LUX H8 V3 Installation?

shipill · 05-05-2011, 11:43 AM

guys please help , I want to change my H3 cornering bulbs to match Lux H8

MTEC 4350K H3 SUPER WHITE should be fine right ?

E92-Lighting · 05-05-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by shipill

guys please help , I want to change my H3 cornering bulbs to match Lux H8

MTEC 4350K H3 SUPER WHITE should be fine right ?

its a good match for Lux h8 at super white

MikesBMW · 05-05-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

You can also try the lower the light into the headlight housing with the LED's facing upwards. once in place, use the wires to GENTLY guide it into the reflector housing.

what do you mean by lower it in with the LEDs facing up, the LEDs are all around the end of the light not just on one side, are you saying i should lower the unit into the opening with the tip of the light angled up from the base and then start to angle to tip down so I can push it into the actual housing?

LuxAngelEyes · 05-05-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MB135i

what do you mean by lower it in with the LEDs facing up, the LEDs are all around the end of the light not just on one side, are you saying i should lower the unit into the opening with the tip of the light angled up from the base and then start to angle to tip down so I can push it into the actual housing?

yes exactly. if you lower the whole unit into the housing with the heatsink down and the tip of the light facing upwards. I hope that makes enough sense.

DigitalDawn · 05-06-2011, 01:04 PM

I'm a woman with medium sized hands and I have cuts all over my right hand from installing the H8 v3. Got the passenger side unit in, but couldn't lock the driver's side into place. Fortunately, I found a mechanic with small hands who was able to do it.

It's not the fault of the product, but rather the ridiculously small space BMW designed for these bulbs.

aw328xi2008 · 05-06-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DigitalDawn

I'm a woman with medium sized hands and I have cuts all over my right hand from installing the H8 v3. Got the passenger side unit in, but couldn't lock the driver's side into place. Fortunately, I found a mechanic with small hands who was able to do it.

It's not the fault of the product, but rather the ridiculously small space BMW designed for these bulbs.

+1

jchiodo · 05-23-2011, 10:36 PM

Just got my H8's installed. Drivers side took about 5 minutes start to finish. Couldn't get my hand in to twist it in on the passenger side, I thought they were both the same size??? My wife got it done instantly, she's so damn proud of herself now and wants to know when I want her to install a supercharger for me:-) Yeah, I wish.

carfreak83 · 05-24-2011, 02:11 AM

just ordered mine yesterday and they are already shipped...cant wait till i get them!!

LuxAngelEyes · 05-24-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by carfreak83

just ordered mine yesterday and they are already shipped...cant wait till i get them!!

Good luck installing and i hope you enjoy them!

carfreak83 · 05-27-2011, 02:32 PM

out for delivery right now...cant wait..
i am gonna try to install them with my fat fingers first, hopefully that works!

carfreak83 · 05-27-2011, 07:07 PM

i cant do ittt!!!

caesarp · 10-22-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DigitalDawn

I'm a woman with medium sized hands and I have cuts all over my right hand from installing the H8 v3. Got the passenger side unit in, but couldn't lock the driver's side into place. Fortunately, I found a mechanic with small hands who was able to do it.

It's not the fault of the product, but rather the ridiculously small space BMW designed for these bulbs.

How much do shops charge to install these (roughly)? I don't want to install these, as I have chronic issues with my hands already and prefer not to risk any cuts. Anyone ever price getting these installed by a pro?

rollinstone157 · 10-22-2011, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by caesarp

How much do shops charge to install these (roughly)? I don't want to install these, as I have chronic issues with my hands already and prefer not to risk any cuts. Anyone ever price getting these installed by a pro?

I emailed AKMoterwerk in NJ maybe...6-8 months ago asking the same question, and I believe their price was in the range $30-$50 for installation. I still need to get my LUX's...but I just dropped my cash on a Canon 55 ƒ1.2 lens, so finances are a little low right now

mathematics · 02-07-2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rollinstone157

I emailed AKMoterwerk in NJ maybe...6-8 months ago asking the same question, and I believe their price was in the range $30-$50 for installation. I still need to get my LUX's...but I just dropped my cash on a Canon 55 ƒ1.2 lens, so finances are a little low right now

when did they make a 55 f1.2 ?

rollinstone157 · 02-07-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mathematics

when did they make a 55 f1.2 ?

Late 1960s/early 1970s, it's an FL mount (early FD mount) lens that has been converted to an EF mount lens with focus confirmation. She's a beauty!

mathematics · 02-08-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rollinstone157

Late 1960s/early 1970s, it's an FL mount (early FD mount) lens that has been converted to an EF mount lens with focus confirmation. She's a beauty!

sweeeet

bluewind · 02-11-2012, 04:26 AM

Installed LUX today. Technically it's very easy, but in reality it's freaking ridiculously difficult and frustrating!

It was pure dumb luck that I was able to put it in the right place for the driver side. Passenger side has much more room and took me maybe 5min, but the other side took me 55min to get it done after all the cuts and bruises.

But after 1 hour of pain and agony, which I really don't want to repeat ever again, I love the new look and am very happy with LUX! It was definitely worth the trouble!

roadkillrob · 02-11-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by evicfinite

it's cake dude. if u have hands u can do it. it's plug and play. go YouTube it

I respectfully disagree, you don't need much for technical skills, but it isn't easy and if u have girls hands you can do it, sucks if you have big fat sausages for fingers though!

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shipill Major 454 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: F10 528 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East iTrader: (7)	guys please help , I want to change my H3 cornering bulbs to match Lux H8 MTEC 4350K H3 SUPER WHITE should be fine right ?
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DigitalDawn Private First Class 12 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2010 335 E93 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jupiter, FL iTrader: (0)	I'm a woman with medium sized hands and I have cuts all over my right hand from installing the H8 v3. Got the passenger side unit in, but couldn't lock the driver's side into place. Fortunately, I found a mechanic with small hands who was able to do it. It's not the fault of the product, but rather the ridiculously small space BMW designed for these bulbs.
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jchiodo Enlisted Member 2 Rep 43 Posts Drives: '11 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0)	Just got my H8's installed. Drivers side took about 5 minutes start to finish. Couldn't get my hand in to twist it in on the passenger side, I thought they were both the same size??? My wife got it done instantly, she's so damn proud of herself now and wants to know when I want her to install a supercharger for me:-) Yeah, I wish. __________________ Mmmm Lovin'it!
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02-11-2012, 04:26 AM	#39
bluewind Enlisted Member 8 Rep 31 Posts Drives: E92 335is, F10 535i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California, USA iTrader: (0)	Installed LUX today. Technically it's very easy, but in reality it's freaking ridiculously difficult and frustrating! It was pure dumb luck that I was able to put it in the right place for the driver side. Passenger side has much more room and took me maybe 5min, but the other side took me 55min to get it done after all the cuts and bruises. But after 1 hour of pain and agony, which I really don't want to repeat ever again, I love the new look and am very happy with LUX! It was definitely worth the trouble!
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