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Originally Posted by John@EuroRev' post='675277' date='Sep 22 2008, 08:25 AM
here's the video I made for Calton some time ago, video of install
http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/hom...nt=MOV00828.flv
http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l150/hom...nt=MOV00828.flv
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Originally Posted by John@EuroRev' post='675285' date='Sep 22 2008, 08:32 AM
but IMO, get Erick Pardal's kit for the OEM license plate light with cables
OEM BMW on the left, festoon bulb on the right side. NOTICE the lighting and how the OEM is better.
OEM BMW on the left, festoon bulb on the right side. NOTICE the lighting and how the OEM is better.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='675279' date='Sep 22 2008, 08:27 AM
LOL! I totally forgot about that video! Great video! It still doesn't beat your exhaust video though. Hahahaha! Post that one up.
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='675286' date='Sep 22 2008, 08:32 AM
Do i just slide in each side of the resistor's pin in each hole of the bulb holder?
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='675291' date='Sep 22 2008, 08:34 AM
Nice! Does his kit work for the LCI though?
from what erik states it does, but in his thread he's a little bit back ordered....
for the resistors, slip the wire through the holes on each side of the socket where you place the bulb...
i got one more type of light bulb to test..will post my results later this week when the bulbs come in, hopefully this one won't need resistors and brightness will not be lost.
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='675303' date='Sep 22 2008, 08:42 AM
sweet thanks for the pic!
I'll be waiting for your results. please post a side by side comparo pic!
I'll be waiting for your results. please post a side by side comparo pic!
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Originally Posted by jcool10181' post='675286' date='Sep 22 2008, 11:32 AM
thanks for the vid John! It gave me an idea how it looks like installed but i'm still unsure on how to attach that resistor. Do i just slide in each side of the resistor's pin in each hole of the bulb holder?
Here, try this!