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How many bought the aftermarket reproduction LCI tails?

Old Mar 31, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc
Ross, it might be a personal preference thing, but I think the rods brightening at braking actually looks better.

When the LCI tails brake, you don't see the rods at all, which really takes the sexiness out of it. I am hoping that I can find the time to do Ricky's tail mod so that my rods show even when braking.
I got Ricky to do his mod to a set of LCI lights i managed to source... It looks MUCH better as only the rods light up!!!!
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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I am aware that many of the members here are skeptical about these aftermarket LCI tail lights. Personally i think these tails are "ALL THAT" !
I have the tinted version - and I use the 'specialized' cables from Bruce - and these lights are such an improvement over the oem pre-LCI taillights in appearance its not even close. Like someone mentioned above its worth it just for the led turnsignals. I purchased the lights and Bruce's cables for a total of $480 US - i think its a fair price for a mod that I really like.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by sportzfan76
I am aware that many of the members here are skeptical about these aftermarket LCI tail lights. Personally i think these tails are "ALL THAT" !
I have the tinted version - and I use the 'specialized' cables from Bruce - and these lights are such an improvement over the oem pre-LCI taillights in appearance its not even close. Like someone mentioned above its worth it just for the led turnsignals. I purchased the lights and Bruce's cables for a total of $480 US - i think its a fair price for a mod that I really like.

I agree, I really like the look of these lights and the uniqueness of them as well. I also have the tinted version and it makes the turn signals look almost identical to my paint color
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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Anyone able to post pictures of these during the day and night? I want to see how they compare to OEM with V6 cable.
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 01:22 PM
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Is there higher risk of melt down if brake light is lit often / continuously while stopped in traffic during the summer heat? Is there enough difference in brightness to distinguish the brake light for those behind the vehicle?
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by nomis_nehc
Ross, it might be a personal preference thing, but I think the rods brightening at braking actually looks better.

When the LCI tails brake, you don't see the rods at all, which really takes the sexiness out of it. I am hoping that I can find the time to do Ricky's tail mod so that my rods show even when braking.
I totally agree with you in regards to the LCI tails. Whenever I'm behind an LCI E60 and they brake, the rods aren't very distinguishable anymore and I thought it didn't look as good. As for these tails, I would be in to see pictures with Uncle Fodder's mods, then I might just have to buy some .

If you ever get your rods to go brighter when braking let me know, I saw Ricky's pictures, they looked sweeeeeet!
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TakmaN
I totally agree with you in regards to the LCI tails. Whenever I'm behind an LCI E60 and they brake, the rods aren't very distinguishable anymore and I thought it didn't look as good. As for these tails, I would be in to see pictures with Uncle Fodder's mods, then I might just have to buy some .

If you ever get your rods to go brighter when braking let me know, I saw Ricky's pictures, they looked sweeeeeet!
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TakmaN
I saw Ricky's pictures, they looked sweeeeeet!
Where is ricky's picture?
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Bteljuice
Where is ricky's picture?
Here.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/882...st__p__1094625

Thanks for appreciation.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ricky1329
Ricky - So one of the things the circuit does is completely eliminate the brake bulbs (whether as running light or brake lights)? No computer errors are thrown?
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