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      06-02-2011, 09:44 AM   #23
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Its confirmed that the LUX H8 V3 will fit the X6 headlight - see my post here: http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...9&postcount=58
Great news! So does that mean we can now safely place an order now?
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      06-02-2011, 11:18 AM   #24
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Just noticed in your SALE THREAD that it fits X6 (2008 - current) but not X6M
What is the difference???

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8815982
Originally posted by LUX in another post - #63:
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Correct - i have updated my first post with the vehicle compatability. the LUX H8 V3 will fit the X6. it will NOT fix the X5m. I still am unsure about the X6m.
I am assuming there is some slight difference with M headlights and non-M.
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      06-02-2011, 01:32 PM   #25
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Now i'm thinking it's probably due to lack of fog ligths on Ms
Fog on regular X6 also act as corner light, to light up the driveway as you turn, etc. On Ms corner light, i think is in the headlight, probably between xenon bulbs
This may be the reason
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      06-02-2011, 02:53 PM   #26
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Now i'm thinking it's probably due to lack of fog ligths on Ms
Fog on regular X6 also act as corner light, to light up the driveway as you turn, etc. On Ms corner light, i think is in the headlight, probably between xenon bulbs
This may be the reason
The headlight assembly LUX tested was actually off an X5, not X6.

If you go back to the Sales thread, you can see X6 has been taken off the list.
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      06-02-2011, 11:54 PM   #27
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Yep,
You're right
X6 is gone from the list now
Crap...
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      06-03-2011, 04:07 AM   #28
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Its confirmed that the LUX H8 V3 will fit the X6 headlight - see my post here: http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showp...9&postcount=58

Thanks for the reply.

Unfortunately, I can't seem to get the link to work. I get an error that states "invaild post specified."

I think the "For Sale" link in your signature still states:

Does NOT FIT: X6, X6M, or X5M
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      06-03-2011, 09:22 AM   #29
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Thanks for the reply.

Unfortunately, I can't seem to get the link to work. I get an error that states "invaild post specified."

I think the "For Sale" link in your signature still states:

Does NOT FIT: X6, X6M, or X5M
Ya I believe they have removed the post.
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      06-07-2011, 01:50 PM   #30
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Just swaped out my angel eyes bulb from Weisslecht to the PIAAs mentined in this thread. I can confirm that the PIAAs are brighter but not much. About 20% brighter if any. Nothing to be jumping up and down about. Now, only if the bulb manufacturers can give us a lumen rating on the LEDs they use. The only good thing about the PIAAs are that they are very compact. No "ballasts" and the bulb it self is practically the same size as normal non LED bulbs.
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      06-08-2011, 10:59 AM   #31
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Update: After two days one of the LED burned out, and the other 7 LEDs are browning and seems ready to go too! Maybe I got a bad set. Grrrrrr!!!!!!
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      06-08-2011, 12:20 PM   #32
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Update: After two days one of the LED burned out, and the other 7 LEDs are browning and seems ready to go too! Maybe I got a bad set. Grrrrrr!!!!!!
2 days life time for LEDs?? You definitely got a bad set
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      06-08-2011, 12:27 PM   #33
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I heard some people caught a fire with aftermarket LEDs
Not sure of the brand of the LEDs, but it was on installed on new 7-er
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LUX's last post states that his lights fit the X6, then no follow-up note to clarify that the information is incorrect.

Before this I was just waiting, but now I'm confused as well...

update please from Mr. Lux???

anyone? anyone?
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      06-13-2011, 10:40 AM   #35
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LUX's last post states that his lights fit the X6, then no follow-up note to clarify that the information is incorrect.

Before this I was just waiting, but now I'm confused as well...

update please from Mr. Lux???

anyone? anyone?
We have an X6 headlight now and we are making the modification right now. Once i receive a final update from my machine shop we will be posting new information and orders for X6's, X5M's and X6M's can begin
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      06-13-2011, 02:23 PM   #36
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[QUOTE=LuxAngelEyes;9729842]
Its confirmed that the LUX H8 V3 will fit the X6 headlight - see my post here: [url]http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9729829
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We have an X6 headlight now and we are making the modification right now. Once i receive a final update from my machine shop we will be posting new information and orders for X6's, X5M's and X6M's can begin


excellent. thanks for the clarification.

you have a bunch of customers lined up here already.

if you make the lights, we will post pictures and do our best to keep your business rolling along.

(but hurry up already!! )
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Its confirmed that the LUX H8 V3 will fit the X6 headlight - see my post here: http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=9729829
I couldn't get your link to work. It says 'invalid post specified'. Can you try to post the link again?

Thanks!
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      06-14-2011, 10:32 AM   #39
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Just to report back on more findings. Because of my burned out PIAAs (which was sent back for an exchange.), I experimented with couple of bulb to see for my self what kind of results I get. First, PIAA Extreme White 4150k. Not white enough at all. Just a hair whiter and brighter then stock but no where near what we want to achieve. Second, GP Thunder 8500k. Interesting result. The inner ring is white and intense. The white is very close to the F10 BMW "liquid light" white and the intensity is really very good as well. The intensity is even brighter then any of the LED replacements I've seen (have yet to seen LUX). BUT....here is the big BUT. The outer ring's intensity falls off dramaticly. I mean I've never see a larger difference between the inner ring and the outer ring of all the LED and H8 bulbs I've tried. Very strange. Also the outer ring have this weird green tint to the look. I guess it's from the intensity falling off affecting the spectrum of the light.

If only Mr. Lux can get his act together....wink, wink, caugh, caugh.....

Now for discussion: Why can't the LED manufacturers just put brighter LED in these things? Maybe Mr. Lux can chime in on this one.
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Just to report back on more findings. Because of my burned out PIAAs (which was sent back for an exchange.), I experimented with couple of bulb to see for my self what kind of results I get. First, PIAA Extreme White 4150k. Not white enough at all. Just a hair whiter and brighter then stock but no where near what we want to achieve. Second, GP Thunder 8500k. Interesting result. The inner ring is white and intense. The white is very close to the F10 BMW "liquid light" white and the intensity is really very good as well. The intensity is even brighter then any of the LED replacements I've seen (have yet to seen LUX). BUT....here is the big BUT. The outer ring's intensity falls off dramaticly. I mean I've never see a larger difference between the inner ring and the outer ring of all the LED and H8 bulbs I've tried. Very strange. Also the outer ring have this weird green tint to the look. I guess it's from the intensity falling off affecting the spectrum of the light.

If only Mr. Lux can get his act together....wink, wink, caugh, caugh.....

Now for discussion: Why can't the LED manufacturers just put brighter LED in these things? Maybe Mr. Lux can chime in on this one.


an update will come tonight after i come back from the machine shop. fingers crossed!
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      06-15-2011, 11:13 AM   #41
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Good news everyone: We have confirmed that the next batch of LUX H8 V3 WILL FIT the X5m, X6 and X6m

Everyone can now place orders and we will also get install instructions posted up shortly once we receive our parts in. Here is a picture of our x6 headlight ( sorry its bad quality, better pictures to come...)
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      06-15-2011, 01:40 PM   #42
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Good news everyone: We have confirmed that the next batch of LUX H8 V3 WILL FIT the X5m, X6 and X6m

Everyone can now place orders and we will also get install instructions posted up shortly once we receive our parts in. Here is a picture of our x6 headlight ( sorry its bad quality, better pictures to come...)
Excellent news!
I will place an order shortly. When will you be able to ship them out?

Also looking forward to see better pics! (Maybe under sun light?)
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      06-15-2011, 02:29 PM   #43
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Sunlight/daylight photos please!
If possible, side-by-side with OEM LED coronas (either 3-er, 5-er or new X5/X3)

Thank you!
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      06-16-2011, 01:20 PM   #44
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Yes, daytime photos please. Looks like there is a bit of this "green" tint in the outter ring too.
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