Backorder on Smoked Side markers!

[J x K]

Just got off the phone with bavarian exclusive and they seem to be backordered! JLevi also told me the same thing!

Anyone know of a place where I could get these? I need them by the 19th!

[3onDubs]

http://www.**********s.com/_e/E82_Li..._Series_X5.htm

[J x K]

Originally Posted by 3onDubs

http://www.**********s.com/_e/E82_Li..._Series_X5.htm

theyre backordered as well! I'm about to just tint the stockers -_-

[SchlauCow]

Keep in mind these side markers will not be the same quality as your stock ones. They won't have the rubberized seal, and they do feel cheaper. Mine came in with no caulking on one of the connectors, so it was loose and flimsy. Also, they will flicker like they're having a seizure when you first start your car, and after about 5 seconds the flickering goes away. Got them from JLeviSW.

I will say, however, they look much better than stock... you just compromise with quality.

[3onDubs]

Originally Posted by SchlauCow

Keep in mind these side markers will not be the same quality as your stock ones. They won't have the rubberized seal, and they do feel cheaper. Mine came in with no caulking on one of the connectors, so it was loose and flimsy. Also, they will flicker like they're having a seizure when you first start your car, and after about 5 seconds the flickering goes away. Got them from JLeviSW.

I will say, however, they look much better than stock... you just compromise with quality.

yeah, tinting the stock ones would probably be the best option

[E92-Lighting]

Originally Posted by SchlauCow

Keep in mind these side markers will not be the same quality as your stock ones. They won't have the rubberized seal, and they do feel cheaper. Mine came in with no caulking on one of the connectors, so it was loose and flimsy. Also, they will flicker like they're having a seizure when you first start your car, and after about 5 seconds the flickering goes away. Got them from JLeviSW.

I will say, however, they look much better than stock... you just compromise with quality.

our type has a rubberized seal on it.

[SchlauCow]

Originally Posted by E92-Lighting

our type has a rubberized seal on it.

Yeah, didn't mean to paint you in that... I bought mine from JLeviSW. I might actually order from you since your product appears to resemble OEM quality the best.

[tom @ eas]

We've got plenty of these in stock.

[///M1]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

We've got plenty of these in stock.

Tom, I didn't see them specifically for the 1-, I guess the E9x would fit just as well?

Can you comment on the flickering and rubber insulation. Does your experience the former, come with the latter, and any reported condensation after car wash/rain? Thx

[EAS]

Originally Posted by ///M1

Tom, I didn't see them specifically for the 1-, I guess the E9x would fit just as well?

Can you comment on the flickering and rubber insulation. Does your experience the former, come with the latter, and any reported condensation after car wash/rain? Thx

Yes the 1-series can use the e9x sidemarkers as they are the same.

The flickering is there with the LED sidemarkers since it is part of BMW's bulb check system on your car and the LED using very little power to activate, causing them to light up only for a few seconds. It does not come with rubber insulation, but our project 135i have had no problems with condensation.

[///M1]

Originally Posted by david @ eas

Yes the 1-series can use the e9x sidemarkers as they are the same.

The flickering is there with the LED sidemarkers unless you get them coded, since it is part of BMW's bulb check system on your car. It does not come with rubber insulation, but our project 135i have had no problems with condensation.

Thx David. Just looking out there to what is available, it seems the range is huge, as is the price differential. We consumers like choice, but for something petty as the side marker, who needs so many! LOL

Just tough to distinguish what makes one product better than the other to justify a 2x price differential

EAS: $39
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2048

**********s: $49 (on sale, normally $75)
http://www.**********s.com/_e/E82_Li..._Series_X5.htm

E92-Lighting: $60
http://www.e92-lighting.com/products...ker-237-0.html

Exclusive Autosport:$79
http://www.exclusive-autosport.com/p...02be9411831ec0

[tom @ eas]

Originally Posted by ///M1

Thx David. Just looking out there to what is available, it seems the range is huge, as is the price differential. We consumers like choice, but for something petty as the side marker, who needs so many! LOL

Just tough to distinguish what makes one product better than the other to justify a 2x price differential

EAS: $39
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...oducts_id=2048

**********s: $49 (on sale, normally $75)
http://www.**********s.com/_e/E82_Li..._Series_X5.htm

E92-Lighting: $60
http://www.e92-lighting.com/products...ker-237-0.html

Exclusive Autosport:$79
http://www.exclusive-autosport.com/p...02be9411831ec0

Interesting, it even seems that e92 lighting is using our images.

[///M1]

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Interesting, it even seems that e92 lighting is using our images.

Interesting indeed. Yet they indicated their product has rubber gaskets/seals and yours doesn't, so I would venture a guess that in theory the two offerings are different.

[nordique14]

it looks like not all offer connectors. much easier to install if they have connectors on the end instead of just stripped wires.