REVIEW: ------- [AMBER] - DTEC 20w CREE LED H8 Angel Eyes ------ E90 LCI ---

gaifaun · 08-19-2012, 09:46 PM

It seems the market really favours the 20w angel eyes lately so I'm writing yet another review of these H8 DTEC Angel eyes.

I bought these because I always wanted to try amber color LED's but other options are too expensive for me to tinker around with; considering I already have a few sets of angel eyes already...

I pm'd E92-lighting for a good price of these DTEC 20w Ambers and I was sold.

These fade on and off when unlocking and locking just like OEM. I'm glad they retained this classy feature.

compared to the White 6000k LED DTECs, this metal construction has a charcoal finish compared to the black on the 6000k units.

Installation instructions are online everywhere so I'm not going to bother with it and cut right to the chase; the pictures right!?! But i have to say this was the smoothest installation I've experience thus far, really easy to twist into place.

Color wise, they are more orange than my OEM LED Turn signals. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

** I try my best to portray these pictures as I would see them through my eyes to replicate real life visual experience. I take multiple angles from multiple distances.

DUSK / NIGHT Pictures

with OEM 4300k xenons

with my 3000k HID fog lights.

INDIRECT Sunlight (light source above and behind car)

DIRECT Sunlight (head-on light source)

OVERCAST day

Turn signals on

In conclusion. If you're looking for something very cool and different without being attracting unwanted attention from law enforcement (blue, green, red and other colors appear more illegal) these are the lights for you. It grew on me pretty quickly; I like them a lot and I would not mind switching up from White 6000k once in a while.

E90Company · 08-19-2012, 09:51 PM

They look nice, but I feel like white would work better on your car.

Otruba_843 · 08-19-2012, 09:52 PM

They make your headlights look on fire. I do like that color of orange/amber though, but I think it would work better on a darker car.. They look pretty good

Any suggestions for installing on the driver side with the intake?

vince217 · 08-19-2012, 11:58 PM

Wow now they look like 'devil eyes'...

cn555ic · 08-20-2012, 12:10 AM

Looks okay but when the low beams are on, they look terrible...Too many colors going on there...Shades of orange, yellow, bluish white...Too busy, but if you like it then more power to you. Looks great whe AEs are just on.

Slow_335i · 08-20-2012, 12:36 AM

Dude I love them!

I think I have to buy a pair now!

suprtran · 08-20-2012, 02:55 PM

Is it just me, or do they seem much dimmer than the LUX Ambers (or any of LUX's other colors), especially during daylight. They seem absolutely dim (stock-like) in the daytime pics.

nomis_nehc · 08-20-2012, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cn555ic

Looks okay but when the low beams are on, they look terrible...Too many colors going on there...Shades of orange, yellow, bluish white...Too busy, but if you like it then more power to you. Looks great whe AEs are just on.

You took the words out of my mouth. Except for the last sentence. I can't say I am a fan at all, the orange just makes the front end look dated. If it was sharp yellow, that would be a different story, and would come off as "intentional". This orange is just not appealing at all.

gaifaun · 08-20-2012, 07:46 PM

keep the comments coming guys!

I agree, this is a love it or hate it look. I'm only writing the review for you guys and the community to share, I'll be popping back the 6000k ones on; i still like that classy sharp look after all.

vince217 · 08-20-2012, 10:57 PM

It's like your car had a late night and needs some 'Clear Eyes' to get the red out!

gaifaun · 08-21-2012, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vince217

It's like your car had a late night and needs some 'Clear Eyes' to get the red out!

a man's other best friend.

My335iTT · 08-21-2012, 12:46 PM

They look great! I would have went white, that would have looked even better with your ride!

gaifaun · 08-21-2012, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My335iTT

They look great! I would have went white, that would have looked even better with your ride!

totally agree. I think it would look better on dark cars. of all the sets I reviewed in the past, this is still my default choice:

My335iTT · 08-21-2012, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaifaun

totally agree. I think it would look better on dark cars. of all the sets I reviewed in the past, this is still my default choice:

[img]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5082/5729654 542_ff71fd8de3_b.jpg[/im g ]

Wow that looks amazing!!!!

WilliamS · 08-21-2012, 05:26 PM

Oooooh, I wonder what they would look like on my Platinum E92.

mapleridge · 08-28-2012, 01:07 AM

finally came on the forum to check this out. I love the amber color. Don't know about $125 to just switch up the color. tough choice. great look though.

DimSum · 08-28-2012, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapleridge

finally came on the forum to check this out. I love the amber color. Don't know about $125 to just switch up the color. tough choice. great look though.

They don't make it for PRELCI.

LuxAngelEyes · 08-28-2012, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suprtran

Is it just me, or do they seem much dimmer than the LUX Ambers (or any of LUX's other colors), especially during daylight. They seem absolutely dim (stock-like) in the daytime pics.

Not to steer this thread off, but our LUX H8 Amber's are available again as well.

DimSum · 08-28-2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

Not to steer this thread off, but our LUX H8 Amber's are available again as well.

I'm curious Marc, didn't you patent the design?

mapleridge · 08-28-2012, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DimSum

They don't make it for PRELCI.

I have LCI xenons I just didn't install it yet.

F80M · 08-28-2012, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

Not to steer this thread off, but our LUX H8 Amber's are available again as well.

DTEC H8 = $159.99
LUX H8 = $245.00

Not to steer your post off, but Why should I buy your LUX H8 Amber's?

LuxAngelEyes · 08-29-2012, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 91Octane

DTEC H8 = $159.99
LUX H8 = $245.00

Not to steer your post off, but Why should I buy your LUX H8 Amber's?

Brighter, 1-year warranty, Customer service, Made in the USA. just to name a few

08-19-2012, 09:46 PM	#1
gaifaun Major 217 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 E90 335i LCI [10.00]	REVIEW: ------- [AMBER] - DTEC 20w CREE LED H8 Angel Eyes ------ E90 LCI --- It seems the market really favours the 20w angel eyes lately so I'm writing yet another review of these H8 DTEC Angel eyes. I bought these because I always wanted to try amber color LED's but other options are too expensive for me to tinker around with; considering I already have a few sets of angel eyes already... I pm'd E92-lighting for a good price of these DTEC 20w Ambers and I was sold. These fade on and off when unlocking and locking just like OEM. I'm glad they retained this classy feature. compared to the White 6000k LED DTECs, this metal construction has a charcoal finish compared to the black on the 6000k units. Installation instructions are online everywhere so I'm not going to bother with it and cut right to the chase; the pictures right!?! But i have to say this was the smoothest installation I've experience thus far, really easy to twist into place. Color wise, they are more orange than my OEM LED Turn signals. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. I try my best to portray these pictures as I would see them through my eyes to replicate real life visual experience. I take multiple angles from multiple distances. DUSK / NIGHT Pictures with OEM 4300k xenons with my 3000k HID fog lights. INDIRECT Sunlight (light source above and behind car) DIRECT Sunlight (head-on light source) OVERCAST day** Turn signals on In conclusion. If you're looking for something very cool and different without being attracting unwanted attention from law enforcement (blue, green, red and other colors appear more illegal) these are the lights for you. It grew on me pretty quickly; I like them a lot and I would not mind switching up from White 6000k once in a while. __________________ I can help with Coding in Vancouver. PM me
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E90Company Major General 198 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	They look nice, but I feel like white would work better on your car.
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Otruba_843 Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,509 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Egg Harbor - Athens iTrader: (0)	They make your headlights look on fire. I do like that color of orange/amber though, but I think it would work better on a darker car.. They look pretty good Any suggestions for installing on the driver side with the intake? __________________ 2009 E90 328i Monaco Blue premium/idrive/convience/logic-7/cold weather/ xenons/ saddle brown interior
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cn555ic 460 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	Looks okay but when the low beams are on, they look terrible...Too many colors going on there...Shades of orange, yellow, bluish white...Too busy, but if you like it then more power to you. Looks great whe AEs are just on.
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Slow_335i Daily Driven! 192 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central Illinois iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 BMW 335I [7.02]	Dude I love them! I think I have to buy a pair now! __________________
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suprtran Captain 126 Rep 924 Posts Drives: BMWs Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (18) Garage List 2003.5 E46 M3 [0.00] 2008 E60 M5 6MT [10.00] 2019 G01 X3 sDrive30i [0.00] 2007 E86 M Coupe [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [10.00] 2006 E53 X5 4.8is ( ... [0.00] 2006 E85 M Roadster ... [0.00] 2002 DINAN 5 (sold) [0.00] 2013 E89 Z4 sDrive3 ... [7.00] 2011 E92 M3 (sold) [0.00] 2001 E46 M3 (sold) [0.00] 2002 996TT (sold) [10.00] 2009 E82 135i (sold) [9.00] 2006 E85 Z4 M (sold) [6.00] 2007 B7 A4 2.0T (re ... [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 (sold) [0.00] 2002 E46 325Ci (sold) [0.00]	Is it just me, or do they seem much dimmer than the LUX Ambers (or any of LUX's other colors), especially during daylight. They seem absolutely dim (stock-like) in the daytime pics.
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gaifaun Major 217 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver iTrader: (14) Garage List 2010 E90 335i LCI [10.00]	keep the comments coming guys! I agree, this is a love it or hate it look. I'm only writing the review for you guys and the community to share, I'll be popping back the 6000k ones on; i still like that classy sharp look after all. __________________ I can help with Coding in Vancouver. PM me
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vince217 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2011 r56 non-s Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Mini Cooper [0.00] 2005 BMW X3 2.5i E83 [1.00]	It's like your car had a late night and needs some 'Clear Eyes' to get the red out! __________________ Current: 2011 Mini Cooper R56 MT 'Justa' Previous BMWs: 2008 E92 328i MT Sport / 2005 E83 X3 2.5i
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mapleridge Banned 155 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	finally came on the forum to check this out. I love the amber color. Don't know about $125 to just switch up the color. tough choice. great look though.
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