DIY LCI tail light retrofit (cheaper method) Verison II
11-03-2009, 10:23 PM
#11
Members
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='1041891' date='Oct 28 2009, 03:28 PM
Wish this version no strobing on the Turn lights anymore. Wish this time no folks say brake signal too dim 
i have just done my 2006 e60 in 20? works perfect like oem lights if any body need any help i can do going to put some pix....
thanks
11-04-2009, 08:21 AM
#12
Contributors
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 5,781
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
My Ride: BMW E60
Model Year: 2016
That'll be great if you can post more additional steps and possibly all the materials necessary.
I am a newb when it comes to electrical engineering, but this is damn sexy.
I am a newb when it comes to electrical engineering, but this is damn sexy.
11-04-2009, 05:50 PM
#13
Members
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by nomis_nehc' post='1046953' date='Nov 4 2009, 06:21 PM
That'll be great if you can post more additional steps and possibly all the materials necessary.
I am a newb when it comes to electrical engineering, but this is damn sexy.
I am a newb when it comes to electrical engineering, but this is damn sexy.
first of all u need two relay and 4 load resistor and plug connectors for lci light (from bmw)
connect all 7 wires.
11-04-2009, 06:02 PM
#14
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 3,019
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530i
Mods: M5 sporty package, M5 Steering wheel, Sprint Booster
Originally Posted by topstop121' post='1047459' date='Nov 5 2009, 10:50 AM
hello there,
first of all u need two relay and 4 load resistor and plug connectors for lci light (from bmw)
connect all 7 wires.
first of all u need two relay and 4 load resistor and plug connectors for lci light (from bmw)
connect all 7 wires.
11-04-2009, 11:27 PM
#16
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 3,019
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530i
Mods: M5 sporty package, M5 Steering wheel, Sprint Booster
Originally Posted by andreaslottrup' post='1047739' date='Nov 5 2009, 04:15 PM
Great look, great DIY
However, notice that it wouldn't be street legal in Sweden/Denmark (and maybe Europe?)
However, notice that it wouldn't be street legal in Sweden/Denmark (and maybe Europe?)
11-05-2009, 05:16 AM
#17
Members
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Sweden
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: BMW 530d, 2004, all options
Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='1047743' date='Nov 5 2009, 09:27 AM
I don't know why illegal.
First, the light is too bright. It should be between 40 and 100 cd. (rear fog light should be 150 to 300 cd)
Second, the stop light and the rear fog light should only be operated independently
(Third - I must admit, I didn't measure - the stop lights must be 0,6 meters apart from each other)
11-05-2009, 07:23 AM
#18
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 3,019
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530i
Mods: M5 sporty package, M5 Steering wheel, Sprint Booster
Originally Posted by andreaslottrup' post='1047849' date='Nov 5 2009, 10:16 PM
I won't bore you with the actual EU-legislation
First, the light is too bright. It should be between 40 and 100 cd. (rear fog light should be 150 to 300 cd)
Second, the stop light and the rear fog light should only be operated independently
(Third - I must admit, I didn't measure - the stop lights must be 0,6 meters apart from each other)
First, the light is too bright. It should be between 40 and 100 cd. (rear fog light should be 150 to 300 cd)
Second, the stop light and the rear fog light should only be operated independently
(Third - I must admit, I didn't measure - the stop lights must be 0,6 meters apart from each other)
Luckily, I would not drive my E60 to Euro Country. J/KFirst, the light is too bright. It should be between 40 and 100 cd. (rear fog light should be 150 to 300 cd)
I found from realoem catalog, original brake light use 12V 21W light bulb and Fog light use 12V 16W light bulb.
I still afraid not brighter enough after change over position.
Second, the stop light and the rear fog light should only be operated independently
I assume 90% driver never turn on rear fog light. So I change over as brake light function.
(Third - I must admit, I didn't measure - the stop lights must be 0,6 meters apart from each other)
I really haven't 0.6 meters apart concept
11-05-2009, 11:40 AM
#19
Members
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Sweden
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: BMW 530d, 2004, all options
Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='1047961' date='Nov 5 2009, 05:23 PM
Open-mind to discuss is good for mod Luckily, I would not drive my E60 to Euro Country. J/K
First, the light is too bright. It should be between 40 and 100 cd. (rear fog light should be 150 to 300 cd)
I found from realoem catalog, original brake light use 12V 21W light bulb and Fog light use 12V 16W light bulb.
I still afraid not brighter enough after change over position.
Second, the stop light and the rear fog light should only be operated independently
I assume 90% driver never turn on rear fog light. So I change over as brake light function.
(Third - I must admit, I didn't measure - the stop lights must be 0,6 meters apart from each other)
I really haven't 0.6 meters apart concept
Luckily, I would not drive my E60 to Euro Country. J/KFirst, the light is too bright. It should be between 40 and 100 cd. (rear fog light should be 150 to 300 cd)
I found from realoem catalog, original brake light use 12V 21W light bulb and Fog light use 12V 16W light bulb.
I still afraid not brighter enough after change over position.
Second, the stop light and the rear fog light should only be operated independently
I assume 90% driver never turn on rear fog light. So I change over as brake light function.
(Third - I must admit, I didn't measure - the stop lights must be 0,6 meters apart from each other)
I really haven't 0.6 meters apart concept
My point wasn't whether or not driving your specific car to Europe could cause you trouble. Nor was my point whether or not the EU legislation is fair/understandable.
The EU rules on this particular subject are as mentioned in my thread above.
Some of the members on this board actually drive around in Europe every day as they are living here, and my point was (1) that it was a great mod and (2) that European E60 owners should be aware that the mod is illegal in Europe and therefore consider this before making the mod.
11-05-2009, 12:19 PM
#20
Members
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Anaheim
Posts: 23
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 528i, comfort package, space grey
Great post, I like the idea of showing off the rods even when at stop lights. Just defeats the purpose on how they set up the brake lights in the first place.