[cdavi060]

Hey everyone,

I am looking to update the license plate lights on my 06 e90 but have a few questions that I cannot seem to find answers for. What ones would match the LEDs under my door handles best (pathway lights) and arent overly bright?

[onebadmofo]

Mtec with a piece of tint over them.

[cdavi060]

Originally Posted by onebadmofo

Mtec with a piece of tint over them.

Pics?

[ChasVS]

Yeah, I had the LED replacement lights and they were just too darn bright. Went back to stock bulbs.

[cdavi060]

Originally Posted by ChasVS

Yeah, I had the LED replacement lights and they were just too darn bright. Went back to stock bulbs.

Thats what I dont want. I wont want to look like I have a neon sign on the back of the car, but I do want a nice white glow just like the pathway lights under the door handles...

[Vesar]

You could get 3 LED canbus bulbs from evay for about 2 bucks and they arent really bright

[Game]

Originally Posted by Vesar

You could get 3 LED canbus bulbs from evay for about 2 bucks and they arent really bright

This.

Don't know why anyone would want to spend $40 on a license plate bulb that's obnoxiously bright.

[cdavi060]

Originally Posted by Vesar

You could get 3 LED canbus bulbs from evay for about 2 bucks and they arent really bright

Sounds good to me. This? http://www.ebay.com/itm/CANBUS-BMW-3...ht_3821wt_1163

[Alvine90]

Originally Posted by cdavi060

Sounds good to me. This? http://www.ebay.com/itm/CANBUS-BMW-3...ht_3821wt_1163

39mm is fine but you should get 36-37mm since those are stock sizes. You also want 5000k color if you want to match the door handle leds. I tried two pairs of bulbs, 2 leds per bulb and 3 per bulb, and ultimately went with the oem led retrofits for the color. I just wish the chips were brighter.

[Vesar]

Originally Posted by Game

This.

Don't know why anyone would want to spend $40 on a license plate bulb that's obnoxiously bright.

Yeah dont know either.. I got my 9 smd canbus leds for 4$ and they light perfect

[Vesar]

Originally Posted by cdavi060

Sounds good to me. This? http://www.ebay.com/itm/CANBUS-BMW-3...ht_3821wt_1163

Yes or these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x

P.S They dont have to be for bmw specific so search "39mm canbus" because they are the same bulbs but cheaper!

[cdavi060]

Originally Posted by Vesar

Yes or these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2x

P.S They dont have to be for bmw specific so search "39mm canbus" because they are the same bulbs but cheaper!

Grabbed them. Thanks.

[hipnotic]

do they throw codes or flicker after install? Do you got pics of them? How is the fitment?

[cdavi060]

Originally Posted by josh06lau

do they throw codes or flicker after install? Do you got pics of them? How is the fitment?

I dont know any of these answers as I just ordered, but can report whenever they come in. Perhaps Vesar can comment here.

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

HPB has a bright module or you can just swap in an LED which isnt as bright.

http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/e90ande92lip.html

My car is pictured on their site with them installed, error free.

[Vesar]

Originally Posted by josh06lau

do they throw codes or flicker after install? Do you got pics of them? How is the fitment?

Nope they dont flicker neither they throw error codes thats because the bulbs
are canbus

[Vesar]

Originally Posted by cdavi060

Grabbed them. Thanks.

Nice! Post some pictures when you get em

[cdavi060]

Originally Posted by Vesar

Nice! Post some pictures when you get em

Will do. Still waiting for them to be delivered.