[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by E92AVEE

I got mine from Top Gear (Jeff) and they fade in and out and look amazing i had a BS pair prior to these so i def understand your concern but you can't go wrong with this buy you will be satisfied...They so bright that i can drive with just my HID fogs and DRL and it is sufficient lighting

[coolrohit2]

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Jeff, How tough is the install? Do I have to go through the wheel for this or can I access it from under the hood like many people have said?

I have a 2011 e90 335i sedan (LCI)

I also see on your site that there is a 60W and 80W option. Any modifications require for those or are those plug and play too?

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by coolrohit2

Jeff, How tough is the install? Do I have to go through the wheel for this or can I access it from under the hood like many people have said?

I have a 2011 e90 335i sedan (LCI)

I also see on your site that there is a 60W and 80W option. Any modifications require for those or are those plug and play too?

E90 LCI Sedans come in two types: Factory Halogen Low Beam or Factory Xenon HID Low Beam. They each have their own type of bulb for angel eyes.


E90 LCI with Factory Halogen Low Beam require installation through the front fender.
Option:
40W E90 LCI Halogen LED Angel Eyes, Plug and Play, One of the brightest in the market currently.

E90 LCI with Xenon can be installed under the hood. There is a cover on the back of the head light. Simply remove the cover
Options:
-40W H8 LED Angel Eyes, Plug and Play

-60W H8 LED Angel Eyes, Plug and Play

-80W H8 LED Angel Eyes, Requires trimming / modification of heat sinks, No warranty, No Returns

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by StuartTX

I just installed some of the 60w LED H8 bulbs, also from Jeff. I don't think I was able to rotate the new bulbs all the way until they were tight and "locked in" like the OEM bulbs. Has anyone else experienced this? I am pretty sure that all 3 tabs were aligned and I was able to rotate the bulb somewhat- It just didn't get tight like I wanted it to.

The gasket on those is a bit tight and sometimes the housing is a bit dusty/dirty. Put a little wd-40 on the gasket. That should help it lock in easier. Also compare the tabs and make sure the orientation is the same.

[coolrohit2]

This is how the 60W version looks. Pretty happy with the output.

[AYEDEE]

Wow looks like the 60w is definitely the way to go!

[titangodgamer12]

how do these compare to mtec v4?

[Rotary Rasp]

I wonder how these would work as fog light bulbs?

[coolrohit2]

Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp

I wonder how these would work as fog light bulbs?

I dont think its worth spending over 100 bucks on this fogs...I would just go with GP Thunder bulbs for fogs, that are way cheaper.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by coolrohit2

This is how the 60W version looks. Pretty happy with the output.

Nice!

Can you get some day time pictures in the sun from about 30 feet away at eye level? That would help out prospective buyers.

[coolrohit2]

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Nice!

Can you get some day time pictures in the sun from about 30 feet away at eye level? That would help out prospective buyers.

Will do Jeff! Will post up pics soon.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by coolrohit2

Will do Jeff! Will post up pics soon.

Thanks! We got a bunch of guys with the 60W but nobody has sent me pics!

I'm about to grab a local customers car to do it myself but I rather have real customers pictures.

[CAB-Power]

I bought the same kit last year and they were bright like that and one of the rings is not that bright at all anymore.

Also now when I have the lights in Auto mode on, when I turn the wheel the inner light comes on everytime and then it disappears when I straightened the wheels, this happens every time with both sides and is super annoying!

I have a 2007 328i coupe and it took me forever to install them as it was very difficult to make them fit thru the inside of the hood.

Overall, yes almost not noticeable in a sunny day but they do look awesome once its getting darker.

If anyone has any idea on how to fix the light thing I would be very much grateful!
If you guys wanna see what I'm talking bout, let me know and I can post a picture.

[dwells]

I really wish the vendors would give us actual lumen ratings for each product. You would think places that focus on lighting products would have access to an integrating sphere and understand the importance of objective light output measurement...

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by CAB-Power

I bought the same kit last year and they were bright like that and one of the rings is not that bright at all anymore.

Also now when I have the lights in Auto mode on, when I turn the wheel the inner light comes on everytime and then it disappears when I straightened the wheels, this happens every time with both sides and is super annoying!

I have a 2007 328i coupe and it took me forever to install them as it was very difficult to make them fit thru the inside of the hood.

Overall, yes almost not noticeable in a sunny day but they do look awesome once its getting darker.

If anyone has any idea on how to fix the light thing I would be very much grateful!
If you guys wanna see what I'm talking bout, let me know and I can post a picture.

Your inner city lights are supposed to light up when you turn... the car comes like that from the factory. The LED you purchased did not make them do that.

Someone proficient with the install can do it in under 10 minutes, myself included. It just takes doing it a few times to understand the tricks and confines of the area.

Originally Posted by dwells

I really wish the vendors would give us actual lumen ratings for each product. You would think places that focus on lighting products would have access to an integrating sphere and understand the importance of objective light output measurement...

Shoot us an email and we can get you the lumens.

Lumens is fairly irrelevant as A) the lights do not faceoutwards on most applications and B) you can have high lumens based on a bulb having 4 LED or more but the physical output is still not that high due to other exterior factors C) The typical H8 housing are flawed from the factory with the outer ring of light needing to travel further then the inner ring and D) Since these lights are nearly 6000K there is not much contrast in the sun because the color is so white.

[CAB-Power]

Thanks Jeff, maybe I didn't notice that before but the thing is tho, the light sometimes stays on even when I'm already driving in a straight line

[dwells]

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Shoot us an email and we can get you the lumens.

Lumens is fairly irrelevant as A) the lights do not faceoutwards on most applications and B) you can have high lumens based on a bulb having 4 LED or more but the physical output is still not that high due to other exterior factors C) The typical H8 housing are flawed from the factory with the outer ring of light needing to travel further then the inner ring and D) Since these lights are nearly 6000K there is not much contrast in the sun because the color is so white.

Yeah, I'm aware of the limitations of both the headlight and bulb design, but lumens are still useful in comparing products of similar design/LED arrangement. For example, if you were to publish the lumen output of the 40W/60W/80W models, it would provide a good means of basic comparison between the units. Obviously it's not applicable for comparison against, say, a standard 3100k halogen H8 bulb.

For the lumen measurements you alluded to, are you gathering those with the use of an integrating sphere, or is it simply the manufacturer-quoted max lumen output of each emitter multiplied by the number of emitters and not taking the drivers into account?

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

Originally Posted by CAB-Power

Thanks Jeff, maybe I didn't notice that before but the thing is tho, the light sometimes stays on even when I'm already driving in a straight line

There is a small delay in the factory system for that light, normal.

Originally Posted by dwells

Yeah, I'm aware of the limitations of both the headlight and bulb design, but lumens are still useful in comparing products of similar design/LED arrangement. For example, if you were to publish the lumen output of the 40W/60W/80W models, it would provide a good means of basic comparison between the units. Obviously it's not applicable for comparison against, say, a standard 3100k halogen H8 bulb.

For the lumen measurements you alluded to, are you gathering those with the use of an integrating sphere, or is it simply the manufacturer-quoted max lumen output of each emitter multiplied by the number of emitters and not taking the drivers into account?

Like I said, if you are interested in lumens output shoot us an email, we will then direct your questions to the manufacturer. I personally have no idea what you even asked, I'm a performance guy! If the lights work and look good that's all I care Just being honest

I have a few guys like yourself that are really interested in the inner workings, as a retailer that information isn't really brought to our attention (or listed on the box).

99% of our customer base is just concerned with A) reliability B) price C) how they look

We understand there are people that really want the detailed information and how the thing ticks. Most of that lighting jargon, emitters chips and stuff is not on the box for me to relay back to you. So I need to contact the manufacturers and see if they know. These things go through several hands before they reach us so getting to that information is sometimes not possible. Most of that stuff is just beyond the normal scope of questions we receive.

[coolrohit2]

Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

Nice!

Can you get some day time pictures in the sun from about 30 feet away at eye level? That would help out prospective buyers.

Didnt get a chance to click pic in the sun, but got some more pics with better light...Sorry my camera sucks...lol

[CoastsideE90]

Do these stay at full brightness at all times, or do they dim when headlights are on?

[essex_lad]

Look good compared to a lot of these kits.

[coolrohit2]

Originally Posted by CoastsideE90

Do these stay at full brightness at all times, or do they dim when headlights are on?

They stay the same at all times.