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  • aegul44
    Grease Monkey
    • Apr 2015
    • 396

    #1

    LED Taillight E30

    I looked over everywhere and couldn't find single person using these led taillights. I guess they are not sold in U.S. I know some people are using non-led version of first taillight but I wonder how the led version functions. I would like to see to if anyone have any of these led taillight. Post them up.




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  • aegul44
    Grease Monkey
    • Apr 2015
    • 396

    #2
    nobody ?

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    • DER E30
      R3VLimited
      • Sep 2013
      • 2343

      #3
      Never seen those! That's pretty neat! I wish they looked like stock ones and not like Honda lights or something though... For that reason I wouldn't run those...
      -Christian

      '02 ///M3 CarbonSchwartz 6MT daily beast
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      318iS, slow build/garage queen...
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      Originally posted by roguetoaster
      Be sure to remind them that the M42 is one of the best engines ever made, but be sure to not mention where it actually falls on that list.

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      • aegul44
        Grease Monkey
        • Apr 2015
        • 396

        #4
        Actually non-led version doesn't look bad on red car. Since I have red e30 I will probably buy the first one. If I don't like the outcome. I will just tint it all black or all red.


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        • DER E30
          R3VLimited
          • Sep 2013
          • 2343

          #5
          Are those in early model fitment or late?

          I still can't get past that it looks like Honda or something JDM's tails...
          -Christian

          '02 ///M3 CarbonSchwartz 6MT daily beast
          08/91 Mtechnic II 325IC alpine/lotus
          318iS, slow build/garage queen...
          '37 Chevy pickup, the über project
          Originally posted by roguetoaster
          Be sure to remind them that the M42 is one of the best engines ever made, but be sure to not mention where it actually falls on that list.

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          • aegul44
            Grease Monkey
            • Apr 2015
            • 396

            #6
            early model. I agree that they look little odd.

            They are kind of a new car taillight, which may not flow with the classic look of the car for some people. Decisions, decisions.

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            • estoguy
              E30 Enthusiast
              • May 2013
              • 1087

              #7
              Too bad there isn't just a kit that could convert your existing lights to LED.
              Estoguy
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              • DER E30
                R3VLimited
                • Sep 2013
                • 2343

                #8
                Originally posted by estoguy
                Too bad there isn't just a kit that could convert your existing lights to LED.
                I'd do that in a heartbeat if there was! Even if somebody had printed boards made and you had to solder all the individual LEDs and resistors etc in yourself! Heck that might be the best way to do it on a grassroots level. I'd do it myself but school is keeping me too busy to learn how to print boards and lay them out...
                -Christian

                '02 ///M3 CarbonSchwartz 6MT daily beast
                08/91 Mtechnic II 325IC alpine/lotus
                318iS, slow build/garage queen...
                '37 Chevy pickup, the über project
                Originally posted by roguetoaster
                Be sure to remind them that the M42 is one of the best engines ever made, but be sure to not mention where it actually falls on that list.

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                • MoreMayhem
                  Mod Crazy
                  • Feb 2012
                  • 649

                  #9
                  If they followed the pattern of OEM taillights then I could dig them. I'm probably one of the few who likes the OEM look with the mix of amber, red, and white.

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                  • Old city bimmer
                    E30 Enthusiast
                    • Jun 2014
                    • 1114

                    #10
                    There is some in this forum that used to or maybe still those a LED conversion of the rear lights.
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                    • stikrz
                      Advanced Member
                      • Jan 2009
                      • 151

                      #11
                      I plan on just painting the amber section on my early model tails and call it a day.
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                      • Stanley Rockafella
                        R3V Elite
                        • Aug 2011
                        • 4056

                        #12
                        Originally posted by MoreMayhem
                        I'm probably one of the few who likes the OEM look with the mix of amber, red, and white.
                        ;)
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                        • aegul44
                          Grease Monkey
                          • Apr 2015
                          • 396

                          #13
                          Originally posted by stikrz
                          I plan on just painting the amber section on my early model tails and call it a day.
                          ^ +1 that or all red taillight

                          I guess this is what you need.

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                          • LEANE30
                            E30 Modder
                            • Apr 2006
                            • 838

                            #14
                            You can just get led replacement bulbs and swap out your bulbs and call it a day if you want to keep the factory look as close as possible yet introduce LED to the system. I'm not sure if the check panel would hate you for it or not. Anyone know the wattage of the factory incadecent bulbs off the top of their heads?
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                            • ELVA164
                              R3V Elite
                              • Dec 2011
                              • 4861

                              #15
                              What's the draw for LED rear bulbs? Honest question. The way I see it, H/O incandescents perform very well and keep the original feel of the car.
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