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Old 12-09-2012, 06:38 AM
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I am looking to upgrade my Angel Eyes from the factory yellowish look to some sexy white goodness.

I searched, and searched as searched (the standard thing RTFM stuff) but still, so much conflicting info, and so much outdated posts that I'd rather ask again...

Which angel eyes bulb is the best, and where should I get it? (Ebay preferred if possible)
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Since you asked you may want to include some more detail info like is your car pre-LCI if yes you are limited by the headlight design as it'll be never bright enough during the day and the bulb choice is rather limited as oppose to the LCI kind which has better design and standard H8 bulb.

Also, is your car use Halogen bulb now if yes your option become much more limited as the Xenon headlight has much more advantage on the AE design.
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Originally Posted by BlaSTiWi
Since you asked you may want to include some more detail info like is your car pre-LCI if yes you are limited by the headlight design as it'll be never bright enough during the day and the bulb choice is rather limited as oppose to the LCI kind which has better design and standard H8 bulb.

Also, is your car use Halogen bulb now if yes your option become much more limited as the Xenon headlight has much more advantage on the AE design.

I have Pre-LCI, and xenon headlights.
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Mtec v3
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x2... well, "best" is in the eye of the beholder... purely subjective, but I have these and love them.
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Orion replacements are the best for the pre-LCI cars. I went so far as sticking HIDs in the housing and they were no brighter than my LEDs. In my opinion it's not the light source but the rings themselves that are the limitation. If you keep the stock rings expect them to look acceptable at night, not so much during the day.
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Orion replacements are the best for the pre-LCI cars. I went so far as sticking HIDs in the housing and they were no brighter than my LEDs. In my opinion it's not the light source but the rings themselves that are the limitation. If you keep the stock rings expect them to look acceptable at night, not so much during the day.
However, in the effort of full disclosure and accuracy, the question was what "bulbs" are best. Orions require you to cut open your headlamp and replace the rings... not quite as simple as a bulb change but certainly the brightest solution.
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Thanks, I found them locallly for 84 euros on ebay (around $100 bucks)

MTEC Ver3.0 6W Angel Eyes BMW E39 E60 E63 E65 6watt LED stark wie BMW F10 F07 | eBay
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Originally Posted by silicuda
Thanks, I found them locallly for 84 euros on ebay (around $100 bucks)

MTEC Ver3.0 6W Angel Eyes BMW E39 E60 E63 E65 6watt LED stark wie BMW F10 F07 | eBay
Let us know how it went. I also have a PRE-LCI and it will be great if you can take pictures while installing them.

Good luck bro.
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Mind letting us know if these bulbs were legit my man


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