Brightness: e90 taillights v. e92 taillights

SE3P_to_E90 · 11-07-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

Sheesh, talk about slow responses.

Is this what people are talking about: http://www.xtremewhite.com/ORD-Light...38-1-1-1-1.cfm

If so, Im just gonna head to Pepboys after work and pick these up and take pics to see if theres a difference.

Anyone have a diagram or pic as to which bulbs are the ones to specifically replace?

i think those are it (according to mattscott).
i just changed my taillights to blacklines, and the 3 rods are much brighter (for some reason).
But based on this thread, it's the middle bulb and there won't be an error code because it's not run through the computer? (i think)

Mattscott · 11-07-2007, 08:48 PM

Sorry guys! I havent been on the forums much lately, the PIAA bulbs do look good in there, but my car is at the dealer right now. I just put them right in and didnt take comparisson pics,

, when I get it back I'll put one side back to OEM bulbs and leave the other side PIAA, and take some pictures. They said hopefully tomorrow. But it's been there since monday so who knows

SE3P_to_E90 · 11-07-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattscott

Sorry guys! I havent been on the forums much lately, the PIAA bulbs do look good in there, but my car is at the dealer right now. I just put them right in and didnt take comparisson pics,

, when I get it back I'll put one side back to OEM bulbs and leave the other side PIAA, and take some pictures. They said hopefully tomorrow. But it's been there since monday so who knows

hey matt,
good to know you're still alive!
What's wrong with your car? (i.e. why the dealer)

JCLBoston · 01-14-2008, 10:17 PM

- BUMP -

Has anyone attempted to brighten their tail light rods with either the 1156 PIAA bulbs or leds (like the 24 or new 32leds from JleviSW)??

Any feedback about the effect after installation? Is it too bright that it seems to diminish the brightness of the brake lights? Does the light distribute evenly across the entire length of the rods?

Thanks in advance, I love rods..

Alpine · 01-15-2008, 02:33 AM

Glad to see this thread has been resurrected. I was very interested in the BrightRodMod when it was first conceived. Any news?

JCLBoston · 02-02-2008, 12:36 AM

Ok, I think I'm just gonna order some bulbs and try this out.. but before I do, has anyone heard of or used any of the 1156 led bulbs listed here??:

******************************/shopping...%20LED&sc=1156

They're relatively cheap and are comparable in price to the PIAA X-treme white bulbs that's been mentioned here a few times, except of course, they're leds..

npb · 02-02-2008, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpine

Glad to see this thread has been resurrected. I was very interested in the BrightRodMod when it was first conceived. Any news?

+1

is it for sure that the e92s use LEDs while the e90s use bulbs? this could be an easy fix. what color are the e92 leds if they do use them? white? red? would a red LED improve the rod brightness and "pop"?

hamann330ci · 02-03-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JCLBoston

Ok, I think I'm just gonna order some bulbs and try this out.. but before I do, has anyone heard of or used any of the 1156 led bulbs listed here??:

******************************/shopping...%20LED&sc=1156

They're relatively cheap and are comparable in price to the PIAA X-treme white bulbs that's been mentioned here a few times, except of course, they're leds..

I believe these would do the trick. As long as the LEDs are facing towards the rods you should be fine.

[IMG]******************************/images/prd_1156-3HR_full.jpg[/IMG]

Kev · 02-03-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by hamann330ci

I believe these would do the trick. As long as the LEDs are facing towards the rods you should be fine.

[IMG]******************************/images/prd_1156-3HR_full.jpg[/IMG]

Just need to make sure that these won't throw a bulb out code or you'll be looking at resistors again.

xdrive · 02-04-2008, 10:52 AM

Can someone please confirm.
The new e92s and 5 series have very bright tail lights b/c they are LED bulbs?
Is that the only difference?

Stronie · 02-04-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by xdrive

Can someone please confirm.
The new e92s and 5 series have very bright tail lights b/c they are LED bulbs?
Is that the only difference?

+ 1 Million.....This should have been done 3 months ago. We need results!!!!

Those LED Bulbs look sweet I think that you we need white instead of red, the rod is red that gives the color.

npb · 02-04-2008, 11:39 PM

if the LED was red and the rod was red, wouldn't this enhance the red color? maybe it's washe out because there's already a white bulb in there.... can anyone with an e92 check their rear bulbs to confirm color and what type (bulb/led)??

JCLBoston · 02-05-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev

Just need to make sure that these won't throw a bulb out code or you'll be looking at resistors again.

I think it was mentioned earlier in the thread that the lights in the middle section of the tail lights (where the rods are) aren't monitored for error codes..

Also, I'd figure the white leds would actually be brighter than red..

JCLBoston · 02-06-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by npb

can anyone with an e92 check their rear bulbs to confirm color and what type (bulb/led)??

+100, would any e92 owners be kind enough to take a pic of their bulb and post it????

neuronpetkowski · 02-09-2008, 11:31 PM

what's the word on these experiments?
the rods brighter with the new bulbs?

Mattscott · 02-10-2008, 12:03 AM

SORRY GUYS!

Mattscott · 02-10-2008, 12:04 AM

SORRY GUYS! I put in the PIAA 1156 bulbs, they are a little brighter but not much, I put in the LED lights that I had and they were about the same brightness as OEM. But the Piaa 1156 hyper whites are a little brighter.

Alpine · 02-10-2008, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattscott

SORRY GUYS! I put in the PIAA 1156 bulbs, they are a little brighter but not much, I put in the LED lights that I had and they were about the same brightness as OEM. But the Piaa 1156 hyper whites are a little brighter.

AKA Nothing really works like we wanted?

Mattscott · 02-10-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine

AKA Nothing really works like we wanted?

The PIAA bulb is brighter, but I'd say like only a 10% increase MAX over stock.

Not worth it considering PIAA bulbs are expensive. It woulda been cool had it worked better though.

hamann330ci · 02-10-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattscott

SORRY GUYS! I put in the PIAA 1156 bulbs, they are a little brighter but not much, I put in the LED lights that I had and they were about the same brightness as OEM. But the Piaa 1156 hyper whites are a little brighter.

Which type of LED bulb and color did you use?

Kev · 02-10-2008, 03:14 PM

I also tried it today with some spare LED bulbs that I have. The first one that I tried was the JLeviSW LED and it didn't produce any meaningful light output. Only a patch of the rods lighted up. Then, I tried a high power SMT LED tower that I bought from v-leds.com. It lighted up the rods just as well as the red halogen bulb that I have on the other side. So, my conclusion at this point is that the LEDs provide no added benefits. I might try the red high power SMT tower and see if that helps.

Alpine · 02-10-2008, 03:23 PM

Thanks for trying Kev.

11-07-2007, 08:48 PM	#46
Mattscott Major General 110 Rep 8,327 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beaumont, CA iTrader: (2)	Sorry guys! I havent been on the forums much lately, the PIAA bulbs do look good in there, but my car is at the dealer right now. I just put them right in and didnt take comparisson pics, , when I get it back I'll put one side back to OEM bulbs and leave the other side PIAA, and take some pictures. They said hopefully tomorrow. But it's been there since monday so who knows __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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JCLBoston First Lieutenant 138 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	- BUMP - Has anyone attempted to brighten their tail light rods with either the 1156 PIAA bulbs or leds (like the 24 or new 32leds from JleviSW)?? Any feedback about the effect after installation? Is it too bright that it seems to diminish the brightness of the brake lights? Does the light distribute evenly across the entire length of the rods? Thanks in advance, I love rods.. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i / Carbon Black
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01-15-2008, 02:33 AM	#49
Alpine Major 50 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Glad to see this thread has been resurrected. I was very interested in the BrightRodMod when it was first conceived. Any news? __________________
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02-02-2008, 12:36 AM	#50
JCLBoston First Lieutenant 138 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	Ok, I think I'm just gonna order some bulbs and try this out.. but before I do, has anyone heard of or used any of the 1156 led bulbs listed here??: ****************************/shopping...%20LED&sc=1156 They're relatively cheap and are comparable in price to the PIAA X-treme white bulbs that's been mentioned here a few times, except of course, they're leds.. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i / Carbon Black**
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xdrive Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Can someone please confirm. The new e92s and 5 series have very bright tail lights b/c they are LED bulbs? Is that the only difference?
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npb First Lieutenant 14 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 08 BS 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: socal iTrader: (0)	if the LED was red and the rod was red, wouldn't this enhance the red color? maybe it's washe out because there's already a white bulb in there.... can anyone with an e92 check their rear bulbs to confirm color and what type (bulb/led)?? __________________ back to black
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02-10-2008, 12:03 AM	#60
Mattscott Major General 110 Rep 8,327 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beaumont, CA iTrader: (2)	SORRY GUYS! __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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Mattscott Major General 110 Rep 8,327 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beaumont, CA iTrader: (2)	SORRY GUYS! I put in the PIAA 1156 bulbs, they are a little brighter but not much, I put in the LED lights that I had and they were about the same brightness as OEM. But the Piaa 1156 hyper whites are a little brighter. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 500 Rep 8,824 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	I also tried it today with some spare LED bulbs that I have. The first one that I tried was the JLeviSW LED and it didn't produce any meaningful light output. Only a patch of the rods lighted up. Then, I tried a high power SMT LED tower that I bought from v-leds.com. It lighted up the rods just as well as the red halogen bulb that I have on the other side. So, my conclusion at this point is that the LEDs provide no added benefits. I might try the red high power SMT tower and see if that helps. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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02-10-2008, 03:23 PM	#66
Alpine Major 50 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Thanks for trying Kev. __________________
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