Lux Angel eye kit came in today - XBimmers.com

mrpcar · 12-19-2011, 09:51 PM

Lux Angel eye kit came in today for our new X5M.

Some tips for the install. After you remove the factory bulb take a good look at the tab location, as there are two larger and one smaller tab. The new Lux LED bulb will need to match up with the factory bulb and go in the same way.

Once it is in you can only turn it about 1/4" with your finger, the final tightening still require some sort of pliers or channel lock. For the life of me I couldn't get it to turn with just my fingers. I guess this is what aftermarket means.

Also not sure where to stick the ballast, I guess just throw it in the space below? No instruction were included.

But all in and works great.

evandro13 · 12-19-2011, 10:58 PM

looks great.. picking up my x6 tomorrow, got my lux angel eyes waiting.

Speedlogix · 12-20-2011, 12:05 AM

Looks great! I want to do that to my '11 X5. My uncle got a '12 X5 and his came with it already!

TimZ · 12-20-2011, 12:51 AM

I have the same mod with the same color car lol, absolutely love the new look.
As for the ballast, i just dropped it in the space below. Haven't had a single problem since i put them on the car

mrpcar · 12-20-2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TimZ

I have the same mod with the same color car lol, absolutely love the new look.
As for the ballast, i just dropped it in the space below. Haven't had a single problem since i put them on the car

Thanks, that's exactly what I did.

Too bad you live on the other end of coast or else we can hang out to go for a drive. Would be neat to have two identical white X5M on the road at the same time.

baby huey · 12-20-2011, 09:38 AM

Simple instructions are posted on their Website.

Throatpunch · 12-20-2011, 09:47 AM

Wow those look great

LuxAngelEyes · 12-21-2011, 12:02 PM

Thank you for posting the comparison picture. We are very happy to hear that you are enjoying the LUX H8 V3 angel eyes in your car!

mrpcar · 12-21-2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

Thank you for posting the comparison picture. We are very happy to hear that you are enjoying the LUX H8 V3 angel eyes in your car!

Thank you guys for making this wonderful upgrade option available for us. I received nothing be praises from my Facebook friends for this upgrade.

serge1 · 12-22-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by evandro13

looks great.. picking up my x6 tomorrow, got my lux angel eyes waiting.

2012 X6? Doesn't it come with LED angel eyes?
These lux look great, but not as good at the OEM LED angel eyes.
A few observations
1. LEDs look sharper
2. Both LEDs have same "thickness", while the Lux inner eye seems to be thicker.
3. LEDs look whiter and brighter.

But I would take the Lux over the halo angel eyes anyday.

dizda · 12-26-2011, 03:45 PM

awesome! i have the same lux on my e70. never had any error with it. worth the price!

Rreedd26 · 12-26-2011, 10:35 PM

Must agree with the other posters. Good product. Nothing but positive comments from my friends.

By the Way, I am new here, and found this site when i was searching for Angel Eyes for m wife's 2011 X5.

I intend to hang around for a while..

EdwinF10 · 12-27-2011, 03:41 AM

Very impressive, and doesn't look cheap aftermarket at all.
I ordered a set myself, can't wait to see how it looks like.

Thanks for the comparison pic.

BiG22DuBz · 12-27-2011, 06:09 PM

Looks great! Do these look pretty much like the new 2012 3 series or 2012 X5's with LED's?

serge1 · 12-27-2011, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BiG22DuBz

Looks great! Do these look pretty much like the new 2012 3 series or 2012 X5's with LED's?

I don't think they do. At least on the pictures.
The OEM LEDs look white and brighter, while the LUX are a bit dimmer and bluish tones in them.

michaelpnett · 12-28-2011, 09:27 PM

installed mine this weekend. 15 minute job and look great...........

LuxAngelEyes · 01-03-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdwinF10

Very impressive, and doesn't look cheap aftermarket at all.
I ordered a set myself, can't wait to see how it looks like.

Thanks for the comparison pic.

I hope you enjoy them once you get your set!!

mrpcar · 01-19-2012, 08:41 AM

Since we are on a light related topic, does anyone know what the inner lights are for? The lights I am referring to are the lights the inner angel ring surrounds. I see there is a bulb inside, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to turn it on.

kckc1016 · 01-20-2012, 01:49 PM

inner turns on when you signal or turn the wheel in that particular direction to help you see better, same with fogs.

serge1 · 01-20-2012, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kckc1016

inner turns on when you signal or turn the wheel in that particular direction to help you see better, same with fogs.

Not on my 2011 35d (USA). The inner never turns on (not even sure there's a bulb).
Fog lights turn on depending on direction of wheel turn.

mrpcar · 01-21-2012, 10:26 AM

I don't think I have fog lights on the X5M.

baby huey · 01-21-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mrpcar

I don't think I have fog lights on the X5M.

I don't think you do, either. I think you have twin turbos, and the intercooler air intakes are where the fog lights are on the X5.
I'll take the twins any time.

12-19-2011, 09:51 PM	#1
mrpcar Private First Class Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: United States Posts: 173 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Toyota Pruis 3 [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayenne S [0.00] 2012 BMW X5M [3.83] 2002 Ferrari 360 sp ... [0.00] 1999 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00] 2000 BMW 328i [0.00]	Lux Angel eye kit came in today Lux Angel eye kit came in today for our new X5M. Some tips for the install. After you remove the factory bulb take a good look at the tab location, as there are two larger and one smaller tab. The new Lux LED bulb will need to match up with the factory bulb and go in the same way. Once it is in you can only turn it about 1/4" with your finger, the final tightening still require some sort of pliers or channel lock. For the life of me I couldn't get it to turn with just my fingers. I guess this is what aftermarket means. Also not sure where to stick the ballast, I guess just throw it in the space below? No instruction were included. But all in and works great.
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12-20-2011, 12:05 AM	#3
Speedlogix Private Drives: 2011 X5 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 63 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X5 xDrive35i [0.00]	Looks great! I want to do that to my '11 X5. My uncle got a '12 X5 and his came with it already! __________________ Lisa. \| 2011 X5 Premium ... 1st BMW, and in LOVE!! Speedlogix - www.speedlogix.net

12-20-2011, 09:38 AM	#6
baby huey Private First Class Drives: 2010 X5M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	Instructions Simple instructions are posted on their Website.

12-21-2011, 12:02 PM	#8
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12-27-2011, 03:41 AM	#13
EdwinF10 Major Drives: f10 535d M & e70 X5 Xdrive35d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 1,081 iTrader: (0)	Very impressive, and doesn't look cheap aftermarket at all. I ordered a set myself, can't wait to see how it looks like. Thanks for the comparison pic. __________________ 2004 e87 118d (ret.), 2006 e92 335d (ret.), 2007 e92 330d (ret.), 2007 e87 130i M-sport (ret.), 2009 e92 M3 (ret.) 2009 e70 X5 35d & 2010 f10 535d M-sport

12-19-2011, 10:58 PM	#2
evandro13 Private Drives: 2012 BMW X6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	looks great.. picking up my x6 tomorrow, got my lux angel eyes waiting.

12-20-2011, 12:51 AM	#4
TimZ Lieutenant Drives: X5M Join Date: May 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 562 iTrader: (0)	I have the same mod with the same color car lol, absolutely love the new look. As for the ballast, i just dropped it in the space below. Haven't had a single problem since i put them on the car

12-20-2011, 09:47 AM	#7
Throatpunch New Member Drives: 2003 Evo 8 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	Wow those look great

12-26-2011, 03:45 PM	#11
dizda dizda Drives: 2007 e70 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SD,CA Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	awesome! i have the same lux on my e70. never had any error with it. worth the price!

12-26-2011, 10:35 PM	#12
Rreedd26 Registered Drives: 2011 X5 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Must agree with the other posters. Good product. Nothing but positive comments from my friends. By the Way, I am new here, and found this site when i was searching for Angel Eyes for m wife's 2011 X5. I intend to hang around for a while..

12-27-2011, 06:09 PM	#14
BiG22DuBz Private First Class Drives: X5M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	Looks great! Do these look pretty much like the new 2012 3 series or 2012 X5's with LED's? __________________ 2011 X5M....Downpipes, exhaust, dyno tuned 2008 Ducati 848....pearl white, Termignoni exhaust CLS55 and C6Z06 (previous rides)

12-28-2011, 09:27 PM	#16
michaelpnett Private First Class Drives: 2008 AW E92 M3; 2012 X5M Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: long Island Posts: 120 iTrader: (0)	installed mine this weekend. 15 minute job and look great...........

01-19-2012, 08:41 AM	#18
mrpcar Private First Class Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: United States Posts: 173 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Toyota Pruis 3 [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayenne S [0.00] 2012 BMW X5M [3.83] 2002 Ferrari 360 sp ... [0.00] 1999 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00] 2000 BMW 328i [0.00]	Since we are on a light related topic, does anyone know what the inner lights are for? The lights I am referring to are the lights the inner angel ring surrounds. I see there is a bulb inside, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to turn it on.

01-20-2012, 01:49 PM	#19
kckc1016 Private First Class Drives: 2012 550 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NY Posts: 102 iTrader: (1)	inner turns on when you signal or turn the wheel in that particular direction to help you see better, same with fogs.

01-21-2012, 10:26 AM	#21
mrpcar Private First Class Drives: 2012 X5M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: United States Posts: 173 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Toyota Pruis 3 [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayenne S [0.00] 2012 BMW X5M [3.83] 2002 Ferrari 360 sp ... [0.00] 1999 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00] 2000 BMW 328i [0.00]	I don't think I have fog lights on the X5M.

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