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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by mic325' post='345108' date='Oct 16 2006, 12:27 AM
AC_S5, a DIY link for the rear license plate LED on a E90 in Hong Kong.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33362
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33362
I just broght a pair of resistor $10 HKD and just put it right inside the plate light housing, works the same with no error messages and half the fuss.
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='345219' date='Oct 15 2006, 06:14 PM
Wow after seeing all the wires and stuff, I got dizzy and sweaty by just looking at it. I think mine is a better solution.
I just broght a pair of resistor $10 HKD and just put it right inside the plate light housing, works the same with no error messages and half the fuss.
I just broght a pair of resistor $10 HKD and just put it right inside the plate light housing, works the same with no error messages and half the fuss.
Ya but thats not good... the resister gets too hot cant dissappate the heat. Thats why I've never done it on my car yet. Been too lazy to look for correct resisters and find a way to mount / fit them in that small area... Now I wonder if the E90 is similar to the E60 where I can do what that guy did...
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='345246' date='Oct 16 2006, 10:54 AM
Ya but thats not good... the resister gets too hot cant dissappate the heat. Thats why I've never done it on my car yet. Been too lazy to look for correct resisters and find a way to mount / fit them in that small area... Now I wonder if the E90 is similar to the E60 where I can do what that guy did...
Plus I don't think I would want to invest in a soldering kit just to get some LEDs under there. Too much work if you ask me.
I like mine now, quite ok if you ask me.
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='345253' date='Oct 15 2006, 08:24 PM
Don't have a problem with it so far, but you know after seeing the guy on E90post with all the wires and stuff, it will be a hassel taking it out when bringing the car in for service as suggest as there are wires wraped around the trunk and stuff.
Plus I don't think I would want to invest in a soldering kit just to get some LEDs under there. Too much work if you ask me.
I like mine now, quite ok if you ask me.
Plus I don't think I would want to invest in a soldering kit just to get some LEDs under there. Too much work if you ask me.
I like mine now, quite ok if you ask me.
Hahaha But I think the E60 has a lining cover to cover up all thsoe wires... Now the question is that lining easy to pull off. I'm not too worried about service... they really cant blame it on those... if so its easy to take off.
and everyone should have a simple sodering iron.
This is basically the same thing as what you did but he just used larger resistors and found a place to mount them... have you checked to see if everything is still ok in there?
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='345261' date='Oct 16 2006, 11:54 AM
Hahaha But I think the E60 has a lining cover to cover up all thsoe wires... Now the question is that lining easy to pull off. I'm not too worried about service... they really cant blame it on those... if so its easy to take off.
and everyone should have a simple sodering iron.
This is basically the same thing as what you did but he just used larger resistors and found a place to mount them... have you checked to see if everything is still ok in there?
and everyone should have a simple sodering iron.
This is basically the same thing as what you did but he just used larger resistors and found a place to mount them... have you checked to see if everything is still ok in there?
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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='345276' date='Oct 15 2006, 09:35 PM
You should be worried about service cos BMW will say your car has been mod and will not fix it.
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='345261' date='Oct 16 2006, 11:54 AM
Hahaha But I think the E60 has a lining cover to cover up all thsoe wires... Now the question is that lining easy to pull off. I'm not too worried about service... they really cant blame it on those... if so its easy to take off.
and everyone should have a simple sodering iron.
This is basically the same thing as what you did but he just used larger resistors and found a place to mount them... have you checked to see if everything is still ok in there?
and everyone should have a simple sodering iron.
This is basically the same thing as what you did but he just used larger resistors and found a place to mount them... have you checked to see if everything is still ok in there?
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Guys, I just checked out Audi's new showroom in Admiralty and the new TT also just arrived. Man, I must say, it's a really nice car. The interior is (sad to say) much better made and finished than BMW's. The seat is so comfortable and gives plenty of support. All in all, it's a very futuristic looking sports car. The 2.0TT is selling at $460K, does 0-100 in 6.4s !
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Originally Posted by Bunbun' post='345289' date='Oct 16 2006, 02:03 PM
Guys, I just checked out Audi's new showroom in Admiralty and the new TT also just arrived. Man, I must say, it's a really nice car. The interior is (sad to say) much better made and finished than BMW's. The seat is so comfortable and gives plenty of support. All in all, it's a very futuristic looking sports car. The 2.0TT is selling at $460K, does 0-100 in 6.4s !
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='345279' date='Oct 16 2006, 12:49 PM
I have checked and everything is normal under there except the LED is not working properly. Maybe the resistor is too big. Not enough current going through it.
