Brighter angel eyes

Boganian Rubes · 10-14-2015, 07:24 PM

Hey guys so I've upgraded my angel eyes to some LED ones, but I'd like to know if there is a way to make it brighter, I remember seeing something about a luminance controller or something idk, thanks!

BMOmega · 10-14-2015, 07:42 PM

Direct bolt on replacements, look at this http://www.luxangeleyes.com/. Don't bother with the cheap ebay crap and increasing the luminosity doesn't do squat for it.

If you want new looking type.. it'll be to strip open your headlights and install rings.

iliketurtl3s · 10-14-2015, 07:48 PM

naynay ur assistance is required.

Reben - im going to presume u have a pre lci ?

Boganian Rubes · 10-14-2015, 07:49 PM

I've looked at lux it seems similar with brightness, (I've got the cheap eBay crap)
Yeah it's pre lci

EB89 · 10-14-2015, 07:57 PM

You would need to buy the lux ones, they are the brightest but it comes at a price.

The eBay ones will likely be cheaper and only take your angel eyes from Amber to a dull white.

If you want bright white, go with lux

BMOmega · 10-14-2015, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rub3n

I've looked at lux it seems similar with brightness, (I've got the cheap eBay crap)
Yeah it's pre lci

Chinese Luminosity != Real Luminosity

But that said, no. You won't be able to get it LCI bright or F30 bright without disassembly.

iliketurtl3s · 10-14-2015, 08:05 PM

post a pic of what you are hoping to achieve. Rub3n

Boganian Rubes · 10-14-2015, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BMOmega

!=

I see what you did there
I'll post pics and such later I'm on the road ATM, stopped for a bita kfc

donR · 10-14-2015, 10:05 PM

I assume you have a prelci E90. So the AE LED is different from E92 and LCI E90.

You can also increase brightness with type of LED, number of LEDs, and the group #.

I have a spare set I am selling if you're interested with latest generation CREE MK-R LED, with 12 month warranty. Not a cheap ebay set. You get what you pay for!

The CREE MK-R delivers up to 200lm/W, see http://www.cree.com/LED-Components-a...onal/XLamp-MKR

More importantly due to its capacity it will last, probably the life of the car.

I measured it and it is 5.76 times brighter than OEM. Looks almost as bright as the new F-series.

PM me if you are interested.

naynay · 10-14-2015, 10:16 PM

how much are u willing to spend?

Boganian Rubes · 10-14-2015, 10:48 PM

... $50-$100? Idk how much does a good set cost? I'll pm you don
See how it isn't that bright? I'd like it much brighter, I'd like er... Chuck some coloured cellophane in there

pls no judge lol

iliketurtl3s · 10-14-2015, 11:01 PM

Unfortunately the Way the pre lci lights are designed you will never get that lci look.

Boganian Rubes · 10-14-2015, 11:20 PM

I guess, I'm not even sure how the lci one is different. Maybe headlights from mars in the future idk

iliketurtl3s · 10-14-2015, 11:39 PM

still have no idea what u r trying to achieve. what brightness, what look?

naynay · 10-14-2015, 11:51 PM

if you want uniform light distribution then the only way is to open the headlights and install led rings

Boganian Rubes · 10-15-2015, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iliketurtl3s

still have no idea what u r trying to achieve. what brightness, what look?

Brightness = ludicrous
Look = awesome

I'll give donR's one a go soon.

naynay · 10-15-2015, 02:30 AM

my old ones

plazski · 10-15-2015, 03:23 AM

I got mine of eBay from a guy in boronia, $100 they are cree led's 40W I'm pretty happy with the brightness. Mines a Lci so the Angel eyes are different design, a single bulb distributes the light around the ring, so it's not evenly distributed. As everyone on here has said only way to get an even distribution is to custom fit a led ring.

donR · 10-15-2015, 03:25 AM

Nay your system is definitely the way to go if you have an E92 or LCI E90 and want even rings OR want to upgrade to F series style AEs and be without your headlights for a bit.

But retrofit is still the easier option.

Here's what I'm running at the moment:

Left hand side is using 2 x CREE XML-T6 LED on the left and old gen model on the right for comparison.

I have a new CREE XML-U2 LED that I'm going to be trying which is another 13% brighter.

10-14-2015, 07:24 PM	#1
Boganian Rubes Lieutenant Coal Burner 161 Rep 1,639 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 320d e90 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Australia, Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Brighter angel eyes Hey guys so I've upgraded my angel eyes to some LED ones, but I'd like to know if there is a way to make it brighter, I remember seeing something about a luminance controller or something idk, thanks!
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BMOmega Private First Class 10 Rep 137 Posts Drives: Cayenne Turbo 958 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Syd iTrader: (1)	Direct bolt on replacements, look at this http://www.luxangeleyes.com/. Don't bother with the cheap ebay crap and increasing the luminosity doesn't do squat for it. If you want new looking type.. it'll be to strip open your headlights and install rings.
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iliketurtl3s Captain 72 Rep 946 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	naynay ur assistance is required. Reben - im going to presume u have a pre lci ?
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Boganian Rubes Lieutenant Coal Burner 161 Rep 1,639 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 320d e90 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Australia, Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I've looked at lux it seems similar with brightness, (I've got the cheap eBay crap) Yeah it's pre lci
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EB89 Brigadier General 541 Rep 3,131 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e92 DCT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Australia, NSW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i e92 [0.00]	You would need to buy the lux ones, they are the brightest but it comes at a price. The eBay ones will likely be cheaper and only take your angel eyes from Amber to a dull white. If you want bright white, go with lux
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iliketurtl3s Captain 72 Rep 946 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	post a pic of what you are hoping to achieve. Rub3n
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donR Captain 97 Rep 812 Posts Drives: E91 335i, B5 RS4, F31 330i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3) Garage List 2019 718 GTS [0.00] 2001 Audi RS4 SOLD [0.00] 2008 E91 335i SOLD [0.00] 2016 F31 330i M Sport [9.00]	I assume you have a prelci E90. So the AE LED is different from E92 and LCI E90. You can also increase brightness with type of LED, number of LEDs, and the group #. I have a spare set I am selling if you're interested with latest generation CREE MK-R LED, with 12 month warranty. Not a cheap ebay set. You get what you pay for! The CREE MK-R delivers up to 200lm/W, see http://www.cree.com/LED-Components-a...onal/XLamp-MKR More importantly due to its capacity it will last, probably the life of the car. I measured it and it is 5.76 times brighter than OEM. Looks almost as bright as the new F-series. PM me if you are interested. Last edited by donR; 10-14-2015 at 10:11 PM..
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naynay Banned 178 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	how much are u willing to spend?
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Boganian Rubes Lieutenant Coal Burner 161 Rep 1,639 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 320d e90 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Australia, Melbourne iTrader: (0)	... $50-$100? Idk how much does a good set cost? I'll pm you don See how it isn't that bright? I'd like it much brighter, I'd like er... Chuck some coloured cellophane in there pls no judge lol Attached Images
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iliketurtl3s Captain 72 Rep 946 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Unfortunately the Way the pre lci lights are designed you will never get that lci look.
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Boganian Rubes Lieutenant Coal Burner 161 Rep 1,639 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 320d e90 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Australia, Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I guess, I'm not even sure how the lci one is different. Maybe headlights from mars in the future idk
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iliketurtl3s Captain 72 Rep 946 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	still have no idea what u r trying to achieve. what brightness, what look?
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naynay Banned 178 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	if you want uniform light distribution then the only way is to open the headlights and install led rings
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naynay Banned 178 Rep 1,426 Posts Drives: 2006 E92 335i FBO Join Date: May 2013 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	my old ones Attached Images
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10-15-2015, 03:23 AM	#18
plazski First Lieutenant 42 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 320d E90 LCI Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I got mine of eBay from a guy in boronia, $100 they are cree led's 40W I'm pretty happy with the brightness. Mines a Lci so the Angel eyes are different design, a single bulb distributes the light around the ring, so it's not evenly distributed. As everyone on here has said only way to get an even distribution is to custom fit a led ring. Attached Images
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donR Captain 97 Rep 812 Posts Drives: E91 335i, B5 RS4, F31 330i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3) Garage List 2019 718 GTS [0.00] 2001 Audi RS4 SOLD [0.00] 2008 E91 335i SOLD [0.00] 2016 F31 330i M Sport [9.00]	Nay your system is definitely the way to go if you have an E92 or LCI E90 and want even rings OR want to upgrade to F series style AEs and be without your headlights for a bit. But retrofit is still the easier option. Here's what I'm running at the moment: Left hand side is using 2 x CREE XML-T6 LED on the left and old gen model on the right for comparison. I have a new CREE XML-U2 LED that I'm going to be trying which is another 13% brighter.
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