NON-OEM LCI Type Ebay Tail Lights
12-08-2009, 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by UncleFodder' post='1070532' date='Dec 8 2009, 07:24 PM
The lights are here, and one is installed (taking a break to type this up and eat some homemade chili...yum...)
Pics to follow.
First impressions:
-- The lights are very well packed. Formed hard foam keeps them protected.
-- The quality looks very good. Fitment when attached to the car looks very good.
-- The overall look of the light is good. The one sub-par piece are the light bars. As mentioned, they are brighter on each end of the bar, but fades as the light moves to the middle. I don't believe the bars are accessable to perform refractive 'cuts', at least not without major cutting to the plastic.
-- There are three resistor packs (8 resistors per pack). Two, surprisingly, go to the two running/brake lights. Bruce may understand their use - I'm guessing error code suppression. I'm not sure about the third pack, but I will find out via disconnecting it and seeing which light(s) is affected. If this pack runs the LED bars, I could see bypassing a single resistor of the eight to possible brighten them up some - kinda scary thinking about longevity to the LED's tho.
-- The other LED's (turn signal and three SMD LED's that show on the side, upper) look beautiful.
So...will I keep 'em? Yes, because although they do not match LCI's, they are cool looking on their own merit, especially considering the price point.
-- Gary
Pics to follow.
First impressions:
-- The lights are very well packed. Formed hard foam keeps them protected.
-- The quality looks very good. Fitment when attached to the car looks very good.
-- The overall look of the light is good. The one sub-par piece are the light bars. As mentioned, they are brighter on each end of the bar, but fades as the light moves to the middle. I don't believe the bars are accessable to perform refractive 'cuts', at least not without major cutting to the plastic.
-- There are three resistor packs (8 resistors per pack). Two, surprisingly, go to the two running/brake lights. Bruce may understand their use - I'm guessing error code suppression. I'm not sure about the third pack, but I will find out via disconnecting it and seeing which light(s) is affected. If this pack runs the LED bars, I could see bypassing a single resistor of the eight to possible brighten them up some - kinda scary thinking about longevity to the LED's tho.
-- The other LED's (turn signal and three SMD LED's that show on the side, upper) look beautiful.
So...will I keep 'em? Yes, because although they do not match LCI's, they are cool looking on their own merit, especially considering the price point.
-- Gary
Pics coming!
12-08-2009, 06:23 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i Sport Package, Jet Black
M166 OEM Wheels
M5 Style Body kit
RPI Scoop
BMC Air Filter
Valentine One Radar Detector
35% tint all around
your car needs some wash : )
as for lights, actually, i starting to like it.
EDIT: can you also make a pic of full rear from farther distance?
as for lights, actually, i starting to like it.
EDIT: can you also make a pic of full rear from farther distance?
12-08-2009, 06:37 PM
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UncleFodder to the rescue with legitimate pictures!
Sorry guys. I failed in the picture department. Work has been KILLING me lately, but UncleFodder has made up where I lacked at least. Good job.
It's surprising to see the "quality" of these for ebay lights huh Gary?
Sorry guys. I failed in the picture department. Work has been KILLING me lately, but UncleFodder has made up where I lacked at least. Good job.
It's surprising to see the "quality" of these for ebay lights huh Gary?
12-08-2009, 06:37 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
I think they look great - Redeye, let me know what the GB price will be for the tinted ones and I'll take a set.
Nice write up Uncle - both cars look great
Like I said, I wasn't expecting OEM here, they are NOT OEM. They do seem to be good quality and they look different, I like different.
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Nice write up Uncle - both cars look great
Like I said, I wasn't expecting OEM here, they are NOT OEM. They do seem to be good quality and they look different, I like different. Sign me up
12-08-2009, 06:50 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Originally Posted by miguex' post='1070599' date='Dec 8 2009, 07:48 PM
I couldn't wait for GB.... I already purchased one at ebay.... it is smoked.
LOL - good for you Miguex, keep us posted and no pics - BAN!!!!!!!
