LuxAngelEyes ˃˃ LUX H8 Angel Eyes, Version 3.0

1QuikWS6 · 03-06-2011, 01:17 PM

My advice to those who like the new factory AE's so much -> go trade your car in and get a new one with the new design

The LUX are still the best answer to deal with the shortcomings of the previous design...

LuxAngelEyes · 03-06-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mindless.spades

Just put in the new Lux V3s on my E92...

The sun was more or less directly behind me when I shot these photos.

(Note: yes I know my hood is open... we're getting prepped it for something special )

As you can see depending on the angle at which you look at the angel eyes elements of outer/inner rings are more visible than their opposite:

In direct sun light (literally with the sun directly in front of the head lamps) the slightest angle offsets at close distance can make one ring brighter than the other. I was trying to show that difference with the close up, the first and second pictures are the best representation of the Lux V3 (i.e. they look fantastic).

Once I get my car back I am going to do some "proper" shoots including indoor areas where the Lux V3s will really stand out. It's really overcast/dusk lighting that really makes LED angel eyes look stunning.

In summary I am more than happy with my choice!

Thanks so much for the great words!!!!!! I'm glad you are enjoying them!

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Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

My advice to those who like the new factory AE's so much -> go trade your car in and get a new one with the new design

The LUX are still the best answer to deal with the shortcomings of the previous design...

Ha Ha ha, i never thought about it that way, thats a good way to look at it!!!

E92BSM10 · 03-06-2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

My advice to those who like the new factory AE's so much -> go trade your car in and get a new one with the new design

The LUX are still the best answer to deal with the shortcomings of the previous design...

I'm not saying the new lux v3's are bad it's just the pics don't show the lux's true capabilities

RFGuy_KCCO · 03-06-2011, 04:39 PM

I just installed my LUX H8's on my '11 335i E90 and I love them! Installation was pretty easy and it only took me about 20 minutes for the entire job. I am very pleased with the outcome.

Here are a couple of tips to make your installation easier:

1) For both of my stock bulbs, their rubber o-ring came off and stayed attached to the bulb mount in the headlight, instead of coming off with the bulb. I had to reach inside the headlight and pull the o-ring out. For those of you having a difficult time installing the LUX bulbs, you might want to check and make sure the stock o-rings came off with your stock bulbs. If the stock o-ring is still stuck onto the bulb mount, the new LUX bulbs will be a tight fit, to say the least.

2) There seems to be plenty of room to work on the passenger side, but on the driver's side the power steering reservoir bracket makes it very cramped and I couldn't get my hand to contort enough to install the new LUX bulb. To give me more room, I removed the power steering reservoir bracket. It's only two 10mm nuts and a 10mm bolt and there is enough play in the hoses to move the bracket out of the way without disconnecting them. This made the job much easier.

JStang · 03-06-2011, 05:00 PM

Here's a couple of before and after pics:

Before:

After:

InsanePineapple · 03-06-2011, 05:25 PM

JStang, what are you using for your fog lights?

Freelo · 03-06-2011, 05:40 PM

+1. The new fogs look great, perfect color match.

JStang · 03-06-2011, 05:48 PM

MTEC 4350K's. I'm pretty happy with them. If only installing the Angel Eyes were as easy as the fogs.

I got them from e92lighting.com. While you're at it, pick up a set of the MTEC license plate LED's that come in the housing. They look amazing!!

InsanePineapple · 03-06-2011, 08:01 PM

What would match the LUX H8 the best? MTECH 4350K or GP Thunder 7500K?

JStang · 03-06-2011, 08:07 PM

Probably a 6k bulb since thats what the angels are.

InsanePineapple · 03-06-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JStang

Probably a 6k bulb since thats what the angels are.

This is the thread I found with pictures of LUX and GP Thunder:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=478607

Although someone in there said the MTEC 4350K would be a closer match. I can't decide based on your pictures and their pictures.

2007AWE92 · 03-06-2011, 09:10 PM

Finished the install last night...kind of a pain in the ass but results make it worth it!

My camera is not the best.

Before:

After changing one side..it got dark.

The next day:

Dr. G · 03-06-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by morfinx

What would match the LUX H8 the best? MTECH 4350K or GP Thunder 7500K?

From what I've read, the mtechs

LuxAngelEyes · 03-07-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. G

From what I've read, the mtechs

Yes - the Mtech bulbs do match rather well! I had considered making LED fog lights, but it would be too expensive for the brightness

Thank you all for your orders over the weekend. All orders went in the mail this morning!

E92White · 03-07-2011, 02:33 PM

Question : I know lighting is very difficult to capture on camera,but are these as white as they appear in pictures ? Or do they have a slint hint of that icy led color ? I'm just curious how they'd match higher temp xenon bulbs.

InsanePineapple · 03-07-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by E92White

Question : I know lighting is very difficult to capture on camera,but are these as white as they appear in pictures ? Or do they have a slint hint of that icy led color ? I'm just curious how they'd match higher temp xenon bulbs.

I thought they are pretty white personally. I'll try to take some pictures tonight.

P.S. I saw a E92 LCI during broad daylight today. And wow, that thing is bright! Hope LUX is close!

ckegg · 03-07-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ckegg

Easy install, only took 5 mins on E90 LCI.

3pm PST time

Shazmonkee · 03-07-2011, 05:16 PM

Pretty accurate picture

MarinoB · 03-07-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

Yes - the Mtech bulbs do match rather well! I had considered making LED fog lights, but it would be too expensive for the brightness

Thank you all for your orders over the weekend. All orders went in the mail this morning!

Wouldnt 6000k HID Fogs match the best since its the closest temperature match?

InsanePineapple · 03-07-2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morfinx

I thought they are pretty white personally. I'll try to take some pictures tonight.

P.S. I saw a E92 LCI during broad daylight today. And wow, that thing is bright! Hope LUX is close!

Blah. I have failed once again to take night time pics. Either my camera sucks or I have no skills. Probably both

teknostar · 03-08-2011, 01:02 AM

I can not figure out how these are supposed to go in.

I have a MY11 E70

There are two caps to access the head lights on each side.

Front one has a cap that screws off, and the back one has a clip at the top and flips open then comes off completely.

Inside i can only see the bulb that powers the highbeam???

The clips on the back of this bulb do not match up with the clips on the Lux

Please help

Thanks

Mr. Grumpy · 03-08-2011, 10:33 AM

I just placed my order.

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JStang Brigadier General 562 Rep 3,625 Posts Drives: FDB M3 CS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Petersburg, FL iTrader: (9)	MTEC 4350K's. I'm pretty happy with them. If only installing the Angel Eyes were as easy as the fogs. I got them from e92lighting.com. While you're at it, pick up a set of the MTEC license plate LED's that come in the housing. They look amazing!!
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InsanePineapple Shenanigans 79 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: See Signature Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (1)	What would match the LUX H8 the best? MTECH 4350K or GP Thunder 7500K?
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2007AWE92 New Member 4 Rep 29 Posts Drives: '07 AW 335i coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Finished the install last night...kind of a pain in the ass but results make it worth it! My camera is not the best. Before: After changing one side..it got dark. The next day:
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teknostar New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E70 LCI X5, B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	help needed with install Lux V3 I can not figure out how these are supposed to go in. I have a MY11 E70 There are two caps to access the head lights on each side. Front one has a cap that screws off, and the back one has a clip at the top and flips open then comes off completely. Inside i can only see the bulb that powers the highbeam??? The clips on the back of this bulb do not match up with the clips on the Lux Please help Thanks Attached Images
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