New Lux H8 V3 owner question

Blubaron79 · 07-14-2012, 02:35 PM

I just got my bulbs yesterday and installed them. Easy install! The hardest part was getting the new bulbs back in. It seemed I barely needed to turn them to get them. I guess my fear is they will fall out.

Anyway: My outer rings are a little dimmer than the inner ones. Not by much. Is this normal, or did I not twist them enough on the install; or not install them correctly? Any feedback is much thanked!

Edit: I do love, love them! Can't believe I waited this long to get them!

aandrew335 · 07-14-2012, 03:19 PM

Sounds like you installed right if its just a little dimmer then the inner ring.

Blubaron79 · 07-14-2012, 03:20 PM

Cool. Thanks

BlueBimmer · 07-15-2012, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

I just got my bulbs yesterday and installed them. Easy install! The hardest part was getting the new bulbs back in. It seemed I barely needed to turn them to get them. I guess my fear is they will fall out.

Anyway: My outer rings are a little dimmer than the inner ones. Not by much. Is this normal, or did I not twist them enough on the install; or not install them correctly? Any feedback is much thanked!

Edit: I do love, love them! Can't believe I waited this long to get them!

where did you get them from?

Blubaron79 · 07-15-2012, 11:42 AM

E92lighting.com

They were back ordered forever. I waited 45 days.

E90Company · 07-15-2012, 12:39 PM

Do you have any pictures?

Blubaron79 · 07-15-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Company

Do you have any pictures?

Crappy cell phone pics. I'll post them.

Blubaron79 · 07-15-2012, 02:12 PM

They are a lot brighter in real life. iPhone camera never pics up the brightness. I had a 2012 328 loaner, and I couldn't get the camera to pic up the bright OEM DRLs.

Rei1990 · 07-15-2012, 02:16 PM

look same as mine mate, other ring much dimmer wish it was same!

Blubaron79 · 07-15-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rei1990

look same as mine mate, other ring much dimmer wish it was same!

When you look at it straight on it is bright, but it dims when looking at it from the side.

Game · 07-15-2012, 04:19 PM

That's what you get with plug and play. It's never the bulbs, it's the bad design by BMW.

It'll never be perfect unless you get a retrofit done.

Blubaron79 · 07-15-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

That's what you get with plug and play. It's never the bulbs, it's the bad design by BMW.

It'll never be perfect unless you get a retrofit done.

I'm cool with how they look. With the install I was worried I didn't have them screwed in tightly enough, as you maybe twist them half a centimter and they are in place..

rollinstone157 · 07-15-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Blubaron79

I'm cool with how they look. With the install I was worried I didn't have them screwed in tightly enough, as you maybe twist them half a centimter and they are in place..

Yeah...that sounds right to me! Enjoy your new AE's!

LuxAngelEyes · 07-16-2012, 11:24 AM

The outer rings will always be dimmer and that is because of the design of the headlight itself. The inner and outer rings are designed very differently but the LUX Angel eyes work to direct as much light into the outer rings as possible to help even them out.

Blubaron79 · 07-16-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LuxAngelEyes

The outer rings will always be dimmer and that is because of the design of the headlight itself. The inner and outer rings are designed very differently but the LUX Angel eyes work to direct as much light into the outer rings as possible to help even them out.

I love them!

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Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1435 Rep 4,724 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	New Lux H8 V3 owner question I just got my bulbs yesterday and installed them. Easy install! The hardest part was getting the new bulbs back in. It seemed I barely needed to turn them to get them. I guess my fear is they will fall out. Anyway: My outer rings are a little dimmer than the inner ones. Not by much. Is this normal, or did I not twist them enough on the install; or not install them correctly? Any feedback is much thanked! Edit: I do love, love them! Can't believe I waited this long to get them! __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive Last edited by Blubaron79; 07-14-2012 at 02:45 PM..
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Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1435 Rep 4,724 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	E92lighting.com They were back ordered forever. I waited 45 days. __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive
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Blubaron79 Brigadier General 1435 Rep 4,724 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	They are a lot brighter in real life. iPhone camera never pics up the brightness. I had a 2012 328 loaner, and I couldn't get the camera to pic up the bright OEM DRLs. Attached Images __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive Previous: '18 340i xDrive; '15 335 xDrive; '14 435i xDrive; '09 335 E92 xDrive
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Rei1990 New Member 1 Rep 27 Posts Drives: e92 325i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	look same as mine mate, other ring much dimmer wish it was same!
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Game ------ 7406 Rep 10,215 Posts Drives: G87 M2 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago'ish iTrader: (25)	That's what you get with plug and play. It's never the bulbs, it's the bad design by BMW. It'll never be perfect unless you get a retrofit done. __________________
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LuxAngelEyes BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 469 Rep 4,938 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (13)	The outer rings will always be dimmer and that is because of the design of the headlight itself. The inner and outer rings are designed very differently but the LUX Angel eyes work to direct as much light into the outer rings as possible to help even them out. __________________ LUX H8 189 Pure White \| LUX H8 V6 Adjustable White \| LUX H8 Gold LUX E90 V8 & LCI Halogen V4
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