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03-22-2006, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CRRobert' post='258644' date='Mar 22 2006, 07:27 PM
OK, so who is going to buy both and install PIAA on one side and Angelibright on the other?? 
I will for some $$$
03-22-2006, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='258640' date='Mar 22 2006, 04:22 PM
Couldnt wait till tommorow, I just got of the phone with bavauto, they said this is a complete set (4bulbs) and it is plug & play. Seems like its a good deal for $129.00, compared to angelibright $350.00.
If you need 2 bulbs on each side, then you need to buy 2.
03-22-2006, 03:58 PM
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We have tested the PIAA units, less light output, bluish in color, and uses a simple resistor, so that brightness of the Angel Eyes fluctuates depending on engine speed, also cheaper construction.
Some guys in Asia that already had the PIAA, didnt like it, and bought the iBrights instead.
Also the 6500k refers to color temperature not brightness, we also have 6500k, but our regular color matches the low beam xenons, which is what most people want.
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www.AngeliBright.com
Some guys in Asia that already had the PIAA, didnt like it, and bought the iBrights instead.
Also the 6500k refers to color temperature not brightness, we also have 6500k, but our regular color matches the low beam xenons, which is what most people want.
Dave
www.AngeliBright.com
03-22-2006, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CustomAngelEyes' post='258661' date='Mar 22 2006, 07:58 PM
We have tested the PIAA units, less light output, bluish in color, and uses a simple resistor, so that brightness of the Angel Eyes fluctuates depending on engine speed, also cheaper construction.
Some guys in Asia that already had the PIAA, didnt like it, and bought the iBrights instead.
Also the 6500k refers to color temperature not brightness, we also have 6500k, but our regular color matches the low beam xenons, which is what most people want.
Dave
www.AngeliBright.com
Some guys in Asia that already had the PIAA, didnt like it, and bought the iBrights instead.
Also the 6500k refers to color temperature not brightness, we also have 6500k, but our regular color matches the low beam xenons, which is what most people want.
Dave
www.AngeliBright.com
Dave,
I was wondering since you already tested the PIAAs, did you by any chance take a picture for comparison. I think it would be a great addition to your website to show yours and the competitors side by side. Im not trying to tell you how to do your job, but I think most would agree that this would help us in the decision making since yours cost alot more.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by CustomAngelEyes' post='258661' date='Mar 22 2006, 07:58 PM
We have tested the PIAA units, less light output, bluish in color, and uses a simple resistor, so that brightness of the Angel Eyes fluctuates depending on engine speed, also cheaper construction.
Some guys in Asia that already had the PIAA, didnt like it, and bought the iBrights instead.
Also the 6500k refers to color temperature not brightness, we also have 6500k, but our regular color matches the low beam xenons, which is what most people want.
Dave
www.AngeliBright.com
Some guys in Asia that already had the PIAA, didnt like it, and bought the iBrights instead.
Also the 6500k refers to color temperature not brightness, we also have 6500k, but our regular color matches the low beam xenons, which is what most people want.
Dave
www.AngeliBright.com
why dont the factory angel eyes fluctuate in brightness?
03-22-2006, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='258639' date='Mar 22 2006, 07:16 PM
It looks like these(6500k) are brighter than the angelibrights(4500k). I wish we could find someone who has them installed already for pics.
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brex white rings were alright untill i compared it to angelibright
brex white ring would surge and fluctuate whenever the engine goes on or the electric system goes up...i guess the reason for this is the simple resistor they use for their produdct unlike angelibright which uses a hazard-safe ballast that can provide enough enegergy to the angeibright without simply pulling in the right voltage like the resistors....
brex's brightness was a little bit darker than angelibrights
if you're looking for brightness with safety, go with angelibrights...it will be worth your every penny
or if you want even brighter (ccfl), go with custom making the rings and baking the headlight (easy for me, not so easy for some others)
brex white ring would surge and fluctuate whenever the engine goes on or the electric system goes up...i guess the reason for this is the simple resistor they use for their produdct unlike angelibright which uses a hazard-safe ballast that can provide enough enegergy to the angeibright without simply pulling in the right voltage like the resistors....
brex's brightness was a little bit darker than angelibrights
if you're looking for brightness with safety, go with angelibrights...it will be worth your every penny
or if you want even brighter (ccfl), go with custom making the rings
and baking the headlight (easy for me, not so easy for some others)
03-22-2006, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='258671' date='Mar 22 2006, 08:07 PM
Dave,
I was wondering since you already tested the PIAAs, did you by any chance take a picture for comparison. I think it would be a great addition to your website to show yours and the competitors side by side. Im not trying to tell you how to do your job, but I think most would agree that this would help us in the decision making since yours cost alot more.
Thanks
I was wondering since you already tested the PIAAs, did you by any chance take a picture for comparison. I think it would be a great addition to your website to show yours and the competitors side by side. Im not trying to tell you how to do your job, but I think most would agree that this would help us in the decision making since yours cost alot more.
Thanks
03-22-2006, 08:36 PM
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Seems like members on BMW5.net have them already.
It looks like it says they're PIAA 6500k, but I can't read the rest in Japanese. Check out their gallery if you want to try to read it.
It looks like it says they're PIAA 6500k, but I can't read the rest in Japanese. Check out their gallery if you want to try to read it.
03-22-2006, 08:52 PM
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jet190rs,
Thanks for the pic of the PIAA's. They look good to me.
I think with the Xenon headlights on, the bluish-purple hue of the PIAA's will help to differentiate the ring from the headlight when both are on.
When both the headlight and rings are the same color you'll notice at first only the inner (smaller) ring.
I believe you need 1 bulb per side so if there's two bulbs in eack package $130 is very good for this type of a mod.
Thanks for the pic of the PIAA's. They look good to me.
I think with the Xenon headlights on, the bluish-purple hue of the PIAA's will help to differentiate the ring from the headlight when both are on.
When both the headlight and rings are the same color you'll notice at first only the inner (smaller) ring.
I believe you need 1 bulb per side so if there's two bulbs in eack package $130 is very good for this type of a mod.