Just Installed LED Tail Lamp with Red 39-LED brake lamp
11-26-2008 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ivan545' post='731606' date='Nov 26 2008, 12:30 AM
Do you have a DIY ? looks good 
Good luck - I also PM'ed you with the ebay stores where I bought mine. And I added the reminder to sign up for MrRebates (link in bottom of my signature) for another 1% rebate. It's not a bunch of money but does add up if you are planning to do any e-shopping for the holidays!
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11-26-2008 | 07:02 AM
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can you send me the links as well?
Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='731844' date='Nov 26 2008, 09:02 AM
Removing the taillight was pretty straight forward .. 4 small (8mm i think) bolts hold it on. Wiring harness is direct plug in - there's only one and you'll see that clearly. This is one of the part replacements that BMW makes very easy. Be sure to align the replacement carefully before tightening the bolts - there is a little wiggle room so it fits nicely. And pay attention to the weatherseal gasket - it is stuck in place on the replacement.
Good luck - I also PM'ed you with the ebay stores where I bought mine. And I added the reminder to sign up for MrRebates (link in bottom of my signature) for another 1% rebate. It's not a bunch of money but does add up if you are planning to do any e-shopping for the holidays!
Good Luck!
Lou
Good luck - I also PM'ed you with the ebay stores where I bought mine. And I added the reminder to sign up for MrRebates (link in bottom of my signature) for another 1% rebate. It's not a bunch of money but does add up if you are planning to do any e-shopping for the holidays!
Good Luck!
Lou
11-26-2008 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by kxmills' post='731935' date='Nov 26 2008, 11:02 AM
can you send me the links as well?
Remember, if you shop ebay by going thru MR REBATES (Link in my signature) you get a 1% rebate too. I also saw that ebay has a holiday discount special posted.
When I bought mine I got another 10% paypal discount. I'm not cheap but I do hunt
Good shopping! If you go with the lights be sure to tell saisai at REVOTEC you saw it here!
12-19-2008 | 02:31 PM
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Luigi524td wrote:
I'm thinking of doing this mod - same as you did with aftermarket lights from Revotec and the 39 led red bulb upgrade. I presume you have had no obc errors....have you tried the turn signal upgrade yet ???
Next I will try an LED Replacement for the amber turn signal bulb and see if that functions correctly without additional resisters being added. That won't get on my "to-do" list until December.
12-19-2008 | 03:19 PM
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Looks like a great little Mod (the bulbs that is) I'll have to look into it!
12-19-2008 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by sportzfan76' post='749090' date='Dec 19 2008, 06:31 PM
Luigi524td wrote:
I'm thinking of doing this mod - same as you did with aftermarket lights from Revotec and the 39 led red bulb upgrade. I presume you have had no obc errors....have you tried the turn signal upgrade yet ???
I'm thinking of doing this mod - same as you did with aftermarket lights from Revotec and the 39 led red bulb upgrade. I presume you have had no obc errors....have you tried the turn signal upgrade yet ???
That lamp bulb socket has the offset pins so my plan to temporarily use the brake lamp LED to test need for resistors won't work. That said, everything I've read about LED turn bulbs leads me to conclude that resistors would be needed. So, for now, to eliminate the egg yolk look I may just silver the amber bulbs.
12-19-2008 | 07:23 PM
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Luigi524td , looks good man
I just wish , they made the whole thing with LED's, i went Bruces direction, and Im really enjoying it.
Like some one said up in the posts , " Its the size that matters". true, but its its large and Ugly, It aint gonna work!!!
Not saying its bad, but I just wish they made the whole thing LED, its either turn LED or brakes, LED, not both combined, DAMN DESIGNERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just wish , they made the whole thing with LED's, i went Bruces direction, and Im really enjoying it.
Like some one said up in the posts , " Its the size that matters". true, but its its large and Ugly, It aint gonna work!!!
Not saying its bad, but I just wish they made the whole thing LED, its either turn LED or brakes, LED, not both combined, DAMN DESIGNERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12-19-2008 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bimmerspeed' post='749217' date='Dec 19 2008, 11:23 PM
Luigi524td , looks good man
I just wish , they made the whole thing with LED's, i went Bruces direction, and Im really enjoying it.
Like some one said up in the posts , " Its the size that matters". true, but its its large and Ugly, It aint gonna work!!!
Not saying its bad, but I just wish they made the whole thing LED, its either turn LED or brakes, LED, not both combined, DAMN DESIGNERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just wish , they made the whole thing with LED's, i went Bruces direction, and Im really enjoying it.
Like some one said up in the posts , " Its the size that matters". true, but its its large and Ugly, It aint gonna work!!!
Not saying its bad, but I just wish they made the whole thing LED, its either turn LED or brakes, LED, not both combined, DAMN DESIGNERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
