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Sep 8, 2009 | 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1002274' date='Sep 8 2009, 09:22 PM

max boost on the GIAC seems to be 13 psi on multiple dyno threads

jb+ can get that (10-12 usually)

think it depends on your needs and your wallet...

you wanna run hard...jb3 is still the best IMO (multiple maps for whatever the need)..but you want a nice/modest bump...GIAC if you got the cash..or a jb+ and BT tool...still waiting to see

the GIAC will be a contender once they release the hand held switcher from stock to tune

BTT: AE's look great....no codes with the lights installed rgiht? LCI computers seem to be more finicky

What sold me on a GIAC was that it was running 13psi and gains 10whp more than jb3. This tells me that the engine can achieve more power @ 13psi safely than 15psi on a piggy with more stress. That switcher sounds great for convenience! As soon as i see results on an AT vs AT cars then we'll go from there.

I'm patiently waiting on my headlights in the mail. Hopefully i get them by friday so i can install it over the weekend and post pics. Hopefully all goes well like other E92 LCI owners had.

Sep 9, 2009 | 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1002260' date='Sep 8 2009, 09:02 PM

as I've stated before in the roginal thread regarding this mod, members pay that much for an LCI tail light upgrade and/or LCI xenon upgrade....price isn't that bad considering the time and work put into it....

how's your HID kit working?

definitely a great service you provide

Hey Gene, the hid kit has been holding up great so far. Chris sent me the cables to make the stock brighter but haven't had the chance to put them on.

Sep 9, 2009 | 10:29 AM

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Hey Gene, the hid kit has been holding up great so far. Chris sent me the cables to make the stock brighter but haven't had the chance to put them on.

Glad to hear it's working out for you

Sep 14, 2009 | 05:01 PM

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we had been fine with gp thunders as lci angel eyes, and error free as well

Sep 27, 2009 | 11:33 AM

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Sorry for the delay guys. Here's a couple of pics that I took last weekend at noon. The weather is clear and temp is at 100 degrees! You can tell the sun is at 2 o'clock by looking at the car's shadow. The pics don't do them justice. The AEs are bright and highly visible in daytime. Sometimes I would run my car with just the DRL at night since the LEDs are super bright. The best mod IMHO.

Many thanks to Luis for an amazing mod!

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Sep 27, 2009 | 11:53 AM

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looks great J..what was the turn around time? from removing, shipping, luis mod'n them and shipping them back to you?

Sep 27, 2009 | 02:05 PM

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looking goood! how does these compare with the HIDs angels you had? from your previous pictures the HIDs look a bit brighter.

Sep 27, 2009 | 02:40 PM

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J...how do these AE's look with the Xenon's on?

Sep 27, 2009 | 08:46 PM

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looking goood! how does these compare with the HIDs angels you had? from your previous pictures the HIDs look a bit brighter.

Yes the HIDs were brighter but with these halos it seems like they are so much crisper and well balanced. The HIDs were too bright at night where you can't tell from afar that those are AEs (the same case applies during the day). These AEs are perfect. I love the color output of these halos. They look super white with a hint of a very very slight bluish purple.

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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='1018528' date='Sep 27 2009, 03:40 PM

J...how do these AE's look with the Xenon's on?

Man they are hands down the best perfect color match with the stock xenons - super white. Also, the halo's brightness is evenly spread all the way to the top of each ring; no dimming or whatsoever on the outer ring. I'll post pics when i get a chance.

I highly recommend this mod to anyone who's in the verge of getting it done. Luis is an awesome honest guy to deal with.