Angel Eyes

Cuba · 08-22-2010, 12:27 PM

Unsure which I should get for my e90.

Lux 5.1 @ $200 or MTEC @ $150

http://www.flickr.com/photos/57059107@N07/5426688990/

few pictures in here of the MTEC v2 and GP thunder 8500k fogs

OlivaresAnthony · 08-22-2010, 12:35 PM

I've heard nothing but great things about Lux

PhamtasticE90 · 08-22-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OlivaresAnthony

I've heard nothing but great things about Lux

is this wut u have. im looking for a new set that is visible during the day.

OlivaresAnthony · 08-22-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PhamtasticE90

is this wut u have. im looking for a new set that is visible during the day.

No, I don't have angel eyes in my car. You can try looking through this comparison thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335303
One thing I have learned from being on here long enough is to not get the RD angel eyes if you want them to be visible during the day.

Ron1n · 08-22-2010, 12:43 PM

Should go here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=57

PhamtasticE90 · 08-22-2010, 01:14 PM

yea, ive looked at that thread. its just i want to look at them installed in person to get a better view. oh, and im an idiot cuz i went with the RD thats y im lookng for a new set and i dont want to make the same mistake. hehe

reign528 · 08-22-2010, 03:43 PM

personally I like these the best Alpine HIDs
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355652

bob.g · 08-22-2010, 05:03 PM

i just installed lux 5.1 (i only had a chance to do 1 headlight). Install was easy..Theyre visible during the day depending on how bright it is outside, and the angle yer looking at. i havent heard great things about mtec..

Cuba · 08-22-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bob.g

i just installed lux 5.1 (i only had a chance to do 1 headlight). Install was easy..Theyre visible during the day depending on how bright it is outside, and the angle yer looking at. i havent heard great things about mtec..

Thanks appreciate it

MuchMoore · 08-22-2010, 11:04 PM

I have LUX 5.0 on my car...I couldn't be happier.

jaykayle3 · 08-22-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bob.g

i just installed lux 5.1 (i only had a chance to do 1 headlight). Install was easy..Theyre visible during the day depending on how bright it is outside, and the angle yer looking at. i havent heard great things about mtec..

I've heard the opposite about the mtec's haha. I haven't seen the lux 5.1's in person yet, but they look nothing short of fantastic in all the pictures that various members have posted up. I picked up a set of mtec's for $140 ~5 months ago and have been very happy with them. Like the lux 5.1's they are a pure white color that perfectly matches the stock xenons in our headlamps and they are very visible during the daytime (even in direct sunlight with no cloud coverage). I don't think you could go wrong with either set to be honest.

edit: I actually don't remember whether it is the lux 5.0 or 5.1 that has a pure white color. I think one of them was revised to have a very light hint of blue similar to how the lux 4.0's used to be? I'm sure a lux owner can clarify that pretty soon.

Blue Streak · 08-22-2010, 11:29 PM

I have had LUX 5.0 installed for over a year now. They are great! Very bright, clean white color and visible during daylight. The best part is they're reliable... and I've got them on all the time as daytime running lights.

spdy330 · 08-23-2010, 12:22 AM

I have MTEC V2 and would recommend it to anyone. I am glad I went this route.

anerbe · 08-23-2010, 09:54 AM

My MTECs are working great!

Cuba · 08-23-2010, 11:58 AM

So the Mtec's do not have any hint of blue, correct? only asking because the colors in pictures may be different than in person

PandaBear · 08-23-2010, 12:35 PM

do the lux void warranty?

c_jeong89 · 08-23-2010, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaBear

do the lux void warranty?

any aftermarket angel eye can void your warranty if something goes wrong with the headlight, the dealer can blame the aftermarket angel eyes. Happened to a friend on mine.

E92-Lighting · 08-23-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuba

So the Mtec's do not have any hint of blue, correct? only asking because the colors in pictures may be different than in person

pure white 100%. RD's have slight blue color to it

yohanchoe · 08-23-2010, 07:18 PM

i love my mtecs

lopealle · 08-23-2010, 07:28 PM

i love the look of the mteck and oss. i woulddefintely upgrade but i think its pointless to do it on a leased vehicle.

twinturbopg · 08-24-2010, 06:45 PM

I like the crispness of the mtecs...its just crisp and clean white that can be easily seen during the day but its not like having on flood lights like other angel eyes which look tacky to me..but works for others.

dragonxyz · 08-24-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuba

Unsure which I should get for my e90.

Lux 5.1 @ $200 or MTEC @ $150

It's hard to say.. I think it's more of a personal preference. I have LUX 5.1 and I like it. But if I have MTEC, I'm sure I would be saying the same thing.

I checked some pix of MTEC and they look good too and it's $50 cheaper...

View Poll Results: Lux 5.1 or MTEC Angel eye upgrade?
Lux 5.1	112	50.68%
MTEC	109	49.32%
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08-22-2010, 12:27 PM	#1
Cuba Cuba 84 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (12)	Angel Eyes - Lux 5.1 or MTEC Unsure which I should get for my e90. Lux 5.1 @ $200 or MTEC @ $150 http://www.flickr.com/photos/57059107@N07/5426688990/ few pictures in here of the MTEC v2 and GP thunder 8500k fogs Last edited by Cuba; 03-07-2011 at 10:28 PM.. Reason: updated photos
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08-22-2010, 12:35 PM	#2
OlivaresAnthony Colonel 101 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD OR 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma ... [0.00] 2015 BMW 535i [0.00]	I've heard nothing but great things about Lux __________________ E90 325i\|Sparkling Graphite Metallic\|Steptronic\|Black Leatherette/Dark Burl Interior\|OEM Alarm\|35%Front/5%Rear Tint\|RD LED License Plate Lights\|Rear Fogs Activated\|Debadged\|Smoked Sidemarkers\|Blacklines\|Depo P90v2\|Matte Black Grille\|BMS PBX\|AFE Drop In\|Charcoal Filter Delete\|Air Scoops\| RM Silicone Intake Hose\| Magnaflow 14815\| 19" Avant Garde M310\|Continental DWS\|M3 Lip Spoiler
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PhamtasticE90 Private First Class 12 Rep 121 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IE iTrader: (1)	yea, ive looked at that thread. its just i want to look at them installed in person to get a better view. oh, and im an idiot cuz i went with the RD thats y im lookng for a new set and i dont want to make the same mistake. hehe __________________
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reign528 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oakland, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M2C [0.00]	personally I like these the best Alpine HIDs http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=355652 __________________ Previous Cars: 20? M2C \| 19? M240i \| 16? 428i \| 12' 135i \| 07' 335i \| 99' 528i
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08-22-2010, 05:03 PM	#8
bob.g Captain 21 Rep 677 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: montreal iTrader: (1)	i just installed lux 5.1 (i only had a chance to do 1 headlight). Install was easy..Theyre visible during the day depending on how bright it is outside, and the angle yer looking at. i havent heard great things about mtec..
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08-22-2010, 11:04 PM	#10
MuchMoore Colonel 87 Rep 2,325 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CenFla iTrader: (28)	I have LUX 5.0 on my car...I couldn't be happier. __________________ \| Andrew \| M Technik \| BMW Performance \| BBS \| Forge \| V1 \| LUX \| Bilstein \| Precision-Sport \|
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Blue Streak Gunny 31 Rep 623 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i 6MT, 2016 F10 535 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [9.00]	LUX I have had LUX 5.0 installed for over a year now. They are great! Very bright, clean white color and visible during daylight. The best part is they're reliable... and I've got them on all the time as daytime running lights. __________________ 2007 E90 335i 6MT, ZSP, Nav, PDC, CA, Montego Blue, Terra Dakota leather, CDV, clutch-stop, E46 M Shift Knob, Logic HVI, JB4 PnP, MS 3" downpipes, Koni Yellow adjustable sport shocks, RE 12mm(f)/BMS 15mm(r) spacers, Blacklines, LUX 5.0 LED halo ring lights, DAEOS (Vista) harness, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, 35% sides-20% rear tint, matt black kidney grill, matt black 335i trunk badge
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08-23-2010, 12:22 AM	#13
spdy330 Major General 537 Rep 6,148 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	I have MTEC V2 and would recommend it to anyone. I am glad I went this route. __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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08-23-2010, 09:54 AM	#14
anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 124 Rep 1,567 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	My MTECs are working great!
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08-23-2010, 11:58 AM	#15
Cuba Cuba 84 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA iTrader: (12)	So the Mtec's do not have any hint of blue, correct? only asking because the colors in pictures may be different than in person
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lopealle Resident Black Guy 268 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	i love the look of the mteck and oss. i woulddefintely upgrade but i think its pointless to do it on a leased vehicle.
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