SILVERSTONE's LUX H8 Review and DIY

Silverstone · 03-18-2010, 12:57 PM

I got my set of LUX H8 Angel Eyes. Since i have been reading a lot about good and bad upgrades regarding angel eyes. i thought i would give a review from my own experience.

I took product photos in my studio to show the quality of manufacturing and finish of the LUX H8, Later on i took some photos during installation.

From these profuct shots you will see that the finish on the Alluminum Base is very neat compared to other after market upgrades. I was very satisfied with how the build and assembly quality was. The LEDs seem to be fixed tight and that made me very comfortable during installation that im not handling a fragile product.

Also i would like to add that the wiring was very near and not bulty at all. And the fact that its Plug and Play with no Error codes made it even better.

During the installation there were a few tricky parts. I will make sure to point them out in either the photos or video.

The first Unit took me about 20min to install because, not because it was hard to install but because i didnt notice that the teeth locks on the alumimum base werent all the same. they were three different sizes. i will explain in detail below. The second one took me 5-10min to install after i undertood the trick.

LUX H8 gives a nice white white with a hint of blue. I'm very picky when it comes to mods and all i can say is that the hint of blue i not the kind of blue that would make your car look cheap. It makes it look new and fresh just like the new 5 series GT's Eyes. It actually makes the new Angel Eyes on the 5 Series GT look outdated.

All in all i was completely satisfied with the product and the result. its a simple upgrade that makes the car looks 100% better IMO. if anyone has any doubts about LUX H8s. you simply shouldnt.

Enjoy

let me know what you think.

MC

Product Photos:

( the mittle part of the Aluminum base has three turbine shaped teeth, Notice that each one is a different size, during installalion please make sure you have all of them aligned correcty with the same size inside the headunit. )

Installation Photos:

Suprane · 03-18-2010, 03:38 PM

Great write up. Sharp pics. I'm itching to get the H8's and this will be quite helpful.
Comparision with OEM pics are cool. Thanks for all the effort.

Silverstone · 03-18-2010, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suprane

Great write up. Sharp pics. I'm itching to get the H8's and this will be quite helpful.
Comparision with OEM pics are cool. Thanks for all the effort.

Your welcome...glad you like the shots and write up.

here is a video of when i did the second one.

nusevad · 03-18-2010, 07:40 PM

very nice, i like the new LUX design...i got the more bulky version but it still runs great.

kmarei · 03-18-2010, 09:22 PM

great DIY
thank you for taking the time to tape it

edcvin · 03-18-2010, 09:36 PM

Thats awesome. Thanks for taking the time to provide such easy details.

-Vin

pepper · 03-18-2010, 09:51 PM

great writeup

awesome pics

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 03-18-2010, 10:38 PM

Nice review!

ADubM3 · 03-18-2010, 11:04 PM

Nice write up. Only if it was a few days earlier I wouldn't have had to go through so much head scratching and cussing. I still got it done and very happy with the results.
One of the best inexpensive mods on my car so far IMO.

SlammedR8 · 03-18-2010, 11:05 PM

this thread further proves what a great product LUX is

05SCM33 · 03-19-2010, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADubM3

Nice write up. Only if it was a few days earlier I wouldn't have had to go through so much head scratching and cussing. I still got it done and very happy with the results.
One of the best inexpensive mods on my car so far IMO.

+1 on the few days earlier,
+1 on the head scratching and cussing
+1 on one of the best inexpensive mods . . . .

ersin · 03-19-2010, 01:39 PM

Excellent video, pics and description. You should post this in the DIY section.

This pretty much sold me on the LUX H8.

Cheers.

adc · 03-19-2010, 04:58 PM

Looks nice - who sells these in NA?

Silverstone · 03-19-2010, 05:17 PM

Thanks all...

Glad some of you found this useful...

It is indeed a pretty sweet mod. simple and stylish.

Silverstone · 03-19-2010, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adc

Looks nice - who sells these in NA?

i got them from http://www.namotorsports.net

hope this helps.

MMMorish · 03-19-2010, 05:50 PM

Great review. These really are a great mod to do. Visible during the day and so classy looking at night.

LUX H8 6500K FTW!!

Dartanium · 03-19-2010, 06:07 PM

wow...didn't know LEDs cost $225+, not sure how much other angles eye are out there but this one seems like top quality, tempting

MShao825 · 03-20-2010, 12:46 AM

Great writeup

The pictures show the superiority of the LUX H8's over OEM, but pictures just don't do the LUX's justice. They look so much better in person, as I'm sure the OP can attest to.

Silverstone · 03-20-2010, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mshao825

Great writeup

The pictures show the superiority of the LUX H8's over OEM, but pictures just don't do the LUX's justice. They look so much better in person, as I'm sure the OP can attest to.

Thats very true...the pictures don't do justice. I will take close to real life ones once this our sandy weather clears up. Each time i take some now they are a bit brown/yellowish.

What i love about the LUX H8's is that they give a bit more power output than OEM in terms of brightness. Enough to make it sharp and crisp without making people think "oh my god look at what he's done to his Bimmer...he doesn't deserve one"

Will post some proper photos soon...

biglare · 03-20-2010, 02:08 AM

Very cool and nice instruction!

saeedg48 · 03-20-2010, 02:13 AM

wow! awesome job

Where can I get them from.
Please post more about your other mods. This was pretty detailed!

TTBear · 03-22-2010, 12:32 AM

I just installed mine, using your installation DIY. It was PERFECT.

I do have pretty small hands, but this helped immensely!!

Both sides done in 15 minutes - probably less, as I couldn't find my shop light

THANKS!!!!!

03-18-2010, 12:57 PM	#1
Silverstone Lieutenant 31 Rep 534 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E93 M DCT SILVERSTONE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saudi Arabia iTrader: (0)	SILVERSTONE's LUX H8 Review and DIY I got my set of LUX H8 Angel Eyes. Since i have been reading a lot about good and bad upgrades regarding angel eyes. i thought i would give a review from my own experience. I took product photos in my studio to show the quality of manufacturing and finish of the LUX H8, Later on i took some photos during installation. From these profuct shots you will see that the finish on the Alluminum Base is very neat compared to other after market upgrades. I was very satisfied with how the build and assembly quality was. The LEDs seem to be fixed tight and that made me very comfortable during installation that im not handling a fragile product. Also i would like to add that the wiring was very near and not bulty at all. And the fact that its Plug and Play with no Error codes made it even better. During the installation there were a few tricky parts. I will make sure to point them out in either the photos or video. The first Unit took me about 20min to install because, not because it was hard to install but because i didnt notice that the teeth locks on the alumimum base werent all the same. they were three different sizes. i will explain in detail below. The second one took me 5-10min to install after i undertood the trick. LUX H8 gives a nice white white with a hint of blue. I'm very picky when it comes to mods and all i can say is that the hint of blue i not the kind of blue that would make your car look cheap. It makes it look new and fresh just like the new 5 series GT's Eyes. It actually makes the new Angel Eyes on the 5 Series GT look outdated. All in all i was completely satisfied with the product and the result. its a simple upgrade that makes the car looks 100% better IMO. if anyone has any doubts about LUX H8s. you simply shouldnt. Enjoy let me know what you think. MC Product Photos: ( the mittle part of the Aluminum base has three turbine shaped teeth, Notice that each one is a different size, during installalion please make sure you have all of them aligned correcty with the same size inside the headunit. ) Installation Photos: __________________ http://www.MokhtarChahine.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/PhotographyMC Twitter: @MokoPhotography Last edited by Silverstone; 03-18-2010 at 07:41 PM.. Reason: tags
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Suprane Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 09 M3 E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Big D iTrader: (0)	Great write up. Sharp pics. I'm itching to get the H8's and this will be quite helpful. Comparision with OEM pics are cool. Thanks for all the effort. __________________ 09 E90 M3 DCT SSII Carbon Blk, Eisenmann Sport, RAC 19"RG63 on 255/275 UltracS, Dark Sidemkrs/Reflectrs/Grills, BMC Filter, LUX H8 V3 LEDs, V1 H/W, Ultimate Pedals & 30% Tint
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nusevad O! So Sour!! 552 Rep 15,615 Posts Drives: Fast 240z / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 'Merica! iTrader: (24) Garage List 1971 Datsun 240z [0.00] 2008 M3 [9.60]	very nice, i like the new LUX design...i got the more bulky version but it still runs great. __________________
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kmarei Major General 686 Rep 6,845 Posts Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2018 Audi RS5 [0.00]	great DIY thank you for taking the time to tape it
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edcvin Captain 126 Rep 880 Posts Drives: 2006 M5 \| 2011 M3 \| 2020 X3M Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Thats awesome. Thanks for taking the time to provide such easy details. -Vin
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pepper Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 262 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 0 degrees iTrader: (1)	great writeup awesome pics
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ADubM3 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 338 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NoVa 703 iTrader: (0)	Nice write up. Only if it was a few days earlier I wouldn't have had to go through so much head scratching and cussing. I still got it done and very happy with the results. One of the best inexpensive mods on my car so far IMO.
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SlammedR8 Major General 521 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	this thread further proves what a great product LUX is __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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03-19-2010, 01:39 PM	#12
ersin Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,144 Posts Drives: 17 YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Excellent video, pics and description. You should post this in the DIY section. This pretty much sold me on the LUX H8. Cheers. __________________ 2017 F80 YMB.
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adc Major General 2750 Rep 6,759 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 ED Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MD/DC iTrader: (12)	Looks nice - who sells these in NA? __________________ 2018 F80 Santorini 2019 Z4 3.0i 2022 X2 M35i
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03-19-2010, 05:17 PM	#14
Silverstone Lieutenant 31 Rep 534 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E93 M DCT SILVERSTONE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saudi Arabia iTrader: (0)	Thanks all... Glad some of you found this useful... It is indeed a pretty sweet mod. simple and stylish. __________________ http://www.MokhtarChahine.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/PhotographyMC Twitter: @MokoPhotography
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MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure 156 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	Great review. These really are a great mod to do. Visible during the day and so classy looking at night. LUX H8 6500K FTW!! __________________ MODS: Meisterschaft GT Racing Exhaust / BMC Air Filter / UUC SSK & DSSR (Modded)/ RPI Scoops / Passport SRX Hardwired / Custom Wrap 3M Clearbra / 20% Tint / 50% Windshield Tint / Key Hole Delete / Matted Out Accessories / VRS Type II Diffuser / Smoked Reflectors / Euphoria 6K LED Interior Lights / Rear Fog Light Mod / 6000K HID's / 6500K LUX H8 Angel Eyes / RDash License Plate LED Kit / LED Xenon Reverse Lights "M3 drivers have no friends"
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Dartanium Lieutenant 11 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	wow...didn't know LEDs cost $225+, not sure how much other angles eye are out there but this one seems like top quality, tempting
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MShao825 Go Terps! 53 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: 2009 SSII/FR E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jersey City, NJ Gaithersburg, MD iTrader: (2)	Great writeup The pictures show the superiority of the LUX H8's over OEM, but pictures just don't do the LUX's justice. They look so much better in person, as I'm sure the OP can attest to. __________________
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biglare Bulldog 482 Rep 3,355 Posts Drives: BMW & Porsche Join Date: May 2008 Location: ? iTrader: (3)	Very cool and nice instruction! __________________ Prev: Individual F80 M3 - Fjord Blue/Silverstone(interior) \| Fashion Grey(exterior) GTS
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saeedg48 Brigadier General 342 Rep 3,574 Posts Drives: Porsche 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	wow! awesome job Where can I get them from. Please post more about your other mods. This was pretty detailed! __________________ 2015 Porsche 991.1 GT3 2015 F80 M3 -- Individual; Space Grey Last edited by saeedg48; 03-20-2010 at 12:00 PM..
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TTBear Captain 415 Rep 860 Posts Drives: '20 Huracán/'19 M2Comp/'23 X4M Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (6)	I just installed mine, using your installation DIY. It was PERFECT. I do have pretty small hands, but this helped immensely!! Both sides done in 15 minutes - probably less, as I couldn't find my shop light THANKS!!!!! __________________ "Anima sana in corpore sano"
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