I bought some "9w Eagle Eye" LEDs from eBay (they are everywhere, just search) and installed them on the underside of my tailgate to function as both cargo lights and puddle lights.

I am happy with the results, the install was easy and the investment was small.
E60 owners can have similar results with mounting these on their trunk lid, I tapped mine into the red clearance light you see on my tailgate.

Cheers,
Evan

The LEDs, these were about $10 for 6


Before


After


Close up


Installed


CAMERA IN MANUAL MODE:
Control


OEM M5 LED puddle lamps, uninspiring output


Tailgate LEDs


CAMERA IN AUTO

 

Looks great!

 

Awesome

 

wow very nice... this won't be the last mod right?

 

Nice job 👍
I've an E60, but I must have a look at the bootlid to see if there are any suitable opportunities to add these.

 

https://5series.net/forums/diy-do-yo...ght-diy-80561/

 

LoL, my wife told me that there will be nothing original left on my car soon.

 

Good, then mission accomplished. I much prefer to have a car that is tailored to my needs and reflects my personal style.

Friends don't let friends drive stock


...even if that means we mod their car behind their back!

 

Here are some pics of the lights on with the tailgate shut for those of you who may install these directly into the cargo area.

Evan

Stock cargo lighting


With LEDs

 

Very nice indeed, Evan.

Do you have cack up cam?

Now when are you going to change Nevada to California?