AngeliBright Install GP Thunder compare

[Cab5er]

Here are some night shots with and without flash.

[J08M3]

[MyKmYk]

So do the AIB's have a sort of blue tint to them in person? I've been wanting a setup with a blue-ish tint instead of all white.

[Z4dave]

Originally Posted by Cab5er

Here are some night shots with and without flash.

Looks good, Better than my pics.

Originally Posted by MyKmYk

So do the AIB's have a sort of blue tint to them in person? I've been wanting a setup with a blue-ish tint instead of all white.

AIB is more white I think than GPthunder 8500k, aib bearly has any blue

[E92-Lighting]

gp thunder shots look SICK, version 2 available now

[mvagusta]

I don't think that a 200+ ibright is worth the upgrade from a gp thunder that is a 20 dollar bulb. I don't see it.

[E92-Lighting]

Originally Posted by mvagusta

I don't think that a 200+ ibright is worth the upgrade from a gp thunder that is a 20 dollar bulb. I don't see it.

+1

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by mvagusta

I don't think that a 200+ ibright is worth the upgrade from a gp thunder that is a 20 dollar bulb. I don't see it.

The AiBs are not for everyone - but you will know a car equipped with them, the upgrade is very noticable - even in daylight.

GP Thunders simply can't compete.

[J08M3]

Ok, so now I've had both the camaross305 "Elite" kit which runs the GP Thunders at full power all the time, and the AiB kit installed. Sorry I don't have comparison pics but:

At night the AiB seems to be a bit yellower than the OEM headlights, but just barely if noticeable at all. They are fairly bright at night and I would say appear about equal to the Elite kit. If you saw both parked side by side you would have a tough time guessing which one is which. (I was running 7,500k GP Thunders).

During the day, the Elite kit is brighter by just a little bit than the AiB kit. My guess is because of the color temperature I was running the GP Thunders at made them much more visible even though both kits appear white. I still think they are a touch brighter though. Not enough to make a purchase decision on.

Evenness of halos. I would say both appear evenly lit when you look directly straight on. The AiB almost seems to have a brighter outer ring if you go just off center, then it fades and the inner becomes brighter. The Elite kit looks fairly even while looking straight at it too. But as you move to the side the outer ring is not as bright as the inner.

Conclusion:
Neither is better than the other. Both offer different options and different prices. If you want simplicity, an easy install, white color angles, and no wiring under the hood. I say pay the extra for the AiB. If you want your choice in color temp (and the flexibility to quickly change colors), don't mind running a couple of wires (which is still fairly easy straight forward install), and only want to spend half the money then go for the Elite kit.

Both are huge improvements over OEM, and both are far better than any other option I've seen on the market.

[bape]

does anyone else's angel ibrights flicker (rapid blinking) when turning on the ignition even without the lights on????

[J08M3]

Yes do you have your DRLs set to off? I noticed it especially then. It's the computer testing the DRLs to make sure they work while it goes through its startup checks.

[bape]

Originally Posted by J08M3

Yes do you have your DRLs set to off? I noticed it especially then. It's the computer testing the DRLs to make sure they work while it goes through its startup checks.

Yes it flashes even when the DRL is set to off, is there anyway to stop it blinking on every ignition start up? its a bit annoying as these were advertised NOT to flicker......

[J08M3]

Originally Posted by bape

Yes it flashes even when the DRL is set to off, is there anyway to stop it blinking on every ignition start up? its a bit annoying as these were advertised NOT to flicker......

It's not because you have AiB lights. All DRLs do this (I think). It's just the computers self test of the cars systems.

[bape]

hmmm thats weird, im sure the stock DRLs didnt flicker even when they were off everytime i turned the ignition on??? Can other members with angel ibrights confirm that theirs rapidly blink on engine startup? thanks!

[J08M3]

The AiB are definitely not as bright during the day as the camaross "Elite" kit, you can't even see them on if the sun is shining towards them.

I still like them though

[bape]

Originally Posted by bape

hmmm thats weird, im sure the stock DRLs didnt flicker even when they were off everytime i turned the ignition on??? Can other members with angel ibrights confirm that theirs rapidly blink on engine startup? thanks!

anyone??

[markymarc1979]

Has anyone seen the new LUX angel eyes? I heard these will be the greatest.

[J08M3]

Originally Posted by markymarc1979

Has anyone seen the new LUX angel eyes? I heard these will be the greatest.

FYI - that's the type of marketing associated with every new product

[p-streets]

i just got my new m3 and i like them lights but im a jack ass when it comes to putting stuff like that in my car is in germany rite now im in the military and i cant wait to get back to it any ideas

[J08M3]

no idea what you're even asking???

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by p-streets

i just got my new m3 and i like them lights but im a jack ass when it comes to putting stuff like that in my car is in germany rite now im in the military and i cant wait to get back to it any ideas

Are you asking about the difficulty of the install? If so, we have a DIY posted here:

▀▄ eas - DIY AngeliBright e92, e9x M
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=267603

Let me know if you should have any questions or if any of the steps are not clear.

[BMWDEMON]

I like my HID system...brighter and consistent.