LUX H8 Install Question

radiofrequency · 06-17-2011, 06:15 AM

I received my LUX H8 product earlier this week and performed the install last night. My car is a 2011 M3 ZCP. I have a question about the "black box" (capacitor?). Where is this piece intended to go? It fits inside the headlight housing, however mine are lying on top of the back portion of the H8 bulb (the finned piece of the H8 which protrudes from the actual housing of the headllight). Is this part intended to do so? Where is the black box supposed to be located? On the older H8's, from my search on this forum, I noticed that the black box was located outside of the headlight assembly. However, the install instructions for the new H8's (on the vendor website), maintain that the black box fits inside the headlight housing, but there aren't any pictures showing it's (the black box) location.

SPQR M3 · 06-17-2011, 06:20 AM

AFAIK there's no specific position for the black box. Mine is just resting in the headlight housing compartment along with all the other wires. However, I've thought about using some double sided tape to secure it to the underside of the lid of the headlight compartment?

Chowster · 06-17-2011, 06:22 AM

It goes inside the headlight housing. I just put mine somewhere in the empty space behind all the bulbs and wiring. Enjoy!

radiofrequency · 06-17-2011, 07:49 AM

Thanks for replying to my question so quickly, your answers make me feel more comfortable with my install. The angel eyes do look quite stunning now compared to before!!

Grail05 · 06-17-2011, 08:27 AM

FYI dont put double sided tape on the lux black box... its gets really hot inside the housing. find someplace comfortable. but most people just put that box inside the housing without no problem....

LuxAngelEyes · 06-17-2011, 09:18 AM

I responded to your e-mail as well

Madders · 06-17-2011, 09:41 AM

was wondering this myself -just got to save the pennies now..

Locksmythe · 06-17-2011, 08:13 PM

where did Lux say to put it then?

SchnellM3 · 06-19-2011, 05:32 PM

Tucked mine in the bottom of the light behind everything, no problems

LuxAngelEyes · 06-20-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Locksmythe

where did Lux say to put it then?

Everything goes within the headlight compartment

stefan · 11-08-2011, 06:21 PM

Random question; removing the existing bulb; it's rotate CLOCKWISE correct? The official manual suggests clockwise, everything else on the internet, it's clockwise for removal. Just trying to do some recon before I head down to install.

1sikbmr · 11-09-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stefan

Random question; removing the existing bulb; it's rotate CLOCKWISE correct? The official manual suggests clockwise, everything else on the internet, it's clockwise for removal. Just trying to do some recon before I head down to install.

yes when you are facing the headlight ie: looking from in front the car you turn it to the right to get the bulb out.

dagolfpro · 11-10-2011, 11:29 PM

Yeah, I just installed the Lux last night in my E90. Took over an hour.

Question: How tight did you guys get the new bulbs to screw in? The OEM I removed turned about 30 degrees but I could only get the Lux turn 10-15 degrees. I couldn't get any leverage on the bulb to turn it anymore. Suggestions???

Lucky 24 · 11-12-2011, 05:11 PM

As long as it looks secure and the red/orange ring is flush with the socket and the lights are working you should be good.

06-17-2011, 06:15 AM	#1
radiofrequency Field Marshall 307 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 ZCP, 2021 M2 Comp Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere in Africa iTrader: (0)	LUX H8 Install Question I received my LUX H8 product earlier this week and performed the install last night. My car is a 2011 M3 ZCP. I have a question about the "black box" (capacitor?). Where is this piece intended to go? It fits inside the headlight housing, however mine are lying on top of the back portion of the H8 bulb (the finned piece of the H8 which protrudes from the actual housing of the headllight). Is this part intended to do so? *Where is the black box supposed to be located?* On the older H8's, from my search on this forum, I noticed that the black box was located outside of the headlight assembly. However, the install instructions for the new H8's (on the vendor website), maintain that the black box fits inside the headlight housing, but there aren't any pictures showing it's (the black box) location.
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06-17-2011, 06:20 AM	#2
SPQR M3 First Lieutenant 43 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 325i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	AFAIK there's no specific position for the black box. Mine is just resting in the headlight housing compartment along with all the other wires. However, I've thought about using some double sided tape to secure it to the underside of the lid of the headlight compartment?
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06-17-2011, 06:22 AM	#3
Chowster E60_to_E90 36 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada iTrader: (2)	It goes inside the headlight housing. I just put mine somewhere in the empty space behind all the bulbs and wiring. Enjoy! __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. 20" MORR VS8.2 wheels Performance Mods: Dinan St.1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs; BPM St.II, DCT, servo tunes Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console, spoiler; Arkym CF diffuser; LUX; tint
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06-17-2011, 07:49 AM	#4
radiofrequency Field Marshall 307 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 ZCP, 2021 M2 Comp Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere in Africa iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the rapid responses! Thanks for replying to my question so quickly, your answers make me feel more comfortable with my install. The angel eyes do look quite stunning now compared to before!!
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06-17-2011, 08:27 AM	#5
Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 281 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	FYI dont put double sided tape on the lux black box... its gets really hot inside the housing. find someplace comfortable. but most people just put that box inside the housing without no problem.... __________________
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06-17-2011, 09:18 AM	#6
LuxAngelEyes 469 Rep 4,938 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Haven, CT iTrader: (13)	I responded to your e-mail as well __________________ LUX H8 189 Pure White \| LUX H8 V6 Adjustable White \| LUX H8 Gold LUX E90 V8 & LCI Halogen V4
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06-17-2011, 09:41 AM	#7
Madders Robot in Disguise 2 Rep 40 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	was wondering this myself -just got to save the pennies now.. __________________ E92 M3 DCT: "Bye Bye TDi"
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06-17-2011, 08:13 PM	#8
Locksmythe First Lieutenant 48 Rep 378 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 M3 AW/FR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	where did Lux say to put it then?
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06-19-2011, 05:32 PM	#9
SchnellM3 Digger 207 Rep 2,619 Posts Drives: 03 E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 Tra ... [8.00] 2009 BMW E92 M3 [8.30] 2009 Yamaha R1 (FOR ... [9.50]	Tucked mine in the bottom of the light behind everything, no problems __________________ 2009 E92 M3 /// Melbourne Red /// Fox Red /// M DKG Full Innotech Exhaust - DINAN Intake - IND Engine Bay Appearance - IND Hand Stitched Boot Covers - and much more....
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11-08-2011, 06:21 PM	#11
stefan Brigadier General 2354 Rep 4,254 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	Random question; removing the existing bulb; it's rotate CLOCKWISE correct? The official manual suggests clockwise, everything else on the internet, it's clockwise for removal. Just trying to do some recon before I head down to install. __________________ ///M Power
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11-10-2011, 11:29 PM	#13
dagolfpro Colonel 248 Rep 2,271 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (9)	Yeah, I just installed the Lux last night in my E90. Took over an hour. Question: How tight did you guys get the new bulbs to screw in? The OEM I removed turned about 30 degrees but I could only get the Lux turn 10-15 degrees. I couldn't get any leverage on the bulb to turn it anymore. Suggestions??? __________________ 2011.75 E90 AW \| DCT \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| Prem Sound \| Moonroof \| BMW Apps \| Mods List: Evolve Exhaust \| M Perf Steering Wheel \| Tint \| Lux \| Hardwired V1 \| KW V3 \| Volshlag CP \| Brembo BBK \| BBS FI \| Yokohama AD08 R\| Schroth 4 Point Harness \| Challenge GT Diffuser \| OEM GTS Wing\| GTS Lip\| I lied earlier, I wasn't done with mod, but I swear, I'm done now, no more mods...
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11-12-2011, 05:11 PM	#14
Lucky 24 New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E93 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	As long as it looks secure and the red/orange ring is flush with the socket and the lights are working you should be good. __________________ 2008 Melbourne Red E93
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