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Which Angel Eyes Bulb Is The Best?

Old Dec 9, 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I searched, and searched as searched (the standard thing RTFM stuff) but still, so much conflicting info, and so much outdated posts that I'd rather ask again...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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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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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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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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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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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 02:02 PM
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Mtec v3
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 03:17 PM
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Mtec v3
x2... well, "best" is in the eye of the beholder... purely subjective, but I have these and love them.
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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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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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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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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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Old Dec 9, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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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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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 04:19 AM
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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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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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Mind letting us know if these bulbs were legit my man
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