Need advice, aib's or lux H8 v3?

Bomis · 02-28-2011, 01:28 PM

Im on the market for a pair of angel eyes and i have narrowed it down to either AiB's or the lux H8 v3. Whats the main difference between them? I dont want them to be to bright in nightime because that looks cheap....

Will the AiB's still be visual in daylight? in nightime they look awesome! They seem to be the only ones that has an even lightdistribution in both the inner and other ring...

But what about the LUX V3's? Even lightdistribution? They flicker when starting the car, do i have to code them? Are they to bright in the evening? They look nice BUT i dont want them to bright when its dark outside...anyone have evening pics of them?

Money is not an issue here, just want whats best looking both day and nightime....

Would love the hear from both sides on this one

Prons? cons?

Thanks!

EAS · 02-28-2011, 02:10 PM

We've done plenty of AngeliBright installations and our customers have been very happy with them. We also have them on our project e92 M3 and it's been flawless for us

J08M3 · 02-28-2011, 02:27 PM

I've been happy so far with my AiB's

Nothing looks as good as the new factory angel eyes, to bad we don't get them in the M

Cal@Sonic MS · 02-28-2011, 02:38 PM

Go with the LUX, you won't be disappointed. Can't wait until first V3 installed pics surface...will put all other AEs to shame.

geneatals · 02-28-2011, 02:43 PM

it's going to be hard to capture the "real" brightness of any AE set-up. I have a set of Lux V3's in the mail right now. I'm coming from GP thunders...I've seen AiB's in real life as well...hopefully you can do the same....good luck with your decision...

MMMorish · 02-28-2011, 03:37 PM

The pic of the AiB's posted by david@eas is in the shade, so you're not getting a true idea of what it actually looks like in direct sunlight. I have the LUX kit and it's awesome! Looks great during the day, amazing in the night. Let me see if I have a pic laying around...

EAS · 02-28-2011, 03:52 PM

Direct sunlight:

Bomis · 02-28-2011, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMorish

The pic of the AiB's posted by david@eas is in the shade, so you're not getting a true idea of what it actually looks like in direct sunlight. I have the LUX kit and it's awesome! Looks great during the day, amazing in the night. Let me see if I have a pic laying around...

Thanks, that would be awesome!

Bomis · 02-28-2011, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geneatals

it's going to be hard to capture the "real" brightness of any AE set-up. I have a set of Lux V3's in the mail right now. I'm coming from GP thunders...I've seen AiB's in real life as well...hopefully you can do the same....good luck with your decision...

Thanks for the input, but im from Sweden and nobody have them over here i think....

so my decision will be based on pics and the help from you guys....

bunnn · 02-28-2011, 04:32 PM

I've now had both the Lux and AiB kit..granted they are different colour(amber lux vs. white aib)

They both will not hold a candle to OEM, so there's no comparison there. Personally, I've had pretty bad luck with AiB driver back..on my second one after the revision. I'm currently running my Lux which also seems to be a quality kit. Marc was great help to get me one of the markets first amber AE. Brightness and equal-ness of distribution, I would say there's a negligible difference

335viaSTi · 02-28-2011, 04:39 PM

In for comparison pics. This is what I have it narrowed down to as well.

Bomis · 02-28-2011, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bunnn

I've now had both the Lux and AiB kit..granted they are different colour(amber lux vs. white aib)

They both will not hold a candle to OEM, so there's no comparison there. Personally, I've had pretty bad luck with AiB driver back..on my second one after the revision. I'm currently running my Lux which also seems to be a quality kit. Marc was great help to get me one of the markets first amber AE. Brightness and equal-ness of distribution, I would say there's a negligible difference

So in other words the difference is to small to notice between them both in day and nighttime? Thought the LUX V3's was a little bit brighter?

J08M3 · 02-28-2011, 04:54 PM

Why does EAS keep doing this with their photos? Neither is in direct sunlight, the front of the car is in a shadow.... It's clearly obvious the sun is not facing the front of the car. I have AiB's and when the sun faces the front or is anywhere in front of the car the AiB's are almost invisible. You have great product, you don't need to post misleading photos to sell a set. It's not a great way to keep up your image.

Quote:

Originally Posted by david @ eas

Direct sunlight:

bunnn · 02-28-2011, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomis

So in other words the difference is to small to notice between them both in day and nighttime? Thought the LUX V3's was a little bit brighter?

Well, because the output of amber LED is less than white LED that factors into the difference. But since amber stands out a lot, they look about the same. I haven't had experience with the white Lux. What I was stating is that they both had the same equal distribution of light. And both in direct sunlight does not show 2 full circles like the OEM ones, or the pictures posted in this thread.

xchosun1x · 02-28-2011, 08:53 PM

i love my H8's so far...

C17MooseDriver · 02-28-2011, 09:36 PM

I've gone through 3 sets of AiBs. Now I'm switching to Lux.

I don't think I have to explain what I think about the AiBs.

Also, the AiBs are nearly invisible in direct sunlight. The EAS pics are intentionally meant to be deceptive since the front of the car is still shaded.

808MGuy · 02-28-2011, 09:50 PM

To the OP, the flickering is a normal condition for any LED based lamp. It is caused by the pulse on the light circuit which is sent by the car to test the system. If your light switch is set to auto, you will see the flicker. If its set to off, you won't see it. You don't see it with the OEM lamps because halogen lamps are not as sensitive to slight changes in voltage and the pulse doesn't trigger a flickering effect for that particular lamp source.

geneatals · 02-28-2011, 10:29 PM

got my lux 8 v3's in the mail today and installed....very pleased with them.....

Psylight · 03-01-2011, 01:10 AM

Lux is the bomb.

Maseroche · 03-01-2011, 02:14 AM

Waiting for my LUX and hoping that they arrive soon! Running GP Thunders currently so really looking forward to having the LEDs installed.

mindless.spades · 03-01-2011, 03:09 AM

Just got my Lux V3s installed and all I can say is wow! I will post some proper daylight photos this weekend.

ooowowizstev · 03-01-2011, 03:37 AM

Looking forward to those Lux pics!

02-28-2011, 01:28 PM	#1
Bomis Captain Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sweden Posts: 994 iTrader: (1)	Need advice, aib's or lux H8 v3? Im on the market for a pair of angel eyes and i have narrowed it down to either AiB's or the lux H8 v3. Whats the main difference between them? I dont want them to be to bright in nightime because that looks cheap.... Will the AiB's still be visual in daylight? in nightime they look awesome! They seem to be the only ones that has an even lightdistribution in both the inner and other ring... But what about the LUX V3's? Even lightdistribution? They flicker when starting the car, do i have to code them? Are they to bright in the evening? They look nice BUT i dont want them to bright when its dark outside...anyone have evening pics of them? Money is not an issue here, just want whats best looking both day and nightime.... Would love the hear from both sides on this one Prons? cons? Thanks! __________________ EURO E92 M3 2008 6MT Interlagos ///*Fully Loaded!* Evolve-R ECU Flash/Gintani Sport Exhaust/MS Stg2 Intake Kit/H&R Springs/MS 18/15 mm spacers/Bmw Perf. Grills/Gloss Black side gills/LCI Tails/LUX V3's/RD license plate leds Last edited by Bomis; 02-28-2011 at 01:47 PM.
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02-28-2011, 02:10 PM	#2
EAS BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: VF620 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 5,702 iTrader: (9)	We've done plenty of AngeliBright installations and our customers have been very happy with them. We also have them on our project e92 M3 and it's been flawless for us __________________ Customer Service \| european auto source (eas) email: info@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr

02-28-2011, 02:27 PM	#3
J08M3 Major General Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 6,015 iTrader: (8)	I've been happy so far with my AiB's Nothing looks as good as the new factory angel eyes, to bad we don't get them in the M __________________

02-28-2011, 02:38 PM	#4
Cal@Sonic MS BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E39 M5 & E28 528e Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 4,577 iTrader: (2)	Go with the LUX, you won't be disappointed. Can't wait until first V3 installed pics surface...will put all other AEs to shame. __________________ email : cal@sonicms.net \| tel : 650.733.6506 \| aim : calatsms Facebook \| Instagram @sonic_ms \| YouTube

02-28-2011, 02:43 PM	#5
geneatals Ninja Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal (SFV) Posts: 2,946 iTrader: (2)	it's going to be hard to capture the "real" brightness of any AE set-up. I have a set of Lux V3's in the mail right now. I'm coming from GP thunders...I've seen AiB's in real life as well...hopefully you can do the same....good luck with your decision... __________________ 2011.5 E90 M3 AW l Black Novillo Leather \| Carbon Fiber Leather Trim \| ZCP \| ZP2 \| M-DCT \| Navigation \| Moonroof \| 6FL l Pics/Mods Retired: 2008 535i l AW l Black Dakota Leather l Bamboo Anthracite l ZPP l ZSP l 6FL Last edited by geneatals; 02-28-2011 at 03:48 PM.

02-28-2011, 03:37 PM	#6
MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,838 iTrader: (5)	The pic of the AiB's posted by david@eas is in the shade, so you're not getting a true idea of what it actually looks like in direct sunlight. I have the LUX kit and it's awesome! Looks great during the day, amazing in the night. Let me see if I have a pic laying around... __________________ MODS: Meisterschaft GT Racing Exhaust / BMC Air Filter / UUC SSK & DSSR (Modded)/ RPI Scoops / Passport SRX Hardwired / Custom Wrap 3M Clearbra / 20% Tint / 50% Windshield Tint / Key Hole Delete / Matted Out Accessories / VRS Type II Diffuser / Smoked Reflectors / Euphoria 6K LED Interior Lights / Rear Fog Light Mod / 6000K HID's / 6500K LUX H8 Angel Eyes / RDash License Plate LED Kit / LED Xenon Reverse Lights "M3 drivers have no friends"

02-28-2011, 03:52 PM	#7
EAS BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: VF620 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 5,702 iTrader: (9)	Direct sunlight: __________________ Customer Service \| european auto source (eas) email: info@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr

02-28-2011, 04:32 PM	#10
bunnn Colonel Drives: like a grandma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,198 iTrader: (12)	I've now had both the Lux and AiB kit..granted they are different colour(amber lux vs. white aib) They both will not hold a candle to OEM, so there's no comparison there. Personally, I've had pretty bad luck with AiB driver back..on my second one after the revision. I'm currently running my Lux which also seems to be a quality kit. Marc was great help to get me one of the markets first amber AE. Brightness and equal-ness of distribution, I would say there's a negligible difference __________________ Cheers Ben

02-28-2011, 04:39 PM	#11
335viaSTi Colonel Drives: LeMans Blue E90 ///M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: WPAFB, OH Posts: 2,351 iTrader: (3)	In for comparison pics. This is what I have it narrowed down to as well. __________________ E90 ///M3 [LeMans / Silver Novillo Extended / Carbon Leather Trim / DCT / Everything] I picked DCT because I want to be more involved in my un-involvement.

02-28-2011, 08:53 PM	#15
xchosun1x FNG Drives: JZB 2008 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,039 iTrader: (9)	i love my H8's so far... __________________ The R's Tuning / Bloodbath Clothing / WWC / 90210 wrap / Scribble Pad Studios

02-28-2011, 09:36 PM	#16
C17MooseDriver Captain Drives: E92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 833 iTrader: (0)	I've gone through 3 sets of AiBs. Now I'm switching to Lux. I don't think I have to explain what I think about the AiBs. Also, the AiBs are nearly invisible in direct sunlight. The EAS pics are intentionally meant to be deceptive since the front of the car is still shaded. __________________ MODS JL-CF Lip \| JL-CF Diffuser \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| RPI Scoop \| MS Filter \| BMW Performance Spoiler \| ZCP Illuminated Shift Knob \| Lux H8

02-28-2011, 09:50 PM	#17
808MGuy Colonel Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oahu, Hawaii Posts: 2,119 iTrader: (3)	To the OP, the flickering is a normal condition for any LED based lamp. It is caused by the pulse on the light circuit which is sent by the car to test the system. If your light switch is set to auto, you will see the flicker. If its set to off, you won't see it. You don't see it with the OEM lamps because halogen lamps are not as sensitive to slight changes in voltage and the pulse doesn't trigger a flickering effect for that particular lamp source. __________________ 09 E90 M3 - Interlagos Blue / Black Novillo / Sycamore Anthracite / Eibach / HRE

02-28-2011, 10:29 PM	#18
geneatals Ninja Drives: 2011.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal (SFV) Posts: 2,946 iTrader: (2)	got my lux 8 v3's in the mail today and installed....very pleased with them..... __________________ 2011.5 E90 M3 AW l Black Novillo Leather \| Carbon Fiber Leather Trim \| ZCP \| ZP2 \| M-DCT \| Navigation \| Moonroof \| 6FL l Pics/Mods Retired: 2008 535i l AW l Black Dakota Leather l Bamboo Anthracite l ZPP l ZSP l 6FL

03-01-2011, 01:10 AM	#19
Psylight Brigadier General Drives: Teh Space Gray E92 M 6MT Scene Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Diamond Bar ,California Posts: 3,480 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	Lux is the bomb. __________________ The Ultimate Driving Scene

03-01-2011, 02:14 AM	#20
Maseroche Major Drives: '08 BMW M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bahrain Posts: 1,405 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Waiting for my LUX and hoping that they arrive soon! Running GP Thunders currently so really looking forward to having the LEDs installed. __________________ Khalid '08 BMW M3

03-01-2011, 03:09 AM	#21
mindless.spades Private Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	Just got my Lux V3s installed and all I can say is wow! I will post some proper daylight photos this weekend.

03-01-2011, 03:37 AM	#22
ooowowizstev Brigadier General Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, Irvine Posts: 3,773 iTrader: (4)	Looking forward to those Lux pics! __________________ '08 E92 ///M3 - AW/BLK/CF, M-DCT, 19's H&R, Vorsteiner, Eisenmann, BMC, BBS More to come...

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