Hi there quick question about angel eyes

ukz_finest · 07-22-2009, 02:03 PM

Hi I'm new to the forum and I've ordered my bmw e93 due to collect next month. I know very little about modifications so please dnt gun me down if this is a repost but I was just wondering I want to change the angel eyes/headlights on the car as soon as it arrives and I am looking for the bluest possible colour, I have seen loads of pics on the forum but cant get to the bottom of which each one is and would just like a simple answer. I liked the look of the 360 forged (may have been photoshoped) i dnt knw but would really appreciate an answer cheers.

ukz_finest · 07-22-2009, 02:04 PM

oh and most of the vendors are in the states would it be possible to get them here in the U.k or even shipped, thanks once again.

SV Concepts III · 07-22-2009, 02:53 PM

There are two real good options for you. The best in terms of color change and price would be the RD ICE which we have on Jon's E92. It's an LED replacement that upgrades the color to a white/blue xenon colored output. If you want an even bluer color, you can go with an HID kit which is more expensive but will be one of the brightest setups available. We can ship to the UK so that's not a problem.

ukz_finest · 07-22-2009, 04:22 PM

sounds good could u give me a link to the pictures of the two different lights please, i don;t mind the cost I just want the lights to look as blue as possible and am definitly interested how much are each and how long to ship to the UK???

M3_LIN · 07-22-2009, 06:24 PM

i would go with the camaross305's kit. probably the 12k HID kit.

HID are the way to go IMO. more hassel installing but better output and looks

Ed Lin

camaross305 · 07-22-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_LIN

i would go with the camaross305's kit. probably the 12k HID kit.

HID are the way to go IMO. more hassel installing but better output and looks

Ed Lin

Thanks

andf i can ship to the UK no problem

eclipsisNA · 07-22-2009, 09:02 PM

Having gone through 2 LED kits, 1 halogen kit, and now camaross305's HID kit, I can guarantee you the HID kit is the only way to go. LEDs simply don't output enough light to be sufficient sources for a tubed system like on the E92/E93. It's the equivalent of using a candle to power your high beams. Halogens come in ugly colors, so that's a no go. HID kits allow you to choose the color you want and have the outer rings glow properly.

GregW / Oregon · 07-22-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eclipse Motors

Having gone through 2 LED kits, 1 halogen kit, and now camaross305's HID kit, I can guarantee you the HID kit is the only way to go. LEDs simply don't output enough light to be sufficient sources for a tubed system like on the E92/E93. It's the equivalent of using a candle to power your high beams. Halogens come in ugly colors, so that's a no go. HID kits allow you to choose the color you want and have the outer rings glow properly.

Agree. I have camaross305's kit. Definitely bright, but the OP should know that the outer rings will always be dimmer than the inners because of the optical design.

SV Concepts III · 07-22-2009, 10:42 PM

Here are shots of the RD kit on Jon's car both in the day and at night. LEDs will be visible at night but during they day they are dimmer than stock. The color is a pure white though.

eclipsisNA · 07-22-2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Here are shots of the RD kit on Jon's car both in the day and at night. LEDs will be visible at night but during they day they are dimmer than stock. The color is a pure white though.

Those "day" shots are at dusk. Show those bulbs in direct sunlight and they'll disappear like every other LED (except for LUX).

tom @ eas · 07-22-2009, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eclipse Motors

Those "day" shots are at dusk. Show those bulbs in direct sunlight and they'll disappear like every other LED (except for LUX).

+1. The RD kits are invisible during the day.

Only HID, LUX and AiB can be seen in daylight.

ukz_finest · 07-23-2009, 04:29 AM

cool so sounds like HIDS are the way to go. was just wonderingI have heard that the colour changes from blue to purple after a few minutes on them and i only want as blue a colour as possible what intensity would i need to go for to avoid this happening???

SV Concepts III · 07-23-2009, 11:56 AM

8000k will give you an aqua blue color, that's what I suggest.

ukz_finest · 07-23-2009, 01:08 PM

okay so 8000k over the 12000k then?

GregW / Oregon · 07-23-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukz_finest

okay so 8000k over the 12000k then?

Yes, I agree.

SlammedR8 · 07-23-2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

+1. The RD kits are invisible during the day.

Only HID, LUX and AiB can be seen in daylight.

I just installed the LUX, they are pretty bright during the day.
I used to have HIDs, personally i dont like them. They are bright, way too bright. once you are more then 20 feet away. the circles don't light up clearly. it just looks like a blob of lights. It seems many users like the HIDs and I cannot understand why . its OVERKILL in the lighting deparment.

just my $.02

elm3 · 07-23-2009, 01:57 PM

Who carries LUX LEDs for the angel eyes?

eclipsisNA · 07-23-2009, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slammedm3

I just installed the LUX, they are pretty bright during the day.
I used to have HIDs, personally i dont like them. They are bright, way too bright. once you are more then 20 feet away. the circles don't light up clearly. it just looks like a blob of lights. It seems many users like the HIDs and I cannot understand why . its OVERKILL in the lighting deparment.

just my $.02

The lower color temps, e.g. 6000k and 8000k, produce more light than the higher temperatures, such as 12000k and 20000k. I recommend the higher temps if you don't want blobs of light.

J08M3 · 07-23-2009, 04:30 PM

I like both the AiB kit and the camaross Elite kit (full power H8's for any color you choose) Both have there +'s and -'s but both produce the best looking angel eyes out there.

E92-Lighting · 07-23-2009, 04:32 PM

we have been fine with racing dash leds, error free as well

MMMorish · 07-24-2009, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slammedm3

I just installed the LUX, they are pretty bright during the day.
I used to have HIDs, personally i dont like them. They are bright, way too bright. once you are more then 20 feet away. the circles don't light up clearly. it just looks like a blob of lights. It seems many users like the HIDs and I cannot understand why . its OVERKILL in the lighting deparment.

just my $.02

Hey Dave, can you post some day time shots of your car with the LUX kit?

SlammedR8 · 07-24-2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMorish

Hey Dave, can you post some day time shots of your car with the LUX kit?

havent come around to it yet, but i plan to take some today or tomorrow!
car is super dirty

07-22-2009, 02:03 PM	#1
ukz_finest New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: M3 E93 SII Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hi there quick question about angel eyes Hi I'm new to the forum and I've ordered my bmw e93 due to collect next month. I know very little about modifications so please dnt gun me down if this is a repost but I was just wondering I want to change the angel eyes/headlights on the car as soon as it arrives and I am looking for the bluest possible colour, I have seen loads of pics on the forum but cant get to the bottom of which each one is and would just like a simple answer. I liked the look of the 360 forged (may have been photoshoped) i dnt knw but would really appreciate an answer cheers.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-22-2009, 02:04 PM	#2
ukz_finest New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: M3 E93 SII Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	oh and most of the vendors are in the states would it be possible to get them here in the U.k or even shipped, thanks once again.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-22-2009, 02:53 PM	#3
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 374 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	There are two real good options for you. The best in terms of color change and price would be the RD ICE which we have on Jon's E92. It's an LED replacement that upgrades the color to a white/blue xenon colored output. If you want an even bluer color, you can go with an HID kit which is more expensive but will be one of the brightest setups available. We can ship to the UK so that's not a problem.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-22-2009, 04:22 PM	#4
ukz_finest New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: M3 E93 SII Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	sounds good could u give me a link to the pictures of the two different lights please, i don;t mind the cost I just want the lights to look as blue as possible and am definitly interested how much are each and how long to ship to the UK???
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-22-2009, 06:24 PM	#5
M3_LIN LM-R Whore. 125 Rep 854 Posts Drives: 2009 White M3 Sedan Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	i would go with the camaross305's kit. probably the 12k HID kit. HID are the way to go IMO. more hassel installing but better output and looks 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.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-22-2009, 09:02 PM	#7
eclipsisNA Colonel 348 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW 428i [7.76]	Having gone through 2 LED kits, 1 halogen kit, and now camaross305's HID kit, I can guarantee you the HID kit is the only way to go. LEDs simply don't output enough light to be sufficient sources for a tubed system like on the E92/E93. It's the equivalent of using a candle to power your high beams. Halogens come in ugly colors, so that's a no go. HID kits allow you to choose the color you want and have the outer rings glow properly.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-22-2009, 10:42 PM	#9
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 374 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Here are shots of the RD kit on Jon's car both in the day and at night. LEDs will be visible at night but during they day they are dimmer than stock. The color is a pure white though.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-23-2009, 04:29 AM	#12
ukz_finest New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: M3 E93 SII Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	cool so sounds like HIDS are the way to go. was just wonderingI have heard that the colour changes from blue to purple after a few minutes on them and i only want as blue a colour as possible what intensity would i need to go for to avoid this happening???
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-23-2009, 11:56 AM	#13
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 374 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	8000k will give you an aqua blue color, that's what I suggest.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-23-2009, 01:08 PM	#14
ukz_finest New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: M3 E93 SII Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	okay so 8000k over the 12000k then?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-23-2009, 01:57 PM	#17
elm3 ///M Fan 366 Rep 2,159 Posts Drives: '09 E92 M3 IB/'17 f85 X5M LBB Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canton, GA. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW / X5M [9.00] 2009 E92 M3 [10.00] 2004 Yamaha R1 [10.00]	Who carries LUX LEDs for the angel eyes? __________________ '09 E92 ///M3 Interlagos Blue,6MT,Silver Novillo Leather,CF Trim,Premium Package,Technology Package,Cold Weather Package,Premium Sound,19"Wheels,Moonroof-Toy/'17 X5M, Long Beach Blue, Executive Package,Technology Package, Lighting Package, Driver Assist, Full Mughello Red Interior, 21" wheels-Toy/'14 535i with M Sport and 19" wheels-Daily
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-23-2009, 04:30 PM	#19
J08M3 Major General 285 Rep 6,007 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK iTrader: (8)	I like both the AiB kit and the camaross Elite kit (full power H8's for any color you choose) Both have there +'s and -'s but both produce the best looking angel eyes out there. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-23-2009, 04:32 PM	#20
E92-Lighting 858 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	we have been fine with racing dash leds, error free as well
	Appreciate 0 Quote

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search