Think this would be cool or ugly?

AndyR83 · 01-01-2013, 10:22 AM

It's only 15 bucks so I guess it's cheap enough to take a chance. I have a CSL bootlid on the living room floor waiting to be installed, and was debating sticking this beast on there. My car is getting wrapped in matte blue metallic, and I thought this might be a cool accent to go with it (the blue light.)

It's rear-facing so I doubt I would get unwanted police attention. I'm just worried that it might be obnoxious and too bright for the people behind me.

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AddictedToBavarian · 01-01-2013, 10:24 AM

Kind of ricer.

ChasVS · 01-01-2013, 10:24 AM

Rice, but it's your car and do what you want!

StevenY. · 01-01-2013, 10:26 AM

I don't think it's a very good look but all you!

AndyR83 · 01-01-2013, 10:27 AM

I was kind of afraid of that, lol. If it was subtle it might be neat, the way the lights in the door handles are... but I don't think it's subtle.

cuiter23 · 01-01-2013, 11:45 AM

Maybe you can get it coded to only light up when the door handles light up. When you are unlocking the car, getting out of the car etc, I think that would be cool. Just not when the car is in motion.

64-46 · 01-01-2013, 01:38 PM

^ +1

Delusive · 01-01-2013, 01:42 PM

I've seen these in person but not on a BMW and they are super bright, but what cuiter23 suggested sounds cool and what others have said it's your car.

e92oholic · 01-01-2013, 01:46 PM

Its okay, I would prefer the whole thing to glow lightly instead of the ring around the outside.

AndyR83 · 01-01-2013, 01:49 PM

My inclination would be to try and find a way to only have it on when the door handle lights are on as well. I wonder if that's even possible?

Chris_506 · 01-01-2013, 01:51 PM

its not too bad, nicer if it was for off road use only like mentioned above with the doors open or whatnot. But you better believe that depending on where you live you'll have the police on you in a min!

Eric335 · 01-01-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SCSRe92

its not too bad, nicer if it was for off road use only like mentioned above with the doors open or whatnot. But you better believe that depending on where you live you'll have the police on you in a min!

+1

Pretty sure blue lights arent allowed on non-LEO vehicles

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-01-2013, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cuiter23

Maybe you can get it coded to only light up when the door handles light up. When you are unlocking the car, getting out of the car etc, I think that would be cool. Just not when the car is in motion.

That, is a fantastic idea.

xG35c · 01-02-2013, 08:11 AM

That's the only way I would wire it - and it will not be an easy job!
My buddy got a ticket for "distracting lighting" for some wacky LED sh*t in his rear license plate frame!

gunsekun · 01-02-2013, 09:23 AM

fried rice

eric@helix · 01-02-2013, 11:05 AM

It's not for me. With your wrap, your car is going to pop without having to light the emblem. I vote no, but have fun either way, and do what makes you happy.

KidSupreme · 01-02-2013, 11:27 AM

dude its pretty cool. i would go with the white.. try and post some pictures!

MrRetep · 01-02-2013, 11:37 AM

i'm torn, my geek side screams "fuckin do it! blue shiny lights!" my car side is saying "dont do it, looks ricer, BMW should be a clean classy look not having flashy lights" I really don't know

Kolyan2k · 01-02-2013, 01:07 PM

Rice it UP !

3s4u2 · 01-02-2013, 01:21 PM

I think the new KIA's have back-lit logo's!

Enza · 01-02-2013, 01:39 PM

then you'd really differentiate yourself from the other 99% of the owners on this board... while joining the likes of another forum. *wink*

SkyWalker_J · 01-02-2013, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuiter23

Maybe you can get it coded to only light up when the door handles light up. When you are unlocking the car, getting out of the car etc, I think that would be cool. Just not when the car is in motion.

That's a pretty cool idea. I wonder if it is possible through some wire manipulation and coding.

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AndyR83 Major 60 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: E92 335i FBO Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (5)	I was kind of afraid of that, lol. If it was subtle it might be neat, the way the lights in the door handles are... but I don't think it's subtle. __________________ Do NOT do business with IAN HAAN, aka n54bewst, aka 747tuned aka H17M3, a scammer who STILL has an account here on e90post!
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AndyR83 Major 60 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: E92 335i FBO Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (5)	My inclination would be to try and find a way to only have it on when the door handle lights are on as well. I wonder if that's even possible? __________________ Do NOT do business with IAN HAAN, aka n54bewst, aka 747tuned aka H17M3, a scammer who STILL has an account here on e90post!
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Chris_506 Colonel 241 Rep 2,705 Posts Drives: 2016 f82 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Central Florida iTrader: (13)	its not too bad, nicer if it was for off road use only like mentioned above with the doors open or whatnot. But you better believe that depending on where you live you'll have the police on you in a min!
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01-02-2013, 08:11 AM	#14
xG35c Lieutenant 36 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	That's the only way I would wire it - and it will not be an easy job! My buddy got a ticket for "distracting lighting" for some wacky LED sh*t in his rear license plate frame!
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eric@helix 208 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	It's not for me. With your wrap, your car is going to pop without having to light the emblem. I vote no, but have fun either way, and do what makes you happy.
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KidSupreme First Lieutenant 31 Rep 380 Posts Drives: 11' 335i m sport Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lost Angeles iTrader: (0)	dude its pretty cool. i would go with the white.. try and post some pictures!
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MrRetep First Lieutenant 107 Rep 361 Posts Drives: 435i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine CA iTrader: (3)	i'm torn, my geek side screams "fuckin do it! blue shiny lights!" my car side is saying "dont do it, looks ricer, BMW should be a clean classy look not having flashy lights" I really don't know
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