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      05-16-2013, 08:00 PM   #1
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More Lux V3 vs V4 comparison pics

Here are some more comparison pics for those curious about the Lux V3 vs V4 LED angel eyes... I ended up liking 6300K the best. I put the module in such a way that its actually really easy for me to just flip the lid open and change the color temp. I had a lot easier time installing the V4s for some reason, I'm either getting better at it or it really is easier to install than the V3s.



Lux V3 on left (in pic), Lux V4 on right (12000K - came set this way)

DSC00654 by jmgs2m1, on Flickr



Lux V3 on left, Lux V4 on right (7000K)

DSC00669 by jmgs2m1, on Flickr


Lux V3 on left, Lux V4 on right (5000K - hard to see in this pic, but this looks way whiter than the V3, no blue at all)

DSC00663 by jmgs2m1, on Flickr
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      05-16-2013, 08:02 PM   #2
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oh man lux has done it again
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Damn.....someone please buy my V3s!!
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      05-16-2013, 09:11 PM   #5
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So V3 is passenger side, V4 is driver side???

I don't mind the V3s I have, I guess when they burn out I'll go with V4s
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      05-17-2013, 12:21 AM   #6
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The cool blue look >5K doesn't do it for me. I'm happy with the V3's.
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So V3 is passenger side, V4 is driver side???

I don't mind the V3s I have, I guess when they burn out I'll go with V4s
v20 might be out by then :P
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Daylight pics are needed. Everyone knows that the LEDs look fine in the dark. It's the daytime that we need to know if there's been any improvement. It's a wonder why they can't make these brighter since they know that's what the people want.
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The V3s look better. Too much blue going on on the right side
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The V3s look better. Too much blue going on on the right side
luckily you can adjust that blue to your liking with V4...I'm happy with my V3..dont see a point in upgrading IMO...
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Hmm, you also shouldv'e down it with the xenon bulbs turned off, aka drl mode. Ughhh, no one is posting proper comparison pics
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      05-18-2013, 10:38 AM   #12
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V3's 6500K



V4's set to 6300K

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      05-18-2013, 11:00 AM   #13
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V3's 6500K



V4's set to 6300K

what lip is that; the one with the v3's
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what lip is that; the one with the v3's
It looks like a VRS carbon fiber lip.
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Is 6300k close to V3 6500k in real life?
BTW V4 looks brighter!
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nice review/comparison thanks!
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luckily you can adjust that blue to your liking with V4...I'm happy with my V3..dont see a point in upgrading IMO...
I agree with that. No need to waste all that money for a slight upgrade.
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Don't see a big difference in brightness TBH...
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The center ring is definitely brighter! Lux...if you hear this, you should try and do a trade-in program. $100 to upgrade, and I'll buy them today!
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what lip is that; the one with the v3's
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It looks like a VRS carbon fiber lip.
It's a VRS Carbon Rep from JL Motoring

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Is 6300k close to V3 6500k in real life?
BTW V4 looks brighter!
That's my car with the Lux V3. What was really cool is that you could adjust temperature/color settings to your preference. We played around with them from very white to very blue. So yes, there was a setting that was very close to the V3. The inner ring was much brighter, and the outer ring was brighter also, but not that much. As far as installation goes, no difference at all. Still a tricky job, especially if you have large hands.
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That's my car with the Lux V3. What was really cool is that you could adjust temperature/color settings to your preference. We played around with them from very white to very blue. So yes, there was a setting that was very close to the V3. The inner ring was much brighter, and the outer ring was brighter also, but not that much. As far as installation goes, no difference at all. Still a tricky job, especially if you have large hands.
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Nice!!! V4 is a winner for me!
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