F30 LCI M Performance (Black Line) Tail Lights

sean2648 · 09-03-2018, 01:21 PM

Great, thx for the response

sean2648 · 09-03-2018, 03:13 PM

I don’t need the skinny trim piece as well right? When you search the part number on eBay that comes up as well. It’s the shorter and fatter black piece with the fastener in it?

sean2648 · 09-03-2018, 03:15 PM

Or do I need that piece as well so I would need to get 4 pieces total?

Kailec · 09-03-2018, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sean2648

I don’t need the skinny trim piece as well right? When you search the part number on eBay that comes up as well. It’s the shorter and fatter black piece with the fastener in it?

I'm confused by what you mean. Each part number I gave you leads to only one piece. Here's the left piece:

https://m.ebay.ca/itm/New-Genuine-BM...M/223081539949

sean2648 · 09-03-2018, 08:34 PM

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-BMW-I...cAAOSwGdhbOjtn

This piece also comes up when you search, and one of these is pictured on the other site as well in the kit.

So do I only need the part you just linked for the left and right or do I need both of these other pieces as well

Kailec · 09-03-2018, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sean2648

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-BMW-I...cAAOSwGdhbOjtn

This piece also comes up when you search, and one of these is pictured on the other site as well in the kit.

So do I only need the part you just linked for the left and right or do I need both of these other pieces as well

They're the same thing. There's no such thing as multiple pieces sharing a part number, that would just be counter intuitive.

sean2648 · 09-03-2018, 10:16 PM

Ya I mean I def agree, they just look different which was weird

Kailec · 09-03-2018, 10:23 PM

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Ya I mean I def agree, they just look different which was weird

It's just a different angle is all. You need the left and right piece, and that's it.

mlev · 09-05-2018, 12:52 PM

From an insurance perspective, I would be hesitant to run these in the US unless they are DOT approved...which it sounds like they may not be (especially the replicas). Really like the look though. Is there a DIY on this install/coding?

arom · 09-05-2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mlev

From an insurance perspective, I would be hesitant to run these in the US unless they are DOT approved...which it sounds like they may not be (especially the replicas). Really like the look though. Is there a DIY on this install/coding?

You may be splitting hairs with the "DOT Approved" issue. I've worked as an insurance adjuster for years and when we came out to inspect cars after accidents we never once look for the little tiny "DOT" approval logo. The only thing that we validate is if the lights are there and are not obstructed or malfunctioned(ie blown bulbs or missing all together). I will say, if you live in a state that requires annual inspections you may fail since these lights do not have side reflectors. US regulations require side reflectors on the front most (amber) and rearmost(red) reflectors.

"Reject vehicle if there is not a red reflector mounted on each side of the vehicle as far as practical to the rear, and an amber reflector mounted on each side of the vehicle as far as practical to the front."

mlev · 09-05-2018, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by arom

You may be splitting hairs with the "DOT Approved" issue. I've worked as an insurance adjuster for years and when we came out to inspect cars after accidents we never once look for the little tiny "DOT" approval logo. The only thing that we validate is if the lights are there and are not obstructed or malfunctioned(ie blown bulbs or missing all together). I will say, if you live in a state that requires annual inspections you may fail since these lights do not have side reflectors. US regulations require side reflectors on the front most (amber) and rearmost(red) reflectors.

"Reject vehicle if there is not a red reflector mounted on each side of the vehicle as far as practical to the rear, and an amber reflector mounted on each side of the vehicle as far as practical to the front."

Valid input, thanks for your insight.

yara · 09-06-2018, 07:38 PM

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Does anyone know where to order them? I know that it is possible to order it from Russia but I had no luck to find any info about those tail lights online (no pictures of them)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263897892868

shadowx360 · 09-20-2018, 05:25 PM

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263897892868

Looks like VLAND-usa doesn't have the red ones in stock or else these look great. It's hard to find red ones and the dynamic indicator looks nice.

The Airman · 10-02-2018, 09:07 PM

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Looks like VLAND-usa doesn't have the red ones in stock or else these look great. It's hard to find red ones and the dynamic indicator looks nice.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Vlan...a0f527a610e-28

IK6SPEED · 10-03-2018, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by shadowx360

Looks like VLAND-usa doesn't have the red ones in stock or else these look great. It's hard to find red ones and the dynamic indicator looks nice.

Of course they are careful NOT to show the side mirror signals in the video.

shadowx360 · 10-05-2018, 11:05 AM

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Of course they are careful NOT to show the side mirror signals in the video.

The video in this thread shows the side mirror signals for a large part of it, but it does seem out of sync.

shadowx360 · 10-05-2018, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by The Airman

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Vlan...a0f527a610e-28

The EBay ones are $379, I think I'll wait for a 15% coupon end of this month
https://www.ebay.com/itm/163242179787

MONSTAR · 10-05-2018, 11:45 AM

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The EBay ones are $379, I think I'll wait for a 15% coupon end of this month
https://www.ebay.com/itm/163242179787

They dont show the wiring harness but if its the same as the Ikon then I would stay away from it

Kailec · 10-05-2018, 02:25 PM

The OEM ones are $491 USD with 15% off coupon on eBay. Why not pay a little extra and get flawless performance out of it? The headaches aren't worth it, especially when these lights help others see what you're doing in your car. The possibility of getting into an accident isn't worth saving $100.

Solidjake · 10-05-2018, 06:58 PM

^ Exactly.... get OEM if you can. The quality is far superior. I installed a set of aftermarket lights on someone else's car and the quality shows. The wiring was completely messed up too!

disintegrator66 · 10-07-2018, 01:06 PM

Straight from Latvia... I think they look pissa on GSM..

Noelified · 10-07-2018, 07:00 PM

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Straight from Lativa... I think they look pissa on GSM..

Looks perfect on GSM. How about in use? Are the sequential signal lights? I have BSM and can't make up my mind on red or shadowline. You have link?

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mlev Lieutenant 370 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2022 Tesla Model Y Performance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	From an insurance perspective, I would be hesitant to run these in the US unless they are DOT approved...which it sounds like they may not be (especially the replicas). Really like the look though. Is there a DIY on this install/coding?
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Kailec Lieutenant Colonel 595 Rep 1,953 Posts Drives: 2013 328i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 328i xDrive [0.00]	The OEM ones are $491 USD with 15% off coupon on eBay. Why not pay a little extra and get flawless performance out of it? The headaches aren't worth it, especially when these lights help others see what you're doing in your car. The possibility of getting into an accident isn't worth saving $100.
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