LED License Plate Light

SmashD · 03-05-2011, 08:46 PM

I need some opinions here.

I decided to get some aftermarket LED license plate lights today while I was getting my brakes done and I can't decide if I want to swap them back to OEM or not. They are blindingly bright (note the light reflecting off of the cement on the ground) and I'm concerned they will be distracting to motorists.

Maybe Im just not used to it because I had OEM lights previously, but I wish they were just a little more subtle. Thoughts?

EDIT: I want to also add that the product itself is very high quality and looks very modern. If you are looking for something cleaner and brighter than OEM I would highly recommend upgrading. Im just an OEM "purist" so I tend to stay away from aftermarket looking upgrades.

hipnotic · 03-05-2011, 08:52 PM

i think they look good. Which ones did you get?

SmashD · 03-05-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by josh06lau

i think they look good. Which ones did you get?

Im not sure of the brand , the logo on the light housing says "Reliable", but I picked them up at BavX for really cheap and installed free. Turner sells the same exact product but a lot more expensive.

Here are the lights found online: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-28...0-e70-e71.aspx

Got mine from here: http://www.bavarianx.com/default.asp (thanks again for everything guys!)

just4kickz · 03-05-2011, 09:06 PM

i love mine. they're hella bright but sall good

TiAg335i · 03-05-2011, 09:48 PM

I don't quite understand your concern. How would them being too bright be distracting? If anything it would increase visibility. Light doesn't reflect off asphalt that well.

SmashD · 03-05-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TiAg335i

I don't quite understand your concern. How would them being too bright be distracting? If anything it would increase visibility. Light doesn't reflect off asphalt that well.

Not distracting to me.. distracting to other motorists. Kind of like when youre driving in front of that monster lifted F-350 with the aftermarket super blue xenon lights. I dont want to be THAT guy...

Tee212 · 03-05-2011, 10:03 PM

That does look too bright and takes away from the cool tail lamps. Try the OEM led on the 09-11 e92's. Its about 2 levels less bright than that.

JonLerd · 03-05-2011, 10:07 PM

i agree its too bright. I saw a 335i the other night on silver and from far away on the freeway it looked like the car had its reverse light on. (the wrong attraction to cops) slighly brighter than stock would be ideal but these leds optons now are just crazy!

SmashD · 03-05-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JonLerd

i agree its too bright. I saw a 335i the other night on silver and from far away on the freeway it looked like the car had its reverse light on. (the wrong attraction to cops) slighly brighter than stock would be ideal but these leds optons now are just crazy!

Thats exactly what I want.. just slightly brighter than stock LED. Anyone know of a less flashier brand?

TiAg335i · 03-05-2011, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SmashD

Not distracting to me.. distracting to other motorists. Kind of like when youre driving in front of that monster lifted F-350 with the aftermarket super blue xenon lights. I dont want to be THAT guy...

I know what you meant. It wouldn't distract me personally. But objectively speaking they ARE pretty bright for LED plate lights.

Blindrage606 · 03-05-2011, 11:14 PM

My mtec LEDs were also overly bright, so I put JB vinyl from a tint shop over 3/4 of the LED strip on each side... To achieve the "slightly brighter than OEM look".

E9xxx · 03-06-2011, 05:29 AM

too bright

Blindrage606 · 03-06-2011, 01:37 PM

here's what I did in response to lower the Mtec LED brightness. Lighting pattern is uniform and I just used jet black vinyl(same material I used for reflector delete). Vinyl is just over housing.

.... MegaPix FTW.

E92-Lighting · 03-07-2011, 01:26 PM

MTEC's are the brightest license plates on the market as of now, they utilize Cree leds for maximum output and efficiency

Spensaur · 03-11-2011, 07:22 PM

Bump, would also like to find a solution.

exclusivo · 03-12-2011, 08:43 AM

i have the mtecs, i like to think that im doing other motorists a favor by lighting up the potholes so they can avoid them lol

e92LuNaTiC · 03-12-2011, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lemmegetatthat

i have the mtecs, i like to think that im doing other motorists a favor by lighting up the potholes so they can avoid them lol

Spensaur · 03-12-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lemmegetatthat

i have the mtecs, i like to think that im doing other motorists a favor by lighting up the potholes so they can avoid them lol

Craig@SupremePower · 03-12-2011, 10:41 PM

looks good...

boostd92 · 03-12-2011, 11:22 PM

Man with the states' governments all being broke and the ensuing DUI/speeding ticket frenzy to increase revenue, the last thing I'd want is to draw attention to someone following me.

Remember.. any more than 1 drink per hour (and sometimes that is enough) and you're driving drunk

Postell · 03-13-2011, 01:11 AM

little too bright

schulteonline · 03-14-2011, 12:36 AM

I think you are begging the COPS to pull you over.

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TiAg335i Trance Life 315 Rep 4,706 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (4)	I don't quite understand your concern. How would them being too bright be distracting? If anything it would increase visibility. Light doesn't reflect off asphalt that well.
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Tee212 Banned 81 Rep 4,541 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riverside iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 335 [8.00]	That does look too bright and takes away from the cool tail lamps. Try the OEM led on the 09-11 e92's. Its about 2 levels less bright than that.
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JonLerd Lieutenant 19 Rep 543 Posts Drives: Alpine White 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County / Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	i agree its too bright. I saw a 335i the other night on silver and from far away on the freeway it looked like the car had its reverse light on. (the wrong attraction to cops) slighly brighter than stock would be ideal but these leds optons now are just crazy!
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Blindrage606 PC Enthusiast//Overclock.net 2 Rep 163 Posts Drives: e92 328i,2007 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	My mtec LEDs were also overly bright, so I put JB vinyl from a tint shop over 3/4 of the LED strip on each side... To achieve the "slightly brighter than OEM look". __________________ 2007 e92 328i - 6MT/ iDrive/ Jet Black/ BlackLthr/ Style 197/ M3 Spoiler/ Intake scoops Charcoal Delete/ BMW Prfmce Interior/ GPT 7500k's/ Black Grills/ Hardwired Radar / Mtec LED /Refector Delete /30%Tint/18mmRear/ WthrTech
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E9xxx New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: E91 320D M-sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Trondheim iTrader: (0)	too bright
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Blindrage606 PC Enthusiast//Overclock.net 2 Rep 163 Posts Drives: e92 328i,2007 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	here's what I did in response to lower the Mtec LED brightness. Lighting pattern is uniform and I just used jet black vinyl(same material I used for reflector delete). Vinyl is just over housing. .... MegaPix FTW. __________________ 2007 e92 328i - 6MT/ iDrive/ Jet Black/ BlackLthr/ Style 197/ M3 Spoiler/ Intake scoops Charcoal Delete/ BMW Prfmce Interior/ GPT 7500k's/ Black Grills/ Hardwired Radar / Mtec LED /Refector Delete /30%Tint/18mmRear/ WthrTech
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E92-Lighting 858 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	MTEC's are the brightest license plates on the market as of now, they utilize Cree leds for maximum output and efficiency
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exclusivo Lieutenant Colonel 126 Rep 1,893 Posts Drives: race car Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (11)	i have the mtecs, i like to think that im doing other motorists a favor by lighting up the potholes so they can avoid them lol
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boostd92 Captain 62 Rep 759 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i M-Spo ... [7.26]	Man with the states' governments all being broke and the ensuing DUI/speeding ticket frenzy to increase revenue, the last thing I'd want is to draw attention to someone following me. Remember.. any more than 1 drink per hour (and sometimes that is enough) and you're driving drunk
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Postell Private 13 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Kona Blue Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	little too bright
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schulteonline New Member 6 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2011 335d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1)	I think you are begging the COPS to pull you over.
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