Angel eyes

Donbona · 08-11-2009, 06:08 AM

Ok... I had my Angel bulbs upgraded to white. In the package you get some type of resistor with it. The problem is after a month the resistor blows (happened twice).

So I was seeking an alternate when I found a bulb comany here in the UK. The guy I talked to said I can use a bright white/blue H8 Xenon 7500 bulb (picture attatched) with no attatchment required, just plug in as you would do with a normal bulb.
Has anyone else come across this??

J08M3 · 08-11-2009, 06:33 AM

yep, but they suck. They will dim as soon as you turn the headlights on and become yellow

Donbona · 08-11-2009, 07:06 AM

Oh really? That does suck. I have already ordered them.. oh well, they only cost $15

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Originally Posted by J08M3

yep, but they suck. They will dim as soon as you turn the headlights on and become yellow

J08M3 · 08-11-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Donbona

Oh really? That does suck. I have already ordered them.. oh well, they only cost $15

Yea, they look like GP Thunders. They were the first solution many people were turning to before any of the LED, or HID kits came out. You can however add the camaross305 "Elite" kit which will bypass the cars computer and send a continuous 12v to them at all times. With that kit they become one of the best angel eye solutions out there.

Donbona · 08-11-2009, 09:19 AM

Cool... where can I get them??

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Originally Posted by J08M3

Yea, they look like GP Thunders. They were the first solution many people were turning to before any of the LED, or HID kits came out. You can however add the camaross305 "Elite" kit which will bypass the cars computer and send a continuous 12v to them at all times. With that kit they become one of the best angel eye solutions out there.

SlammedR8 · 08-11-2009, 09:24 AM

go with the new LUX H8
BY FAR THE BEST OPTION IMO!!!!!!!

And I've tried them all, I had those bulbs you posted a picture of. They look okay (at best) when your headlights are off, but as soon as the headlights go on, they go to half power and they look worse then stock.
I then had the 6000k HIDs, way too bright if you ask me. The rings were not clearly defined, it looked like a blob of lights.

Finally, today I am running Lux H8

J08M3 · 08-11-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Donbona

Cool... where can I get them??

camaross305 is a forum member. He might have a thread in the sponsor section otherwise look him up under the member search.

As slammedm3 said the HID's are too bright, so don't get that kit from camaross305. Get his other kit that will power your H8s at full 12v all the time.

MMMorish · 08-11-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

go with the new LUX H8
BY FAR THE BEST OPTION IMO!!!!!!!

And I've tried them all, I had those bulbs you posted a picture of. They look okay (at best) when your headlights are off, but as soon as the headlights go on, they go to half power and they look worse then stock.
I then had the 6000k HIDs, way too bright if you ask me. The rings were not clearly defined, it looked like a blob of lights.

Finally, today I am running Lux H8

Do you have any day photos in direct sunlight?

Donbona · 08-11-2009, 09:43 AM

Thanks... where can I get them from??

Quote:

Originally Posted by slammedm3

go with the new LUX H8
BY FAR THE BEST OPTION IMO!!!!!!!

And I've tried them all, I had those bulbs you posted a picture of. They look okay (at best) when your headlights are off, but as soon as the headlights go on, they go to half power and they look worse then stock.
I then had the 6000k HIDs, way too bright if you ask me. The rings were not clearly defined, it looked like a blob of lights.

Finally, today I am running Lux H8

SlammedR8 · 08-11-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Donbona

Thanks... where can I get them from??

PM mds82 - his name is Marc and he is a great guy.

here is the original link

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...150248&page=33

brandon @ eas · 08-12-2009, 12:51 PM

If you are looking for an upgrade, you should defiantly check out angelibright's. They are completely plug and play- all parts are contained in the headlight compartment- this means when you go to the dealer you dont have to hide anything or un-install things in fear of the dealer voiding the electronics warranty. These also do not dim when you turn the headlights on, and the color temp is set to match the stock Xenon's:

more info here:

AngeliBright - Angel iBright V3.0 for e92 3-Series & M3
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2318

Pm me for more availability or any other questions you may have

SV Concepts III · 08-12-2009, 12:57 PM

You can do just a hyperwhite replacement bulb but the color will not be as nice as LEDs. With that said, they will match the factory brightness if they are the same wattage.

J08M3 · 08-12-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

You can do just a hyperwhite replacement bulb but the color will not be as nice as LEDs. With that said, they will match the factory brightness if they are the same wattage.

FYI - wattage is not a measurement of how bright a bulb is

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 08-12-2009, 06:21 PM

You can go with the GP Thunders or MTEC bulbs. Seems like the other bulbs you were running didn't consume enough wattage if resistors were required

gthirtyfizle · 08-12-2009, 06:26 PM

Ur sig pic is what Im getting done. F all this mickey mouse leds hahhaha. JK. But thats deff my next setup. I have had the rd led's and the AIB's. Next is othersides leds with painted housing and deleted led.

SV Concepts III · 08-12-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by J08M3

FYI - wattage is not a measurement of how bright a bulb is

Not at all, that would be Lumens. Wattage is a measure of power consumption however for the same bulb type, a higher wattage bulb will burn brighter.

E92-Lighting · 08-15-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Donbona

Ok... I had my Angel bulbs upgraded to white. In the package you get some type of resistor with it. The problem is after a month the resistor blows (happened twice).

So I was seeking an alternate when I found a bulb comany here in the UK. The guy I talked to said I can use a bright white/blue H8 Xenon 7500 bulb (picture attatched) with no attatchment required, just plug in as you would do with a normal bulb.
Has anyone else come across this??

we have been fine with gp thunder and mtec bulbs, best bang on the market

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SlammedR8 Major General 529 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	go with the new LUX H8 BY FAR THE BEST OPTION IMO!!!!!!! And I've tried them all, I had those bulbs you posted a picture of. They look okay (at best) when your headlights are off, but as soon as the headlights go on, they go to half power and they look worse then stock. I then had the 6000k HIDs, way too bright if you ask me. The rings were not clearly defined, it looked like a blob of lights. Finally, today I am running Lux H8 __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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brandon @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 526 Rep 3,612 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anaheim, CA iTrader: (10)	If you are looking for an upgrade, you should defiantly check out angelibright's. They are completely plug and play- all parts are contained in the headlight compartment- this means when you go to the dealer you dont have to hide anything or un-install things in fear of the dealer voiding the electronics warranty. These also do not dim when you turn the headlights on, and the color temp is set to match the stock Xenon's: more info here: AngeliBright - Angel iBright V3.0 for e92 3-Series & M3 http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2318 Pm me for more availability or any other questions you may have
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 378 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	You can do just a hyperwhite replacement bulb but the color will not be as nice as LEDs. With that said, they will match the factory brightness if they are the same wattage.
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Mike@F1 Autohaüs Lieutenant Colonel 195 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: ❤ Join Date: May 2009 Location: f1autohaus.com iTrader: (24)	You can go with the GP Thunders or MTEC bulbs. Seems like the other bulbs you were running didn't consume enough wattage if resistors were required
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gthirtyfizle Colonel 191 Rep 2,867 Posts Drives: E92 M3 AW Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	Ur sig pic is what Im getting done. F all this mickey mouse leds hahhaha. JK. But thats deff my next setup. I have had the rd led's and the AIB's. Next is othersides leds with painted housing and deleted led.
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