[visor]

Originally Posted by diablo2112

Thought an update would be appropriate on the LED tailights from acekogyo. I paid for these 18 days ago, haven't heard a thing since. I filled a paypal dispute last week, and escalated it to a paypal claim today. FYI.

Double bummer.

I was so looking forward to your review.

[DHarvey]

I have these and they were not plug and play for me. They look sick though I had to cut open the backs of the lights and play with different resistors\capacitors to get them to work. They are working fine now I have them in smoke. Sorry for the bad caera phone pic.

[visor]

Originally Posted by DHarvey

I have these and they were not plug and play for me. They look sick though I had to cut open the backs of the lights and play with different resistors\capacitors to get them to work. They are working fine now I have them in smoke. Sorry for the bad caera phone pic.

Looks great!

What year is your 335i, if it had errors?

[diablo2112]

and might we ask, what value resistors you installed to make these work? and across what lights? brake, turn, and ambient?

[Bols]

²nd above post, real sorry to hear about diablos problems with acekogyo. Did you get them from the same dealer, and if not, where did you get them from ?

They look very nice (still holding a bit back coz of the camera pics tho)

[NiVeDh]

Found another on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-0...3A1|240%3A1318

[visor]

Originally Posted by NiVeDh

Found another on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-0...3A1|240%3A1318

These are the same ones as #2 in the original post.

But IMHO, they're not as nice as #3, which don't have that awkward red surround around the turn signal part.

[mitnickillo]

Take care about the delay between the 3rd brake light and the depo brake taillights, it is about 0.5 second, under my point of view is too much and dangerous.

Sorry I´m speaking about the DEPO full led e90 tailights version.

[visor]

Originally Posted by mitnickillo

Take care about the delay between the 3rd brake light and the depo brake taillights, it is about 0.5 second, under my point of view is too much and dangerous.

Sorry I´m speaking about the DEPO full led e90 tailights version.

No way, really?

Both the 3rd brake light and the depo brake lights are LED's and as such, should be instant on. So, does this mean that there is no speed advantage to the LED brake lights over OEM brake lights with incandescent bulbs?

With my LED tail lights from JLeviSW, the LED brake lights are instant on - just as fast as the 3rd brake light. I wonder, if Depo somehow didn't get the circuitry right on their model...

[Mazen]

I don't think the 2nd light will look good on the car cuz it has that red frame that's gonna go between the white signal light and the white reverse light on the trunk

[visor]

Originally Posted by Mazen

I don't think the 2nd light will look good on the car cuz it has that red frame that's gonna go between the white signal light and the white reverse light on the trunk

Agreed. That's why we're anxiously awaiting for diablo to receive and install #3!

[mitnickillo]

Originally Posted by visor

No way, really?

Both the 3rd brake light and the depo brake lights are LED's and as such, should be instant on. So, does this mean that there is no speed advantage to the LED brake lights over OEM brake lights with incandescent bulbs?

With my LED tail lights from JLeviSW, the LED brake lights are instant on - just as fast as the 3rd brake light. I wonder, if Depo somehow didn't get the circuitry right on their model...

I have some experieces from people in Spain how buy it and the relays included in the kit to avoid the error codes will make that delay whet you hit the brakes.

I suggest to ask for taht to DEPO people.

[visor]

Originally Posted by mitnickillo

I have some experieces from people in Spain how buy it and the relays included in the kit to avoid the error codes will make that delay whet you hit the brakes.

I suggest to ask for taht to DEPO people.

Thanks! Your info is very much appreciated. Looks like we'll have to clarify with the seller.

It does seem to be a problem with their circuitry. For mine, the black box is in parallel with the leds, I would guess that for some reason Depo put it in series, thus unfortunately introducing a delay.

[tarheel325]

Hey all just picked up some Depo's like this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-0...3A1|240%3A1318) but with the red bits painted silver by JLeviSW. Not sure if I can have install'd pics up soon but if I can earliest would be sometime Sat/Sun. I'll keep you all posted as to how they look, if you'd like, unless someone has already created a separate thread for these depos...

[psudc13]

I would stick with OEM blacklines. They aren't that much more $ wise and they won't throw codes or have problems functioning. Ebay is great for items such as lip spoilers and fake pedal sets. Once you get into lighting and other things I'd stick with OEM or major brand names. All of the Depo listings tout that they are manufacturers of OEM parts (or something to that effect). Well if that was so then the lights would work and be plug and play.

[Excellence]

There are real DEPO and there is FAKE DEPO.

The first one is a FAKE from CHINA - BAVARIANx

The second one is also a FAKE. - Unknown Source

The third one is LEGIT DEPO. - Japanese Seller

I've seen these in Japan, and China last time I went back. They're around only 120$ Canadian a pair.
The Legit DEPO one is around $200.00 CAD, and uses Nichia LED Technology.

Put your money in the right place. OEM or LEGIT DEPO.

[bavarianx]

To clarify, the E90 LED's on our site ARE NOT DEPO. The LED products are by Eagle Eye or other manufacturers. We have not found any of the DEPO LED lamps that do not throw codes in US spec vehicles. All of our non-LED lamps ARE authentic DEPO like the e90 blackline style tails:
http://www.exclusive-autosport.com/p...ca8aeabf381ff1

[tarheel325]

Originally Posted by Excellence

There are real DEPO and there is FAKE DEPO.

The first one is a FAKE from CHINA - BAVARIANx

The second one is also a FAKE. - Unknown Source

The third one is LEGIT DEPO. - Japanese Seller

I've seen these in Japan, and China last time I went back. They're around only 120$ Canadian a pair.
The Legit DEPO one is around $200.00 CAD, and uses Nichia LED Technology.

Put your money in the right place. OEM or LEGIT DEPO.

Hm, I would hope that the ones I got from JLeviSW would be real DEPO since that's what they were advertised as... they look like the second... any good way to tell for real? How will I know if my set uses Nichia LEDs?

[Excellence]

Originally Posted by tarheel325

Hm, I would hope that the ones I got from JLeviSW would be real DEPO since that's what they were advertised as... they look like the second... any good way to tell for real? How will I know if my set uses Nichia LEDs?

Knowing where JleviSW gets their parts, I honestly don't think anything is authentic to be honest.
Most of their stuff is straight out of China.

If you get the one that looks like the second, your in for a fake depo.
Your best bet is to call DEPO itself and ask them to confirm part numbers and who are their authorized dealers are.

In Japan, there is another company that makes LED Technology products for BMW e90's however, it is very limited and not accessible in the north american market.
The legit led products for BMW that are made in japan, all use HIGH grade Nichia LED technology.

Originally Posted by bavarianx

To clarify, the E90 LED's on our site ARE NOT DEPO. The LED products are by Eagle Eye or other manufacturers. We have not found any of the DEPO LED lamps that do not throw codes in US spec vehicles. All of our non-LED lamps ARE authentic DEPO like the e90 blackline style tails:
http://www.exclusive-autosport.com/p...ca8aeabf381ff1

Correct, Non-LED from BavX are legit DEPO.

[Bols]

Originally Posted by tarheel325

Hey all just picked up some Depo's like this one (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-0...3A1|240%3A1318) but with the red bits painted silver by JLeviSW. Not sure if I can have install'd pics up soon but if I can earliest would be sometime Sat/Sun. I'll keep you all posted as to how they look, if you'd like, unless someone has already created a separate thread for these depos...

I've seen pictures of these painted silver, waiting for your pics

About the third ones ... i wonder if diablo has heard anything about them since he filed that dispute on paypal ...

[shragon]

FYI... depo is a taiwanese company and their products are manufactured there. www.depo.com.tw

they've been manufacturing aftermarket and replacement lighting products for quite a while now. they're not always known for having quality stuff.

[tarheel325]

Originally Posted by Bols

I've seen pictures of these painted silver, waiting for your pics

About the third ones ... i wonder if diablo has heard anything about them since he filed that dispute on paypal ...

No activated pics since, yes, they're not plug and play like the OEMs (2nd pic). You will see in the first pic, there are 3 different connectors and some black nubs. As such, I didn't do a full, tightened install.
I'm waiting for Nick at JLeviSW to explain how exactly to install them properly given that I have a one piece connector... I am now pretty sure that they may not be legit DEPO, but I only paid about $200 for them. Does anyone have any other recommendations? How can I get in touch with DEPO to find out if the part numbers on them match with real parts? Or should I drop them and I go with the other ones JLeviSW (or someone else) advertises? They will definitely come out more expensive... about $100 more so for the full LED, which is what I'd do. Any recommendations?