Window Tint and Angel Eyes

Root · 12-18-2010, 11:30 AM

I have a car on order to be leased. I'd love to install the Angel Eyes and I would like to have the windows tinted. The BMW dealer works with a shop that will do a nice job tinting the glass and they recommended them. Will this effect my lease?

Also, I am interested in installing Angel Eyes Lux H8 on the vehicle. It's a 2011 X5D. Will this effect the lease? Can't I just swap the bulbs back if I turn in the car after lease expiration?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Stephen5242 · 12-18-2010, 12:18 PM

If you know how to install the Lux H8 Bulbs then you should know how to reverse it at the end of the lease with the original bulbs.

The tint can be removed as well, but I don't think it will affect your lease. Since your dealership recommends a shop for the tint, just ask your dealership if it will affect your lease.

I would think that these types of mods would make the vehicle more attractive at the end of a lease.

smallseafishie · 12-19-2010, 09:16 AM

Just put the original bulbs back in at the end of the lease. As long as the tints are of legal percentage, you should be fine leaving them on. Else you can pay to have it removed.

Kloogy · 12-19-2010, 11:37 AM

I've returned 2 cars to BMW with Limo tint which is not legal on the front windows in my state. I had zero issues.

Root · 12-23-2010, 10:09 PM

Are the Lux H8's on recall? Or has the issue been resolved?

smallseafishie · 12-24-2010, 09:11 AM

I bought a set of H8 around early november of 09. Those were recalled since they did not have an inline fuse. The recall essentially adds a fuse for protection in the event of a failure.

The recall basically added that fuse. They fixed the problem. All new ones have the fuse. I have a set in both my 335i and another set on order for the X5. I really love the way they look!

12-18-2010, 11:30 AM	#1
Root New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Old Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cleveland iTrader: (0)	Window Tint and Angel Eyes I have a car on order to be leased. I'd love to install the Angel Eyes and I would like to have the windows tinted. The BMW dealer works with a shop that will do a nice job tinting the glass and they recommended them. Will this effect my lease? Also, I am interested in installing Angel Eyes Lux H8 on the vehicle. It's a 2011 X5D. Will this effect the lease? Can't I just swap the bulbs back if I turn in the car after lease expiration? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
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Stephen5242 Canada EH! 287 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 3rd Rock from the Sun iTrader: (0)	If you know how to install the Lux H8 Bulbs then you should know how to reverse it at the end of the lease with the original bulbs. The tint can be removed as well, but I don't think it will affect your lease. Since your dealership recommends a shop for the tint, just ask your dealership if it will affect your lease. I would think that these types of mods would make the vehicle more attractive at the end of a lease.
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12-19-2010, 09:16 AM	#3
smallseafishie Colonel 110 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Just put the original bulbs back in at the end of the lease. As long as the tints are of legal percentage, you should be fine leaving them on. Else you can pay to have it removed.
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12-19-2010, 11:37 AM	#4
Kloogy Major 48 Rep 1,265 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X5 Sport Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Escondido, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2004 Ford Mustang GT [0.00] 2008 Bmw 328I Coupe [0.00]	I've returned 2 cars to BMW with Limo tint which is not legal on the front windows in my state. I had zero issues. __________________ 2011 X5 Sport Black Sapphire w/ Black Perforated Nevada/ DK Bmboo Technology/ Vented Seats/ Cold & Convenience / Multi Contour seats/ 20" wheels and more... 2004 Mustang GT Vert. - Modded
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Root New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Old Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Cleveland iTrader: (0)	Are the Lux H8's on recall? Or has the issue been resolved?
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smallseafishie Colonel 110 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I bought a set of H8 around early november of 09. Those were recalled since they did not have an inline fuse. The recall essentially adds a fuse for protection in the event of a failure. The recall basically added that fuse. They fixed the problem. All new ones have the fuse. I have a set in both my 335i and another set on order for the X5. I really love the way they look!
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