HID's or LUX H8?

Chefcg1 · 03-03-2010, 08:17 AM

Help me decide which way I should go. I’ve been looking at the Lux H8, the Camero305ss HID’s and the Alpine HID’s. Lux H8's have the fastest install for sure and from what I have read are very good with no issues, but the Camero305ss and the Alpine HID's look like great quality at close to the same price points. I want a nice bright white AE if I go HID’s should I go 6000k or 8000K. Any advice would be appreciated!!!

absix · 03-03-2010, 08:29 AM

LUX! Painless install, quality product. I'd stay away from Camaros crap. Personal experience.

JMARS · 03-03-2010, 10:21 AM

I love My camaross305 HID angels. Had them for a year and a half now. Great product and great vendor support! Straight forward install. Couldn't be happier. Brightest and best angel eyes for sure.

MassBimmer · 03-03-2010, 10:37 AM

LUX is the best of both worlds...bright enough during the day to be clearly visible yet not too bright at night to overtake the stock xenons

Kensta335 · 03-03-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MassBimmer

LUX is the best of both worlds...bright enough during the day to be clearly visible yet not too bright at night to overtake the stock xenons

This.

HID's will look like a blob at night.

Former_Boosted_IS · 03-03-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kensta335

This.

HID's will look like a blob at night.

Make up your mind based on facts. Here what mine look like now. Camaross305.

Shazmonkee · 03-03-2010, 12:11 PM

^That's very deceiving, no offense to you. I'm sure you love your HID angel eyes since you spent $100+ on it, but in all honesty, i've seen this in person, and the angel eyes are not that refined with HIDs.

I've seen them at meets & on the road, and every single time, it's been a nice big blob of light. You won't notice they're angel eyes until your close to the car or looking at it from an angle.

To the OP, if you want a bright, even-as-you-can-get output on all rings, and white angel eyes without the blobbing effect, LUX might be the choice for you

Kensta335 · 03-03-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Former_Boosted_IS

Make up your mind based on facts. Here what mine look like now. Camaross305.

Sorry, I didn't clarify. I meant with the head lights on. You can't even tell if there's angel eyes on the car.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...highlight=sard

Chefcg1 · 03-03-2010, 12:48 PM

I think I'm going to get the Lux H8 ones. I appricaite all your guys input especialy camero305ss who was very informational and patient with all my questions. I just wanted a good simple install and I don't want to be to bright on the road which I had fears of with the HID's. I'm sure all are quality productss, but the lux just seemed to fit my needs better.

SV Concepts III · 03-03-2010, 01:40 PM

I found that HIDs are too bright for this application. They bleed into the rest of the headlight and look like a mess when completely lit up. Just my opinion but I think there is a limit to how bright you want the halos- they are an accent to your headlights, not the actual headlight itself.

E92-Lighting · 03-03-2010, 01:43 PM

between these two choice two lux H8

JonLerd · 03-03-2010, 01:51 PM

yeah stay away from camarross crap...had a few friends who had the kit and the relays often fail on them. The wiring harness is a joke its more of a universal power relay kit. Plus his customer service sucks....i tried contacting him a few time with technical questions and he was the typical sales guy only trying to push his lights.

ibeclueless · 03-03-2010, 02:20 PM

lux h8 for sure

l3lk335i · 03-03-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JonLerd

yeah stay away from camarross crap...had a few friends who had the kit and the relays often fail on them. The wiring harness is a joke its more of a universal power relay kit. Plus his customer service sucks....i tried contacting him a few time with technical questions and he was the typical sales guy only trying to push his lights.

I got Camarross's kit and everything is fine. I like them cuz they're nice and bright. Have no problems currently.

To each their own...

doggiedog · 03-03-2010, 10:45 PM

Here are pics of my LUX H8s I took recently. I didn't set the picture up or anything. I just got out of the car and took a pic. In fact, the car is facing the sun and I took them at about 9AM.

I had a problem with my initial pair of LUX H8s. They conked out on me because I think they overheated. I spoke with Marc personally multiple times and he improved the design and got me a new set (albeit after a few weeks).

I'm very satisfied with them. I've had them since September 09.

Bimmerprid3 · 03-03-2010, 11:06 PM

I have Lux on mine 335I coupe for months. LOVING IT....

chewiechewie · 03-03-2010, 11:32 PM

same here. Lux 8 ftw

MediaHI · 03-03-2010, 11:55 PM

I don't think LUX H8 is as bright as Cameros HID.

HID doesn't look like a blob at night, even with headlights on, you can see the circles perfectly. The camera setting didn't capture the detail of the halo. See the HID in person and you'll not regret it.

I don't have LUX so I can't say it won't be as good as HIDs. But I have a question for people that has LUX, does the reflection brightness of LUX as bright as the OEM reflection brightness? So if you park in front of a wall, does LUX look as bright as OEM's reflection?

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 03-04-2010, 12:34 AM

My vote would be for the Lux H8... Installation will be much simpler

Revive · 03-04-2010, 06:48 PM

Awesome thread! I was torn between the two as well. This thread just helped me make up my mind.....

LUX 8 it is!

tmntmn · 03-04-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Revive

Awesome thread! I was torn between the two as well. This thread just helped me make up my mind.....

LUX 8 it is!

I switch from HID AE to Lux h8, it's not as bright as HID but the light output of the ring is more define

Former_Boosted_IS · 03-05-2010, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Shazmonkee

^That's very deceiving, no offense to you. I'm sure you love your HID angel eyes since you spent $100+ on it, but in all honesty, i've seen this in person, and the angel eyes are not that refined with HIDs.

I've seen them at meets & on the road, and every single time, it's been a nice big blob of light. You won't notice they're angel eyes until your close to the car or looking at it from an angle.

To the OP, if you want a bright, even-as-you-can-get output on all rings, and white angel eyes without the blobbing effect, LUX might be the choice for you

We can agree to disagree. Everyone that sees my Angel eyes will 100% disagree with everything you just said. They are sharp and bright on my car. The pictures you showed below are just shot poorly with an incorrect shutter speed or f-stop. I can make any angel eye look like that picture. This is taken with headlights on.

I will say that the inner ring is definitely brighter than the outer ring. This has been the real failure on almost all the kits I have tested. LUX did the best job in my opinion of equally spreading the light across both rings.

I have nothing to gain by being deceptive. I have personally tested stock, GP Thunder, LUX H8, RD Angel Eyes, and HID. I am just giving my first hand experience on all these setups. I have even put one solution in a headlight with another in the other headlight for back to back testing. I think this can be summarized best as some people like brighter angel eyes and others don't. This is not about what is better, but what is best for you.

For what it is worth, I also think the LUX H8 are a great product too. I have one last kit to test and I do that soon.

03-03-2010, 08:17 AM	#1
Chefcg1 Major 73 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mount Airy, NC iTrader: (6)	HID's or LUX H8? Help me decide which way I should go. I’ve been looking at the Lux H8, the Camero305ss HID’s and the Alpine HID’s. Lux H8's have the fastest install for sure and from what I have read are very good with no issues, but the Camero305ss and the Alpine HID's look like great quality at close to the same price points. I want a nice bright white AE if I go HID’s should I go 6000k or 8000K. Any advice would be appreciated!!! __________________ 2008 335i coupe AW 6AT, RB Turbos, PROcede 2.5 V5, Alpina Flash, Injen Intake, VK MW DP . Helix IC, Vishnu PnP Meth(M10 nozzel), M3 sides, OEM Aero Lip, VMR V710 Midnight Blue, LUX H8, HID Fogs, M3 front bits, D2 Coilovers, Whiteline Rear Bushing inserts, Custom M3 Steering Wheel, Cyba scoops, M2 Performance Exhaust
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absix Mu mu muh muli, maikouuu! 90 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: F10 M5; F25 2.0d; Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (10)	LUX! Painless install, quality product. I'd stay away from Camaros crap. Personal experience. __________________ My 335i Convertible - GONE
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03-03-2010, 10:21 AM	#3
JMARS Not Baned 92 Rep 1,354 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (5)	I love My camaross305 HID angels. Had them for a year and a half now. Great product and great vendor support! Straight forward install. Couldn't be happier. Brightest and best angel eyes for sure.
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03-03-2010, 10:37 AM	#4
MassBimmer Major General 316 Rep 7,438 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	LUX is the best of both worlds...bright enough during the day to be clearly visible yet not too bright at night to overtake the stock xenons
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03-03-2010, 12:11 PM	#7
Shazmonkee 116 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i E92 C ... [0.00]	^That's very deceiving, no offense to you. I'm sure you love your HID angel eyes since you spent $100+ on it, but in all honesty, i've seen this in person, and the angel eyes are not that refined with HIDs. I've seen them at meets & on the road, and every single time, it's been a nice big blob of light. You won't notice they're angel eyes until your close to the car or looking at it from an angle. To the OP, if you want a bright, even-as-you-can-get output on all rings, and white angel eyes without the blobbing effect, LUX might be the choice for you
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03-03-2010, 12:48 PM	#9
Chefcg1 Major 73 Rep 1,137 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mount Airy, NC iTrader: (6)	I think I'm going to get the Lux H8 ones. I appricaite all your guys input especialy camero305ss who was very informational and patient with all my questions. I just wanted a good simple install and I don't want to be to bright on the road which I had fears of with the HID's. I'm sure all are quality productss, but the lux just seemed to fit my needs better. __________________ 2008 335i coupe AW 6AT, RB Turbos, PROcede 2.5 V5, Alpina Flash, Injen Intake, VK MW DP . Helix IC, Vishnu PnP Meth(M10 nozzel), M3 sides, OEM Aero Lip, VMR V710 Midnight Blue, LUX H8, HID Fogs, M3 front bits, D2 Coilovers, Whiteline Rear Bushing inserts, Custom M3 Steering Wheel, Cyba scoops, M2 Performance Exhaust
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03-03-2010, 01:40 PM	#10
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 382 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I found that HIDs are too bright for this application. They bleed into the rest of the headlight and look like a mess when completely lit up. Just my opinion but I think there is a limit to how bright you want the halos- they are an accent to your headlights, not the actual headlight itself.
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03-03-2010, 01:43 PM	#11
E92-Lighting 889 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	between these two choice two lux H8
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03-03-2010, 01:51 PM	#12
JonLerd Lieutenant 21 Rep 543 Posts Drives: Alpine White 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County / Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	yeah stay away from camarross crap...had a few friends who had the kit and the relays often fail on them. The wiring harness is a joke its more of a universal power relay kit. Plus his customer service sucks....i tried contacting him a few time with technical questions and he was the typical sales guy only trying to push his lights.
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03-03-2010, 02:20 PM	#13
ibeclueless What 143 Rep 9,325 Posts Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Quincy, MA iTrader: (1)	lux h8 for sure __________________ E92 328xi Space Gray Aero Lip \| M3 Side Skirts \| CF Performance Spoiler \| ACS Roof \| Gloss Black Grilles \| LUX H8 Angels \| BMW Performance Exhaust My E92 Photos
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03-03-2010, 10:45 PM	#15
doggiedog Captain 40 Rep 757 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i 6MT SG/BL Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Lee, NJ iTrader: (0)	Here are pics of my LUX H8s I took recently. I didn't set the picture up or anything. I just got out of the car and took a pic. In fact, the car is facing the sun and I took them at about 9AM. I had a problem with my initial pair of LUX H8s. They conked out on me because I think they overheated. I spoke with Marc personally multiple times and he improved the design and got me a new set (albeit after a few weeks). I'm very satisfied with them. I've had them since September 09. Attached Images
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03-03-2010, 11:06 PM	#16
Bimmerprid3 Private First Class 5 Rep 177 Posts Drives: Bmw 335I Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (5)	I have Lux on mine 335I coupe for months. LOVING IT....
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03-03-2010, 11:32 PM	#17
chewiechewie Private First Class 5 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 335xi Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	same here. Lux 8 ftw
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03-03-2010, 11:55 PM	#18
MediaHI Lieutenant 21 Rep 450 Posts Drives: everyday Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: far far away iTrader: (6)	I don't think LUX H8 is as bright as Cameros HID. HID doesn't look like a blob at night, even with headlights on, you can see the circles perfectly. The camera setting didn't capture the detail of the halo. See the HID in person and you'll not regret it. I don't have LUX so I can't say it won't be as good as HIDs. But I have a question for people that has LUX, does the reflection brightness of LUX as bright as the OEM reflection brightness? So if you park in front of a wall, does LUX look as bright as OEM's reflection? __________________
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03-04-2010, 12:34 AM	#19
Mike@F1 Autohaüs Lieutenant Colonel 197 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: ❤ Join Date: May 2009 Location: f1autohaus.com iTrader: (24)	My vote would be for the Lux H8... Installation will be much simpler
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03-04-2010, 06:48 PM	#20
Revive First Lieutenant 6 Rep 303 Posts Drives: AW 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: VanCity, BC iTrader: (0)	Awesome thread! I was torn between the two as well. This thread just helped me make up my mind..... LUX 8 it is!
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