Angel eyes bulbs other than the Lux brand?

MrAC · 03-06-2017, 08:58 AM

Good morning everyone,

I'm currently looking a set of bulbs for my 2010 pre lci e92, preferably would like to purchase these in Canada.

I did have my mind set on the lux H8 160 due to the bright white color. But since our dollar is terrible, these cost quite a bit.

Just curious if anyone went with a cheaper option and got something that was similar to the lux h8 160 and was better or just as good?

I saw some bulbs on kijiji for half the price, but couldn't find any reviews on them.

---> http://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-auto-pa...nt=app_android

If you can please let me know what route you went with, what brand/specs/price and possibly a photo, that would be extremely helpful!

Forgot to mention that I would prefer to purchase a set of bulbs in Canada to avoid any fees and what not.

Thanks!

ar_e90 · 03-06-2017, 11:49 AM

I have a 08 pre-lci 328i with the non H8 bulbs (forgot the size) I bought the LUX ones and they are bright. I was thinking the same as you to get the cheaper one, but the angel eyes are a thing i dont want to keep on changing out if one starts to flicker or something, hence why i spent the cash on LUX.

6ixSpd · 03-06-2017, 11:59 AM

Yup. Been there, done that. After countless eBay/Kijiji H8 LED bulbs over the years failing/flickering/not illuminating the optic tubes properly, I went with the LUX and wish I did it sooner. I've had a pair in both cars for over a year and counting.

Splurge for the LUX, it's 100% worth it in the long run.

MrAC · 03-06-2017, 12:07 PM

Alright, I'm sold. Where did you guys purchase yours? Only place I can think of is mike @ n54tuning.

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Originally Posted by ar_e90

I have a 08 pre-lci 328i with the non H8 bulbs (forgot the size) I bought the LUX ones and they are bright. I was thinking the same as you to get the cheaper one, but the angel eyes are a thing i dont want to keep on changing out if one starts to flicker or something, hence why i spent the cash on LUX.

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Yup. Been there, done that. After countless eBay/Kijiji H8 LED bulbs over the years failing/flickering/not illuminating the optic tubes properly, I went with the LUX and wish I did it sooner. I've had a pair in both cars for over a year and counting.

Splurge for the LUX, it's 100% worth it in the long run.

6ixSpd · 03-06-2017, 01:36 PM

I bought mine directly from LUX while I was in the States.

cpie168 · 03-06-2017, 05:45 PM

You might be interested to know that they offer the H8 180 now which is an upgrade over the 160.

TheBlessedMan · 03-06-2017, 07:21 PM

I got these leds from amazon about two months ago and they look really nice and bright. So far no issues

Blueeyesredpanda · 03-07-2017, 05:19 PM

I went with Bimland Performance, a set of H8 108 leds for Angel eyes and a set of foglights, so they color match.

ar_e90 · 03-07-2017, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MrAC

Alright, I'm sold. Where did you guys purchase yours? Only place I can think of is mike @ n54tuning.

Bought mine directly from LUX in the states. He shipped them here to me. Or if you wanna save a bit, ship it to the US PO box depot then drive across to pick it up.

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Originally Posted by TheBlessedMan

I got these leds from amazon about two months ago and they look really nice and bright. So far no issues

These dont look too bad...what brand did you get? LED's tend to flicker or fail usually around the 6 month-1yr mark, especially in the cold. Although, my led interior (got it from ebay) has been holding up fine. It can be a hit or miss

blu3wolf · 03-09-2017, 12:08 PM

Mike from N54tuning has LUX. I did a local pickup on v5's paid in cad. He also has the H8 180 as well.

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MrAC Second Lieutenant 48 Rep 267 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: GTA iTrader: (1)	Angel eyes bulbs other than the Lux brand? Good morning everyone, I'm currently looking a set of bulbs for my 2010 pre lci e92, preferably would like to purchase these in Canada. I did have my mind set on the lux H8 160 due to the bright white color. But since our dollar is terrible, these cost quite a bit. Just curious if anyone went with a cheaper option and got something that was similar to the lux h8 160 and was better or just as good? I saw some bulbs on kijiji for half the price, but couldn't find any reviews on them. ---> http://www.kijiji.ca/v-other-auto-pa...nt=app_android If you can please let me know what route you went with, what brand/specs/price and possibly a photo, that would be extremely helpful! Forgot to mention that I would prefer to purchase a set of bulbs in Canada to avoid any fees and what not. Thanks!
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ar_e90 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I have a 08 pre-lci 328i with the non H8 bulbs (forgot the size) I bought the LUX ones and they are bright. I was thinking the same as you to get the cheaper one, but the angel eyes are a thing i dont want to keep on changing out if one starts to flicker or something, hence why i spent the cash on LUX.
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6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6068 Rep 6,764 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Yup. Been there, done that. After countless eBay/Kijiji H8 LED bulbs over the years failing/flickering/not illuminating the optic tubes properly, I went with the LUX and wish I did it sooner. I've had a pair in both cars for over a year and counting. Splurge for the LUX, it's 100% worth it in the long run. __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6068 Rep 6,764 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	I bought mine directly from LUX while I was in the States. __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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cpie168 Major 173 Rep 1,117 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 328i 6MT ZSP BSM Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: K/W and GTA, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	You might be interested to know that they offer the H8 180 now which is an upgrade over the 160.
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Blueeyesredpanda Major 412 Rep 1,425 Posts Drives: E90 / F30 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (-2)	I went with Bimland Performance, a set of H8 108 leds for Angel eyes and a set of foglights, so they color match. __________________ 3IM . Okada Plasma Direct . Euro Ram Intake . AA header (Pending) . PE . 2nd Cat Delete . F30 340mm 6 pot . EBC Yellow Stuff . StopTech SS Brake Line . BMW Performance CF Strut Bar. 219M . PSS
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blu3wolf Private 12 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 12 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Mike from N54tuning has LUX. I did a local pickup on v5's paid in cad. He also has the H8 180 as well.
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