A real high quality LED kit!!!!! SONIC TUNING

onefastman · 01-23-2011, 11:25 PM

First let me say this kit is top notch!

I began my search for a LED interior kit when I saw my friends kit in a e60m. My first step lead me to bimmian led interior kit from a vendor. I received it and was very upset that I paid $80 for something that looked like what it did. There was one led for the smaller map lights up front, three on the middle ones, and three-four for the glove box and trunk. The trunk bulb did not fit the slot so I had to bend the metal significantly to make it fit. After I put it in I was not too impressed with the brightness of the kit. Then I started it and the lights turned off and would not turn back on. I then contacted the vendor and he informed me that it has happened to “some” cars and that it is because there is not enough power draw on the system. I then replaced two bulbs with oem to confirm. I was shipped two replacement bulbs and was excited to get them in. However once I got them I realized they shipped me COLORED NON LED BULBS!!!!! I sent it back and left negative feedback.

This kit from SONIC TUNING is much different

Right when I opened it I saw that this was a high quality kit and far superior to the bimmian kit. The large map lights had 12 jumbo led’s a piece and the small front map lights had three (just like the biggest lights on the bimmian kit, WTF). The mirror lights (which the other kit didn’t have) have 8 led’s, the trunk has 8 jumbo led’s, and the glove box has 12 led’s.

I will be putting this in tomorrow so expect a review and a small DIY (pretty easy to do).

KcN55 · 01-24-2011, 12:23 AM

nice, where did you get it from?

onefastman · 01-24-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KcN55

nice, where did you get it from?

Sonic tuning will be updating their site soon so you can order.

Or just pm them on e90post

tezza123 · 01-24-2011, 12:41 AM

Look forward to some pics ......

pinmagic · 01-24-2011, 07:15 AM

I'll be interested to see the results. The problem with LEDs is that they're unidirectional - more like spotlights than floodlights. Can they really illuminate large areas like the car interior and the trunk?

bam9382 · 02-20-2011, 09:10 PM

pictures?

marcus · 03-09-2011, 05:19 PM

bump for pics

GtiGyver · 03-09-2011, 09:06 PM

marcus · 03-23-2011, 10:58 PM

still waitin on those pics....

bam9382 · 03-28-2011, 08:12 PM

I went ahead and bit the bullet and bought these with out pics... They are great worth the money! Except for the reading lights (they are horrible) no light reaches the seats and are a nasty blue color!

My advice call them and buy this kit without the reading lights. I returned mine with the mirror lights too (because I dont have premium package) so avoid paying for stuff you dont need or the crappy reading lights (save the 20 dollars) then go buy these on ebay for the reading lights (these are nice and cheap!) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_2450wt_941

Those have the same big 5050 leds that give off the bright white that the rest of the kit contains from this site. Also they are aimed correctly to provide light where you want it.

Otherwise the only other annoying part about the kit is the dome lights need a dab of super glue to keep from laying down on the light cover, which looks ghetto.

Other than that they are bright and awesome! for the money

marcus · 03-29-2011, 03:27 PM

got any pics?

shemeld_135 · 03-29-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus

got any pics?

I have a few on this thread sorry phone pics but u can still see how they look

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506211

Satalite · 03-29-2011, 04:11 PM

Looks great. One question for you... does it include footwell lighting too or just top? And how easy is install..? No errors?

shemeld_135 · 03-29-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Satalite

Looks great. One question for you... does it include footwell lighting too or just top? And how easy is install..? No errors?

mad easy to install no errors..they give you 2 t10 lights for the two small reader lights, but i dont turn them on so i used them for the foot weels ( they are only t10 bulbs )

Satalite · 03-29-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by shemeld_135

mad easy to install no errors..they give you 2 t10 lights for the two small reader lights, but i dont turn them on so i used them for the foot weels ( they are only t10 bulbs )

So if you wanted to change all the interior lights you would need 4 t10 lights total ?

shemeld_135 · 03-29-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Satalite

So if you wanted to change all the interior lights you would need 4 t10 lights total ?

6, total..1 on drive side floor 1 on passengers side. 2 in front dome and 2 in back dome

also check this side out cheap leds bulbs http://www.superbrightleds.com

escobar929 · 03-31-2011, 09:12 AM

installed pics?

shemeld_135 · 03-31-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by escobar929

installed pics?

I have a few on this thread sorry phone pics but u can still see how they look

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=506211

01-23-2011, 11:25 PM	#1
onefastman Major General 181 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	A real high quality LED kit!!!!! SONIC TUNING First let me say this kit is top notch! I began my search for a LED interior kit when I saw my friends kit in a e60m. My first step lead me to bimmian led interior kit from a vendor. I received it and was very upset that I paid $80 for something that looked like what it did. There was one led for the smaller map lights up front, three on the middle ones, and three-four for the glove box and trunk. The trunk bulb did not fit the slot so I had to bend the metal significantly to make it fit. After I put it in I was not too impressed with the brightness of the kit. Then I started it and the lights turned off and would not turn back on. I then contacted the vendor and he informed me that it has happened to “some” cars and that it is because there is not enough power draw on the system. I then replaced two bulbs with oem to confirm. I was shipped two replacement bulbs and was excited to get them in. However once I got them I realized they shipped me COLORED NON LED BULBS!!!!! I sent it back and left negative feedback. This kit from SONIC TUNING is much different Right when I opened it I saw that this was a high quality kit and far superior to the bimmian kit. The large map lights had 12 jumbo led’s a piece and the small front map lights had three (just like the biggest lights on the bimmian kit, WTF). The mirror lights (which the other kit didn’t have) have 8 led’s, the trunk has 8 jumbo led’s, and the glove box has 12 led’s. I will be putting this in tomorrow so expect a review and a small DIY (pretty easy to do). Attached Images __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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01-24-2011, 07:15 AM	#5
pinmagic The Only Sane One Here 79 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (1)	I'll be interested to see the results. The problem with LEDs is that they're unidirectional - more like spotlights than floodlights. Can they really illuminate large areas like the car interior and the trunk? __________________ 2011 135i VERT SGM/SB/MOONLIGHT - ED - with every single friggin' option they offered.
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bam9382 Private 13 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	pictures?
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marcus First Lieutenant 17 Rep 378 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Vert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	bump for pics __________________
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marcus First Lieutenant 17 Rep 378 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Vert Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	still waitin on those pics.... __________________
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03-28-2011, 08:12 PM	#10
bam9382 Private 13 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	I went ahead and bit the bullet and bought these with out pics... They are great worth the money! Except for the reading lights (they are horrible) no light reaches the seats and are a nasty blue color! My advice call them and buy this kit without the reading lights. I returned mine with the mirror lights too (because I dont have premium package) so avoid paying for stuff you dont need or the crappy reading lights (save the 20 dollars) then go buy these on ebay for the reading lights (these are nice and cheap!) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_2450wt_941 Those have the same big 5050 leds that give off the bright white that the rest of the kit contains from this site. Also they are aimed correctly to provide light where you want it. Otherwise the only other annoying part about the kit is the dome lights need a dab of super glue to keep from laying down on the light cover, which looks ghetto. Other than that they are bright and awesome! for the money
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03-31-2011, 09:12 AM	#17
escobar929 Brigadier General 161 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	installed pics?
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