BMW original LED lamp interior retrofit kit?

[Riley1524]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Wow! $85 sounds a whole lot better than $171!

Please post some pics here after you install your LED's.

Will do, though it may be next month. Moving into our new house Here's a couple of pictures from the site that BFD99 and myself ordered our kit from...I don't know if I would want anything brighter than this LOL

[135iUSN]

well, all that brightness is with both visors open, so on a daily basis will be less.

[Dackelone]

Does anyone know IF a car does not have those footwell lights(from the factory) and you buy the LED ones... is there a harness that you can tap into for the footwell lights - under the dashboard/foot area ? I guess I should look IF there is a DIY on this.

[Riley1524]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Does anyone know IF a car does not have those footwell lights(from the factory) and you buy the LED ones... is there a harness that you can tap into for the footwell lights - under the dashboard/foot area ? I guess I should look IF there is a DIY on this.

It would be worth a look for sure.

[BFD99]

Sweet! You'll love them!

[BFD99]

Originally Posted by 135iUSN

well, all that brightness is with both visors open, so on a daily basis will be less.

It will still be twice as bright as stock though.
I just took these a few minute ago.

[Dackelone]

^^Very nice interior! And... very bright LED's.

[BFD99]

Thank you! I sometimes wish it was black but I do like the white as it is totally different from the norm!

[Riley1524]

Originally Posted by BFD99

Thank you! I sometimes wish it was black but I do like the white as it is totally different from the norm!

Did you replace the footwell lights??? They look stock from the pics. Also, what's the process of removing the lights in the headliner?

[BFD99]

Originally Posted by Riley1524

Did you replace the footwell lights??? They look stock from the pics. Also, what's the process of removing the lights in the headliner?

Yes they were replaced as well, I just didn't get that in the pic. Removing the lights in the headliner, I used this, as I also hardwired my Escort like in this DIY.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209491

[Dackelone]

Guys, I stopped by BMW Zentrum today to find out how much these LED's cost...




four LED lamp kit - #63122212787 - 41 euros w/o tax (19% over here)
ten LED lamp kit - #63122212788 - 75 euros w/o tax (19% over here)


Dack

[135iUSN]

Originally Posted by 135iUSN

Hey - I asked Dan for some assistance... post 396

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...565317&page=18

Dan can't order...

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=401

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by 135iUSN

Dan can't order...

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=401

I wonder why? Maybe these lights are a euro market only part. ???


You could always try a euro mail order dealer and buy these LEDs thru them like Schmiedmann.

http://www.schmiedmann.com

[Riley1524]

Just finished installing my 10 piece kit...The install was really easy, though I didn't pull the whole headliner down. I just simply popped the plastic pieces surrounding the dome lights. Didn't take 20 or so minutes and that's with a phone call.. Great products

[BFD99]

Originally Posted by Riley1524

Just finished installing my 10 piece kit...The install was really easy, though I didn't pull the whole headliner down. I just simply popped the plastic pieces surrounding the dome lights. Didn't take 20 or so minutes and that's with a phone call.. Great products

So initial impressions good then? I know i'm sure loving my kit for the 3-4 months i've had it installed, and 4 months in it still works perfectly!

[Riley1524]

Originally Posted by BFD99

So initial impressions good then? I know i'm sure loving my kit for the 3-4 months i've had it installed, and 4 months in it still works perfectly!

So far they're great. Its not dark out yet so I haven't had the chance to see the "full effect", but will soon

[BFD99]

Noticed Bimmian has their own kit now too, though I don't have any plans of trying them as I'm very happy with my HPB kit.
http://www.bimmian.com/82/IXB/

[BFD99]

Another Kit as well.
http://www.precisionled.com/catalog/.../category/112/

[dko3tgk]

Not to put down the BMW OEM kits, but the Ebay LED bulbs I bought for under $2 a piece are equally as bright based on all the pictures I see in this forum.

Just make sure they are canbus for the error codes and 5050 leds for brightness.

I don't see the reason for expensive BMW kits when Ebay bulbs are way cheaper and seemingly just as bright.

[pinmagic]

Originally Posted by BFD99

Another Kit as well.
http://www.precisionled.com/catalog/.../category/112/

Shame they don't have the bulbs in orange. That'd be an interesting look.

[BFD99]

Originally Posted by pinmagic

Shame they don't have the bulbs in orange. That'd be an interesting look.

Interesting for sure, Thought i'd have a hard time doing anything but white, as my interior lights are for when i need to see something, and orange, blue or green, or purple will not show up as well as white, though I think blue would be kind of cool, just not practical at all.

[135iUSN]

Originally Posted by BFD99

Another Kit as well.
http://www.precisionled.com/catalog/.../category/112/

$124.95 for (6000K or 8000K) light / free shipping over $100 order
includes Map (4) + Dome (2) + Courtesy (4) + License plate (1) + Trunk (1) + Glove Box (1) + Vanity (1)