non-LCI taillights compatible to LCI cars??
07-08-2008, 10:20 AM
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Someone who owned an 2008 M5 offered me to swap his taillights (LCI) with mine (non LCI) because he is selling the car and the lights has been tinted.
I know that I just need Bruce's cable to get off the error message. However, does he (the LCI Car) needs any special cables for fitting the non-LCI lights?
Please let me know..
I know that I just need Bruce's cable to get off the error message. However, does he (the LCI Car) needs any special cables for fitting the non-LCI lights?
Please let me know..
07-08-2008, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by cagthuzz2807' post='618859' date='Jul 8 2008, 01:20 PM
Someone who owned an 2008 M5 offered me to swap his taillights (LCI) with mine (non LCI) because he is selling the car and the lights has been tinted.
I know that I just need Bruce's cable to get off the error message. However, does he (the LCI Car) needs any special cables for fitting the non-LCI lights?
Please let me know..
I know that I just need Bruce's cable to get off the error message. However, does he (the LCI Car) needs any special cables for fitting the non-LCI lights?
Please let me know..
07-08-2008, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='618875' date='Jul 8 2008, 02:54 PM
If you ask Bruce, Im pretty sure that would not be a tough thing for him to do a reverse swap, cable adapter. But if you do that you might aswell just get new lights and adapter cables for yourself.
I met the guy just now and he asked me whether I want to swap my taillights with his for FREE!
07-08-2008, 12:03 PM
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
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Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
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V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
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SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Win win for you, but for him he has to get some sort of conversion cables to make it work on his side as well. Jump on this one before the offer changes!
07-08-2008, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by AKAlius' post='618936' date='Jul 8 2008, 04:03 PM
Win win for you, but for him he has to get some sort of conversion cables to make it work on his side as well. Jump on this one before the offer changes!
07-08-2008, 12:26 PM
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It should be pretty easy to build a convertor for an LCI car to use the non-LCI lights but I suspect the LCM will not be able to handle the power consumption on normal bulbs. Infact the whole idea of moving to LEDs is the lower power that the bulbs use.
07-08-2008, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='618953' date='Jul 8 2008, 04:26 PM
It should be pretty easy to build a convertor for an LCI car to use the non-LCI lights but I suspect the LCM will not be able to handle the power consumption on normal bulbs. Infact the whole idea of moving to LEDs is the lower power that the bulbs use.
I guess i have to stick with my non-lci lights for the moment..
07-08-2008, 12:49 PM
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530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Retired
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Why dont you ask ur friend if you could go half on a new set of lights with him and you take his tinted LCI ones. He just might. GL
07-08-2008, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='619256' date='Jul 9 2008, 01:47 AM
So the new owner is going to get shafted for old style lights?
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