Using Angel eyes for DRL

Pseudo Nim · 03-09-2010, 01:50 PM

Hi all,

I need a 'bright' set of AEs for DRL use... but pictures aside, I'm unclear as to which is the brightest. I'm currently looking at the MTEC v2 bulbs from E92Lighting, or the MDS Lux 5.0 from NAM. I currently run on PIAAs, and although they are beautiful colour-wise, they aren't fit for DRL use since they're effectively invisible in average daylight.

Can anybody weigh in with some opinions? And what's this DD Crystal that's rated at 1,800 lumens?

Thanks,

-pN

mds82 · 03-09-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

Hi all,

I need a 'bright' set of AEs for DRL use... but pictures aside, I'm unclear as to which is the brightest. I'm currently looking at the MTEC v2 bulbs from E92Lighting, or the MDS Lux 5.0 from NAM. I currently run on PIAAs, and although they are beautiful colour-wise, they aren't fit for DRL use since they're effectively invisible in average daylight.

Can anybody weigh in with some opinions? And what's this DD Crystal that's rated at 1,800 lumens?

Thanks,

-pN

I once did a comparison of the PIAA vs. LUX e90 4.0, and there was no comparison at all, it was like night and day.

With LUX e90 v5.1 just about to be released they will be slightly brighter then the v5.0, so that will your brightest option. the color rating on the LUX e90 v5.1 will be right around 6500k

Pseudo Nim · 03-09-2010, 02:39 PM

I know just about everything else is brighter than PIAAs (though I still maintain that if you don't need them for DRLs, they are pretty lights); so the Lux 5.1 will be slightly bluer than the 5.0? That's interesting. When's the release date for that?

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 03-09-2010, 02:56 PM

I've seen the PIAA in person and they weren't as bright when compared to the MTEC E90 v2. The MTEC is much whiter and will be more visible during the day

Pseudo Nim · 03-09-2010, 03:03 PM

No, I know that

Never mind the PIAAs. I'm trying to figure out the other brightest "reasonably priced" possibilities - I know Lux is one, and I am suspecting MTEC is the other, but I'd like to hear some opinions - especially comparisons (I couldn't, for instance, find a Lux vs Mtec --- or a DD Crystal comparison - whether that is even available or not I don't know).

Kensta335 · 03-09-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

No, I know that

Never mind the PIAAs. I'm trying to figure out the other brightest "reasonably priced" possibilities - I know Lux is one, and I am suspecting MTEC is the other, but I'd like to hear some opinions - especially comparisons (I couldn't, for instance, find a Lux vs Mtec --- or a DD Crystal comparison - whether that is even available or not I don't know).

From what I've seen, LUX 5.0 (now 5.1) is the brightest. DD Crystal is not in production.

Pseudo Nim · 03-09-2010, 03:34 PM

I see. What is this 5.1 business? I don't see anything about 5.1 on namotoring...

E92-Lighting · 03-09-2010, 03:50 PM

MTEC's are definitely brighter than PIAA by a lot and cheaper in price as well

mds82 · 03-09-2010, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

I see. What is this 5.1 business? I don't see anything about 5.1 on namotoring...

it's coming soon, dont worry

Pseudo Nim · 03-09-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mds82

it's coming soon, dont worry

Soon as in next week, or soon as in by summer?

I'm changing tires in a month or so, and I since I hate taking them off with all the wheel liners etc., I'd prefer to at least have an idea...

onesuperboi · 03-09-2010, 04:05 PM

Is there going to be a Lux 5.1 for e92s???

sleepyx637 · 03-09-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by onesuperboi

Is there going to be a Lux 5.1 for e92s???

E92s use Lux H8

e90prelci · 03-09-2010, 04:30 PM

damnit i just got a set of the 5.0's

NiVeDh · 03-10-2010, 12:30 AM

I just got a set of Lux 5.0 too... and 5.1 comes out? Just my luck.

Pseudo Nim · 03-10-2010, 09:02 AM

Well, well, we still don't have a date 'when', hehe. I wouldn't panic quite yet (well, *i* would 'cause I need a kit RIGHT NOW).

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 03-10-2010, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudo Nim

Well, well, we still don't have a date 'when', hehe. I wouldn't panic quite yet (well, *i* would 'cause I need a kit RIGHT NOW).

Get in touch with mds82

GOTHP · 04-27-2010, 04:25 PM

Just ordered lux5.1 for my e90 prelci..

can't wait..

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Pseudo Nim twinborific 118 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: fast, sometimes slow Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: i am a citizen of the world iTrader: (9)	Using Angel eyes for DRL - which is the brightest? Hi all, I need a 'bright' set of AEs for DRL use... but pictures aside, I'm unclear as to which is the brightest. I'm currently looking at the MTEC v2 bulbs from E92Lighting, or the MDS Lux 5.0 from NAM. I currently run on PIAAs, and although they are beautiful colour-wise, they aren't fit for DRL use since they're effectively invisible in average daylight. Can anybody weigh in with some opinions? And what's this DD Crystal that's rated at 1,800 lumens? Thanks, -pN __________________ Doko ni itemo, hito wa tsunagatte iru...
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Pseudo Nim twinborific 118 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: fast, sometimes slow Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: i am a citizen of the world iTrader: (9)	I know just about everything else is brighter than PIAAs (though I still maintain that if you don't need them for DRLs, they are pretty lights); so the Lux 5.1 will be slightly bluer than the 5.0? That's interesting. When's the release date for that? __________________ Doko ni itemo, hito wa tsunagatte iru...
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Mike@F1 Autohaüs Lieutenant Colonel 195 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: ❤ Join Date: May 2009 Location: f1autohaus.com iTrader: (24)	I've seen the PIAA in person and they weren't as bright when compared to the MTEC E90 v2. The MTEC is much whiter and will be more visible during the day
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Pseudo Nim twinborific 118 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: fast, sometimes slow Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: i am a citizen of the world iTrader: (9)	No, I know that Never mind the PIAAs. I'm trying to figure out the other brightest "reasonably priced" possibilities - I know Lux is one, and I am suspecting MTEC is the other, but I'd like to hear some opinions - especially comparisons (I couldn't, for instance, find a Lux vs Mtec --- or a DD Crystal comparison - whether that is even available or not I don't know). __________________ Doko ni itemo, hito wa tsunagatte iru...
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Pseudo Nim twinborific 118 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: fast, sometimes slow Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: i am a citizen of the world iTrader: (9)	I see. What is this 5.1 business? I don't see anything about 5.1 on namotoring... __________________ Doko ni itemo, hito wa tsunagatte iru...
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Pseudo Nim twinborific 118 Rep 4,836 Posts Drives: fast, sometimes slow Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: i am a citizen of the world iTrader: (9)	Well, well, we still don't have a date 'when', hehe. I wouldn't panic quite yet (well, i would 'cause I need a kit RIGHT NOW). __________________ Doko ni itemo, hito wa tsunagatte iru...
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