V6.1 LCI Bruce Cables for 08+ Model Years Is Coming!!!
12-10-2012, 07:58 PM
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That is very interesting Bruce. I'll keep an eye out for this.
My dealership did the install of the new tail lights, LM2 programming, and the wiring harnass. I wonder if they did a proper ground for me...
Here is a set of pics at night with the headlights turned on showing what the brake effect looks like. I wasn't able to shoot any photos in daylight just yet, maybe tomorrow if it isn't raining here.
Brakes Off
Brakes On
It looks absolutely fantastic.
I'll have to try and figure out how to load a video. I'm guessing I need to upload onto YouTube first and then link it in?? Never tried that before.
My dealership did the install of the new tail lights, LM2 programming, and the wiring harnass. I wonder if they did a proper ground for me...
Here is a set of pics at night with the headlights turned on showing what the brake effect looks like. I wasn't able to shoot any photos in daylight just yet, maybe tomorrow if it isn't raining here.
Brakes Off
Brakes On
It looks absolutely fantastic.
I'll have to try and figure out how to load a video. I'm guessing I need to upload onto YouTube first and then link it in?? Never tried that before.
12-11-2012, 08:48 AM
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The tail-light issue only affected the LCI cars. You have a pre-LCI car retrofitted with the LCI lights, so you should be fine. This is one of the reasons I let you have one of the sample pieces.
In any case my cables don't make the problem any worse on an LCI car, and to be fair we've had only a few reports of the burn out issue. I'm just making people aware of an existing fault - least they blame the cables for it.
In any case my cables don't make the problem any worse on an LCI car, and to be fair we've had only a few reports of the burn out issue. I'm just making people aware of an existing fault - least they blame the cables for it.
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12-11-2012, 09:16 AM
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So worse case scenario the plug melts and you need a new plug? Or the whole tail light could be damaged and need to be replaced?
Is it probably safe to say if you have an older LCI car, such as an 08, and have not had the issue it is pretty unlikely that you will encounter the issue?
Is it probably safe to say if you have an older LCI car, such as an 08, and have not had the issue it is pretty unlikely that you will encounter the issue?
12-11-2012, 03:14 PM
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The tail-light issue only affected the LCI cars. You have a pre-LCI car retrofitted with the LCI lights, so you should be fine. This is one of the reasons I let you have one of the sample pieces.
In any case my cables don't make the problem any worse on an LCI car, and to be fair we've had only a few reports of the burn out issue. I'm just making people aware of an existing fault - least they blame the cables for it.
In any case my cables don't make the problem any worse on an LCI car, and to be fair we've had only a few reports of the burn out issue. I'm just making people aware of an existing fault - least they blame the cables for it.
Regardless, your open communication in clarifying issues is certainly appreciated!
12-11-2012, 10:48 PM
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i need to place an order with my supplier, so need to know what the demand for this is going to be like. With the V6.1L I am going to ask people to agree to a Disclaimer and my Terms and Conditions of sale. The reason the V6.1L has taken this long is because I ran this in my car for 6 months before sending out a few samples. I know the items work but people should be aware of the potential fault that exists on LCI cars where the tail-light wiring overheats and burns. This is a fault that BMW introduced, not myself.
I DO NOT WANT PEOPLE BLAMING ME.
If you cannot accept these terms please do not buy these.
See https://5series.net/forums/e60-discu...2/#post1381672
I DO NOT WANT PEOPLE BLAMING ME.
If you cannot accept these terms please do not buy these.
See https://5series.net/forums/e60-discu...2/#post1381672
Well, I am in. If you need an LCI car to test just let me know. I will gladly purchase your new setup and will fully accept the terms you mentioned.
12-13-2012, 02:04 AM
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So worse case scenario the plug melts and you need a new plug? Or the whole tail light could be damaged and need to be replaced?
Is it probably safe to say if you have an older LCI car, such as an 08, and have not had the issue it is pretty unlikely that you will encounter the issue?
Is it probably safe to say if you have an older LCI car, such as an 08, and have not had the issue it is pretty unlikely that you will encounter the issue?
Bruce, thanks for clarifying. I did notice that on the LCI Conversion wire harnasses, there was an extra wire coming from the LCI plug head to the tail lights on both the L and R sides. I wonder if this is to address the issue you have raised.
Regardless, your open communication in clarifying issues is certainly appreciated!
Regardless, your open communication in clarifying issues is certainly appreciated!
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12-13-2012, 07:00 AM
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