DIY LCI tail-light retrofit (cheaper method)
08-18-2009, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='981459' date='Aug 19 2009, 10:09 AM
you dont get it? when wired properly, the light bars are that bright with just the parking lights on. and the bulbs behind the bars are for braking only.
that is why ricky has redesign it so that we can not see the bulb and just the bars light up when the brake is pressed.
08-18-2009, 06:29 PM
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The total cost around USD 500 only.
2 pcs Hella OEM LCI taillight - USD 435.00
1 set BMW LCI cable - USD 40.00
2 resisitor - USD 7.00
Hi Ricky,
435 USD is the price for new or preown? Thanks!!!
2 pcs Hella OEM LCI taillight - USD 435.00
1 set BMW LCI cable - USD 40.00
2 resisitor - USD 7.00
Hi Ricky,
435 USD is the price for new or preown? Thanks!!!
08-18-2009, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by vegadonovan' post='981477' date='Aug 19 2009, 10:29 AM
The total cost around USD 500 only.
2 pcs Hella OEM LCI taillight - USD 435.00
1 set BMW LCI cable - USD 40.00
2 resisitor - USD 7.00
Hi Ricky,
435 USD is the price for new or preown? Thanks!!!
2 pcs Hella OEM LCI taillight - USD 435.00
1 set BMW LCI cable - USD 40.00
2 resisitor - USD 7.00
Hi Ricky,
435 USD is the price for new or preown? Thanks!!!
08-18-2009, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='981455' date='Aug 19 2009, 10:07 AM
when you push your brakes, that is how normal cars are with just the parking lights. your lights are too dim. that inner bulb isnt even on with the parking lights. and the bulbs you reversed are the normal brake light bulbs.
you got the lights working, but they're definetly not working right, and would not recommend to others.
you got the lights working, but they're definetly not working right, and would not recommend to others.
The 5 led rod brighter and with the third brake light on which enough alert the behind driver know you are braking.
I am not copy cat of the original LCI look.
08-22-2009, 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='980618' date='Aug 18 2009, 10:12 AM
Great idea.
But don't want to sound negative or anything but this method will not avoid the Strobing on the Turn lights which does NOT only happen at Start-up but also happens once every 5 mins or so. So while you are driving your Turn lights are still Strobing which is not good.
But don't want to sound negative or anything but this method will not avoid the Strobing on the Turn lights which does NOT only happen at Start-up but also happens once every 5 mins or so. So while you are driving your Turn lights are still Strobing which is not good.
I'd be nervous about the strobing. If the rods/bars are strobing people will assume the car is braking or possibly turning. Incorrect "signals" will raise the chances of an accident occurring. And you don't want to have some drivers think you are slamming the brakes in front of them - this might lead to getting a SMOOTHIE thrown at your car
08-22-2009, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by wolf' post='985319' date='Aug 22 2009, 08:02 PM
I'd be nervous about the strobing. If the rods/bars are strobing people will assume the car is braking or possibly turning. Incorrect "signals" will raise the chances of an accident occurring. And you don't want to have some drivers think you are slamming the brakes in front of them - this might lead to getting a SMOOTHIE thrown at your car