[sqwinny]

Originally Posted by eff32fl

There are also direct swaps available from Benzinfrabik for the OEM LED modules and no need to swap out your trim strips on the door panels. The radio trim LED module is available as well. The route provides 2 other colors but not the 9 colors.

Link this as I'm curious. Swapping the strips is what allows me to have them super bright and not seem useless

[SupposeIf]

Originally Posted by B58-Hustler

Interested to see how these work out, keep us posted and get some good pics!

That full LED swap was killer but I can tell ya I am not in it for that much work! But if the Ambient Modz works well I would consider giving it a whirl as the Ambient lighting in my car is just lacking.

The manufacturer provides a few customer-produced installation videos with impressive before/afters. Seems to be great.

Links
* Product - https://www.ambientmodz.com/bmw-2-c.asp

* Installation/Review Video (8 min, F33/F32, 4 Series Convert) -

* Mfr Website - https://www.ambientmodz.com/

* Mfr Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AmbientModz/

[eff32fl]

Originally Posted by sqwinny

Link this as I'm curious. Swapping the strips is what allows me to have them super bright and not seem useless

I've done this swap myself as well as others on this forum and it looks great. It's a German company they have great products. Their modules are brighter than the OEM modules while providing different colors. See below for the LED modules that you will need.

For the door panels (need 4 of these):

https://www.benzinfabrik.com/de/led-...htung-fuer-bmw

For the footwells (need 2 of these):

https://www.benzinfabrik.com/de/led-...htung-fuer-bmw

For the radio trim (need 2 of these):

https://www.benzinfabrik.com/de/bran...lende-fuer-bmw

See the below thread for pictures and more info.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1769120

[SupposeIf]

Ordered the AmbientModz inserts from the UK on June 27 and rcv'd today (July 7). Installed and worth every penny. I had a concern that during daylight the plastic insert would be a tad more visible than I prefer. Problem solved to my satisfaction by placing the insert deeper into the groove. There is some "play" there which allows you to make the lighting (inserts) more or less visible. I would rather see slightly less orange during the evening than more white plastic during the day.

I believe the average person (dare I say even a BMW owner) wouldn't notice the white plastic during the day, and after a short while I won't either ... we'll see.

After Installation...
• https://www.bimmerfest.com/attachmen...-jpeg.1064407/
• https://www.bimmerfest.com/attachmen...-jpeg.1064409/
• https://www.bimmerfest.com/attachmen...-jpeg.1064408/

During Installation...
• https://www.bimmerfest.com/attachmen...-jpeg.1064410/

Before Installation...
• https://www.bimmerfest.com/attachmen...-jpeg.1064411/

[Icarium81]

Originally Posted by SupposeIf

Ordered the AmbientModz inserts from the UK on June 27 and rcv'd today (July 7). Installed and worth every penny. I had a concern that during daylight the plastic insert would be a tad more visible than I prefer. Problem solved to my satisfaction by placing the insert deeper into the groove. There is some "play" there which allows you to make the lighting (inserts) more or less visible. I would rather see slightly less orange during the evening than more white plastic during the day.

I believe the average person (dare I say even a BMW owner) wouldn't notice the white plastic during the day, and after a short while I won't either ... we'll see.

After Installation...
• https://www.bimmerfest.com/attachmen...-jpeg.1064407/
• https://www.bimmerfest.com/attachmen...-jpeg.1064409/
• https://www.bimmerfest.com/attachmen...-jpeg.1064408/

During Installation...
• https://www.bimmerfest.com/attachmen...-jpeg.1064410/

Before Installation...
• https://www.bimmerfest.com/attachmen...-jpeg.1064411/

Did you have, or do you need, the ambient light package before installation? We had it in a loaner during an oil change and I loved it. Had like 7 or 8 pre set colors to choose from.
Alas the car we own does not have it. 2018 330i xdrive.

[SupposeIf]

Originally Posted by Icarium81

Did you have, or do you need, the ambient light package before installation? We had it in a loaner during an oil change and I loved it. Had like 7 or 8 pre set colors to choose from.
Alas the car we own does not have it. 2018 330i xdrive.

Well now I know what I bought really works! I have the same light pkg you have. I didn’t swap out the lights, I just covered them with the plastic inserts (flexible, not hard 3D printed) from AmbientModz. I believe what I bought for my car (2018 440i Convert) works on your car as well.

[eff32fl]

Originally Posted by Icarium81

Did you have, or do you need, the ambient light package before installation? We had it in a loaner during an oil change and I loved it. Had like 7 or 8 pre set colors to choose from.
Alas the car we own does not have it. 2018 330i xdrive.

Yes you need the ambient lighting package these are clear "tubes" that focus the light. F series cars just have 2 colors amber and white. G series cars have multiple colors. There are Chinese 8/9 color aftermarket retrofits for the F series cars but still need OEM ambient lighting.

[Icarium81]

Originally Posted by eff32fl

Yes you need the ambient lighting package these are clear "tubes" that focus the light. F series cars just have 2 colors amber and white. G series cars have multiple colors. There are Chinese 8/9 color aftermarket retrofits for the F series cars but still need OEM ambient lighting.

Thanks. Sad days when you see options on other cars lol.
Buddy at work has some package that gives him screens in his rear and rear side windows that go up and down.