My new LED tail light - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

kevin9870 · 10-06-2010, 03:24 PM

Hey guys,

Just got finished installing some new LED rear tail lights...what's LED about them is they have a new yellow LED turn signal and new LED running light bar that goes across the middle. I'll post some pictures momentarily. let me know what you think! Also check out my other pictures of my car in my profile, enjoy!

kevin9870 · 10-06-2010, 03:24 PM

Here's a pic of a car (not mine) but with the OEM rear lights installed...

kevin9870 · 10-06-2010, 03:29 PM

Here are the new ones - black lined and darker to match the Monaco blue... Overall, I like how it enhanced the car's appearance and love the LED effect. However, it threw a code =/ Blah...and they have resistors built in. Oh well =/

Feedback welcomed!

Muskalade172 · 10-06-2010, 03:36 PM

cheap!!! It threw a code!! Not quality!!

SV Concepts III · 10-06-2010, 04:39 PM

What brand are those? Some early model E90s require additional resistors to prevent that bulb out warning.

kevin9870 · 10-06-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

What brand are those? Some early model E90s require additional resistors to prevent that bulb out warning.

I'm thinking that is the case Nick. Prior to March 2007 if I am correct? I'll have to check to see the actual production date of mine.

iBoost · 10-06-2010, 04:54 PM

Are these the smoked DEPO's? get some pics in the sun!

wesborl898 · 10-06-2010, 04:58 PM

i like!

kevin9870 · 10-06-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by iBoost

Are these the smoked DEPO's? get some pics in the sun!

They're slightly smoked. It's been raining in "sunny" SO CAL but now that I'm looking out the window, I see the sun breaking through!! I'll get some sunny pics up soon.

kevin9870 · 10-06-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wesborl898

i like!

Thank you! I really like the turn signals. Dunno why, I think just because I haven't seen too many like them.

gurpz1987 · 10-06-2010, 05:24 PM

nice car!! how much power output does this car give in BHP???

kevin9870 · 10-06-2010, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gurpz1987

nice car!! how much power output does this car give in BHP???

As it all goes down on paper with my Dinan and aFe, Appx. 395 HP/ 430 Torque. Getting my Borla exhaust here shortly, so that should help out with the exhaust restriction tremendously. I have a 100,000 mile warranty on my beast, so I'm not going to touch much else =/

kevin9870 · 10-06-2010, 05:49 PM

Again, I APOLOGIZE for how dirty my car is right now! It just got finished raining. =/ Tail lights are clean though.

E90SLAM · 10-06-2010, 05:53 PM

I like it....besides the error code...

kevin9870 · 10-06-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

I like it....besides the error code...

I know.. =/ All are fully functioning, just that stupid little attention sign is illuminated... Not detrimental by any means, just an annoyance. I'll figure it out someday.

HermesRider · 10-06-2010, 05:58 PM

Do they flicker when you start the car?

kevin9870 · 10-06-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by HermesRider

Do they flicker when you start the car?

Negative. Should they? If you have some insight on how to cure this, it would be much appreciated. I've tried to search the forums, but people just post about resistors...

Murph335 · 10-06-2010, 06:04 PM

Was waiting for a clear version to come out.

kevin9870 · 10-06-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Murph335

Was waiting for a clear version to come out.

They have a clear one for sale, I can PM you the link if you want

E90SLAM · 10-06-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin9870

Negative. Should they? If you have some insight on how to cure this, it would be much appreciated. I've tried to search the forums, but people just post about resistors...

LUX flickers when the electrical circuit was testing when you start the car....not sure about these tail lights...

kevin9870 · 10-06-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

LUX flickers when the electrical circuit was testing when you start the car....not sure about these tail lights...

To be honest, I think it will clear once I take it in to have the codes checked. Me being the dumb ass that I am, connected them and ran them up without any of the bulbs in because I thought they were ALL LED...which obviously popped the code. LoL.... =/

cultr3 · 10-06-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by E90SLAM

LUX flickers when the electrical circuit was testing when you start the car....not sure about these tail lights...

Really?? I just installed my lux LED rings yesterday, and they show absolutely no flicker whatsoever upon unlocking, turning on, or starting the car. Maybe it's improved since then? I could post a video if needed, but the rings are bright and consistent. the only downside is that they don't show as much of glow-on and glow-off as the halogens, but i guess the LED bulbs is either on or off.

10-06-2010, 03:24 PM	#1
kevin9870 Private Drives: 2007 BMW 335i E90 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Orange County Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	My new LED tail light Hey guys, Just got finished installing some new LED rear tail lights...what's LED about them is they have a new yellow LED turn signal and new LED running light bar that goes across the middle. I'll post some pictures momentarily. let me know what you think! Also check out my other pictures of my car in my profile, enjoy!
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10-06-2010, 03:24 PM	#2
kevin9870 Private Drives: 2007 BMW 335i E90 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Orange County Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	Here's a pic of a car (not mine) but with the OEM rear lights installed... Attached Images

10-06-2010, 03:29 PM	#3
kevin9870 Private Drives: 2007 BMW 335i E90 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Orange County Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	Here are the new ones - black lined and darker to match the Monaco blue... Overall, I like how it enhanced the car's appearance and love the LED effect. However, it threw a code =/ Blah...and they have resistors built in. Oh well =/ Feedback welcomed! Attached Images

10-06-2010, 05:49 PM	#13
kevin9870 Private Drives: 2007 BMW 335i E90 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Orange County Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	Outside pictures Again, I APOLOGIZE for how dirty my car is right now! It just got finished raining. =/ Tail lights are clean though. Attached Images

10-06-2010, 05:53 PM	#14
E90SLAM Supreme Allied Commander Drives: A BBS WHORE Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: . Posts: 60,542 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 330i [4.67]	I like it....besides the error code... __________________

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Muskalade172 New Member Drives: 2011 E92 335i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: APO Posts: 24 iTrader: (1)	cheap!!! It threw a code!! Not quality!!

10-06-2010, 04:39 PM	#5
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,029 iTrader: (13)	What brand are those? Some early model E90s require additional resistors to prevent that bulb out warning.

10-06-2010, 04:54 PM	#7
iBoost Colonel Drives: slow as f*ck Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: City of Sin Posts: 2,448 iTrader: (11)	Are these the smoked DEPO's? get some pics in the sun!

10-06-2010, 04:58 PM	#8
wesborl898 Lieutenant Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 542 iTrader: (3)	i like!

10-06-2010, 05:24 PM	#11
gurpz1987 New Member Drives: 330d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: leicester Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	nice car!! how much power output does this car give in BHP???

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HermesRider Captain Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 944 iTrader: (0)	Do they flicker when you start the car?

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