▀▄ eas | e92 3 Series AngeliBright LED vs HID Angel eyes photo comparison

brandon @ eas · 06-03-2009, 03:21 PM

Here are a few pics we took today with some local forum members documenting a comparison between two different angel eye systems for the e92's.

SG e92 M3 Coupe- AngeliBright 10W LED

AW e92 M3 Coupe- HID 6000K

AW e90 M3 Sedan- HID 8000K

Labrada_Exoticz · 06-03-2009, 05:05 PM

Great comparison pics, they look great. The AngeliBright are definitely more uniform than the HID's which is awesome. I just wish the LEDs were a bit brighter to be more visible in the day. For example, look at the 2nd and 3rd to last pics how from that angle you cant see the AngelIBrights but you can still see the HID's. But then with the HID's, you got the brighter inner ring. I guess they both have theirs pros and cons.

brandon @ eas · 06-03-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by knext21

Great comparison pics, they look great. The AngeliBright are definitely more uniform than the HID's which is awesome. I just wish the LEDs were a bit brighter to be more visible in the day. For example, look at the 2nd and 3rd to last pics how from that angle you cant see the AngelIBrights but you can still see the HID's. But then with the HID's, you got the brighter inner ring. I guess they both have theirs pros and cons.

Thanks

M3_LIN · 06-03-2009, 05:31 PM

Here are some of my pics.

6k left, AiB Middle, 8k Right:

6k vs AiB

AiB vs 8K:

SARD's Pics:

Inside the EAS shop:

AiB:

6k:

8k:

My thoughts? Well, the AiB is a great product. The packaging and install looks very good and easy to install. However, IMO, its not bright enough for ME PERSONALLY. I do think that AiB's uniformity is great, but like everyone else, i would like it to be BRIGHTER. So, at the end of the day, I am very happy with my HIDs AEs from Camaronss305. I just did this to give you a comparison. At the end of the day, its what YOU want.

Thanks to Tom for giving us the opportunity to compare and contrast. I know that ALOT of the venders out there would not even give anyone this chance to compare THEIR product with another competing product. So Big Props to Tom for stepping up the plate and let us do this comparison!

Thanks again Tom! Good meeting you Brandon.

Ed Lin

AMPowerJ · 06-03-2009, 05:31 PM

Let me start off by saying that I am very happy with my AngeliBright LEDs. I think the car should have come this way. The stock yellow and dim angel eyes just look old and tired IMO. I love the uniformity of the lights and the ease of install. The only weakness is what you describe ... in bright sunlight at an angle you really can't see them. But this is a very minor annoyance and much better that having the inner ring so much brighter than the outside ring. Plus I think the HID kits are really too bright.

tom @ eas · 06-03-2009, 05:36 PM

Note: Outside shots are angled slightly downward on all 3 vehicles, you really have to be at eye level to get the full effect of any angel eye kit due to the ring design.

Getting pictures from both points of view is a big plus.

swamp2 · 06-03-2009, 06:09 PM

Great comparison. Really appreciate the pics and effort you guys made to snap away and post. Sure would have liked to see a totally stock picture in there as well. Cheers.

sard · 06-03-2009, 06:18 PM

Here's the short video clip I took during this comparison.

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brandon @ eas · 06-03-2009, 07:00 PM

sweet video, thanks for posting that

camaross305 · 06-03-2009, 07:19 PM

Great comparison pics..... At the end of the day both are great products. EAS has by far the best LED's on the market. It really just comes down to what you want. Do you want brighter more visable lights? Or a more defined ring?

Both are great products

AMPowerJ · 06-03-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by camaross305

Great comparison pics..... At the end of the day both are great products. EAS has by far the best LED's on the market. It really just comes down to what you want. Do you want brighter more visable lights? Or a more defined ring?

Both are great products

Perfect synopsis!

KiokenM3 · 06-03-2009, 08:42 PM

i def going with the angel brights now

powertrip · 06-03-2009, 09:02 PM

Both look nice, but I LOVE my Angel iBrights

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BMWDEMON · 06-04-2009, 09:26 AM

verrrry nice comparison! I really like the LED lights you guys produced but I do love my HID ones. I think if we could find a way to mis-direct the bulb or beam with the HID that would take away some of the over brightness of the middle rings and hopefully move it exterior to the outside rings...I am going to work on this and see if Chris will incorporate it.

Excellent product EAS team!

M

Brianrg · 06-04-2009, 09:36 AM

Great comparison
That E92 with the BBS wheels, are you kidding me.
Wow, an absolute beauty.

MMMorish · 06-04-2009, 10:46 AM

That SG E92 with that Ericsson trunk is the hottest M3!

J08M3 · 06-04-2009, 11:01 AM

I have to say those are very accurate pics of how HID looks on the car. Great comparison. What you need to add in is the camaross kit with connector to use any H8 bulb you want. That way you have choice of color temp and no problems with HID being to bright. Probably brighter than the EAS kit too.

schadenfreude · 06-04-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

I have to say those are very accurate pics of how HID looks on the car. Great comparison. What you need to add in is the camaross kit with connector to use any H8 bulb you want. That way you have choice of color temp and no problems with HID being to bright. Probably brighter than the EAS kit too.

Won't putting more power to standard H8 bulbs decrease the lifespan of the bulb? I hear the thunders don't last long anyway, more power can't be good for them (Other bulbs probably last longer, but at a cost). I considered that set, but decided I'd stick with LEDs or the 8000k set from Camaross, and now have AiB's on order.

J08M3 · 06-04-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by schadenfreude

Won't putting more power to standard H8 bulbs decrease the lifespan of the bulb? I hear the thunders don't last long anyway, more power can't be good for them (Other bulbs probably last longer, but at a cost). I considered that set, but decided I'd stick with LEDs or the 8000k set from Camaross, and now have AiB's on order.

They are designed to work at full voltage so no you won't have to worry about decreasing the life span. Problem with OEM wiring harness is they don't get full voltage. If you don't like GP Thunders you can buy any H8 bulb you like, they will probably outlast your car. If they do burn out it's only $15 for new ones.

tunawi7cheese · 06-04-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMorish

That SG E92 with that Ericsson trunk is the hottest M3!

+1

HuddaDudda · 06-04-2009, 01:43 PM

How much is it for the EAS AiBs vs Camaross kit and how hard are the installs? Is one easier than the other?

J08M3 · 06-04-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HuddaDudda

How much is it for the EAS AiBs vs Camaross kit and how hard are the installs? Is one easier than the other?

EAS will be easier. But slightly more expensive I think by $30. Neither are hard to install though, I'd suggest just going by looks of what you like.

06-03-2009, 03:21 PM	#1
brandon @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 517 Rep 3,612 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	▀▄ eas \| e92 3 Series AngeliBright LED vs HID Angel eyes photo comparison Here are a few pics we took today with some local forum members documenting a comparison between two different angel eye systems for the e92's. SG e92 M3 Coupe- AngeliBright 10W LED AW e92 M3 Coupe- HID 6000K AW e90 M3 Sedan- HID 8000K
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Labrada_Exoticz Subscribed 124 Rep 1,179 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami iTrader: (4)	Great comparison pics, they look great. The AngeliBright are definitely more uniform than the HID's which is awesome. I just wish the LEDs were a bit brighter to be more visible in the day. For example, look at the 2nd and 3rd to last pics how from that angle you cant see the AngelIBrights but you can still see the HID's. But then with the HID's, you got the brighter inner ring. I guess they both have theirs pros and cons.
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M3_LIN LM-R Whore. 125 Rep 854 Posts Drives: 2009 White M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	Here are some of my pics. 6k left, AiB Middle, 8k Right: 6k vs AiB AiB vs 8K: SARD's Pics: Inside the EAS shop: AiB: 6k: 8k: My thoughts? Well, the AiB is a great product. The packaging and install looks very good and easy to install. However, IMO, its not bright enough for ME PERSONALLY. I do think that AiB's uniformity is great, but like everyone else, i would like it to be BRIGHTER. So, at the end of the day, I am very happy with my HIDs AEs from Camaronss305. I just did this to give you a comparison. At the end of the day, its what YOU want. Thanks to Tom for giving us the opportunity to compare and contrast. I know that ALOT of the venders out there would not even give anyone this chance to compare THEIR product with another competing product. So Big Props to Tom for stepping up the plate and let us do this comparison! Thanks again Tom! Good meeting you Brandon. Ed Lin __________________ 09AWE90M: Light headlight tint, Full front end clear bra wrap(Harris@InstyleGraphics), Ceramic tint(40%), Piaa GTX H3 bulb, HID 8k AE, 6k Low, INT Luxer1 lights, RD springs, LMR 20X9 +8, 20X10 +18 (Dave @ Status), Vertice CF hood Ducts(Dat @ VertexUSA), Tecnocraft FULL Envy Intake system+plenum(KEVLAR)+cabin filter covers, Meister GTC exhaust, Arkym F LIP.
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AMPowerJ One mod leads to another ... 416 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blythewood, SC iTrader: (10)	Let me start off by saying that I am very happy with my AngeliBright LEDs. I think the car should have come this way. The stock yellow and dim angel eyes just look old and tired IMO. I love the uniformity of the lights and the ease of install. The only weakness is what you describe ... in bright sunlight at an angle you really can't see them. But this is a very minor annoyance and much better that having the inner ring so much brighter than the outside ring. Plus I think the HID kits are really too bright. __________________ Current: 2014 F10 M5 Previous: 2015 F80 M3, 2013 E92 M3, 2013 F10 M5, 2009 E90 M3, 1998 E36 M3
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swamp2 Lieutenant General 611 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Great comparison. Really appreciate the pics and effort you guys made to snap away and post. Sure would have liked to see a totally stock picture in there as well. Cheers.
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sard Major 235 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	Here's the short video clip I took during this comparison. [u2b]<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kuZNwrGrw5o&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kuZNwrGrw5o&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>[/u2b]
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brandon @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 517 Rep 3,612 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	sweet video, thanks for posting that
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camaross305 135 Rep 1,825 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: gainesville fl iTrader: (20)	Great comparison pics..... At the end of the day both are great products. EAS has by far the best LED's on the market. It really just comes down to what you want. Do you want brighter more visable lights? Or a more defined ring? Both are great products
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06-03-2009, 08:42 PM	#12
KiokenM3 Lieutenant Colonel 84 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: LIFTED JEEP JK! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA iTrader: (4)	i def going with the angel brights now
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BMWDEMON Super modder 104 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: E90 M3 & E46 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Annapolis, MD iTrader: (1)	verrrry nice comparison! I really like the LED lights you guys produced but I do love my HID ones. I think if we could find a way to mis-direct the bulb or beam with the HID that would take away some of the over brightness of the middle rings and hopefully move it exterior to the outside rings...I am going to work on this and see if Chris will incorporate it. Excellent product EAS team! M __________________ SOLD - 2005 E46 M3 ZCP - I/B on black CURRENT - 2011 E90 M3 - meticulously modified 2015 X1 Xdrive 28i
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Brianrg Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 254 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Great comparison That E92 with the BBS wheels, are you kidding me. Wow, an absolute beauty.
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J08M3 Major General 286 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	I have to say those are very accurate pics of how HID looks on the car. Great comparison. What you need to add in is the camaross kit with connector to use any H8 bulb you want. That way you have choice of color temp and no problems with HID being to bright. Probably brighter than the EAS kit too. __________________
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