Lighting Questions

M3maniac20 · 09-12-2011, 11:43 AM

Hey Guys,

First off, I HAVE DONE SO MUCH RESEARCHING, so please don't tell me to

.

I'm in the market to upgrade my my angel eyes from stock to LED. I was set on Weisslicht for a while, but it seems like you can't even see them in the daylight. So I did more searching and this is what I've seem to come to...

AIB-best 50/50 light distribution between inner and outer ring, very bright, but I haven't seen any pictures of what they look like in the daylight.

LUX-brighest of the Plug in play it seemss, but sucky in daytime lighting, also lots of problems with 2010+ models. I don't if there has been a solution yet?

DTECS-can't see in the daytime (so i've read)

City View H8-seem fine, but don't know for sure.

I'm awaiting reply from Tom @ eas, but I wanted to get you guys' opinion since you guys are the customers. Please, any input will be greatly appreciated. I don't care about cost, but I don't want to get the kind where you order new headlights just for LED's.

Also, just curious if anyone installed the LUX LED backup lights?

Thanks guys.

Vise · 09-12-2011, 11:59 AM

I have Lux on my 2011.75 E90 and it looks + works great. Would definitely recommend them, gotten alot of compliments on them so far as well.

8_is_enough · 09-12-2011, 12:07 PM

lux FTW

FVM3 · 09-12-2011, 12:09 PM

U should go for replacing the whole angel eye. I forget the model name though

tom @ eas · 09-12-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by M3maniac20

Hey Guys,

First off, I HAVE DONE SO MUCH RESEARCHING, so please don't tell me to

.

I'm in the market to upgrade my my angel eyes from stock to LED. I was set on Weisslicht for a while, but it seems like you can't even see them in the daylight. So I did more searching and this is what I've seem to come to...

AIB-best 50/50 light distribution between inner and outer ring, very bright, but I haven't seen any pictures of what they look like in the daylight.

LUX-brighest of the Plug in play it seemss, but sucky in daytime lighting, also lots of problems with 2010+ models. I don't if there has been a solution yet?

DTECS-can't see in the daytime (so i've read)

City View H8-seem fine, but don't know for sure.

I'm awaiting reply from Tom @ eas, but I wanted to get you guys' opinion since you guys are the customers. Please, any input will be greatly appreciated. I don't care about cost, but I don't want to get the kind where you order new headlights just for LED's.

Also, just curious if anyone installed the LUX LED backup lights?

Thanks guys.

Just replied to your PM.

No problem on MY11, I'm running them on my 2011 M3 at the moment.

Chrisfast · 09-12-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by M3maniac20

LUX-brighest of the Plug in play it seemss, but sucky in daytime lighting, also lots of problems with 2010+ models. I don't if there has been a solution yet?

What problems are you speaking of with the 2010's and up?

I have them in my 2011 and so far haven't had any problems what-so-ever. Granted, I've only had the car a couple of weeks, but I would have thought I'd see a problem by now if there were any.

GOVCO · 09-12-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by M3maniac20

Hey Guys,

First off, I HAVE DONE SO MUCH RESEARCHING, so please don't tell me to

.

I'm in the market to upgrade my my angel eyes from stock to LED. I was set on Weisslicht for a while, but it seems like you can't even see them in the daylight. So I did more searching and this is what I've seem to come to...

AIB-best 50/50 light distribution between inner and outer ring, very bright, but I haven't seen any pictures of what they look like in the daylight.

LUX-brighest of the Plug in play it seemss, but sucky in daytime lighting, also lots of problems with 2010+ models. I don't if there has been a solution yet?

DTECS-can't see in the daytime (so i've read)

City View H8-seem fine, but don't know for sure.

I'm awaiting reply from Tom @ eas, but I wanted to get you guys' opinion since you guys are the customers. Please, any input will be greatly appreciated. I don't care about cost, but I don't want to get the kind where you order new headlights just for LED's.

Also, just curious if anyone installed the LUX LED backup lights?

Thanks guys.

Have the LUX's white LEDs for my Halos, WeissLicht's white LEDs for my turn indicators, and white 24smd LED replacement strips for my sidemarkers. Love each of them! No problems night or day [period].

Oh, and you can see the LUXs during the day as well. These are pretty much the same as the AiB halos. The only one's you will definitely see more of during the day will be the OSSs, Alpines, etc. But didn't want to send my entire housing unit.

Shmelgy · 09-12-2011, 03:59 PM

If brightness is what you are looking for, go with Alpine's

e1000 · 09-12-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Shmelgy

If brightness is what you are looking for, go with Alpine's

IMO, HID halo's are wayyyyyyyyy too bright at night and some people have reported yellowing.

M3maniac20 · 09-12-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by e1000

IMO, HID halo's are wayyyyyyyyy too bright at night and some people have reported yellowing.

Plus the fact that you have to send in your headlights or order new ones right? And that's just too much when there is a simpler option.

M3maniac20 · 09-12-2011, 06:20 PM

I don't necesarily want brightness, I just want them to be visible during the day.

GOVCO · 09-12-2011, 07:40 PM

LUX or AiBs and be done.

rjd598 · 09-12-2011, 07:45 PM

Hahahahhaah you didn't search at all then cause your description for is more or less the exact opposite of what it really is like for Lux and aib. Get the lux

prichards516 · 09-12-2011, 07:47 PM

im thinking about doing the LUX in a few weeks

M3maniac20 · 09-12-2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

Hahahahhaah you didn't search at all then cause your description for is more or less the exact opposite of what it really is like for Lux and aib. Get the lux

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394553

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250249

Please don't tell me I didn't research. Those are some of the many things I've read.

And I've settled on AIB V4.

eisenb11 · 09-12-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by M3maniac20

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394553

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250249

Please don't tell me I didn't research. Those are some of the many things I've read.

And I've settled on AIB V4.

Those threads are really old. A lot of things have changed since then... Like the LUX problem with the 2010+ cars was fixed, the AiB v3's went through an iteration or two to fix some issues, and the AiB v4s just came out not too long ago. Personally, I'm waiting for more info on the v4s before deciding on that or LUX.

M3maniac20 · 09-12-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by eisenb11

Those threads are really old. A lot of things have changed since then... Like the LUX problem with the 2010+ cars was fixed, the AiB v3's went through an iteration or two to fix some issues, and the AiB v4s just came out not too long ago. Personally, I'm waiting for more info on the v4s before deciding on that or LUX.

And that is why I posted this tread today before making a decision off of that, so I could see what people thought about the ones they had purchased recently.

eisenb11 · 09-12-2011, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by M3maniac20

And that is why I posted this tread today before making a decision off of that, so I could see what people thought about the ones they had purchased recently.

I think the biggest comparo would be between the v4s and the Lux. Unfortunately, I haven't seen much side-by-side action to help settle that one.

HeartMD · 09-12-2011, 10:22 PM

got a set of LUX on my 11.75 and they are working spectacularly so far. As a matter of fact I havnt heard of any of the MY 10+ having any issues. At night the look gorgeous and they are visible during the day. Albiet not super bright, but they are definately noticeable during sunlight. At night they are also just right, no blinding to cars in front.
LUX FTW!!

Chowster · 09-12-2011, 10:36 PM

1 for LUX. On my 2011.5. No issues. Money well spent.

M3maniac20 · 09-12-2011, 10:55 PM

Thanks guys for all the input. It's making the decision a little harder lol. I know it's between LUX and AIB. Just can't decide between those two even though I'm leaning more towards AIB. I like the fact that they have a 3 yr. warranty.

Shmelgy · 09-13-2011, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by M3maniac20

Plus the fact that you have to send in your headlights or order new ones right? And that's just too much when there is a simpler option.

You do not send in your lights for HID angels, its plug and play like the others (except OSS- which you do send your lights in or have installed at a shop that knows what they're doing).

09-12-2011, 11:43 AM	#1
M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Lighting Questions Hey Guys, First off, I HAVE DONE SO MUCH RESEARCHING, so please don't tell me to . I'm in the market to upgrade my my angel eyes from stock to LED. I was set on Weisslicht for a while, but it seems like you can't even see them in the daylight. So I did more searching and this is what I've seem to come to... AIB-best 50/50 light distribution between inner and outer ring, very bright, but I haven't seen any pictures of what they look like in the daylight. LUX-brighest of the Plug in play it seemss, but sucky in daytime lighting, also lots of problems with 2010+ models. I don't if there has been a solution yet? DTECS-can't see in the daytime (so i've read) City View H8-seem fine, but don't know for sure. I'm awaiting reply from Tom @ eas, but I wanted to get you guys' opinion since you guys are the customers. Please, any input will be greatly appreciated. I don't care about cost, but I don't want to get the kind where you order new headlights just for LED's. Also, just curious if anyone installed the LUX LED backup lights? Thanks guys. __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
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Vise Captain 30 Rep 888 Posts Drives: Porsche GT3 RS Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (7) Garage List 2011.75 E90 M3 [10.00]	I have Lux on my 2011.75 E90 and it looks + works great. Would definitely recommend them, gotten alot of compliments on them so far as well. __________________ Current: 2015 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Sapphire Blue / Black Leather + Alcantara Interior Past: 2013 Mercedes C63 AMG Sedan Magnetite Black / designo Porcelain/Black Leather RIP: 2011 BMW M3 Sedan Alpine White / Fox Red Novillo Leather Past: 2008 BMW M3 Sedan Melbourne Red / Black Novillo Leather
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8_is_enough Captain 197 Rep 985 Posts Drives: 07 GT3, 18 Macan GTS, 22 X540i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Danville, CA iTrader: (10)	lux FTW
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FVM3 Major General 273 Rep 5,751 Posts Drives: e92 m3, f30 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	U should go for replacing the whole angel eye. I forget the model name though
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Shmelgy B.E. 444 Rep 761 Posts Drives: F80 M3 & 1969 Mustang Fastback Join Date: May 2010 Location: City of Angels iTrader: (3)	If brightness is what you are looking for, go with Alpine's __________________ Current: 2022 TRX & 2010 GT3RS Past: 2016 M3 Individual Grigio Telesto Pearl, Sakhir Orange/Black Full Leather w/ CF trim, 6MT, ZCP, CCB, etc... Previous: 2011 E92 M3 Melbourne Red on Black 6MT ZCP. --> now 2010 dedicated track car
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M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	I don't necesarily want brightness, I just want them to be visible during the day. __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
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GOVCO Lieutenant 16 Rep 439 Posts Drives: 09 E90 AW M3 DCT [Slight Mods] Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	LUX or AiBs and be done.
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rjd598 Banned 1770 Rep 6,696 Posts Drives: F30 340i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	Hahahahhaah you didn't search at all then cause your description for is more or less the exact opposite of what it really is like for Lux and aib. Get the lux
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prichards516 Lieutenant 30 Rep 482 Posts Drives: e92 M3 zcp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	im thinking about doing the LUX in a few weeks
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09-12-2011, 10:22 PM	#19
HeartMD Captain 48 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2011.75 MW,ZCP E92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	got a set of LUX on my 11.75 and they are working spectacularly so far. As a matter of fact I havnt heard of any of the MY 10+ having any issues. At night the look gorgeous and they are visible during the day. Albiet not super bright, but they are definately noticeable during sunlight. At night they are also just right, no blinding to cars in front. LUX FTW!! __________________ 2011.75 E92 MW/BB extended,ZCP,ZP2,ZCV, IPOD,BMW APPS, Heatedseats,6MT, Edition Black Chrome Grills & Side Gills, CF splitters, CF performance spoiler, CF mirror caps, Turner black anodized pedals, Akropovic Evolution exhaust w/CF tips, Still Undecided on tune, AFE Pro5r, AFE intake scoops, LUX H8 2009 E92 JB/Black 335 xdrive (retired)
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Chowster E60_to_E90 36 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada iTrader: (2)	1 for LUX. On my 2011.5. No issues. Money well spent. __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. 20" MORR VS8.2 wheels Performance Mods: Dinan St.1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs; BPM St.II, DCT, servo tunes Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console, spoiler; Arkym CF diffuser; LUX; tint
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M3maniac20 Captain 87 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys for all the input. It's making the decision a little harder lol. I know it's between LUX and AIB. Just can't decide between those two even though I'm leaning more towards AIB. I like the fact that they have a 3 yr. warranty. __________________ 2016 340i M-Sport 6-MT(on order) 2013 335is (still have) 2011.5 M3 ZCP (traded in)
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