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      04-13-2012, 11:28 AM   #111
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Ordered my LUX H8 V3 Custom 5000k Color set on March 11, 2012 - Got posted on March 12, 2012 - Received on April 5, 2012.

Belgian Customs charged EUR76.01 (± US$100). Set + shipping was US$285.00. Final balance: ± US$385.00.

Will fit them one of the forthcoming weekends.

In the meantime, thanks to Marc @ LUXAngelEyes for getting me the set (three days before sell-out of the existing batch).

FYI, here's the journey of the package (Priority Mail International Parcels - Item Status):
  • March 12, 2012 - Electronic Shipping Info Received
  • March 13, 2012, 8:43 pm - Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility - NORTH HAVEN, CT 06473
  • March 13, 2012, 9:58 pm - Processed at USPS Origin Sort Facility - SPRINGFIELD, MA 01152
  • March 14, 2012 - Depart USPS Sort Facility - SPRINGFIELD, MA 01152
  • March 15, 2012, 8:36 am - Processed through USPS Sort Facility - KEARNY, NJ 07032
  • March 15, 2012 - Depart USPS Sort Facility - KEARNY, NJ 07032
  • March 26, 2012, 10:10 am - Arrived at Sort Facility - FOREIGN CENTERJERSEY CITY NJ 099
  • March 26, 2012, 10:11 am - Processed Through Sort Facility - FOREIGN CENTERJERSEY CITY NJ 099
  • March 28, 2012, 12:58 pm - Processed Through Sort Facility - BELGIUM
  • March 29, 2012, 7:09 am - Customs Clearance - BELGIUM
  • April 04, 2012, 6:51 pm - Customs clearance processing complete - BELGIUM
  • April 05, 2012, 8:03 am - Arrival at Post Office - BELGIUM
  • April 05, 2012, 9:00 am - Delivered - BELGIUM
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      04-13-2012, 12:06 PM   #112
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wow, that are some steep charges!
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      04-13-2012, 01:00 PM   #113
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wow, that are some steep charges!
Here's the breakdown of the EUR76.01 taxes (± US$100.00):
  • costs for advance of funds: €0.50 (± US$0.66)
  • VAT import Belgium: €50.51 (± US$66.40)
  • formalities: €25.00 (± US$32.86)
Parbleu, gotta pay the tax DJ or it's return to sender...

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      04-13-2012, 01:56 PM   #114
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Ordered my LUX H8 V3 Custom 5000k Color set on March 11, 2012 - Got posted on March 12, 2012 - Received on April 5, 2012.

Belgian Customs charged EUR76.01 (± US$100). Set + shipping was US$285.00. Final balance: ± US$385.00.

Will fit them one of the forthcoming weekends.

In the meantime, thanks to Marc @ LUXAngelEyes for getting me the set (three days before sell-out of the existing batch).

FYI, here's the journey of the package (Priority Mail International Parcels - Item Status):
  • March 12, 2012 - Electronic Shipping Info Received
  • March 13, 2012, 8:43 pm - Accepted at USPS Origin Sort Facility - NORTH HAVEN, CT 06473
  • March 13, 2012, 9:58 pm - Processed at USPS Origin Sort Facility - SPRINGFIELD, MA 01152
  • March 14, 2012 - Depart USPS Sort Facility - SPRINGFIELD, MA 01152
  • March 15, 2012, 8:36 am - Processed through USPS Sort Facility - KEARNY, NJ 07032
  • March 15, 2012 - Depart USPS Sort Facility - KEARNY, NJ 07032
  • March 26, 2012, 10:10 am - Arrived at Sort Facility - FOREIGN CENTERJERSEY CITY NJ 099
  • March 26, 2012, 10:11 am - Processed Through Sort Facility - FOREIGN CENTERJERSEY CITY NJ 099
  • March 28, 2012, 12:58 pm - Processed Through Sort Facility - BELGIUM
  • March 29, 2012, 7:09 am - Customs Clearance - BELGIUM
  • April 04, 2012, 6:51 pm - Customs clearance processing complete - BELGIUM
  • April 05, 2012, 8:03 am - Arrival at Post Office - BELGIUM
  • April 05, 2012, 9:00 am - Delivered - BELGIUM
That's insane! Customs didn't charge me anything...
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      04-13-2012, 02:05 PM   #115
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That's insane! Customs didn't charge me anything...


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      05-14-2012, 10:10 AM   #116
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Lux, when will you guys restock your 5000k AE's?
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      05-14-2012, 02:10 PM   #117
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Lux, when will you guys restock your 5000k AE's?
We still do not have an ETA on these.
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      05-14-2012, 02:27 PM   #118
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Lux, when will you guys restock your 5000k AE's?
We still do not have an ETA on these.
We need those 5k AE's ASAP !!! Lol
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      05-14-2012, 02:39 PM   #119
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They look great and match the eyebrow! Have installed them in the weekend. Had them for some time but due not had the time to install. Love the 5000K and want a set for my X5 E70 also!
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Lux, Still no ETA for those 5000K AE's ??
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      06-06-2012, 10:47 AM   #121
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I think its still a few months away
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      06-06-2012, 11:12 AM   #122
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very strange...
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      06-06-2012, 12:00 PM   #123
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Lux, Still no ETA for those 5000K AE's ??
It's like the 1M: many want them, but they are hard to find and come at a price.
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I couldnt wait any longer.. went with the BMS 4-LED... very good product.
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      06-07-2012, 06:07 AM   #125
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I couldnt wait any longer.. went with the BMS 4-LED... very good product.
any good pics on this product?
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      06-07-2012, 10:19 AM   #126
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We are making more 5000k LUX H8's, however its going to be some time still since we are just starting to get orders in for production of everything. We will have more updates when there is more info available. Thank you all!
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We are making more 5000k LUX H8's, however its going to be some time still since we are just starting to get orders in for production of everything. We will have more updates when there is more info available. Thank you all!
Make a lot this time...please
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      06-21-2012, 11:40 AM   #128
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      06-21-2012, 11:47 AM   #129
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Looks very good I want them also when they become availlable again
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      06-21-2012, 01:00 PM   #130
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Looks very good I want them also when they become availlable again
With this small feat the eyebrow does no longer look like a possible aftermarket LED gimmick, but blends in harmoniously with the LUX coronas and Xenon beams. Like puzzle pieces falling together just right. A more refined, optimized look.

Take your time for the install. No need to take off the rear covers (but a bit painstaking for the hands though). Keep maximum clearance for the adaptive headlights motor (avoid the wiring and LUX resistor/power supply box from entangling with the adaptive light motor - choose a hazard free location). Check all the seals when clipping the rear covers back on, to avoid humidity from entering the headlight unit.

Kudos to Ruf for fixing this DIY job for me (and his wife for the moral support ).
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      06-21-2012, 01:13 PM   #131
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Looks awesome!
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      06-21-2012, 01:35 PM   #132
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Have you still got the 6500k in stock, as I've seen my mates on his 1M and they look good enough to me
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