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Old 10-26-2004, 02:24 PM
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I know our e60's don't come with the LED tail lights but has anyone tried using LED bulbs in place of the regular bulbs? like these LED bulbs

I know they draw a lower current so there may be a "light bulb out" warning light but i think there are kits where you can remedy that. Anyone have any experiences with these or have any opinions?

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Dont know about the tails but someone on here did leds on the side marker lights.
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What's the big deal with LEDs? Can someone post a pic of led tails and non-led taillights?
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' date='Oct 26 2004, 05:41 PM
What's the big deal with LEDs?? Can someone post a pic of led tails and non-led taillights?
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if you have ever seen the new caddy's they have LED tails, much much brighter than the regular bulbs.
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I've seen LEDs on the 3 series, but only found out after I saw them.
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So why didnt BMW use LEDs for the brake lights?
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They have them on the third brake light in the rear window.
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It's a coupe thing.. (and a 7 series thing)
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Nov 15 2004, 11:34 PM
So why didnt BMW use LEDs for the brake lights?
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Same reason push button start is going to come on the 1, new 3 and 7, but not 5... ??!!
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Nov 18 2004, 04:36 PM
They have them on the third brake light in the rear window.
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...and the front side-marker lights - and under the side mirrors and there are even a few inside for ambient lighting.


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