@@License Plate Lights...What to BuY??@@

SES_D · 11-28-2006, 04:03 PM

Sup,

I'm looking to replace my license plate lights...is there any place to buy them BESIDES from bimmian? My friend has the bimmian lights but they don't really make a diffrence...Sooo0 do you guys have any suggestions? Oh, and what size are those bulbs btw?

Thanks!

F32Fleet · 11-28-2006, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xsesxaznx

Sup,

I'm looking to replace my license plate lights...is there any place to buy them BESIDES from bimmian? My friend has the bimmian lights but they don't really make a diffrence...Sooo0 do you guys have any suggestions? Oh, and what size are those bulbs btw?

Thanks!

Please for the love of God, don't do it.

SES_D · 11-29-2006, 03:16 AM

whyy

andrew 330i · 11-29-2006, 08:11 AM

i used bimmian.

TTG · 11-29-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by andrew 330i

i used bimmian.

do they look as good as Lexus IS bulbs? (I hope you know what I am talking about)

Luwi25 · 01-13-2007, 02:44 AM

I know what you're talking about...those Lexus IS license plate lights are HOT. Where can I get lights like that for my 335i? Only Bimmian? And if so, should I use the LEDs or Xenons? Do they look like the Lexus ones..nice and bright?

I don't think ANYONE has answered the question: WHERE DO WE BUY LED LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS FOR THE 2007 335i?

Thanks guys!

///Matt · 01-13-2007, 04:02 AM

I have the Bimmian's in mine, and the color is fine, but they are NOT bright enough. NOTHING like the IS. =(

RRGOO7 · 01-13-2007, 08:03 AM

superbrightleds.com

MWcoupe · 01-13-2007, 08:32 AM

i got bimmians. they look way better than stock. i want leds but the resistors are goin to be a pain in the ass for me. anyone in nyc area wanna help out with the resistors for led license plate lights....

Alpine · 01-13-2007, 09:55 AM

there's been a lot of threads about this. the bimmian lights are white, but they're not as bright as the lexus IS. To get to look of the IS you need to use LEDs. You can get them many places including ebay. Do a search on the forum to get ideas. The catch is, if you use LEDs, you're going to get an error because LEDs draw far less power than regular halogen bulbs (what the OEM and Bimmian are). To get rid of the error, you must use a resistor to trick the car into thinking that there's a normal bulb in there. The bad thing is, resistors can get really hot, so you have to be careful with this. Another option to trick the car is to directly wire the license plate lights into the taillights. A member has done it already and says it works fine. Here's the DIY for the direct wire http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...1&postcount=23
Also, here's an idea of what LED to buy http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1pc-3...2517QQtcZphoto All of this info has been previously posted on the forum. Hope this helps someone- if you need more info, just do a simple search, it's been talked about alot.

InfamousM3 · 01-13-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine

Another option to trick the car is to directly wire the license plate lights into the taillights.

Does that mean the tailights work with LED bulbs without an error showing up?? How about the reverse lights??

Alpine · 01-13-2007, 08:01 PM

uh no. this is only so that the license plate lights won't get an error. I don't think this has anything to do with using led's for the taillights themselves. check the link for a visual.

RD Sport · 01-15-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TTG

do they look as good as Lexus IS bulbs? (I hope you know what I am talking about)

You meant this?

InfamousM3 · 01-15-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine

uh no. this is only so that the license plate lights won't get an error. I don't think this has anything to do with using led's for the taillights themselves. check the link for a visual.

Im sorry If I wasn't clear, Im asking if the taillights or reverse lights work with LED bulbs without getting the same error as the liscense plate bulbs?? Since you said you can wire the license plate bulbs with the tailight bulbs it makes it seem as though the tailight bulbs dont have an error if using LED bulbs.

markis64 · 01-15-2007, 11:25 PM

why would anyone want to make their license plate easier to see from a longer distance like if a cop was driving with u in traffic and u forgot to signal they could nail u from either further, and those picture takers at stop lights would definitely nail u

Hoen · 01-17-2007, 12:36 PM

New board sponsor here, like markis64 mentioned there is no need to make it easier to read your plates from a distance. We filter out the yellow spectrum on ours, looks cleaner via a whiter light. Its a regular OEM style replacement bulb, not LED.

www.hoen-usa.com/licenseplate.htm

For high end LED's check out ledtronics - for those who prefer that look they are a good albeit pricey option.

Shinchan · 01-17-2007, 12:44 PM

color is nice.. but on ur website, i don't see our bulb specification.

37mm festoon....

e90fanatic · 01-17-2007, 12:53 PM

Dude, that's awesome lights!! Where can I buy and how much? Where in hk? I can probably get somebody to get it for me. Any problems with it? Melting? (some people installed aftermarket and then parts melt)

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Originally Posted by RD Sport

You meant this?

Hoen · 01-17-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinchan

color is nice.. but on ur website, i don't see our bulb specification.

37mm festoon....

Its the C5W aka 6418.

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Luwi25 BMW Angel 10 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southbay, Cali iTrader: (0)	I know what you're talking about...those Lexus IS license plate lights are HOT. Where can I get lights like that for my 335i? Only Bimmian? And if so, should I use the LEDs or Xenons? Do they look like the Lexus ones..nice and bright? I don't think ANYONE has answered the question: WHERE DO WE BUY LED LICENSE PLATE LIGHTS FOR THE 2007 335i? Thanks guys!
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Alpine Major 48 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	there's been a lot of threads about this. the bimmian lights are white, but they're not as bright as the lexus IS. To get to look of the IS you need to use LEDs. You can get them many places including ebay. Do a search on the forum to get ideas. The catch is, if you use LEDs, you're going to get an error because LEDs draw far less power than regular halogen bulbs (what the OEM and Bimmian are). To get rid of the error, you must use a resistor to trick the car into thinking that there's a normal bulb in there. The bad thing is, resistors can get really hot, so you have to be careful with this. Another option to trick the car is to directly wire the license plate lights into the taillights. A member has done it already and says it works fine. Here's the DIY for the direct wire http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...1&postcount=23 Also, here's an idea of what LED to buy http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1pc-3...2517QQtcZphoto All of this info has been previously posted on the forum. Hope this helps someone- if you need more info, just do a simple search, it's been talked about alot. __________________
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Alpine Major 48 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	uh no. this is only so that the license plate lights won't get an error. I don't think this has anything to do with using led's for the taillights themselves. check the link for a visual. __________________
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markis64 Lieutenant 63 Rep 419 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Alpine White 330xi Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 3006 e90 330xi [0.00]	why would anyone want to make their license plate easier to see from a longer distance like if a cop was driving with u in traffic and u forgot to signal they could nail u from either further, and those picture takers at stop lights would definitely nail u
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Hoen New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: Civic Hybrid Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	New board sponsor here, like markis64 mentioned there is no need to make it easier to read your plates from a distance. We filter out the yellow spectrum on ours, looks cleaner via a whiter light. Its a regular OEM style replacement bulb, not LED. www.hoen-usa.com/licenseplate.htm For high end LED's check out ledtronics - for those who prefer that look they are a good albeit pricey option.
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Shinchan LED Rules 67 Rep 789 Posts Drives: Sold: 335xi Coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	color is nice.. but on ur website, i don't see our bulb specification. 37mm festoon.... __________________ LED Pimp... 13 Audi S4...
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