any opinions on the BMR H8 LED angel eyes?

EB89 · 06-01-2016, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by donR

Unless you have a PRELCI E90 or E91

They don't look as bright, I tried taking a pic of mine but it's impossible.

donR · 06-01-2016, 07:08 PM

Yeah very even though.

It is difficult to take a good photo. That shot is in full noon sun so it is fairy realistic. For PRELCI E90/E91 these are the brightest on the market.

LCI E92 can be brighter on the inner ring but not as even. E82 is best I've seen unless you retrofit a new system.

EB89 · 06-01-2016, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by donR

Yeah very even though.

It is difficult to take a good photo. That shot is in full noon sun so it is fairy realistic. For PRELCI E90/E91 these are the brightest on the market.

LCI E92 can be brighter on the inner ring but not as even. E82 is best I've seen unless you retrofit a new system.

My e92 LCI looks even and bright, you are right your pic is more even for sure than the previous pics.

harms · 06-02-2016, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Socket

Hey Harmsy Ive got a good selection of stock parts
Just PM me if there is something you need, odds are I might just have it

Thanks mate will let you know, but I think i'm good. I've kept everything, this isnt my first rodeo when it comes to modifying cars and going back to stock! Although I do regret going BOV style inlets because having to destroy the rear stock inlet wasn't something I thought through. I had a DV style inlet at least I could have somewhere to hook up the stock rear DV

OzJustin · 06-03-2016, 02:40 AM

Chiming in that I also have the BMR angel eyes in my 135i and going strong.

donR · 06-03-2016, 09:46 PM

Yeah, the BMR ones are good quality.

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Originally Posted by EB89

My e92 LCI looks even and bright, you are right your pic is more even for sure than the previous pics.

There is definitely some late model E9x's where BMW appears to have revised the AE system producing brighter and perfectly even AEs, and even with white OEM LEDs. Similar to their F series.

Did you actually upgrade yours yourself or are they OEM? Would be good to see a photo.

satz · 06-05-2016, 02:22 AM

managed to fit the BMR h8 bulbs. Phew! There were quite a few differing guides on the net, some saying you had to remove the wheel well liners, others mentioning screwing in the bulb.
I managed to do it from above the light units. Easy gettting off the black dust caps, but quite difficult to then get the old bulb out and insert the new one.

The lux guide I found online had the headlight units already out, but still had some useful info..

If anyone needs guidance feel free to ask!

p.s. the colour match.... the new bulbs are slightly bluer than the stock xenon, but much better than the old yellow rings

satz · 06-05-2016, 02:23 AM

managed to fit the BMR h8 bulbs. Phew! There were quite a few differing guides on the net, some saying you had to remove the wheel well liners, others mentioning removing screws from the angel eye bulb.

On my 2009 LCI with stock xenons, I managed to do it from above the light units. Easy gettting off the black dust caps, but quite difficult to then get the old bulb out and insert the new one. Didn't have to move the brake booster or the other thing next to the passenger light (I think the fluid reservoir?)

The most accurate guide I found online was the Lux one, though they had the headlight units already out, but still had some useful info..

If anyone needs guidance feel free to ask me!

p.s. the colour match.... the new bulbs are slightly bluer than the stock xenon, but much better than the old yellow rings

Socket · 06-05-2016, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by satz

managed to fit the BMR h8 bulbs. Phew! There were quite a few differing guides on the net, some saying you had to remove the wheel well liners, others mentioning removing screws from the angel eye bulb.

On my 2009 LCI with stock xenons, I managed to do it from above the light units. Easy gettting off the black dust caps, but quite difficult to then get the old bulb out and insert the new one. Didn't have to move the brake booster or the other thing next to the passenger light (I think the fluid reservoir?)

The most accurate guide I found online was the Lux one, though they had the headlight units already out, but still had some useful info..

If anyone needs guidance feel free to ask me!

p.s. the colour match.... the new bulbs are slightly bluer than the stock xenon, but much better than the old yellow rings

Nice, fitting these is a bit tricky... looks 100x better then stock amber rings

satz · 06-09-2016, 06:54 PM

I think my BMR ones are as bright as the old halogen bulbs, but being a cooler white sometimes they don't stand out as much as the old yellow ones.

Next time I upgrade the bulbs maybe I'll get something brighter

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OzJustin Lieutenant 77 Rep 541 Posts Drives: 2008 135i AT Monaco Blue Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	Chiming in that I also have the BMR angel eyes in my 135i and going strong. __________________ My Build Thread
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satz Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	managed to fit the BMR h8 bulbs. Phew! There were quite a few differing guides on the net, some saying you had to remove the wheel well liners, others mentioning screwing in the bulb. I managed to do it from above the light units. Easy gettting off the black dust caps, but quite difficult to then get the old bulb out and insert the new one. The lux guide I found online had the headlight units already out, but still had some useful info.. If anyone needs guidance feel free to ask! p.s. the colour match.... the new bulbs are slightly bluer than the stock xenon, but much better than the old yellow rings
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satz Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	managed to fit the BMR h8 bulbs. Phew! There were quite a few differing guides on the net, some saying you had to remove the wheel well liners, others mentioning removing screws from the angel eye bulb. On my 2009 LCI with stock xenons, I managed to do it from above the light units. Easy gettting off the black dust caps, but quite difficult to then get the old bulb out and insert the new one. Didn't have to move the brake booster or the other thing next to the passenger light (I think the fluid reservoir?) The most accurate guide I found online was the Lux one, though they had the headlight units already out, but still had some useful info.. If anyone needs guidance feel free to ask me! p.s. the colour match.... the new bulbs are slightly bluer than the stock xenon, but much better than the old yellow rings
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satz Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	I think my BMR ones are as bright as the old halogen bulbs, but being a cooler white sometimes they don't stand out as much as the old yellow ones. Next time I upgrade the bulbs maybe I'll get something brighter Last edited by satz; 06-09-2016 at 07:02 PM..
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