comparison 2 different LED angel eyes bulbs - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

///carbon · 09-03-2011, 04:32 AM

hi guys,

yesterday i met a friend and we took some pictures of our cars.

we both have white LED bulbs but from two different brands.

the pictures are taken at 4 PM in direct daylight without photoshop work.

check it out:

LUX V8 V3:

www.bmwcardesign.de:

ridin135 · 09-03-2011, 08:05 AM

Lux looks better I have been thinking about picking up a pair

Alpha_Zulu · 09-03-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ridin135

Lux looks better I have been thinking about picking up a pair

I can barely tell the difference to be honest.

ZheHbKa · 09-03-2011, 07:47 PM

looks the same to me, both are nice

ZheHbKa · 09-03-2011, 07:48 PM

what stops me is the price, cant pay 250 for bulbs...

Alpha_Zulu · 09-04-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ZheHbKa

what stops me is the price, cant pay 250 for bulbs...

yeah 250 is way too much.

Vintage · 09-04-2011, 11:58 PM

the LUX look brighter/better

Alpha_Zulu · 09-05-2011, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by VintageBMW

the LUX look brighter/better

I'm not sure how you can tell, they look practically identical but to each their own.

ridin135 · 09-05-2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ZheHbKa

what stops me is the price, cant pay 250 for bulbs...

Agreed

Chuck Tung · 09-05-2011, 11:13 AM

For what it's worth, here's the HID option.

However I've had to send one of the ballasts back for replacement, and one of the bulbs back for replacement (due to turning yellow). So while it's a cheaper and brighter option, it's not without downsides. Also the inner ring is significantly brighter than the outer ring.

Vintage · 09-05-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpha_Zulu

I'm not sure how you can tell, they look practically identical but to each their own.

20/10 vision uncorrected in both eyes sir - but you are correct that there is very little difference (buy the cheapest one)

Alpha_Zulu · 09-05-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VintageBMW

20/10 vision uncorrected in both eyes sir - but you are correct that there is very little difference (buy the cheapest one)

I have no idea what my vision is rated at. I don't wear any glasses or contacts and I'd consider my vision to be pretty damn good myself.

But yeah I couldn't tell and I plan on buying a set of cheaper/affordable headlights.

Vintage · 09-05-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpha_Zulu

I have no idea what my vision is rated at. I don't wear any glasses or contacts and I'd consider my vision to be pretty damn good myself.

But yeah I couldn't tell and I plan on buying a set of cheaper/affordable headlights.

I agree, almost no difference.

///carbon · 09-06-2011, 02:44 PM

thank you guys. me too. i hardly do not see any difference and in real it looks much more identical.

LuxAngelEyes · 09-07-2011, 11:14 AM

Unless the 2 cars are in the same picture its not a very accurate representation. picture exposure can make a HUGE difference on the appearance of the angel eyes.

LUX has a very proven track record and we have lots of pictures of them installed on Z4's. The best comparison pictures are taken in the daytime with full sunlight, and flpnout posted a great picture of this. Overcast or night pictures are never accurate

///carbon · 09-07-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

Unless the 2 cars are in the same picture its not a very accurate representation. picture exposure can make a HUGE difference on the appearance of the angel eyes.

LUX has a very proven track record and we have lots of pictures of them installed on Z4's. The best comparison pictures are taken in the daytime with full sunlight, and flpnout posted a great picture of this. Overcast or night pictures are never accurate

well NO.

both pics are taken MANUALLY.

that means same exposure... same light. same circumstances. both cars in the same place.

LUX are nice but unfortunatelly too expensive for the result.

both solutions are not satisfactory but the LUX is not the money worth it.

this is my opinions as customer and fanatic.

Alpha_Zulu · 09-07-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

Unless the 2 cars are in the same picture its not a very accurate representation. picture exposure can make a HUGE difference on the appearance of the angel eyes.

LUX has a very proven track record and we have lots of pictures of them installed on Z4's. The best comparison pictures are taken in the daytime with full sunlight, and flpnout posted a great picture of this. Overcast or night pictures are never accurate

Be that as it may, $245 is still way too much for a set of headlights. That comes out to $122.5 a headlight. I'd much rather get an aftermarket HID kit for $140 or just get a competitor's LED H8 for significantly less. One could argue that the more expensive product is "superior" but that's another debate.

But what do I know, I'm just some random person on the internet that thinks $245 for aftermarket headlights is too much when the stock BMW H8 headlights cost like $30

Aries326 · 10-01-2011, 04:23 PM

Anything like the Lux for an e85? I went to their website and it doesn't look like they make it for my car. Thanks.

BTW, I think the lux looks great and personally, I would buy it if it or something like it were available for my 3.0si.

ridin135 · 10-02-2011, 08:45 AM

Carbon would you happen to know if they ship those to the us.

JSCO · 10-04-2011, 04:19 PM

looks the same to me..

///carbon · 10-04-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ridin135

Carbon would you happen to know if they ship those to the us.

no problem

09-03-2011, 04:32 AM	#1
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09-03-2011, 07:47 PM	#4
ZheHbKa Major Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,446 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW Z4 35is [4.87]	looks the same to me, both are nice __________________

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ZheHbKa Major Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,446 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW Z4 35is [4.87]	what stops me is the price, cant pay 250 for bulbs... __________________

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Chuck Tung Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 z4 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 35 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW Z4 3.5i [5.00]	For what it's worth, here's the HID option. However I've had to send one of the ballasts back for replacement, and one of the bulbs back for replacement (due to turning yellow). So while it's a cheaper and brighter option, it's not without downsides. Also the inner ring is significantly brighter than the outer ring. __________________

09-06-2011, 02:44 PM	#14
///carbon tuned Drives: Z4 3.5i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: vienna Posts: 489 iTrader: (1)	thank you guys. me too. i hardly do not see any difference and in real it looks much more identical. __________________ cheers, Silviu... ----------------------------------

09-03-2011, 08:05 AM	#2
ridin135 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2013 AW M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville Posts: 1,758 iTrader: (7)	Lux looks better I have been thinking about picking up a pair

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Vintage Colonel Drives: 2010 Z4 35i and 2010 X5 35d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,048 iTrader: (0)	the LUX look brighter/better

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LuxAngelEyes Drives: 2006 325xi, Sparkling Graphite Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 2,187 iTrader: (10)	Unless the 2 cars are in the same picture its not a very accurate representation. picture exposure can make a HUGE difference on the appearance of the angel eyes. LUX has a very proven track record and we have lots of pictures of them installed on Z4's. The best comparison pictures are taken in the daytime with full sunlight, and flpnout posted a great picture of this. Overcast or night pictures are never accurate __________________ Come visit us at Bimmerfest on 5-18-13!! \| LUX H8 V4 - Color Adjustable Angel Eyes Visit our Web Site \| Like us on Facebook LUX H8 V3 \| LUX E90 v5.1 & LUX E90 LCI Halogen \| LUX Backup Lights GROUP BUY

10-01-2011, 04:23 PM	#18
Aries326 Captain Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NY Posts: 691 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si [4.50]	Anything like the Lux for an e85? I went to their website and it doesn't look like they make it for my car. Thanks. BTW, I think the lux looks great and personally, I would buy it if it or something like it were available for my 3.0si. __________________

10-02-2011, 08:45 AM	#19
ridin135 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2013 AW M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Greenville Posts: 1,758 iTrader: (7)	Carbon would you happen to know if they ship those to the us.

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JSCO Colonel Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,904 iTrader: (3)	looks the same to me.. __________________ "March 2012 Car of the Month" http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=644184 RIP!! SOLD AUG 2012

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