E90 Pre-LCI tail light options?

Turk88 · 12-20-2015, 03:00 PM

Hi folks,

Just wondering what the options are for upgrading pre-lci E90 tails? Ideally I'd like the OEM LCI lights but is there a cheaper alternative way of upgrading the lights but staying with an OEM+ type look? Really dislike the clear sections of the rear lights and would like to get rid of them.

A quick search didn't return much on this topic..

Cheers in advance.

Iyrix · 12-20-2015, 03:04 PM

This is what i went for....

They were £200 from Ebay, but they were really hard to get. might be easier now.

Turk88 · 12-20-2015, 03:07 PM

Nice.. How you finding them? How about coding etc, where they straightforward to code in?

Turk88 · 12-20-2015, 03:09 PM

Any pics of them with the lights illuminated by any chance?

vtwin_man · 12-20-2015, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turk88

Hi folks,

Just wondering what the options are for upgrading pre-lci E90 tails? Ideally I'd like the OEM LCI lights but is there a cheaper alternative way of upgrading the lights but staying with an OEM+ type look? Really dislike the clear sections of the rear lights and would like to get rid of them.

A quick search didn't return much on this topic..

Cheers in advance.

Dark lines?

Turk88 · 12-20-2015, 04:36 PM

Not a big fan of them but cheers for the suggestion. Just really dislike clear sections in the E90 lights. All red would be ideal and LED even better!

The0pportunist · 12-20-2015, 05:04 PM

+1 Re Darklines. They are a darker red & suit the lines of the car much better in my opinion.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=darklines

Pumper · 12-21-2015, 12:20 AM

You could try the cheap options first: red tint or red clear coat. I.e. mine with red tint (will be painting them in the spring, as the tint color is a bit too light (esp. at an angle) and, since it is vinyl, does not look the same as plastic - not reflective, attracts more dust, etc.):

Turk88 · 12-21-2015, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumper

You could try the cheap options first: red tint or red clear coat. I.e. mine with red tint (will be painting them in the spring, as the tint color is a bit too light (esp. at an angle) and, since it is vinyl, does not look the same as plastic - not reflective, attracts more dust, etc.):

Nice. Do you know of any how to guides to do these? Take it you did it yourself?

Pumper · 12-21-2015, 05:02 AM

Take out the tail lights, wipe off with alcohol, wrap, trim edges, cut the hole for reverse light. Done

Wrap DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491699
Paint DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1048529

Rich_D · 12-21-2015, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iyrix

This is what i went for....

They were £200 from Ebay, but they were really hard to get. might be easier now.

Currently on offer, I am very tempted >>> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3017306635...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

What's the quality & fitment like?

Do you have any more pics, including night shots please?

DriverLDN · 12-21-2015, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iyrix

This is what i went for....

They were £200 from Ebay, but they were really hard to get. might be easier now.

These ones are really smart, I've seen these on offer on eBay recently, they seem to be around £150 now.

Are they just a straight swap for the originals or does anything need coding etc?

Wobble · 12-21-2015, 06:09 AM

Don't know about the fitment but the car mod shop where there from are class,I've bought from there before,A class service x

Turk88 · 12-21-2015, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumper

Take out the tail lights, wipe off with alcohol, wrap, trim edges, cut the hole for reverse light. Done

Wrap DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491699
Paint DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1048529

Cheers for that

Phil99z · 12-21-2015, 12:34 PM

The all red ones on eBay look pretty good it I'm definitely a fan of darklines. I've got some darklines on my E91 and as mentioned they really suit the lines of the car and totally transform the rear of the car.

Turk88 · 12-21-2015, 03:21 PM

The eBay ones look good but wasn't too keen on the pics of them with the lights on in darkness. Will be the red film DIY job for me 👍

Iyrix · 12-21-2015, 05:20 PM

Simple swap. No coding and a reasonable fit. I'm very fussy and I'm very happy after a bit of fiddling to get them on. Easy really, just make sure the foam is on the right places.

I'll get some more pics tomorrow.

Gooey33 · 12-22-2015, 02:14 AM

I went down the pre-cut red vinyl (from a US eBay seller) route. Colour match is spot on and shape/fitment is perfect.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/66007264@N06/tPo708

Hopefully that pic will work!

Iyrix · 12-22-2015, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Gooey33

I went down the pre-cut red vinyl (from a US eBay seller) route. Colour match is spot on and shape/fitment is perfect.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/66007264@N06/tPo708

Hopefully that pic will work!

that's not too bad. I do prefer the new LED's though.

Turk88 · 12-22-2015, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gooey33

I went down the pre-cut red vinyl (from a US eBay seller) route. Colour match is spot on and shape/fitment is perfect.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/66007264@N06/tPo708

Hopefully that pic will work!

This is what I'll be doing. Simple and cost effective! Any chance you have this name of the eBay supplier?

Dizzle · 12-22-2015, 10:42 AM

https://sites.google.com/site/bmwsti...elift/english2

I was sceptical, but very effective and happy with the result

Turk88 · 12-22-2015, 02:55 PM

Holy sh*t, haha. Is it noticeable to you though? It would probably annoy me if I could see an edge! Interesting option though.

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Turk88 Private 4 Rep 54 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Not a big fan of them but cheers for the suggestion. Just really dislike clear sections in the E90 lights. All red would be ideal and LED even better!
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Turk88 Private 4 Rep 54 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	The eBay ones look good but wasn't too keen on the pics of them with the lights on in darkness. Will be the red film DIY job for me 👍
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Iyrix Lieutenant 102 Rep 476 Posts Drives: F30 330d & 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Simple swap. No coding and a reasonable fit. I'm very fussy and I'm very happy after a bit of fiddling to get them on. Easy really, just make sure the foam is on the right places. I'll get some more pics tomorrow.
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