, 10:03 PM

Thank E92-Lighting who helped me to get the LED light.

I have been doing some research on the forum and finally picked the brightest LED MTEC V4 (9W) in the market with easy DIY.
The product feels solid and high quality.
It's a big improvement over the stock light. It is pure plug and play. No error code. It looks really awesome.

Here is a few thought I would like share.

- The stock AE is one bulb lights two optical pipes. MTEC uses two LED bulbs for two pipes, one for each.
- The stock light through the rings is thin compares with MTEC which really makes the ring brighter and thicker.
- The stock light color is yellowish, the MTEC is bright white.
- The MTEC matches with xenon head light perfectly.

I'm very happy with this mod and turn on the AE whenever I'm on the road:-)

straightcashhomie · 10-16-2012, 05:41 AM

looks really good, but is this how they look in reality? or did you just get a few good shots? lol

Novemberr · 10-16-2012, 11:13 AM

Yes, this is real life look. No touch up. Only thing is to change the size.

straightcashhomie · 10-16-2012, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Novemberr

Yes, this is real life look. No touch up. Only thing is to change the size.

they look really good then. I have 20w cree LED bulbs, theyre also good but the outer ring isnt as solidly lit as yours. how much did they run?

MobbinSF · 10-16-2012, 12:13 PM

Can you put up the link for these?

I've been debating between upgrades, but I always thought these were the best bang for the buck at around $150.

Novemberr · 10-16-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by straightcashhomie

they look really good then. I have 20w cree LED bulbs, theyre also good but the outer ring isnt as solidly lit as yours. how much did they run?

PM E92-Lighting for an inquiry

Novemberr · 10-16-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TimGrey3

Can you put up the link for these?

I've been debating between upgrades, but I always thought these were the best bang for the buck at around $150.

http://www.e92-lighting.com/products...4-1200-20.html

ek99civic · 10-19-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by straightcashhomie

they look really good then. I have 20w cree LED bulbs, theyre also good but the outer ring isnt as solidly lit as yours. how much did they run?

I know if you install these angel eye leds flipped upside down the outer or inner ring, cant remember, wont be as bright.
Might want to check that

Rick07 · 10-19-2012, 09:25 AM

These look great! After some research I finally ordered the V4's from another vendor a few days ago. The Mtech seemed to be the best bang for the buck. The V3's are 6w and the V4's are 9w, correct? I will be sure to post photos also once installed.

MobbinSF · 10-19-2012, 06:45 PM

Do the rings fade away after you turn off your car btw?

kaigoss69 · 10-20-2012, 08:38 PM

Are these bright enough for DRL???

Novemberr · 10-21-2012, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick07

These look great! After some research I finally ordered the V4's from another vendor a few days ago. The Mtech seemed to be the best bang for the buck. The V3's are 6w and the V4's are 9w, correct? I will be sure to post photos also once installed.

Yes, V4 is 9 watts.

Rick07 · 10-23-2012, 10:15 AM

Any recommendations on a fog bulb which would match the color of the LED angel eyes?

Novemberr · 10-23-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick07

Any recommendations on a fog bulb which would match the color of the LED angel eyes?

I'm searching too. But don't want to mess up with those HID with ballast.

It would be great if there is a plug-and-play LED bulbs.

magico · 11-09-2012, 03:16 PM

glad I found this thread before I ordered v3's!

ENZOCOREA · 11-11-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TimGrey3

Do the rings fade away after you turn off your car btw?

can you check on tim's question? i am wondering about it as well.

Amini77 · 11-13-2012, 05:01 PM

how do these compare to Lux?

e90Nate · 11-13-2012, 05:05 PM

those look great! are they slightly blue?

Novemberr · 11-14-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ENZOCOREA

can you check on tim's question? i am wondering about it as well.

Not at all. It has been good. I actually felt it brighter:-)

Novemberr · 11-14-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Amini77

how do these compare to Lux?

Never tried Lux. So can't comment on the comparison.

I personally like the look of MTEC product. Also the fan on Lux is another concern.

Novemberr · 11-14-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BigNate

those look great! are they slightly blue?

It's not super pure white. I like a very little bright blue.

e90Nate · 11-14-2012, 11:28 AM

perfect thanks for the reply, thats the look i want to achieve a slight blue. will be ordering these!

10-15-2012, 10:03 PM	#1
Novemberr Private 9 Rep 94 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Installed MTEC V4 LED AE on E90 Thank E92-Lighting who helped me to get the LED light. I have been doing some research on the forum and finally picked the brightest LED MTEC V4 (9W) in the market with easy DIY. The product feels solid and high quality. It's a big improvement over the stock light. It is pure plug and play. No error code. It looks really awesome. Here is a few thought I would like share. - The stock AE is one bulb lights two optical pipes. MTEC uses two LED bulbs for two pipes, one for each. - The stock light through the rings is thin compares with MTEC which really makes the ring brighter and thicker. - The stock light color is yellowish, the MTEC is bright white. - The MTEC matches with xenon head light perfectly. I'm very happy with this mod and turn on the AE whenever I'm on the road:-) Attached Images Last edited by Novemberr; 10-16-2012 at 10:43 AM..
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