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      03-21-2014, 09:12 PM   #1
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LED Blinker bulbs

Kinda disappointed that the 2 series doesn't come with full LED brake lights/turn signals, etc.

I put LED bulbs in my old 330ci. Anyone here planning to replace their incandescent bulbs with LED? If so, any recommendations?

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      03-22-2014, 05:35 PM   #2
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I was planning to do it, but I am wondering if there will be any codes for it. I've tried some Samsung LEDs in the past and they are SUPER bright! I'd check them out and see if they have the bulb-type you want though.

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If you find some pics of the bulbs lit on the car please share!
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Bimmian has these led turn signal bulbs http://www.bimmian.com/WTS
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Bimmian has these led turn signal bulbs http://www.bimmian.com/WTS



$80 pair...

$240 to do fronts, back, and reverse. ouch.
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I plan to replace my front indicators with silver ones but have no need for led
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Anyone know what the bulb style or serial number it would go by is. I swear I saw it on here somewhere but can't find it.
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I personally would like to see an aftermarket match for the F22 of the M4 LED turn signal.
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Anyone know what the bulb style or serial number it would go by is. I swear I saw it on here somewhere but can't find it.
Check the orange reflector thread I posted bulb type there. Can't link to it for some reason.
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I will be posting video of rear turn signal LED swap..They look good
Might do all of them for DeAutoKey ......Let the testing begin.

Thanks http://deautokey.com
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Kinda disappointed that the 2 series doesn't come with full LED brake lights/turn signals, etc.

I put LED bulbs in my old 330ci. Anyone here planning to replace their incandescent bulbs with LED? If so, any recommendations?

JB
they're just simply brighter bulbs? just curious if this is a cosmetic upgrade, safety (brighter / easier to see for others) or both?
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they're just simply brighter bulbs? just curious if this is a cosmetic upgrade, safety (brighter / easier to see for others) or both?
They have instant on/off (as opposed to incandescant which has a slight fade on/off effect), the bulbs never need replacing... Use less energy... I'm just an LED whore, what can I say?

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I will be posting video of rear turn signal LED swap..They look good
Might do all of them for DeAutoKey ......Let the testing begin.

Thanks http://deautokey.com
That site says they are a VW community.

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They do work with VWs also...

They are good to work with and guarantee there product. I am very happy with there customer service...
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I thought the rear tail lights are sealed. How do you replace the bulbs?
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I will be posting video of rear turn signal LED swap..They look good
interested to see the vid with this upgrade.... I did the facelift on my 330ci also - and really HATE these old ass 1154 style bulbs.

embarrassed to pay 50K+ for a car and have it come with these.
might hold out for a complete LED unit to replace the stock light casing, but I dont see anyone working on that yet.
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I thought the rear tail lights are sealed. How do you replace the bulbs?
I was wrong about the tail light being sealed. But what a pain. You need to take the tail light off the car and pop several plastic holders to get to the bulbs. The bulbs are standard tail light bulbs. Nothing fancy.
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does anyone know what bulb types are for the front turn signal? py21W?
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does anyone know what bulb types are for the front turn signal? py21W?
1156 / P21W bulbs
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yes!!

just got me a set of philips silver vision! they look great!
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any pics?
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not for now, sorry! I`ll post some asap!
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