Introducing: Interior light delay dimming...

[Mtriple]

I'll take one. Paypal?

[JasonC]

I'll take one. My 85 turns off after 10 sec. and it's kind of sucks.

[george graves]

Looks like I'll need to put a cap on the first group buy. I may limit the number of units to 20. (These are being "built to order")
When I've reached the limit for the initial group buy, I'll send you my paypal address via PM.

After the first 20 slots are filled I'll start the second GB, and let you know when to paypal me.

[87Blue325iC]

The stock relay is located below the speaker on the driver side foot well. Basically, you remove the kick panel, and then pull the speaker out, replace the relay, and you are done.

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Hmm...what happens if you have non-stock speakers with bigger magnets, could there be a clearance issue?

[Funkmasta]

I want one, but, how long will it be until your next batch? My car is down for the count, so I dont need to take one from someone else, but I will def cut in line if your next batch is over a month away. ;) lmk

[e304me]

so could i get one that has the lights dim slightly slower after turning on? just the rate at which they dim

[george graves]

Hmm...what happens if you have non-stock speakers with bigger magnets, could there be a clearance issue?

Not a prolbem - The relay is *below* the speakers, not behind it.

I want one, but, how long will it be until your next batch?

My plan is have 20 ready to ship by Monday - that's the plan anyways. I'll be placing a larger order for parts (each unit contains over 20 parts) and get that next day - so hopefully I can say one step ahead of the demand. I'll glady take down names for the next batch, but I will not accept paypal untill I have the first batch done. I'd rather not have angry customers.

so could i get one that has the lights dim slightly slower after turning on? just the rate at which they dim

Not at this time. I may lengthen the "key on" delay time very slightly before shipping this batch. I'd be interested in what other have to say. You really don't want it on for very long - and believe it or not, when you are in a hurry, a few seconds is a LONG time.

[Jonathan M3]

Do the lights come on when you turn the car off, like the newer models? I like that feature on my E36.

[e304me]

oh yeah that exactly what i meant i think. when you turn the key on it dims at a slightly slower rate

[apprentice]

I'll take one.

[george graves]

I'll take two. I have two cars but might pass one on to a buddy if he likes. Now if only you could wire it into the rearview mirror lights as an alternate source..

If you want to wire it in you can. Last night I started testing to see how large of a load that this will work with "in the real world" testing. I had 3 large break light bulbs all running off of it at once before I blew the fuse on my benchtop power supply. :(

Do the lights come on when you turn the car off, like the newer models? I like that feature on my E36.

No it doesn't.



GB list updated.

[UNHCLL]

According to the ETK, this will work on all e30's except 1992's, and car's with heated door lock handles. With that said, you could still adapt it to work, but it would not be "plug-and-play" AFAIK

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M3's have heated door handles, as do most 325is'....

[george graves]

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M3's have heated door handles, as do most 325is'....

Well if that is true, than that is not a problem. I have it installed on a 325is, and according to BMW's electrical diagrams, the only time they changed the wiring is on 92 e30. (in 92 they removed the relay all together)

So, if you have the relay, you're fine. Every e30 I've seen has them.

To check to see if you do with out removing anything, go out when it is REALLY quite, and stick your head about where the speaker is. Then with a finger push the switch on the door jam. You should hear a very quite "click" from the relay.

[e30_kid89]

george quick question regading the unit - in 2 of the previous e30s ive owned ive seen the relay socket there you speak of with no relay plugged in ever, so would your unit just plug in there and work from the get go?

after i do up my audio, i gotta get me one of these.

[e304me]

Do the lights come on when you turn the car off, like the newer models? I like that feature on my E36.

it seems like that should be easy to add since there is already a function for key on. just add one for key off? i would think it shouldnt be too hard? idk that would really be nice to have though