Question about the LED door handle lights

Nikki · 07-06-2006, 04:18 PM

Ehm no. Illegal and would look dumb.

jigga · 07-06-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuma

You can set them for longer time intervals but there is no way to permanently make them stay on or turn off. For non iDrive its controlled using the OBC stalk in the lighting menu last option, set the time as high as it will let you go (i think 5 minutes). I dont have iDrive so i cant tell you how to do it via the idrive system.

Hope that helps
Ed

Very informative, thank you.

jigga · 07-06-2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Ehm no. Illegal and would look dumb.

Perhaps in your country, yes. Any more illegal than those silly washer LED's and tire valve cap LED's?

As for looking dumb, well, that's subjective.

Asiann · 07-06-2006, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jigga

Perhaps in your country, yes. Any more illegal than those silly washer LED's and tire valve cap LED's?

As for looking dumb, well, that's subjective.

Here is something posted that I thought might be what you are looking for. http://jlevistreetwerks.com/store/pr...4e3c2a2c6a257a

jigga · 07-06-2006, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shragon

i'm going to have to agree with Squawks, having the door handle led's on while driving would be no different than led windshield nozzles and tireflies.

Let me clarify something. I never said "OMG GUYZ!!! I WANNA DRIVE WIT DEM SHYTZ ON ALL DA TIME LOLZ!" It was never the intention to drive with them on.

I simply said I wanted to see how it would look while the car was moving (esp considering my car is white).

mickym · 07-06-2006, 04:48 PM

I am still waiting for my car. I have a question to all owners with CA and these LED's in the door handle. Do I have to use the fob to switch the lights on or are the LED's on when I touch the door handle or switch the lights automatically on when the car recognizes the key?

bostoniant · 07-06-2006, 04:48 PM

looks like a space ship! i would drive that shit through iowa just to freak out farmers.

jigga · 07-06-2006, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Asiann

Here is something posted that I thought might be what you are looking for. http://jlevistreetwerks.com/store/pr...4e3c2a2c6a257a

God no! lol... I'm not tryint to light up the floor lol.

jigga · 07-06-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mickym

I am still waiting for my car. I have a question to all owners with CA and these LED's in the door handle. Do I have to use the fob to switch the lights on or are the LED's on when I touch the door handle or switch the lights automatically on when the car recognizes the key?

When you are opening the door, just use your hand and the LEDs will come on. Same thing when you close the door and lock it... touch with your finger to lock and the LEDs turn off.

You don't need to use your keyfob... however, after you've locked your car already, if u and the lights have turned off, you can press the lock button on your fob and the lights will come on for a few seconds.

18LLC · 07-06-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Squawks

That's riceboy style. Tell your friend the BMW isn't for rice.

Hell you might as well get some LED washer nozzles.

I think u r steakboy or pastaboy style? not your taste doesn't mean rice.

Nikki · 07-06-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jigga

Perhaps in your country, yes. Any more illegal than those silly washer LED's and tire valve cap LED's?

As for looking dumb, well, that's subjective.

I don't know Canada's laws but if they aren't illgeal there, they should be.

mickym · 07-06-2006, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jigga

When you are opening the door, just use your hand and the LEDs will come on. Same thing when you close the door and lock it... touch with your finger to lock and the LEDs turn off.

You don't need to use your keyfob... however, after you've locked your car already, if u and the lights have turned off, you can press the lock button on your fob and the lights will come on for a few seconds.

Many thanks!

Asiann · 07-06-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

I don't know Canada's laws but if they aren't illgeal there, they should be.

I don't see them so much now like before when they first came out. I'm sure it was a phase in time like parachute pants. I know, before your time.

07-06-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Squawks

That's riceboy style. Tell your friend the BMW isn't for rice.

Hell you might as well get some LED washer nozzles.

I agree with Squawks on this.

However I disagree on where it all started.

My understanding is it started on Japanese vehicles.

More specifically Honda Accords and Civics, etc.

Not with Asian people.

Therefore, no offense should be taken unless you "Rice" your vehicle.

A person of any ethnic origin can be a "Riceboy."

jigga · 07-06-2006, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

I don't know Canada's laws but if they aren't illgeal there, they should be.

whatever, i'm not here to discuss the law.

Krockit · 07-06-2006, 05:22 PM

One man's art is another man's pornography. If you don't like it, best thing to do is just leave the gallery, not burn it down.

As to the "riceboy" reference, it should offend all of us.

My 2 cents.

Nikki · 07-06-2006, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Asiann

I don't see them so much now like before when they first came out. I'm sure it was a phase in time like parachute pants. I know, before your time.

Haha I used to wear UFOs lol, a little after that haha.

Asiann · 07-06-2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by CMD

I agree with Squawks on this.

However I disagree on where it all started.

My understanding is it started on Japanese vehicles.

More specifically Honda Accords and Civics, etc.

Not with Asian people.

Therefore, no offense should be taken unless you "Rice" your vehicle.

A person of any ethnic origin can be a "Riceboy."

Well according to the link that was posted "This homepage is dedicated to exposing the ridiculousness of the Rice-Boy "subculture". What started out as a Southern California Asian subculture has grown into a worldwide phenomenon afflicting those of all races."

I don't know if this is true being that I'm not from California but apparently it did start out from the Asian culture and progressed to everyone and anywhere else. I don't like the term "Rice" and the negavtive conotation. I don't "Rice" my car either so offense can be taken. Use another term.

Asiann · 07-06-2006, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Haha I used to wear UFOs lol, a little after that haha.

Glad that time has passed!

Nikki · 07-06-2006, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Asiann

Glad that time has passed!

hey they were comfortable lol

Asiann · 07-06-2006, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

hey they were comfortable lol

They were! The Army now has a new uniforom with velcro, zippers and pockets that remind me of the parachute pants.
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Nikki · 07-06-2006, 05:36 PM

haha hot!

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