Introducing: Interior light delay dimming...

[george graves]

I am proud to introduce to you the newest mod for our e30’s.

Automatic interior light delay dimmer. AKA - the g-light.

http://www.digitalunderpants.com/dim/demo.mp4

(Youtube version here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjPSJVDmgaU)





It works just like newer BMW’s, when you close your driver’s door, it keeps the the lights on, and then slowly fades out over an (adjustable) period of 20 seconds (or up to 2-3 mins).

It has an added feature that when you turn the key, it dims down the light quicker, so that you can start driving. Anyone that had driven a newer BMW knows this feature. It adds a really cool lighting effect, and is very useful at times. Like when you need to read a map real quick.


- Quality construction
- PWM (pulse width modulation) design uses very little current, less then the stock relay
- Custom printed circuit board.
- Replaces stock relay
- No cutting, no splicing
- Installation only requires a Phillips head screw driver and a 8mm socket.
- Free USPS priority shipping(USA only)
- Bench tested to over 50,000 cycles with out failure, about 6+ years of normal use


EDIT: Note that the delay featured is only triggered by the drivers side door - opening the passenger side door simply switches the light on and off, handy if you're like me, and always getting something out of the car. All the original functions of the interior lights remain. You can still manually switch them to the "always on" or "always off" position as well.



Here is a look "under the hood"







Thanks you all, and I hope you enjoy!

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.

(If anyone finds they don't want their name on this list, please PM, so I can update it)

01 - REMOVED
02 - fretburnr - PAID 1990 (prod date 10.89) 325i 2dr OEM relay installed
03 - REMOVED - NO PAY
04 - netcsk - PAID 5/86 production OEM relay installed
05 - atomic - PAID (1991 325i (2 door)production date 9/90 OEM relay installed)
06 - browntown - PAID
07 - REMOVED
08 - BDSax - PAID (9/88 325i - will check)
09 - SuperDuper - PAID (89 325is - OEM relay installed)
10 - E30 Reaktionär - PAID (1985 325e prod. date 06/03/85 OEM relay installed)
11 - apprentice - PAID (88 325is OEM relay installed)
12 - dlmrun2002 - PAID ???
13 - dlmrun2002 - PAID ???
14 - psloan - PAID
15 - delatlanta1281 - PAID
16 - JeffOlson - PAID (1989 325ix OEM relay installed)
17 - Raxe - PAID (1988 Super Eta - not tested)

GROUP BUY CLOSED, I will be starting another group buy shortly, PM me if you what to be notified when it happens.

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1985 325e production date 06/03/85
1986 325es built in 11/85 2 door
1986 325
1987 325iC 6/10 build date
1987 325is
1988 325is
1988 325iS built 9/87
1989 325is
1989 325is (2 door) production date ???
1989 325ix
1989 325ic, production date,7/88
1990 325i production date 10/89
1990 325i production date 2/90 2 door
1991 325i (2 door) production date 9/90

cars without: (note that this does not mean won't work in these cars, only that it does not have the stock relay)

1987 325ic



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[Bill-B]

Cool, sucks I didn't win though

[87Blue325iC]

OK - I'll bite, sign me up. Assume it works okay on a 'vert?

[Funkmasta]

Half of my obsession with BMWs are the geeky-techy nerdy owners

[fretburnr]

cool stuff - i'll pick one up. put me down on the list.

Damn, too bad - i still need to figure out the amber LED moodlights :p

[e304me]

ill take one, but im also curious to see if anyone has found a way to get some more interior light. and how it use useful for reading a map real quick?


edit: watched the video, nvm about reading a map


i think it would be nice it would fade slightly slower when the key was turned.

[Funkmasta]

"helps your eyes adjust, and just kinda plain looks cool" LOL!

Agreed, by the way

[netcsk]

I'll take one! In 100%.

Does it require no extra modification for it to dim down quick when you turn the key or do we have to jump into the ignition switch?

[atomic]

Add me to your list too. Got to have one paypal ready to send

[browntown]

"real nice mood light effect"

Does that mean I win? lol

I have paypal ready when this goes down.

[KenC]

I'll take one. Where exactly is the relay that it replaces?

[BDSax]

down

[george graves]

OK - I'll bite, sign me up. Assume it works okay on a 'vert?

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

EDIT - THIS MAY NOT BE CORRECT

I'll take one! In 100%.

Does it require no extra modification for it to dim down quick when you turn the key or do we have to jump into the ignition switch?

No extra work, it is plug and play. remove the stock relay, and replace with this. ZERO cutting, ZERO splicing...

I'll take one. Where exactly is the relay that it replaces?

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.

Also...EDIT: Note that the delay featured is only triggered by the drivers side door - opening the passenger side door simply switches the light on and off, handy if you're like me, and always getting something out of the car. All the original functions of the interior lights remain. You can still manually switch them to the "always on" or "always off" position as well.

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[fwappy]

I'm still going to make the illuminated door sills. :P

Well, after I'm done with the 2002Weiner.

[dlmrun2002]

Working for the Clampdown

I'll take one...maybe 2
DLM