*******LCI TAIL LIGHTS F/S OEM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='992016' date='Aug 28 2009, 09:58 PM
How long before the M Tech kit Richard?
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='991819' date='Aug 29 2009, 06:20 AM
The problem was I did two things at the same time, I completely redesigned the kit, chose to use more expensive components and then I outsourced this. So the costs balanced out, that said the V6 have NEVER been more expensive than the previous V5. Its manufactered in the UK and everything is still handmade and individually tested. Also the enclosure and stuff are also all custom made for this kit.
P.S. : To let you into a secret, the company who is manufacturing the kit themselves thought this project to be a piece of cake - its only when they did the first batch they realised how much work was involved in this. They are constantly trying to send me away to someone else for my future production. But I have the price they committed to on paper and I hold them to it. Even now they only produce the units and I still have to do the wiring, crimping, OEM plugs etc myself. It all adds up.
P.S. : To let you into a secret, the company who is manufacturing the kit themselves thought this project to be a piece of cake - its only when they did the first batch they realised how much work was involved in this. They are constantly trying to send me away to someone else for my future production. But I have the price they committed to on paper and I hold them to it. Even now they only produce the units and I still have to do the wiring, crimping, OEM plugs etc myself. It all adds up.
Either mod like me or go for LCM plus reprogram if haven't v6 cable.
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Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='992137' date='Aug 29 2009, 12:38 AM
To be honest, I opened v6 box and found that are really expensive components. Sale in $400 compare with cost balance is reasonable. Either mod like me or go for LCM plus reprogram if haven't v6 cable.
Either mod like me or go for LCM plus reprogram if haven't v6 cable.
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='991675' date='Aug 28 2009, 01:10 PM
Maybe I should start calling my cables something fancy like "Retrofit Light Control Modules" or something and then people will consider them worth it. Many people really think I'm selling them a bit of modified wire, there is a heck of a lot of electronics in each of these things.
For those who think the retail price is expensive, the E60 exclusive Group Buys represent excellent value. People who bought in the first GB got their cables for almost $210 but then the take up for later GBs was poor. I don't mind have another GB if there is enough of interest again but I doubt it.
For those who think the retail price is expensive, the E60 exclusive Group Buys represent excellent value. People who bought in the first GB got their cables for almost $210 but then the take up for later GBs was poor. I don't mind have another GB if there is enough of interest again but I doubt it.
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Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='992137' date='Aug 29 2009, 05:38 AM
To be honest, I opened v6 box and found that are really expensive components. Sale in $400 compare with cost balance is reasonable. Either mod like me or go for LCM plus reprogram if haven't v6 cable.
Either mod like me or go for LCM plus reprogram if haven't v6 cable.
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I look at the overall costs involved in doing this upgrade, and quite honestly, I saved alot of money by buying the lights and V6 module from Bruce. The fact that the installation was effortless, and the module works flawlessly.. is what valuiates the complete upgrade for me.
I am a happy customer!
I am a happy customer!
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Originally Posted by designo' post='992516' date='Aug 29 2009, 02:44 PM
I look at the overall costs involved in doing this upgrade, and quite honestly, I saved alot of money by buying the lights and V6 module from Bruce. The fact that the installation was effortless, and the module works flawlessly.. is what valuiates the complete upgrade for me.
I am a happy customer!
I am a happy customer!
anyone know where I can pick up some bruce cables?