Too many White AE lights to choose!

[tonee]

I've had a look at upgrading to white AEs, however there are soo many in the market.

One thread was promoting Mtec V2s with 3W, but ebay also has alot more with 3W.

I like the ones that are on the latest X5s, they're so bright!

I don't want to spend too much on these, I think ebay ones are just the same as the ones as sponsors have only difference is the price tag and branding.

Which one did you buy and why?

Tony

[SV Concepts III]

Tony,

There are a number of LED upgrades on the market. They vary in brightness, color, reliability and output. We have had success with the WeissLicht brand which are a plug and play xenon white upgrade. It will be difficult to get to the output of the newer models however these do a good job of changing the color and making the install as clean as possible.

[medik13]

Check out Orions V2. They are the brightest available. contact Umnitza for info.

[tonee]

Are these brighter than the white OEM that are on the current models?

[tonee]

Because I've come across alot on ebay and this one seems to be a pretty good deal.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/White-LED-Ang...#ht_4933wt_905

Just wondering if anyone here as tried any Ebay products

[MrSypher]

Originally Posted by tonee

Because I've come across alot on ebay and this one seems to be a pretty good deal.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/White-LED-Ang...#ht_4933wt_905

Just wondering if anyone here as tried any Ebay products

I don't know about those Ebay LED's I actually just bought some 6000K WeissLicht AE's only because everyone seems to have no problems with them and they obviouly proven themselves.. Why be cheap just to save a few bucks when there's a good chance you might run into problems then you're paying almost double in the end. I learned that lesson a long time ago. That's why I went with WeissLicht AE's & 6000KHID's.. I just hope to install them soon.. I can't get my hand down in there to change out the bulbs and I can't find a Torx or nut driver long enough to loosen the bottom screws to remove the light housing. So I'm on a mission tomorrow to find something long enough to reach those bottom bolts.. I've had the car for 2 weeks now and for the last week I've been trying to get these lights in..

[SV Concepts III]

Originally Posted by tonee

Are these brighter than the white OEM that are on the current models?

No, these are not designed to be brighter but rather change the color to a xenon white output. If you are after brighter, go with an HID setup however it does require a harness and is not 100% plug and play. I also find the HIDs are too powerful but maybe that's just me.

[Cabrio freak]

Originally Posted by tonee

I've had a look at upgrading to white AEs, however there are soo many in the market.

One thread was promoting Mtec V2s with 3W, but ebay also has alot more with 3W.

I like the ones that are on the latest X5s, they're so bright!

I don't want to spend too much on these, I think ebay ones are just the same as the ones as sponsors have only difference is the price tag and branding.

Which one did you buy and why?

Tony

http://www.hid-lights.com/products/l...GP-3960-5W.htm







If you have questions,feel free to pm me, regards

[tonee]

What's the ones on the new X5s?

[tonee]

Are the e9X stock AEs brighter than E60s?

[sereph]

Bought mine from John at Motorcepts. 5W. Haven't been disappointed. Brighter than Mtec's he says. Although I have no basis for comparison. I would speak to him.

[jelek]

looking for AE also for 08 e60.

[racingluxury]

X5 is a brand not referring to the BMW X5. They are 2 led bulbs that splits open when they are installed. It works well with the LCI models but if you use the daytime feature you'll get an error code. With the HID headlights, no error. Odd? I haven't figured that out yet but it's all good. Here's a link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/H8-Wh...Q5fAccessories

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Don't pay over $120 for similar bulbs but from a popular store. They ALL come from china or hong kong. I've used it since Jan with no problems still. If you want it on during the daytime turn your switch to the angel eyes but don't go on the idrive to check on the daytime feature. You'll get an error code then. Make sure you purchase the kind that splits open and with the cylinder resistor not the boxy resistor. If you do a search you'll know what I'm talking about. If you're in Houston, I'll help with the install. It's pretty easy. Good luck. btw my car is a 2008 550i LCI
JL