NON-OEM LCI Type Ebay Tail Lights
12-08-2009, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by redEYEjedi' post='1070260' date='Dec 8 2009, 05:05 PM
Good morning everyone.
Guess I've been missing out on this conversation already!
I can also provide more detailed pictures of whatever angles, wiring etc you may need.
In regards to the GB pricing, if you guys still want them at this point, I can work out the specifics with the seller. Keep in mind, he said they only had 20 sets, 10/tinted, 10/clear. Some people may have been turned off on the purchase so it may work out better that way anyways.
Also, if anyone is interested in retrofitting them to make a prototype, (Bruce or nigxdoof) I have a set ready to go.
Guess I've been missing out on this conversation already!
I can also provide more detailed pictures of whatever angles, wiring etc you may need.
In regards to the GB pricing, if you guys still want them at this point, I can work out the specifics with the seller. Keep in mind, he said they only had 20 sets, 10/tinted, 10/clear. Some people may have been turned off on the purchase so it may work out better that way anyways.
Also, if anyone is interested in retrofitting them to make a prototype, (Bruce or nigxdoof) I have a set ready to go.
12-08-2009, 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='1070250' date='Dec 8 2009, 10:48 AM
Just removing the bulbs will give you errors and also the brake light won't be bright enough then.
12-08-2009, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by UncleFodder' post='1070265' date='Dec 8 2009, 05:09 PM
So the bulbs are dual filiment, right (dim when running lights, bright when braking)? Sounds like what's needed is a retrofit to a single filiment socket/bulb that is off for running lights and bright for brakes. Then, a resistor for the running light circuit would prevent codes. Comments?
I don't think anyone uses dual filament lights anymore. The intensity is altered by the LCM.
12-08-2009, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='1070267' date='Dec 8 2009, 11:11 AM
You've been away from moding electrics on cars for a long time I don't think anyone uses dual filament lights anymore. The intensity is altered by the LCM.
I don't think anyone uses dual filament lights anymore. The intensity is altered by the LCM.
12-08-2009, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by UncleFodder' post='1070271' date='Dec 8 2009, 05:17 PM
Yikes, I guess so. That makes things a tad more complicated then, but you already knew that...
12-08-2009, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCalBimmer' post='1070299' date='Dec 8 2009, 10:03 AM
I'm still down to purchase a set..clear
Agreed, if the GB price is good I would still buy them. Some were apparently expecting OEM lights for $200, but let's face it, they do look pretty good and are 1/4 the price of OEM and how many outside this forum would know there's a difference? Or a difference between pre-LCI and LCI tails in the first place?
I like them, do they look exactly like OEM? No, but they look good - I wasn't expecting OEM for $200, some semblance of realism needs to be maintained.
12-08-2009, 11:24 AM
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I'm still down for the Group buy too. Let me know guys!! I want to get my hands on these pronto! 
12-08-2009, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='1070391' date='Dec 8 2009, 02:18 PM
Agreed, if the GB price is good I would still buy them. Some were apparently expecting OEM lights for $200, but let's face it, they do look pretty good and are 1/4 the price of OEM and how many outside this forum would know there's a difference? Or a difference between pre-LCI and LCI tails in the first place?
I like them, do they look exactly like OEM? No, but they look good - I wasn't expecting OEM for $200, some semblance of realism needs to be maintained.
I like them, do they look exactly like OEM? No, but they look good - I wasn't expecting OEM for $200, some semblance of realism needs to be maintained.
I'm not looking to be different from other E60's actually, I'm more about what looks good on the car, period. Just a bonus being unique.
12-08-2009, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by UncleFodder' post='1070396' date='Dec 8 2009, 03:26 PM
I thought of something else - When I install these tonight, I will (likely) be the only car in the Dallas/Fort Worth area uniquely different due to these lights. Add my HID fogs and V2.0 angel eyes, and I think I'll be one-of-a-kind for awhile.
I'm not looking to be different from other E60's actually, I'm more about what looks good on the car, period. Just a bonus being unique.
I'm not looking to be different from other E60's actually, I'm more about what looks good on the car, period. Just a bonus being unique.
I just recently put LEDS turn signals for my OEM tails, and now have to take it off and put these on. heh. Kind of bitter sweet for me.
But I definitely am going to take apart the lights, change that amber to white and fix up those rods and hopefully figure out how to fix the brake light problem.