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      01-09-2013, 04:24 PM   #1
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Turner Angel Eye Bulb vs. H8?

I'm looking to upgrade from the stock yellow. H8 seems to be the go-to standard but I like supporting TMS and the price is better. Anyone have experience with both or at least the TMS bulb? Know who makes it? I searched to no avail. Thanks.
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If you just want a replacement bulb then grab a set of the GP Thunder ones and be done.
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      01-10-2013, 09:52 AM   #3
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If you just want a replacement bulb then grab a set of the GP Thunder ones and be done.
I'm looking for a clean white LED look (ala newer models vs. '08 yellow color). Does that change your answer at all?
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I'm looking for a clean white LED look (ala newer models vs. '08 yellow color). Does that change your answer at all?
Well when you say bulb, I assumed you just wanted a straight bulb replacement, not an LED kit. The GP Thunder get rid of the yellow for sure. An LED setup will go even more white. All that being said though, you WILL NOT achieve the LCI LED look on your M3 with any of the kits available. They will be white, but they won't be anywhere near as bright. You'd either have to go HID for increased brightness, especially in the daytime or a full led ring replacement.
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I'm not so concerned about brightness as i am color and more closely matching color of xenons.
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I'm not so concerned about brightness as i am color and more closely matching color of xenons.
Go with the LUX then. It's very hard to match the color of the new LCI.
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I got 6000k bulbs to match my LUX angel eyes.
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Go with the LUX then. It's very hard to match the color of the new LCI.
I have THE TECHs old hid kit in my car right now and they are as bright as the main xenon. The led are close on color to the lci but nothing compares to the hid on brightness for sure.
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