LUX H8 rings on the z4 anyone?

erichui · 11-10-2009, 05:29 PM

Hi guys,

I am wondering, has anyone tried the LUX h8 rings on the z4?

The product webpage is here: http://www.namotorsports.net/detail....rt_cd/MDSLUXH8

Since it is also h8, I am guessing it is suppose to fit the z4? I emailed the vendor and they cannot guarantee they will fit.

Don't want to spend like 250 USD (including shipping) to find out that they don't work..

Thanks in advance.

Eric

Lewis@MWDesign · 11-11-2009, 06:55 AM

From what my Calgary sales rep (who accels in lighting accessories) have been telling us that the RD LED H8 upgrade is the best bang for buck for anyone looking to "whiten" their angel eyes.

http://www.e92-lighting.com/products..._E82-5-20.html

We ordered a set for our Z4 project and they are currently in transit. Will post pics as soon as we have them installed.

erichui · 11-11-2009, 08:03 AM

Thanks Lewis! Definitely post some pictures once you got them installed.

would be better if you could also post a picture with the stock and the RD LED on each side

Cheers,
Eric

mds82 · 11-11-2009, 10:48 AM

I'm the maker of the LUX H8 led angel eyes.

I do know that BMW has designed a lot of their headlights differently, so the LUX H8's will probably fit into place, however i'm not exactly sure how they will look.

If your interested in testing it you can, and we can talk about a return policy if your not satisfied.

erichui · 11-12-2009, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mds82

I'm the maker of the LUX H8 led angel eyes.

I do know that BMW has designed a lot of their headlights differently, so the LUX H8's will probably fit into place, however i'm not exactly sure how they will look.

If your interested in testing it you can, and we can talk about a return policy if your not satisfied.

PMed

erichui · 11-12-2009, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NVRS8TFD

For some reason LUX H8 rings design will not fit our new Z4 because it only modify for E91, E92, & E93

So you actually tried?

KINetics · 11-12-2009, 07:11 PM

Bummer, I was just about to pick up a set. Strange, I thought the H8 sizing would have been a standard size, regardless of what type of vehicle.

KINetics · 11-12-2009, 07:11 PM

Any one else try out the LUX's on the Z4 and can confirm NVRS8TFD's finding?

KINetics · 11-12-2009, 08:23 PM

Here are some pictures I took of the light housing. Hopefully Marc can chime in about

1) The fitment issue NVRS8TFD had.

2) Based on the position of the fiber optic, whether the LEDs on the LUX H8's are positioned for maximum light output. I don't know the orientation of the fiber optics for the e92 and maybe they're positioned different and the LUX H8s were designed for max output on those, i.e. LEDs mounted 180 degrees opposite each other. The Z4's fiber optic don't appear to be positioned that way.

Engine Bay:

Right Housing:

Left Housing:

Right Housing Top Inscrewed:

Left Housing Top Unscrewed:

jannisa · 11-13-2009, 08:28 AM

Try this
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Memphis1 · 11-13-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jannisa

Try this
www.car-coding.de

driving a german car doesn't automatically download the german language into our heads like the matrix...

hehe, just giving you a hard time

jannisa · 11-13-2009, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memphis2012

driving a german car doesn't automatically download the german language into our heads like the matrix...

hehe, just giving you a hard time

...and I was hoping someone could read it and translate. Anyway, these guys can do great things including programming your mirrors to fold when locking and some other cool stuff.

Memphis1 · 11-13-2009, 09:58 AM

the 3 series cars can get this

http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=1796

but i don't think they've made it for the E89 yet

Memphis1 · 11-13-2009, 09:59 AM

oh oh... i think i just jacked another thread... hehe

Memphis1 · 11-13-2009, 11:35 AM

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erichui · 11-14-2009, 02:03 AM

hey NVRS8TFD , so you mentioned about some fitting issues, and now you got it to work, could you please give us more details on how you got it to work? Thanks!

KINetics · 11-14-2009, 04:35 AM

Looks like he used black electrical tape.....

Ur_Up · 11-25-2009, 10:25 AM

Just wondering if anyone here can help me..

I managed to take off the left h8 bulb by twisting it 90 degres to the right just like the manual states. Took 10 seconds..
But when i go to do the same on the right hand side of the h8 bulb it wont come off because there is not enough clearance space to twist it 90 degress to the right..It will twist only 5 degress. I tried twisting to the left too because there is physical clearance but it doesnt twist off in that direction..

If you look at the right housing photo posted by KINetics(pic 4) there are two screws to each side of the plug of the bulb. The bulb on the right side will hit the screw..no clearance..

Hope i was clear enough..
How did you guys do it? Please help or suggestions?

Thanks!

Lewis@MWDesign · 11-25-2009, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ur_Up

Just wondering if anyone here can help me..

I managed to take off the left h8 bulb by twisting it 90 degres to the right just like the manual states. Took 10 seconds..
But when i go to do the same on the right hand side of the h8 bulb it wont come off because there is not enough clearance space to twist it 90 degress to the right..It will twist only 5 degress. I tried twisting to the left too because there is physical clearance but it doesnt twist off in that direction..

If you look at the right housing photo posted by KINetics(pic 4) there are two screws to each side of the plug of the bulb. The bulb on the right side will hit the screw..no clearance..

Hope i was clear enough..
How did you guys do it? Please help or suggestions?

Thanks!

I had the same problem yesterday when I tried installing my RD LED H8 bulbs on that side as well.

What I did was slide a small flat head screw driver and wedged it in as leverage, push and the OEM bulb should turn.

Putting the new bulb in is definitely the tougher part and may require a little bit of modification to the tabs of the new bulb.

Good luck!

Ur_Up · 11-25-2009, 07:15 PM

So i should use a screwdriver as leverage to force it to turn?
And is that turning to the right just like the other side?

Will try tonight...

Thx!

Maaij · 11-26-2009, 04:06 PM

Anyone found a solution for fitting H8 RD or LUX LED?

KINetics · 11-30-2009, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ur_Up

So i should use a screwdriver as leverage to force it to turn?
And is that turning to the right just like the other side?

Will try tonight...

Thx!

Do NOT use a screwdriver as leverage to turn. Turn it in the opposite direction of the other side.

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erichui Private 16 Rep 77 Posts Drives: E89 z4 sdrive30i AW/CR Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks Lewis! Definitely post some pictures once you got them installed. would be better if you could also post a picture with the stock and the RD LED on each side Cheers, Eric
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KINetics Enlisted Member 1 Rep 42 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	Here are some pictures I took of the light housing. Hopefully Marc can chime in about 1) The fitment issue NVRS8TFD had. 2) Based on the position of the fiber optic, whether the LEDs on the LUX H8's are positioned for maximum light output. I don't know the orientation of the fiber optics for the e92 and maybe they're positioned different and the LUX H8s were designed for max output on those, i.e. LEDs mounted 180 degrees opposite each other. The Z4's fiber optic don't appear to be positioned that way. Engine Bay: Right Housing: Left Housing: Right Housing Top Inscrewed: Left Housing Top Unscrewed:
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Ur_Up Private First Class 30 Rep 197 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	Just wondering if anyone here can help me.. I managed to take off the left h8 bulb by twisting it 90 degres to the right just like the manual states. Took 10 seconds.. But when i go to do the same on the right hand side of the h8 bulb it wont come off because there is not enough clearance space to twist it 90 degress to the right..It will twist only 5 degress. I tried twisting to the left too because there is physical clearance but it doesnt twist off in that direction.. If you look at the right housing photo posted by KINetics(pic 4) there are two screws to each side of the plug of the bulb. The bulb on the right side will hit the screw..no clearance.. Hope i was clear enough.. How did you guys do it? Please help or suggestions? Thanks!
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