e60 interior led kit
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ok i made a list of all lights i need but Slyncka, which type did you get for the center bulb in the overhead consoles? i know its a T10 but i'm wondering what is the best LED type to get to maximise the amount of light?
would this be enough High Power SMd or would need something with 360 degree cover like this 5 SMD T10
or perhaps its good to get one of the flat multi SMDs like this 20 SMD T10
would this be enough High Power SMd or would need something with 360 degree cover like this 5 SMD T10
or perhaps its good to get one of the flat multi SMDs like this 20 SMD T10
The 5smd ones with the lights all around would be better suited for under the doors since there's more space, again just pop one out and you'll see what I mean. You could even get 8smd there or something like that.
Im not sure about the panels, that's an interesting idea but you may not be able to fit that in anywhere.
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The tricky thing with the roof lights is that the opening the fit into is a little tighter so the 5smd ones might not fit in there (they probably won't). The first one there might be your best bet. You can pop the panel off the roof and I think you'll see what I mean. Its about the diameter and how long they are.
The 5smd ones with the lights all around would be better suited for under the doors since there's more space, again just pop one out and you'll see what I mean. You could even get 8smd there or something like that.
Im not sure about the panels, that's an interesting idea but you may not be able to fit that in anywhere.
The 5smd ones with the lights all around would be better suited for under the doors since there's more space, again just pop one out and you'll see what I mean. You could even get 8smd there or something like that.
Im not sure about the panels, that's an interesting idea but you may not be able to fit that in anywhere.
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yes i opened up the center dome and the bulbs are about 2 cm in length and the 5 smd ones are 29mm. and there still is about 1 cm left until the bulb reaches the black surround (as you can see in photos above) or do you refer to the head of the 5 smd led not fitting through the hole? becuase in that case the black surround can be removed and just put them in through there.
this would fit for sure 6 SMD Flat T10 but thelight is just pointing down so no side light to reflect in the mirrors inside.
this would fit for sure 6 SMD Flat T10 but thelight is just pointing down so no side light to reflect in the mirrors inside.
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Nice, I have not seen the 20 leds one. I have the 12 5050 SMD, and they are pretty damn bright: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0304&viewitem=
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Nice, I have not seen the 20 leds one. I have the 12 5050 SMD, and they are pretty damn bright: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0304&viewitem=
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From: Pompano Beach, FL
As Slyncka said, eBay is your best bet from an affordability standpoint and its really not that hard here's what I used.
2 x 44mm (festoon) SMD LED (for vanity lights)
5 x 39mm (festoon) SMD LED (for footwell, glove box and trunk)
4 x 9 SMD LED T10/168/194 (wedge) bulbs (for under doors)
2 x 5 SMD LED T10/168/194 (wedge) bulbs (map lights)
2 x 921 LED for main dome lights (wedge)
Presto....I think I did my whole car for like $50-60 (including side markers and license plates)
2 x 44mm (festoon) SMD LED (for vanity lights)
5 x 39mm (festoon) SMD LED (for footwell, glove box and trunk)
4 x 9 SMD LED T10/168/194 (wedge) bulbs (for under doors)
2 x 5 SMD LED T10/168/194 (wedge) bulbs (map lights)
2 x 921 LED for main dome lights (wedge)
Presto....I think I did my whole car for like $50-60 (including side markers and license plates)