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Old 06-09-2009, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by etchu' post='905263' date='Jun 9 2009, 09:55 PM
wow super bright!
That's really super bright, but don't know for what purpose. Just of fun is ok. All we don't want somebody behind while reverse.
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Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='905292' date='Jun 9 2009, 10:29 AM
That's really super bright, but don't know for what purpose. Just of fun is ok. All we don't want somebody behind while reverse.
Actually, if you noticed when i first did this mod, the bulbs I had were super dim. The OEM bulbs were brighter. So i installed this, now its a little brighter than OEM, and its white compared to the yellow OEM Bulbs.

Also, when you reverse, you definitely want to let the person behind you know. If they dont see it, they might just run into you.

This also helps for people while trying to park into driveway or dark street.
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Yea! More LEDs I need to acquire! Don't back over the skateboard!
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hey mike, i actually just finish installing the 24 LED panels as reverse. It was a pain in the butt. I spent 30 minutes running around the living room trying to find something to install the panel. Gave up and started to browse e60 and found paper clips! Used 4 paper clips and wrapped it around the panel and then secured it to the taillight assembly. does not move, shake, nothing. Works great. First time took 30 minutes to do. After I know what I was doing, 5 minutes on the other side. the 24 LED panels are definitely brighter. Looks great and cant see the dots.
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y'all are maaaad scientists with this sheeeet


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from the pics it looks dim during daylight, but if it is really brighter than OEMs than we should do a group buy...!! my white bulbs are dimmer than OEMs right now...
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='915469' date='Jun 18 2009, 04:06 AM
hey mike, i actually just finish installing the 24 LED panels as reverse. It was a pain in the butt. I spent 30 minutes running around the living room trying to find something to install the panel. Gave up and started to browse e60 and found paper clips! Used 4 paper clips and wrapped it around the panel and then secured it to the taillight assembly. does not move, shake, nothing. Works great. First time took 30 minutes to do. After I know what I was doing, 5 minutes on the other side. the 24 LED panels are definitely brighter. Looks great and cant see the dots.
I told you sucker.

I didn't user paper clips since it can conduct power and might touch / break something.

I used insulated wire and tied it to the rear rods that stick out near there.
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='915592' date='Jun 18 2009, 08:58 AM
I told you sucker.

I didn't user paper clips since it can conduct power and might touch / break something.

I used insulated wire and tied it to the rear rods that stick out near there.
I ripped off the old crappy double side tape and installed new 3M double side tape and wrapped the paper clip over so there's no metal contact. Now I'm a much happier camper but they better last. It's a pain in the butt to install them. Hate taking off the tails.
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='915908' date='Jun 18 2009, 03:02 PM
I ripped off the old crappy double side tape and installed new 3M double side tape and wrapped the paper clip over so there's no metal contact. Now I'm a much happier camper but they better last. It's a pain in the butt to install them. Hate taking off the tails.
You took off the tails?? I didnt...
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hey.....howcome i didnt get those LED's for my exclusive package yesterday!??!!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!??!?!?!?!!!?!?!! !


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