Poll: LED license plate lights - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 12-31-2009, 07:42 PM

We're prototyping and finalizing research and development these new LED license plate lights and need your opinions/ideas/suggestions.

To those with existing RDash 18 LED or no name brand 24 LED version:

Are they too bright for you?
Does the central overcast annoy you?
Do you wish it could be more a of pure white color, less blueish streaks?
Do you want something more affordable?

To those that have stock halogen bulbs or OEM LED license plate lights:

Do you want something that's whiter in color when compared to stock halogen or OEM LED?
Do you want it to be bright enough but not crazy bright as with the RDash or 24 led type?
Do you want something less expensive with a more attractive price?

D.yi · 12-31-2009, 09:12 PM

atttttractive price

JayKay335i · 12-31-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@F1 Autohaüs

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To those with existing RDash 18 LED or no name brand 24 LED version:

Are they too bright for you?
Does the central overcast annoy you?
Do you wish it could be more a of pure white color, less blueish streaks?
Do you want something more affordable?

1. They are stupid bright. I'm worried that NASA may call the police and tell them my license plate #.
2. Overcast is fine. The light dispersal is nice.
3. The color is pretty sweet and euro-tech looking
4. They were stupid expensive weren't they?

Kensta335 · 12-31-2009, 09:43 PM

Something brighter than stock and a good price.

Duhst · 12-31-2009, 09:45 PM

i think your on to something....

BRAISKI · 12-31-2009, 09:50 PM

Attractive price...

Tee212 · 12-31-2009, 10:32 PM

mine is already led, is it a 2010 thing?

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 01-02-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tee212

mine is already led, is it a 2010 thing?

Can someone confirm? I think OEM LED starts on 09' models

Shazmonkee · 01-02-2010, 08:20 PM

Yes, 09+ models come with LEDs. and How about something that doesn't cause error codes on Pre-march 2007 builds?

BSME90 · 01-02-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@F1 Autohaüs

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To those that have stock halogen bulbs or OEM LED license plate lights:

Do you want something that's whiter in color when compared to stock halogen or OEM LED?
Do you want it to be bright enough but not crazy bright as with the RDash or 24 led type?
Do you want something less expensive with a more attractive price?

1. Yes, whiter that is brighter compared to stock.
2. Yes, but I also don't want any "HEY! LOOK AT ME" attention.
3. Something less expensive always helps the budget minded person, but I don't mind paying the extra few bucks for something that will work and last. (I'm a bit hesitant about paying anything that costs ridiculously cheap because I think it won't last long.)

bimmertt · 01-02-2010, 09:14 PM

I have the OEM lights and have not upgraded the lights because of price. Seems way too expensive just for LEDs

BMWjames · 01-03-2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike@F1 Autohaüs

To those that have stock halogen bulbs or OEM LED license plate lights:

Do you want something that's whiter in color when compared to stock halogen or OEM LED?
Do you want it to be bright enough but not crazy bright as with the RDash or 24 led type?

Do you want something less expensive with a more attractive price?

Amir87 · 01-03-2010, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayKay335i

1. They are stupid bright. I'm worried that NASA may call the police and tell them my license plate #.
2. Overcast is fine. The light dispersal is nice.
3. The color is pretty sweet and euro-tech looking
4. They were stupid expensive weren't they?

+1

Completely agree.

I wish they were a tad bit dimmer, because they are so bright that when seen from the rear of the car, the lights bounce of the bumper as if there's lights on the bumper. Kind of hard to explain, but those with RD's should get what I'm saying.

chrisE92 · 01-03-2010, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shazmonkee

Yes, 09+ models come with LEDs. and How about something that doesn't cause error codes on Pre-march 2007 builds?

+10000000000000000000000000

Aphrodisiac · 01-04-2010, 02:18 PM

Mike, are you promoting a version that's newer than 1.5/2?

I read in another thread that this is the earliest version you have...
Looks like you're upgrading!

If so, when will the latest version be available?
I am really interested in the "I simply want something whiter and brighter than stock but not too bright" motto

BayMoWe335 · 01-04-2010, 02:26 PM

Some of the stuff I've seen from you guys is too bright.

Just my opinion.

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 01-04-2010, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aphrodisiac

Mike, are you promoting a version that's newer than 1.5/2?

I read in another thread that this is the earliest version you have...
Looks like you're upgrading!

If so, when will the latest version be available?
I am really interested in the "I simply want something whiter and brighter than stock but not too bright" motto

Version? Depends on which product you're referring to...

This is new product with a much improved design. Should be available sometime this month

Quote:

Originally Posted by BayMoWe335

Some of the stuff I've seen from you guys is too bright.

Just my opinion.

Which product(s) were too bright for you

Aphrodisiac · 01-05-2010, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike@F1 Autohaüs

Version? Depends on which product you're referring to...

This is new product with a much improved design. Should be available sometime this month

I was referring to the Complete LED Bright Light Kit; and to be more specific:
Coupe Interior + RDash LED license

Please PM me the second it's available so I can get a good deal from you and get it shipped all the way to Lebanon!

Can't wait!!

Tee212 · 01-05-2010, 05:23 AM

I think to much license plate lights takes away from the cool blackline tail lights.

BayMoWe335 · 01-05-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike@F1 Autohaüs

Version? Depends on which product you're referring to...

This is new product with a much improved design. Should be available sometime this month

Which product(s) were too bright for you

I think it was your interior lights.

MassBimmer · 01-05-2010, 01:49 PM

RD's are pretty bright but I like them...even though my car already came with LED's

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 01-08-2010, 12:31 AM

Those who voted for something brighter better be serious

View Poll Results: What's your preference?
I want something brighter than RDash 18 LED and 24 LED type	22	24.18%
I simply want something whiter and brighter than stock but not too bright	63	69.23%
I prefer stock halogen color	6	6.59%
Voters: 91. You may not vote on this poll

12-31-2009, 07:42 PM	#1
Mike@F1 Autohaüs Lieutenant Colonel Drives: ❤ Join Date: May 2009 Location: f1autohaus.com Posts: 1,988 iTrader: (24)	Poll: LED license plate lights We're prototyping and finalizing research and development these new LED license plate lights and need your opinions/ideas/suggestions. To those with existing RDash 18 LED or no name brand 24 LED version: Are they too bright for you? Does the central overcast annoy you? Do you wish it could be more a of pure white color, less blueish streaks? Do you want something more affordable? To those that have stock halogen bulbs or OEM LED license plate lights: Do you want something that's whiter in color when compared to stock halogen or OEM LED? Do you want it to be bright enough but not crazy bright as with the RDash or 24 led type? Do you want something less expensive with a more attractive price?
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12-31-2009, 09:12 PM	#2
D.yi Major Drives: SB e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SEATTLE Posts: 1,216 iTrader: (0)	atttttractive price __________________ 07 BSM/Coral e92 335i 6MT

12-31-2009, 09:45 PM	#5
Duhst That Go Drives: AW e90 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vegas? Posts: 7,416 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	i think your on to something.... __________________

01-05-2010, 01:49 PM	#21
MassBimmer Major General Drives: E90 LCI 328i xDrive Join Date: May 2009 Location: Milford, MA Posts: 6,824 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [4.50]	RD's are pretty bright but I like them...even though my car already came with LED's __________________ E90 LCI 328i xDrive: BMW Performance Exhaust / BMW Performance Intake / BMW Performance Steering Wheel / VMR V710 / KW V1

12-31-2009, 09:43 PM	#4
Kensta335 Brigadier General Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: So Cal 626 Posts: 3,616 iTrader: (4)	Something brighter than stock and a good price.

12-31-2009, 09:50 PM	#6
BRAISKI Colonel Drives: '11 335xi e92 M-Pak Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA/KW, Canada Posts: 2,048 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [3.50]	Attractive price...

12-31-2009, 10:32 PM	#7
Tee212 Banned Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside Posts: 4,549 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [4.83]	mine is already led, is it a 2010 thing?

01-02-2010, 08:20 PM	#9
Shazmonkee Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United States Posts: 2,425 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i E92 C ... [0.00]	Yes, 09+ models come with LEDs. and How about something that doesn't cause error codes on Pre-march 2007 builds?

01-02-2010, 09:14 PM	#11
bimmertt Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MD Posts: 1,577 iTrader: (5)	I have the OEM lights and have not upgraded the lights because of price. Seems way too expensive just for LEDs

01-04-2010, 02:18 PM	#15
Aphrodisiac Banned Drives: '07 BMW 335i, JB/CR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beirut, LEBANON Posts: 253 iTrader: (0)	Mike, are you promoting a version that's newer than 1.5/2? I read in another thread that this is the earliest version you have... Looks like you're upgrading! If so, when will the latest version be available? I am really interested in the "I simply want something whiter and brighter than stock but not too bright" motto

01-04-2010, 02:26 PM	#16
BayMoWe335 Major Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US Posts: 1,319 iTrader: (0)	Some of the stuff I've seen from you guys is too bright. Just my opinion.

01-05-2010, 05:23 AM	#19
Tee212 Banned Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside Posts: 4,549 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [4.83]	I think to much license plate lights takes away from the cool blackline tail lights.

01-08-2010, 12:31 AM	#22
Mike@F1 Autohaüs Lieutenant Colonel Drives: ❤ Join Date: May 2009 Location: f1autohaus.com Posts: 1,988 iTrader: (24)	Those who voted for something brighter better be serious

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