What do you guy think of these LCI tail lights?
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Yo bro nice, very nice. If you know how to code, then code is the way for a cleaner look. I have started out with PCBoard, but now I my car is coded for the tail lights.
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Finally I got my hand on an OEM LCI set. Didn't want to get them, but the price is just too crazy to pass. Below are the picture of OEM vs. Depo. Depo left, OEM right. Judge it for yourself. Now my Depo set is up for grab. Local will get free installation and code with Ricky Brake. $175? only a few months old.
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What exactly did you code? Just code out the bulb checks on the Tail and Brake bulbs?
I have a brand new OEM adapter harness for the LCI taillight upgrade that is just straight wire to wire connection. From what I understand, I just need to cut the tail and stop wires and diode them into the light tubes and fogs?
I have a brand new OEM adapter harness for the LCI taillight upgrade that is just straight wire to wire connection. From what I understand, I just need to cut the tail and stop wires and diode them into the light tubes and fogs?
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What exactly did you code? Just code out the bulb checks on the Tail and Brake bulbs?
I have a brand new OEM adapter harness for the LCI taillight upgrade that is just straight wire to wire connection. From what I understand, I just need to cut the tail and stop wires and diode them into the light tubes and fogs?
I have a brand new OEM adapter harness for the LCI taillight upgrade that is just straight wire to wire connection. From what I understand, I just need to cut the tail and stop wires and diode them into the light tubes and fogs?
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I got Ricky'd tonight. Coding was, as you said, just cancelling the bulb checks. Ricky mod was very very easy based on your wiring diagram. Just a couple diodes and a jumper. The funny part was I used a factory BMW pre-lci to lci conversion harness and they already had the pin from the brake wired to the bars.
I do a lot of automotive wiring, but for those less inclined you can use any "4000 series" diode. White stripe on the diode should face in the direction of the arrow in the wiring diagram. I recommend a 4004 or 4007, but like I said, any 4000 series diode will work.
I'm extremely happy with the tail lights and the mod. The pic below is the fogs and bars at 'half voltage', and when the brakes are hit they both light up with a solid 12v.
I do a lot of automotive wiring, but for those less inclined you can use any "4000 series" diode. White stripe on the diode should face in the direction of the arrow in the wiring diagram. I recommend a 4004 or 4007, but like I said, any 4000 series diode will work.
I'm extremely happy with the tail lights and the mod. The pic below is the fogs and bars at 'half voltage', and when the brakes are hit they both light up with a solid 12v.
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My Ride: Alpine E60, '09 535i-Premium, Sport and Comfort Access PackageMods: Lux H8 V3 Angel Eyes, Weisslicht LED license plate lights, Interior LED lights, RPI Scoop, Matte Black Grills, Smoked LED side markers & side reflectors, 35% tint all around, and a 3
On the subject of LCI rear tailights one of my buddies took this photo last night of my rear lights. Pretty cool Tron effect.
