Installed Lux rings but..

Kamando · 07-29-2006, 11:35 AM

The clips on the headlight housing that hold this angel eye cover on (on driver side) snapped off when I tried to pry it off (yes I was gentle but I think I put a lil too much force into it). So my question is; is this piece essential and should I get it fixed or just leave it? Thanks.

Pics of the lux rings coming as soon as the sun goes down here.

Kamando · 07-29-2006, 03:09 PM

Heres a night pic of the lux rings... and everyone always wants a pic with the xenons and the rings on.. well at night this is all you get

Asiann · 07-29-2006, 03:23 PM

Nice pics!

luckystrike · 07-29-2006, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamando

Heres a night pic of the lux rings... and everyone always wants a pic with the xenons and the rings on.. well at night this is all you get

how much is the lux rings where did you bought this?

Kamando · 07-29-2006, 03:33 PM

mds82 is the one who invented the lux rings so you should talk to him.

Kamando · 07-29-2006, 03:59 PM

more pics for your viewing pleasure

backtofront001 · 07-29-2006, 05:39 PM

Sorry, I am very noobish in this matter maybe because I dont have xenons and I have not investigated but what are lux rings? Are they similar to the Brex or the PIAA or something

Kamando · 07-29-2006, 06:18 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=lux+rings there is a pic of lux rings halfway down

SocalTy · 07-29-2006, 06:25 PM

Regarding the clip that snapped off. I think you should be fairly okay. As long as the cover doesn't wiggle n jiggle all that much and is still rather snug, you should be okay.

Very nice LUX btw. I should've put my order for one a long time ago.

Kamando · 07-29-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SocalTy

Regarding the clip that snapped off. I think you should be fairly okay. As long as the cover doesn't wiggle n jiggle all that much and is still rather snug, you should be okay.

Thats just it, both top and bottom clips that hold it on have snapped off so there is nothing to hold it on so I have removed it since it would just fall off the first time I hit a bump anyway. So now the question becomes how easy is it to replace the housing the cover mounts to?

bmwexecutive · 07-29-2006, 06:48 PM

Damn that's nice! But why do you have the orange indicator side things when you're in Germany?

Kamando · 07-29-2006, 06:57 PM

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Damn that's nice! But why do you have the orange indicator side things when you're in Germany?

It denotes tax free

(bought it from BMW military sales... from the states just happen to be stationed here.)

bmwexecutive · 07-29-2006, 07:07 PM

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It denotes tax free

(bought it from BMW military sales... from the states just happen to be stationed here.)

Oh, gotcha. Why are you stationed in Germany? US Department of Defense preparing for another World War?

Kamando · 07-29-2006, 07:12 PM

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Oh, gotcha. Why are you stationed in Germany? US Department of Defense preparing for another World War?

Im not about to question that decision because I get to use the autobahn every day of the week if I want

KL2DC · 07-29-2006, 08:33 PM

I would say that piece is important

It holds/insulates everything in place. Did you break it when you were removing the cover or when you were putting it back...replacing the cover was quite tricky

Iirc you broke the other clip when you were installing the PMBs...

Anyways, I would just temporarily seal the cover in with some duct tape (or similar) and see if you can buy that one piece.

Good work on the Lux install...

Kamando · 07-29-2006, 09:07 PM

Hmm may have to wait till monday when I can contact the dealer and enquire about the part. Dont have use of a lift at the moment and it would be a pain in the @$$ getting in there leaving the car on the ground.

mds82 · 07-29-2006, 09:24 PM

Very nice looking. you had me scared when i looked at the post, i thought something was wrong with your Lux kit and i was going to freak out. Glad to see everything is good though, and the Look Awesome.

As for the clip - i would contact the dealer and get a new one. Water could easily get into there, not as easily as the passanger side, and you dont want water getting into there. I doubt it will cost all that much to replace.

Nice looking Pics!

Kamando · 08-02-2006, 04:23 AM

*Update* The dealership here replaced the broken cover free of charge and did not care that the lux rings were in there

mds82 · 08-02-2006, 07:03 AM

Awesome to se that. I'm suprised they did that though, since i'm sure they knew you broke it off. Thats a good dealership then

mds82 · 08-02-2006, 07:03 AM

Update your Sig now! LOL

Kamando · 08-02-2006, 07:54 AM

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Update your Sig now! LOL

Happy Now?!

mds82 · 08-02-2006, 12:29 PM

much better. ha ha

07-29-2006, 11:35 AM	#1
Kamando Captain 56 Rep 617 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: - iTrader: (3)	Installed Lux rings but.. The clips on the headlight housing that hold this angel eye cover on (on driver side) snapped off when I tried to pry it off (yes I was gentle but I think I put a lil too much force into it). So my question is; is this piece essential and should I get it fixed or just leave it? Thanks. Pics of the lux rings coming as soon as the sun goes down here. Attached Images Last edited by Kamando; 07-29-2006 at 01:05 PM..
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backtofront001 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 354 Posts Drives: 2012 AW 135i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Sorry, I am very noobish in this matter maybe because I dont have xenons and I have not investigated but what are lux rings? Are they similar to the Brex or the PIAA or something
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Kamando Captain 56 Rep 617 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: - iTrader: (3)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=lux+rings there is a pic of lux rings halfway down
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bmwexecutive Banned 241 Rep 2,453 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Coast iTrader: (4)	Damn that's nice! But why do you have the orange indicator side things when you're in Germany?
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Kamando Captain 56 Rep 617 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: - iTrader: (3)	Hmm may have to wait till monday when I can contact the dealer and enquire about the part. Dont have use of a lift at the moment and it would be a pain in the @$$ getting in there leaving the car on the ground.
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mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	Very nice looking. you had me scared when i looked at the post, i thought something was wrong with your Lux kit and i was going to freak out. Glad to see everything is good though, and the Look Awesome. As for the clip - i would contact the dealer and get a new one. Water could easily get into there, not as easily as the passanger side, and you dont want water getting into there. I doubt it will cost all that much to replace. Nice looking Pics!
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08-02-2006, 04:23 AM	#18
Kamando Captain 56 Rep 617 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: - iTrader: (3)	Update The dealership here replaced the broken cover free of charge and did not care that the lux rings were in there
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mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	Awesome to se that. I'm suprised they did that though, since i'm sure they knew you broke it off. Thats a good dealership then
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mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	much better. ha ha
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