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Old 12-05-2011, 09:29 AM
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Or you could go BRIGHTER! I've got some 2400MCD ones, heehee.
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc
Or you could go BRIGHTER! I've got some 2400MCD ones, heehee.

does it not burned into your eyes?
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I would love to do this....anyone in new york city willing to help
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Somebody in the forum posted a link to red M5 needles. I think it was ebay. The cost was under $20. Has anybody seen that? I can only find one on ebay but it's $69.
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Under $20? No way man, I've never seen it anywhere lower than $70-$90.
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I doubt they were OEM but they looked pretty good. I can't find that post
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Originally Posted by balbs
I doubt they were OEM but they looked pretty good. I can't find that post
just paint them, much easier
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc
Under $20? No way man, I've never seen it anywhere lower than $70-$90.
Yes, over $70 on ebay.
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I think this upgrade should work on other series like E9X and E70 etc etc ..

so guys , where you are buying the LED's from these days .. ?
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Originally Posted by Ehssan
I think this upgrade should work on other series like E9X and E70 etc etc ..

so guys , where you are buying the LED's from these days .. ?
Yes, I did for e90 before. EBay have a lot for choice.


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