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07-28-2010 | 03:08 PM
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From: Houston, Texas
My Ride: 2004 525i, Silver Gray Metallic on gray, Logic7,Adaptive Xenons
Model Year: 2004
Engine: M54
I'm looking into replacing every incandescent bulb on the exterior of the car I can with LEDs. First place I was thinking of starting, front turn signal. I found a compatible LED bulb, not sure if I would actually use this website but it's a good reference. 7507 bulb I feel like this would be a good upgrade but I really don't know how much of an improvement it would provide. Do yall think this bulb would be significantly brighter?
Also, I haven't looked but I assume its possible to replace the rear blinker bulb by itself and not the whole tail light. How about the brake light bulb inside the little circle vs. the outter light bulbs? Are they accessable?
Also, I haven't looked but I assume its possible to replace the rear blinker bulb by itself and not the whole tail light. How about the brake light bulb inside the little circle vs. the outter light bulbs? Are they accessable?
07-28-2010 | 03:12 PM
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
The problem is that if you use a LED without a resistor you will get a bulb out error message...contact member Brabusw209amg, he should be able to help you out 
07-28-2010 | 03:33 PM
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From: CA
My Ride: BMW E60
Model Year: 2016
Yes, you can change out that rear circle bulb. But just to note, that's not your brake bulb.
You must remember though, you'll need the right sized resistors to prevent error message.
You must remember though, you'll need the right sized resistors to prevent error message.
07-28-2010 | 06:26 PM
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From: Houston, Texas
My Ride: 2004 525i, Silver Gray Metallic on gray, Logic7,Adaptive Xenons
Model Year: 2004
Engine: M54
i love the brightness and crisp light LEDs put out, but I don't have the money for LCI taillights nor would I spend that much money for them unless I found them at a junkyard really cheap. And I'm certainly not going to buy the crappy LED taillights off ebay that kinda sorta dont really look like the LCI lights, so I figure upgrade what I have by putting in insanely bright LED's.
I really think the glass globe looking blinker in the headlamps would look nice with a super bright LED light source in it...
I really think the glass globe looking blinker in the headlamps would look nice with a super bright LED light source in it...
07-28-2010 | 06:27 PM
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From: Queens, NY
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As an honest vendor, I suggest NOT upgrading the LEDs on the brake lights. It makes absolutely NO difference. Only LEDs I suggest to upgrade are the license plate, turn signals, and interior.
07-28-2010 | 06:40 PM
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From: Houston, Texas
My Ride: 2004 525i, Silver Gray Metallic on gray, Logic7,Adaptive Xenons
Model Year: 2004
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I feel like with the pre-lci taillights you can see the bulb when its illuminated so I think an LED bulb would look pretty cool behind the red lense of the lamp versus a regular halogen bulb which is boring and lame and dim. Maybe I'm just looking for anything to do to my car because I'm finding it difficult to find cheap upgrades to make feel occupied haha I neeeed to modify my car!
07-28-2010 | 07:33 PM
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From: NYC, Rego Park, Queens
My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
Model Year: 2004
I guarantee that putting an LED bulb in the tail would be pointless. Its covered and will only shine red.
In my car, all my bulbs, interior and exterior have been changed to LED (except the tail light brake bulbs). If you ever have any questions, ask away or just PM Brabus (John). He's got all the great deals for LEDS.
In my car, all my bulbs, interior and exterior have been changed to LED (except the tail light brake bulbs). If you ever have any questions, ask away or just PM Brabus (John). He's got all the great deals for LEDS.
07-28-2010 | 07:57 PM
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From: Houston,TX
My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
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,
Check out my LED turn signals and side markers.
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