e90 Pre LCI rear lights

jyong1981 · 06-12-2014, 03:58 AM

Anyone know if these will be a straight swap on my 2008 330i e90?

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/130704844632

Do these 3rd party parts usually fit OK? I've heard they can sometimes throw errors.

Thx

Dizzle · 06-12-2014, 05:25 AM

Yeah looks like they'll be a driect replacement

Mr Rauf · 06-12-2014, 05:43 AM

I've been looking for these too.

Let me know how you get along with them mate

jyong1981 · 06-12-2014, 06:19 AM

Thanks guys. I just got an email from the seller saying the LEDs are included but not the bulbs. That's fine of course but from the pictures are the bulb holders missing? Do I need to transfer them over from the old lights or something?

Am probably going to buy them anyway but just unsure about what exactly needs to be done to fit them.

Will post pics and feedback when I'm done!

corasdad · 06-12-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Rauf

I've been looking for these too.

Let me know how you get along with them mate

+1

jyong1981 · 06-12-2014, 01:35 PM

Well I've just ordered them. Shipping from Germany so prob won't arrive for at least a week. Will report back then.

PaddyMcGrath · 06-13-2014, 07:39 AM

You'll need to use your own bulb holders on these

jyong1981 · 06-13-2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PaddyMcGrath

You'll need to use your own bulb holders on these

Cool thanks

Lets see how badly I manage to screw this up

corasdad · 06-20-2014, 05:10 AM

bump any news

BoondogUK · 06-20-2014, 05:14 AM

there is a write up on my experience with similar lights in another thread I created

jyong1981 · 06-20-2014, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by corasdad

bump any news

Sorry for the delay! I actually received and installed the lights on Tuesday (so delivery was pretty quick) but haven't had time to do a write up. I'm very happy with them, although when you look closely you will find some imperfections (will upload closeups later).

Installation was fairly painless but not quite as simple as pulling the old and sticking in the new; There are two black boxes per side which I believe are anti-flicker resistor / capacitor type things which are quite bulky and one needs to be secured via 3M tape (included) and the other fastened with one of the 3 nuts used to hold the light unit in place.

Only the brake and indicator lights are replaced by LEDs so your existing bulbs must be used for the others (reverse, sidelights, fog). You need to use your existing bulb holders which are very simple to remove from the old units and clip into the new ones.

Initially I thought the inner brake LEDs were broken (there are 2 sets of LEDS for the brakes to replace the 2 bulbs on each side) but discovered that on the E90 the outer brake lights activate under gentle braking and only during heavy braking do the inner lights.

I'll upload some pics when I get a chance (I'm at work now).

jyong1981 · 06-20-2014, 05:01 PM

Quick image. Will upload closeups tomorrow.

litany · 06-20-2014, 05:15 PM

Good job

jyong1981 · 06-20-2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by litany

Good job

Thanks

I'm happy with them. Definitely looks a lot better than the stock lights.

corasdad · 06-21-2014, 03:14 AM

looking good

jyong1981 · 06-21-2014, 06:22 AM

Here are the closeups. The imperfections I mentioned refer to the ragged edge of the sealant / adhesive used to attach the lens to the shell. Pretty ugly but not noticeable from any practical distance.

Some shots of the indicator LEDs too.

Apologies for the dusty rear end. It is about to be washed honest!

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jyong1981 New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Paisley, Glasgow iTrader: (0)	e90 Pre LCI rear lights Anyone know if these will be a straight swap on my 2008 330i e90? http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/130704844632 Do these 3rd party parts usually fit OK? I've heard they can sometimes throw errors. Thx
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jyong1981 New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Paisley, Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I just got an email from the seller saying the LEDs are included but not the bulbs. That's fine of course but from the pictures are the bulb holders missing? Do I need to transfer them over from the old lights or something? Am probably going to buy them anyway but just unsure about what exactly needs to be done to fit them. Will post pics and feedback when I'm done!
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jyong1981 New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Paisley, Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Here are the closeups. The imperfections I mentioned refer to the ragged edge of the sealant / adhesive used to attach the lens to the shell. Pretty ugly but not noticeable from any practical distance. Some shots of the indicator LEDs too. Apologies for the dusty rear end. It is about to be washed honest!
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