LCI Taillights retrofit - finally managed to get this working
07-06-2007, 03:00 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
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Instead of continuing with the previous long thread (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=38905 ) I thought I'd just say that I've finally managed to get this working and put neatly inside a small enough enclosure. Its completely plug and play. The only issue that people may encounter is the intial strobing and occasional strobing of the turn leds which is probably down to the LCM model used on the car.
Attached a few photos of the kit. This one is being put together for Cwest in the US so that he can confirm that it works fine with US spec cars too.
The only problem so far that I've found is that it take too long to put each kit together because its completely custom made and put together by hand. It would have been nice to put this into a black enclosure but I can't seem to find a flame proof black box in the dimensions I was looking for.
EDIT : Now continued here http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=50044
Attached a few photos of the kit. This one is being put together for Cwest in the US so that he can confirm that it works fine with US spec cars too.
The only problem so far that I've found is that it take too long to put each kit together because its completely custom made and put together by hand. It would have been nice to put this into a black enclosure but I can't seem to find a flame proof black box in the dimensions I was looking for.
EDIT : Now continued here http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=50044
07-06-2007, 03:11 PM
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Nice work Bruce! 
What's the asking price? I know were trying to establish demand to see if you can do them at a reduced cost but just curious what a single unit would cost?
What's the asking price? I know were trying to establish demand to see if you can do them at a reduced cost but just curious what a single unit would cost?
07-06-2007, 08:54 PM
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wow good job bruce!! it looks very clean and modular. i can't imagine the time it will take to solder the parts by hands, will be tedious and time consuming. nevertheless, finally alot of people will be able to enjoy the look of their new LCI taillights.
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Wow. Good stuff. I haven't really been following the other thread but this is looking good.
And news to me, now that I am seeing more LCI models out, the turn signals are blinking red instead of yellow in pre-LCI.
And news to me, now that I am seeing more LCI models out, the turn signals are blinking red instead of yellow in pre-LCI.
07-07-2007, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='444239' date='Jul 7 2007, 12:00 AM
Instead of continuing with the previous long thread (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=38905 ) I thought I'd just say that I've finally managed to get this working and put neatly inside a small enough enclosure. Its completely plug and play. The only issue that people may encounter is the intial strobing and occasional strobing of the turn leds which is probably down to the LCM model used on the car.
So
a) What "initial" strobing? First ever initialisation of the system or every application of the brakes? And how occasional is occasional - random?
b) Does this indicate that there will be or isn't a BMW-sourced retrofit at the moment? I ask because I DO know how you like your DIY projects.
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='444366' date='Jul 7 2007, 09:15 AM
So skill and perseverance pay off. Well done.
So
a) What "initial" strobing? First ever initialisation of the system or every application of the brakes? And how occasional is occasional - random?
b) Does this indicate that there will be or isn't a BMW-sourced retrofit at the moment? I ask because I DO know how you like your DIY projects.
ABC
So
a) What "initial" strobing? First ever initialisation of the system or every application of the brakes? And how occasional is occasional - random?
b) Does this indicate that there will be or isn't a BMW-sourced retrofit at the moment? I ask because I DO know how you like your DIY projects.
ABC
I don't think its hard for BMW to make a retrofit. But at best its going to involve a cable, a recode and/or replace of the LCM.