Angel Eye Comparisons

mds82 · 01-02-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Legion5

Hey I just wanted to post a quick review of 5 different Angel Eye systems I've had on my car to help with people deciding between different ones.

GP Thunder:

- These are dim as anything and they don't look right at night

WeissLight:

- These have an innovative design but again they are dim, and really don't look very good at all.

City Vision 6 watt:

- These are more or less the same as WeissLight, and they would be considering they use very similar LEDs in different positions.

Angel iBright 3.0

- These use an inovative design and hands down the most powerful single LED on the market. A single SSC P7 chip. These are the most even and extremely bright. The SSC P7 chip is used in LED headlights, 1 chip per headlight so it's bright, but the main selling point is that they are even.

MSD H8 Lux

- These are my favorite LED angel eyes because they are the brightest and have the best color. They use 4 LED chips per bulb which are extremely high output chips as well. The chips that MSD uses overall put out more output than the Angel iBright ones, assuming Angel iBright doesn't overdrive their LED the output is about 40% more on the H8 Lux setup. (keep in mind that brightness is logarithmic)

If anyone is considering buying ANY led bulb replacement besides the H8 or Angel iBright, you're crazy. Especially if you're thinking of buying anything off ebay. All the other solutions are much too dim and use cut rate hardware.

Currently I was pretty satisfied with both the Lux H8 kit and the Angel iBright kit. I only switched to the Lux kit because I received a faulty kit from a member and ended up returning it. No LED bulb solution is going to be as bright as the OEM 2011 setup, BUT the OEM solution actually has weird coloration to it and is too bright so it doesn't look as good as it could in person.

I've decided to move onto an even brighter kit. I foresee the likes of the new LS3 kit and OSS kit being as bright as necessary but I don't like how you can still see each LED. I feel like they may not look as even in person as I want so I plan to add a ring of wax paper around the LEDs to diffuse them. We'll see what happens.

Hope that's been informative.

Thanks so much for the great words about the LUX H8 Kit. As for a comparison with the AIB Kit, yes thie kit is quite impressive as well , as you mentioned. In terms of brightness however, LUX H8 is much brighter due to the newer technology being used in the LED's. I dont know how much light is actually being produced by the AIB Kit. According to some tests, and the manufacturer's datasheets and the " typical brightenss" of each LED, i would expect LUX H8 to be at least 25% - 30% brighter then AIB

revlimit · 01-03-2011, 10:17 AM

I guess the next question is which one do you get more bang for the buck? AngeliBright or the LUX H8?

tom @ eas · 01-03-2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by revlimit

I guess the next question is which one do you get more bang for the buck? AngeliBright or the LUX H8?

Since you're local in LA, feel free to drop by and see them in person.

Blue Liquid · 01-03-2011, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Since you're local in LA, feel free to drop by and see them in person.

Fantastic idea! Post some pics and a some conclusions, please!

monkawekrue · 01-07-2011, 02:55 PM

Very informative thread. thanks you all helped a lot in choosing my new lights. ill get pix soon. thx

DV · 01-12-2011, 10:45 PM

WeissLicht vs. OEM

Original post here:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=475681

mauro1 · 01-15-2011, 02:07 PM

Are H8 Lux in daytime brighter than OEM pre LCI E92 light, or not ?

eunsei · 01-15-2011, 06:23 PM

Anyone know where I can get a good deal for M techs?
Thanks!!

rogerdiaz · 01-16-2011, 02:35 PM

Whats special about the 2011 lci angel eye setup?

tom @ eas · 01-16-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerdiaz

Whats special about the 2011 lci angel eye setup?

Some other systems have had problems with newer as well as very early 07 builds.

AiB is fully compatible with all e92 pre-LCI models, including M3.

bbbuzzy · 01-17-2011, 10:24 PM

Anywhere around Boston to see these setups? TIA.

mds82 · 01-18-2011, 11:29 AM

As a teaser - there is something new coming soon for the LUX H8 angel eyes...

Imperator · 01-18-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mds82

As a teaser - there is something new coming soon for the LUX H8 angel eyes...

How soon?

Might it possibly be installation-related?

I've been waiting on something new.

mds82 · 01-18-2011, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imperator

How soon?

Might it possibly be installation-related?

I've been waiting on something new.

just a few weeks till the announcment

Toshi · 01-18-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mds82

just a few weeks till the announcment

Marc is right.
Actually I am now testing the prototype.
Will post the quick review soon.

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Review posted.
LUX H8 Ver.3 Prototype Installed - no more outside-of-housing power supply

Magic Man · 01-21-2011, 11:29 AM

For what its worth... I have the WeissLicht kit and they are rather dim. I do wish I had spent a bit more for the Lux (penny-wise, pound foolish). Additionally, one of the bulbs just failed after only 9 months of use. Sure, its still under warranty, but now I have to change it out which we all know is one royal pain in the a....

gaifaun · 01-21-2011, 04:38 PM

I understand the Weisslicht kit and the City Visions are rather similar but there are slightly different. Weisslicht wouldn't work on E90 LCI's and City Visions work because their LED bulbs having similar power, share different designs.

Direct Sunlight. im impressed the rings are still lit!

Full review on these here
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8740326

NYFelix87 · 01-24-2011, 05:16 PM

wow, one long confusing thread lol.

Since I'm new to this bmw thing, I always wanted angel eyes and since they are factory on my 07 335xi I want to of course replace the bulb. After reading all the pages, I am still confused on what to get. I would like super white, visible in both day time and night time. As far as I understood I should be looking in to purchasing the OSS.

Were can I purchase the OSS?

I was also looking in to installing 6000k HID kit in to the Angel Eyes, is that recommended?

Thank you for any suggestions.

aandrew335 · 01-31-2011, 10:29 PM

Just read the whole thread, very informative. Currently waiting for EAS to get stock on the AiB system, and then will go check them out in person and hopefully make a purchase if im satisfied. Pics will be posted if i get them installed.

LAKESHOW · 02-02-2011, 02:07 AM

Just got my Alpine HID Angel Eyes installed. 8000K. Couldn't be happier.

LuxAngelEyes · 02-02-2011, 09:32 AM

Check out the new thread for LUX H8 v3 as well

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8815982

335iMIAMI · 02-02-2011, 04:01 PM

Oss angels takes a dump on everything. Got mine finished yesterday by luis (he is the man) and since I'm local to him it was a painless transaction.

I had AIB v3.0 before OSS and they burned out sadly. I had them only for about a year. They were a nice plug and play's but for the price ($300) they should have lasted long IMO.

EDIT: My avatar is with the AIB , so everyone can get an idea. I would take pictures of the OSS's but my iphone 4 can't pick them up too bright.

01-03-2011, 10:17 AM	#420
revlimit Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 258 Posts Drives: E92 335i Le Mans Blue Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 BMW F10 [0.00]	I guess the next question is which one do you get more bang for the buck? AngeliBright or the LUX H8?
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01-07-2011, 02:55 PM	#423
monkawekrue Brigadier General 70 Rep 3,214 Posts Drives: f25 X3 AW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: LOS ANGELES, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2004 e46 M3 AW RETIRED [0.00] 2003 e46 M3 CB RETIRED [0.00] 2013 f25 X3 AW [0.00] 2007 e92 328i SG RE ... [0.00] 2007 e90 335i AW RE ... [0.00]	Very informative thread. thanks you all helped a lot in choosing my new lights. ill get pix soon. thx
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01-12-2011, 10:45 PM	#424
DV Lieutenant 92 Rep 499 Posts Drives: F36 440i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oakland County, MI iTrader: (10) Garage List 2017 BMW 440i Gran ... [0.00]	WeissLicht vs. OEM Original post here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=475681 Attached Images
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01-15-2011, 02:07 PM	#425
mauro1 Private 5 Rep 51 Posts Drives: BMW f32 M sport Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Porec, Croatia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 [0.00]	Are H8 Lux in daytime brighter than OEM pre LCI E92 light, or not ? Last edited by mauro1; 01-15-2011 at 04:31 PM..
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01-15-2011, 06:23 PM	#426
eunsei New Member 3 Rep 26 Posts Drives: Blk E90 330i prem, sport, navi Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Anyone know where I can get a good deal for M techs? Thanks!!
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01-16-2011, 02:35 PM	#427
rogerdiaz Captain 28 Rep 743 Posts Drives: 2015 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	Whats special about the 2011 lci angel eye setup?
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01-17-2011, 10:24 PM	#429
bbbuzzy Lieutenant 18 Rep 481 Posts Drives: '13 335is convertible (manual) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: north of Boston iTrader: (0)	Anywhere around Boston to see these setups? TIA. __________________ '13 335is convertible (manual) '11 X3 xdrive35i '15 Sienna Limited AWD (road tripper) '06 330i MT, sport,premium (retired)
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01-18-2011, 11:29 AM	#430
mds82 Major General 365 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	As a teaser - there is something new coming soon for the LUX H8 angel eyes...
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01-21-2011, 11:29 AM	#434
Magic Man Private First Class 14 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woodland Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	For what its worth... I have the WeissLicht kit and they are rather dim. I do wish I had spent a bit more for the Lux (penny-wise, pound foolish). Additionally, one of the bulbs just failed after only 9 months of use. Sure, its still under warranty, but now I have to change it out which we all know is one royal pain in the a....
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01-21-2011, 04:38 PM	#435
gaifaun Major 210 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 E90 335i LCI [10.00]	I understand the Weisslicht kit and the City Visions are rather similar but there are slightly different. Weisslicht wouldn't work on E90 LCI's and City Visions work because their LED bulbs having similar power, share different designs. Direct Sunlight. im impressed the rings are still lit! Full review on these here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8740326 __________________ I can help with Coding in Vancouver. PM me
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01-24-2011, 05:16 PM	#436
NYFelix87 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 231 Posts Drives: Mercedes E63 w212 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	wow, one long confusing thread lol. Since I'm new to this bmw thing, I always wanted angel eyes and since they are factory on my 07 335xi I want to of course replace the bulb. After reading all the pages, I am still confused on what to get. I would like super white, visible in both day time and night time. As far as I understood I should be looking in to purchasing the OSS. Were can I purchase the OSS? I was also looking in to installing 6000k HID kit in to the Angel Eyes, is that recommended? Thank you for any suggestions.
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01-31-2011, 10:29 PM	#437
aandrew335 Lieutenant 25 Rep 473 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 818 iTrader: (2)	Just read the whole thread, very informative. Currently waiting for EAS to get stock on the AiB system, and then will go check them out in person and hopefully make a purchase if im satisfied. Pics will be posted if i get them installed. __________________
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02-02-2011, 02:07 AM	#438
LAKESHOW Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 293 Posts Drives: 2018 BSM M4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 818, CA iTrader: (7)	Just got my Alpine HID Angel Eyes installed. 8000K. Couldn't be happier.
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02-02-2011, 09:32 AM	#439
LuxAngelEyes BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 472 Rep 4,938 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (13)	Check out the new thread for LUX H8 v3 as well http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8815982 __________________ LUX H8 189 Pure White \| LUX H8 V6 Adjustable White \| LUX H8 Gold LUX E90 V8 & LCI Halogen V4
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02-02-2011, 04:01 PM	#440
335iMIAMI Major 26 Rep 1,345 Posts Drives: 2012 CTS-V Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Oss angels takes a dump on everything. Got mine finished yesterday by luis (he is the man) and since I'm local to him it was a painless transaction. I had AIB v3.0 before OSS and they burned out sadly. I had them only for about a year. They were a nice plug and play's but for the price ($300) they should have lasted long IMO. EDIT: My avatar is with the AIB , so everyone can get an idea. I would take pictures of the OSS's but my iphone 4 can't pick them up too bright. __________________ "Surviving in a game where many don't win".
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