Any experience with Side Marker Lights?

mikex25 · 05-01-2014, 12:38 PM

can you take some day time pics

dwells · 05-01-2014, 12:43 PM

Any flickering during startup or while running from the cold and warm bulb checks? The LED ones I have now do it and I'd rather just change to a better set than code the checks out...

onesuperboi · 05-01-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by samvora

Here are some pics - not the best since it was tough to capture a good pic with the signals blinking but oh well. The lights looks great and the amber is a nice color within the smoked Lens! During the day also it looks really good and blends in with the car color since mine in SMB.

Are the lights mounting flush with the fender or is there any gap?

WaLLy350GT · 05-01-2014, 05:09 PM

Got mine yesterday and waiting to get my car washed tomorrow morning before I put them on. I did snap a picture of the actual sidemarkers though

I'll snap a picture of them installed tomorrow. Can't wait!

mikex25 · 05-01-2014, 05:17 PM

yeah i wanna see on car pics

rollinstone157 · 05-01-2014, 05:53 PM

I too have the Delta-Optic sidemarkers--they're pretty nice. Not as bright as I would like, but I've moved from just a LED fiend to LED builder in the past few months, so I'm gonna see what I can do about that!

But in terms of looks, both when on and off, these trump the other plug-and play solution that has a few SMT LEDs firing off in different angles.

Dark_Knight_335 · 05-01-2014, 06:28 PM

Wow Stone- you're a man of many talents!

An excellent photog, an excellent reviewer here on the forums, and now an excellent electrician??

Bangarang_Rufio · 05-01-2014, 07:12 PM

So I rushed home today to put these bad boys on. I was able to get some pics with my phone and DSLR camera. Just as it's getting dark enough to get some action shots and video it started to rain again. I can't win!

I'm uploading them to my computer now so hopefully I at least got a few that are worth posting. I am very happy with the way they look and installation was a breeze with the exception of getting off the white piece that holds the existing amber bulb. I will post a pic of what I mean and how to get around that. Stay tuned!

Bangarang_Rufio · 05-01-2014, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dwells

Any flickering during startup or while running from the cold and warm bulb checks? The LED ones I have now do it and I'd rather just change to a better set than code the checks out...

Nope no flickering so far. These honestly look and perform perfect. They fit snug and the shape matches the oem markers to a tee.

Bangarang_Rufio · 05-01-2014, 10:14 PM

I ended up getting some decent shots tonight. The videos I took not so much. Maybe tomorrow night if I have time. Also no luck with any clear shots with the blinker on. Couldn't get my cam to focus right in the little time I had before it started to rain again.

Bangarang_Rufio · 05-01-2014, 10:15 PM

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rollinstone157 · 05-02-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Wow Stone- you're a man of many talents!

An excellent photog, an excellent reviewer here on the forums, and now an excellent electrician??

Oh believe me, not having access to the BMW has driven me to some crazy things

One of these days I'll cross-link my flashlight collection/builds...it's become a little obscene! But being on sabbatical (so to speak) with the flashlight community has definitely given me the tools and knowledge to do more over here...so I hope to make up for my lack of recent posting with some really good stuff over the Summer!

Dark_Knight_335 · 05-02-2014, 01:45 PM

That sounds like fun man- keep us in the loop!

Greyfox · 05-02-2014, 04:55 PM

Okay... my first attempt at a DIY.

Hope it helps.

samvora · 05-02-2014, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by onesuperboi

Are the lights mounting flush with the fender or is there any gap?

Mounting very flush. At least so far

I will be getting the car washed tomorrow or day after. The weather right now here in Chicago is kinda cold so have been delaying it but oh well I guess this weekend it is due so will let you know if any water has seeped in. Doesn't look like it will though.

onesuperboi · 05-02-2014, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by samvora

Mounting very flush. At least so far

I will be getting the car washed tomorrow or day after. The weather right now here in Chicago is kinda cold so have been delaying it but oh well I guess this weekend it is due so will let you know if any water has seeped in. Doesn't look like it will though.

Cool. I might have to get them then. That was the only thing holding me up since there were so many reported problems of the after market side markers not mounted flush and leaving a gap. Also, they turn yellow over time, but so do stock ones.

Bangarang_Rufio · 05-02-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyfox

Okay... my first attempt at a DIY.

Hope it helps.

You beat me to it! I was actually going write one up for the DIY section but you might at well post it there. Nice job by the way.

Blindside_137 · 05-02-2014, 08:24 PM

These triangle shaped ones with LED's look great.

I smoked my OEM sidemarkers with VHT but it came out really blotchy up close. I might try to snag these. How's the fitment on them guys?

Bangarang_Rufio · 05-02-2014, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

These triangle shaped ones with LED's look great.

I smoked my OEM sidemarkers with VHT but it came out really blotchy up close. I might try to snag these. How's the fitment on them guys?

The fitment is spot on and the seal is water tight. Also they don't look "corny" even in the slightest bit like I've heard some people say (that haven't actually seen them in person it sounds like). If you didn't know bmw's you would prob think they were oem.

WaLLy350GT · 05-02-2014, 10:37 PM

Installed these just 2 hours ago. I can post pics but looks like some have already posted; mine look exactly the same but smoked.

Thus far, I like these bad boys! Fitment = nice and snug. OEM like! I have 2 small gripes: 1. installing them took a few extra minutes and only because I had to adjust the metal piece. Once installed, the sidemarker was nice and tight. 2. I haven't had a chance to really see how bright they are but so far, I would have wished it was brighter. However, I definitely prefer the arrow look it has. So if you're looking for the brightest, IMO, these aren't it. If you want something new, and different, these are for you. Either way, I'm happy with them.

Dark_Knight_335 · 05-02-2014, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyfox

Okay... my first attempt at a DIY.

Hope it helps.

Also a flathead with masking tape over it would do the trick as well

Bangarang_Rufio · 05-03-2014, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greyfox

Okay... my first attempt at a DIY.

Hope it helps.

Also a flathead with masking tape over it would do the trick as well

Or just grab a 2 year old and have them push it back. Only take a little bit of force to get them off

I was about to say something about using that lug but the DIY was great so didn't want to bust his chopps too bad lol

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