Alternative choices H8 Angel Eyes...What do you have? (Vendors Stay Out)

josega90 · 10-27-2014, 04:16 PM

Here are two shots during day time. Top picture looks a bit off because im just too close. They are BRIGHT, and look much sharper in person. Im really happy with the HID angel eyes, just concerned about damaging the lights, although i have been assured it wont happen you just never know.

josega90 · 10-27-2014, 04:20 PM

damn..i'm thinking about taking off the euro plate now that I see those two pictures side by side lol

st0k3d · 10-27-2014, 04:35 PM

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damn..i'm thinking about taking off the euro plate now that I see those two pictures side by side lol

Lose the plate. Lights look awesome.

Fundguy1 · 10-27-2014, 05:12 PM

80w Crees here. $155 delivered. Same quality as the $225 but you can't change the color, which I don't want to do anyway.

Dan Villa · 10-27-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by josega90

Here are two shots during day time. Top picture looks a bit off because im just too close. They are BRIGHT, and look much sharper in person. Im really happy with the HID angel eyes, just concerned about damaging the lights, although i have been assured it wont happen you just never know.

looks great... but dont you have to cut a hole in the back of the headlight cover to run the wires for the hids?

josega90 · 10-28-2014, 09:48 AM

Dan no i didn't, i just placed the wires next to each other and closed the dust cap. They aren't that thick so it worked out just fine.

Dan Villa · 10-28-2014, 10:53 AM

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Really? So you closed the dust cap over the wires and left the ballast outside of the headlight housing? Would you mind taking a couple pics of the install?

Thanks
Dan

EDwelly · 10-28-2014, 11:29 PM

Has anyone tried these: http://www.amazon.com/PAIR-631171614...1A7S9WQB8SK88M

st0k3d · 10-29-2014, 10:08 AM

My H8 40w HPB's are out for delivery already (Ordered Monday). Can't wait!!! Thanks TopGearSolutions

tconed · 10-29-2014, 11:21 AM

I don't have a 3 series, but I have a 528i with xenons. I went with PIAA yellow H8 bulbs. Although yellow isn't for everyone, they look amazing and are extremely bright.

I see far too many white LED look, so I wanted something different and closer to stock.

josega90 · 10-29-2014, 06:37 PM

Yep. And taped the ballast somewhere around so its not hanging loose and pulling on the wires. I'll try to take some in a bit

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Really? So you closed the dust cap over the wires and left the ballast outside of the headlight housing? Would you mind taking a couple pics of the install?

Thanks
Dan

st0k3d · 10-30-2014, 02:40 PM

My lights came in last night, only took 2 business days to get delivered. Color me impressed. Thank you Top Gear Solutions.

They are HPB 40W angel eyes and their standard brightness LED interior kit. I was able to install the interior kit last night. Totally worth the $30, great instructions, very happy with the results. I will install the LED angel eyes this Saturday.

Initial impressions they seem very high quality. Nice aluminum body with heat sinks, and a small fan that will blow/suck air through the center I was a bit nervous before getting them, but now that I see them in person I am already wishing I got the brighter "80w" version. (On an aside they should change the terminology, 80w to me sounds hot and scary, when in reality they probably just fine. That is what scared me off initially.)

I will post up when I get them installed

JeM9 · 10-30-2014, 04:50 PM

Nice! They look similiar to the set of LED's that I purchased today, minus the fan. I ordered the BMWLED 40w

Fundguy1 · 10-30-2014, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by st0k3d

My lights came in last night, only took 2 business days to get delivered. Color me impressed. Thank you Top Gear Solutions.

They are HPB 40W angel eyes and their standard brightness LED interior kit. I was able to install the interior kit last night. Totally worth the $30, great instructions, very happy with the results. I will install the LED angel eyes this Saturday.

Initial impressions they seem very high quality. Nice aluminum body with heat sinks, and a small fan that will blow/suck air through the center I was a bit nervous before getting them, but now that I see them in person I am already wishing I got the brighter "80w" version. (On an aside they should change the terminology, 80w to me sounds hot and scary, when in reality they probably just fine. That is what scared me off initially.)

I will post up when I get them installed

I got the 80W version and love them. Pita to get them in with my big hands though.

schach23 · 10-31-2014, 12:27 PM

Picked up HPB 80 W version from another member here who bought from TGS.
http://www.topgearsolutions.com/hpb-...e-upgrade.html
Very happy. Here is installed pic from about 15-20 ft away:

Definately not easy to install. Took me about 30 min on my LCI e90. Driver side more difficult.

Scott

Dan Villa · 10-31-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by schach23

Picked up HPB 80 W version from another member here who bought from TGS.
http://www.topgearsolutions.com/hpb-...e-upgrade.html
Very happy. Here is installed pic from about 15-20 ft away:

Definately not easy to install. Took me about 30 min on my LCI e90. Driver side more difficult.

Scott

Looks great and thanks for the pic!

g2BMW · 10-31-2014, 02:00 PM

Are there any NON-LED options besides the OEMs for the AE ?

josega90 · 10-31-2014, 03:09 PM

That looks great Dan Villa!

schach23 · 10-31-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by g2BMW

Are there any NON-LED options besides the OEMs for the AE ?

GP Thunder has a V2 blue tinted bulb which is essentially a replacement H8 halogen.

coolrohit2 · 11-01-2014, 09:36 AM

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Are there any NON-LED options besides the OEMs for the AE ?

The GP thunder V2s are really good. in fact I find them better than the LEDs. I have a pair of 7500K bulbs that came off my car for sale. PM me if interested.

st0k3d · 11-01-2014, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by schach23

Picked up HPB 80 W version from another member here who bought from TGS.
http://www.topgearsolutions.com/hpb-...e-upgrade.html
Very happy. Here is installed pic from about 15-20 ft away:

Definately not easy to install. Took me about 30 min on my LCI e90. Driver side more difficult.

Scott

Should have went with the 80W. Damn.

I was going to do them today but storming out. The drivers side looks easier as long as I move the airbox a bit (328I). I too have large hands.

10-27-2014, 04:16 PM	#23
josega90 Private 3 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Here are two shots during day time. Top picture looks a bit off because im just too close. They are BRIGHT, and look much sharper in person. Im really happy with the HID angel eyes, just concerned about damaging the lights, although i have been assured it wont happen you just never know.
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10-27-2014, 04:20 PM	#24
josega90 Private 3 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	damn..i'm thinking about taking off the euro plate now that I see those two pictures side by side lol
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10-27-2014, 05:12 PM	#26
Fundguy1 Major General 2040 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	80w Crees here. $155 delivered. Same quality as the $225 but you can't change the color, which I don't want to do anyway. __________________ '08 e93 AW 335i 6MT,Vargas Stg 2+ 20T clipped,VRSF catless dps & 7"FMIC,ER chargepipe&Tial, MMP inlets&outlets,Motiv Stg 2 fuel rail&dual disc clutch/fly, JB4G5,MHD w/Motiv tune,Fuel-it Stg 3 LPFP,Wavetrac LSD w/lockdown, KwV2,M3(Strut brace,frt control arms,steering wheel)AKE blk sub bush,re11 245/305,19x8.5et30&19x11et43,SmartTop,RE trans mounts,Msport rear bump & skirts,15%tint,ZSP knob,Stoptech rotors,241k miles
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10-28-2014, 09:48 AM	#28
josega90 Private 3 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Dan no i didn't, i just placed the wires next to each other and closed the dust cap. They aren't that thick so it worked out just fine.
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10-28-2014, 10:53 AM	#29
Dan Villa Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i X-Drive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: long Island iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M340 [9.75]	^ Really? So you closed the dust cap over the wires and left the ballast outside of the headlight housing? Would you mind taking a couple pics of the install? Thanks Dan
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10-28-2014, 11:29 PM	#30
EDwelly Private First Class 9 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2011 328i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Louisville KY iTrader: (0)	Has anyone tried these: http://www.amazon.com/PAIR-631171614...1A7S9WQB8SK88M
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10-29-2014, 10:08 AM	#31
st0k3d New Member 7 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2011 328I Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	My H8 40w HPB's are out for delivery already (Ordered Monday). Can't wait!!! Thanks TopGearSolutions
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10-29-2014, 11:21 AM	#32
tconed New Member 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2018 530e Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I don't have a 3 series, but I have a 528i with xenons. I went with PIAA yellow H8 bulbs. Although yellow isn't for everyone, they look amazing and are extremely bright. I see far too many white LED look, so I wanted something different and closer to stock.
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10-30-2014, 02:40 PM	#34
st0k3d New Member 7 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2011 328I Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	My lights came in last night, only took 2 business days to get delivered. Color me impressed. Thank you Top Gear Solutions. They are HPB 40W angel eyes and their standard brightness LED interior kit. I was able to install the interior kit last night. Totally worth the $30, great instructions, very happy with the results. I will install the LED angel eyes this Saturday. Initial impressions they seem very high quality. Nice aluminum body with heat sinks, and a small fan that will blow/suck air through the center I was a bit nervous before getting them, but now that I see them in person I am already wishing I got the brighter "80w" version. (On an aside they should change the terminology, 80w to me sounds hot and scary, when in reality they probably just fine. That is what scared me off initially.) I will post up when I get them installed
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10-30-2014, 04:50 PM	#35
JeM9 Major 138 Rep 1,001 Posts Drives: R.I.P. 11 328i AT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Vista, CA iTrader: (0)	Nice! They look similiar to the set of LED's that I purchased today, minus the fan. I ordered the BMWLED 40w
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10-31-2014, 12:27 PM	#37
schach23 BMW enthusiast 61 Rep 389 Posts Drives: BMW e46 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ohio iTrader: (4)	Picked up HPB 80 W version from another member here who bought from TGS. http://www.topgearsolutions.com/hpb-...e-upgrade.html Very happy. Here is installed pic from about 15-20 ft away: Definately not easy to install. Took me about 30 min on my LCI e90. Driver side more difficult. Scott
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10-31-2014, 02:00 PM	#39
g2BMW Banned 15 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	Are there any NON-LED options besides the OEMs for the AE ?
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10-31-2014, 03:09 PM	#40
josega90 Private 3 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	That looks great Dan Villa!
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