[Greyfox]

I've scanned through topics and threads and see everyone talking about AE's, tail lights, interior lights, license plate lights.... but I have never seen a topic on the side markers.

On silver and white vehicles they aren't to bad. But they stick out like deformed appendages on dark color cars.

What have people done? LED bulbs? Depo lights?

Kind of curious.

[roadkillrob]

I just did these and am very happy with them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-2006-20...4a21ab&vxp=mtr

[Bangarang_Rufio]

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

I just did these and am very happy with them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-2006-20...4a21ab&vxp=mtr

I was thinking about grabbing these. Do you have any videos or pics at a little bit of a distance? Trying to get a better idea of how they look lot up.

[roadkillrob]

I will try to upload some in the am

[Greyfox]

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

I just did these and am very happy with them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-2006-20...4a21ab&vxp=mtr

Hey... how did you get into my eBay watch list?

[samvora]

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

I just did these and am very happy with them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-2006-20...4a21ab&vxp=mtr

How easy is it to remove the stock ones and install these? Any DIY links which doesn't involve removing the fender, etc.?

Also does it come with the bulbs?

[samvora]

Originally Posted by Greyfox

Hey... how did you get into my eBay watch list?

what do you think about these ones?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-2006-20...57184298&rt=nc

They have the white lights on it instead of amber

[Greyfox]

Might want to check with local law before you end up buying them and getting a ticket.

[LI_Goalie]

Front what I've read, it's better to just take off your stock side markers, replace the bulb with one that isn't amber while unlit, and tink the lens using spray tint or some other diy tint.

The reason being is that the ebay and other aftermarket markers tend to leak and allow water inside.

[roadkillrob]

Originally Posted by samvora

How easy is it to remove the stock ones and install these? Any DIY links which doesn't involve removing the fender, etc.?

Also does it come with the bulbs?

Yes they are just held in with a spring basically you just push it towards the back of the car and then it pops out. It comes with the leds installed and a connector that fit into the OEM bulb socket - no errors or dash lights.

pics attached.

[spuntyb]

Originally Posted by Greyfox

I've scanned through topics and threads and see everyone talking about AE's, tail lights, interior lights, license plate lights.... but I have never seen a topic on the side markers.

On silver and white vehicles they aren't to bad. But they stick out like deformed appendages on dark color cars.

What have people done? LED bulbs? Depo lights?

Kind of curious.

Couldn't agree with you more about how bad they look on a black car. This is my post on the subject from just a few weeks ago:

Paint side marker backing plate http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.phpt=965218

I got the smoked LED side markers from European Auto Source for $40. The side markers simply pop out and you just attach the new ones and pop the whole unit back in. After a week of some rain and widely shifting temps around NYC, I haven't noticed any condensation inside the lens. Cloudy today, but I'll get some pics up tomorrow with the sun shining.

I have only had them on for a week, so we'll see how they do in the long run. For now though, for $40, it's a no-brainer. Simple to install, and no error codes or warning lights. Truly plug 'n play. They look so much better than stock.

[Greyfox]

Originally Posted by spuntyb

Couldn't agree with you more about how bad they look on a black car. This is my post on the subject from just a few weeks ago:

Paint side marker backing plate http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.phpt=965218

I got the smoked LED side markers from European Auto Source for $40. The side markers simply pop out and you just attach the new ones and pop the whole unit back in. After a week of some rain and widely shifting temps around NYC, I haven't noticed any condensation inside the lens. Cloudy today, but I'll get some pics up tomorrow with the sun shining.

I have only had them on for a week, so we'll see how they do in the long run. For now though, for $40, it's a no-brainer. Simple to install, and no error codes or warning lights. Truly plug 'n play. They look so much better than stock.

These? http://europeanautosource.com/bmw/3-...-3-series.html

Got any pics?

Also, when I try that link to the post about painting the backing plate, I get a 404 error.


I almost ordered these....

http://www.schmiedmann.com/en/bmw-e9...ct=SB46608790S

[spuntyb]

Yep, those are the same ones I picked up.

I'm taking pics tomorrow when the sun is out.

Try this link:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=965218

[spuntyb]

Originally Posted by Greyfox

These? http://europeanautosource.com/bmw/3-...-3-series.html

Got any pics?

Also, when I try that link to the post about painting the backing plate, I get a 404 error.


I almost ordered these....

http://www.schmiedmann.com/en/bmw-e9...ct=SB46608790S

As promised, some pics from today. They are not dark black, but a nice clear smoke/black. Excellent fitment as well.

[spuntyb]

Here are the pics as promised.

[samvora]

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

I just did these and am very happy with them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-2006-20...4a21ab&vxp=mtr

I was about to buy them today and realized that the listing has ended! Uggghhhh....any idea where else can I get the exact same ones with the amber light?

They still have the same ones with the white led lights available though. Not sure how that will look. Eventually down the line I am going to have my headlights converted to remove the amber turn signals and have white one's installed. Do you guys think I should get the white or amber led turn signal side markers?

[Jeff@TopGearSolutions]

I always just ran the stock housing with our upgraded led bulb upgrade in white. For anyone that wanted the smoked out look I just recommended picking up a can of VHT Niteshades. That is the best way to get OEM fitment with a smoked looked IMO but I've yet to test all the aftermarket options available. My biggest concern and through most research has lead to me the conclusion that a lot (not all) aftermarket options tend to have poor fitment and or gaps. I prefer staying with as much as OEM as possible. Our side marker bulb upgrade is offered with an amber option also.

[roadkillrob]

Originally Posted by samvora

I was about to buy them today and realized that the listing has ended! Uggghhhh....any idea where else can I get the exact same ones with the amber light?

They still have the same ones with the white led lights available though. Not sure how that will look. Eventually down the line I am going to have my headlights converted to remove the amber turn signals and have white one's installed. Do you guys think I should get the white or amber led turn signal side markers?

http://www.**********s.com/Clear-Smo...82-E90-E92.htm

[roadkillrob]

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

http://www.**********s.com/Clear-Smo...82-E90-E92.htm

replace the ******** with mod bargain

and the ebay guy relists quick - there is a set back up there http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-2006-20...item5d4b73b815

Rob

[samvora]

Originally Posted by roadkillrob

replace the ******** with mod bargain

and the ebay guy relists quick - there is a set back up there http://www.ebay.com/itm/DEPO-2006-20...item5d4b73b815

Rob

Thanks Rob. I bought them.

[bimmerdavid]

I took mine off and used spray tint. Cheap and still using the stock housing.

[insane79]

Originally Posted by Greyfox

I almost ordered these....

http://www.schmiedmann.com/en/bmw-e9...ct=SB46608790S

Anyone tried these smoked one from schmiedmann? wonder how the fitment will be..

Thanks..