Depo LCI Tail Lights

s3ri3s1 · 10-29-2018, 10:10 PM

Mine should be here tomorrow. I have had good experience with DEPO lights as I have them on my e30 as well

dashBMW · 10-30-2018, 07:55 AM

I will be installing it today.

I had a brief look at the lights they look of good quality.

but again it comes with Chinese installation guide

we need to install and wait

F30_SixSpeed · 10-30-2018, 08:04 AM

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MONSTAR · 10-30-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dashBMW

I will be installing it today.

I had a brief look at the lights they look of good quality.

but again it comes with Chinese installation guide

we need to install and wait

Kies and Shumile Swift both have install videos for these, its incredibly simple

-- no installation 'guide' required

dashBMW · 10-30-2018, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MONSTAR

Quote:

Originally Posted by dashBMW

I will be installing it today.

I had a brief look at the lights they look of good quality.

but again it comes with Chinese installation guide

we need to install and wait

Kies and Shumile Swift both have install videos for these, its incredibly simple

-- no installation 'guide' required

Right. I think shumile installation little easier cause he tapped the wire in the outer socket.

Kies is rapping it near the battery so need to specific about the wire

MONSTAR · 10-30-2018, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dashBMW

Right. I think shumile installation little easier cause he tapped the wire in the outer socket.

Kies is rapping it near the battery so need to specific about the wire

That's true, I forgot about that part in the Kies video. I'd follow Shumile's for sure. Also, just so you guys know (because I went out and bought a pack before the package showed up) the DEPO lights come with 2x wire taps in the box so you don't need to buy them lol

dashBMW · 10-31-2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MONSTAR

That's true, I forgot about that part in the Kies video. I'd follow Shumile's for sure. Also, just so you guys know (because I went out and bought a pack before the package showed up) the DEPO lights come with 2x wire taps in the box so you don't need to buy them lol

Fortunately, I did not bring the wiretap but ended up spending $ on double-sided tape

Even double sided tape is not required.

Mega8489 · 10-31-2018, 02:31 PM

Hey guys just bought some depo black tail lights for my f30 pre lci today!
Just to be clear should I buy these lci drip rails? Or we can just use the one that we have on the pre lci ?
What’s the purpose the buy the lci one? It hold the water better or is just for exterior purposes ?
Thank you

upsidedownfunnel · 10-31-2018, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mega8489

Hey guys just bought some depo black tail lights for my f30 pre lci today!
Just to be clear should I buy these lci drip rails? Or we can just use the one that we have on the pre lci ?
What’s the purpose the buy the lci one? It hold the water better or is just for exterior purposes ?
Thank you

It seems like most people are installing their LCI tails without the drip rail. The LCI version accommodates the shape of the LCI tail lights better which stick out a bit. I don't think we know for certain if it will make a difference in its performance. I'm inclined to think that it won't make much of a difference.

MONSTAR · 10-31-2018, 08:19 PM

Im keeping my pre-lci drip rails. I've had the blacklines installed (as shown in the other thread) and I do not think the difference warrants the price. Seriously though, what difference is that 1/8th of an inch of plastic going to make?

Mega8489 · 10-31-2018, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MONSTAR

Im keeping my pre-lci drip rails. I've had the blacklines installed (as shown in the other thread) and I do not think the difference warrants the price. Seriously though, what difference is that 1/8th of an inch of plastic going to make?

I saw your pictures in the other thread that’s why I decide to ask you guys !
The pictures that you post are the pre lci rails one right?
If doesn’t look that bad but you kind of can see the lights stick out a bit but maybe won’t be these big of a deal! I might just install them with the pre lci rails and then d3cide from there that will make more sense!

thank You tho !

Mega8489 · 10-31-2018, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

It seems like most people are installing their LCI tails without the drip rail. The LCI version accommodates the shape of the LCI tail lights better which stick out a bit. I don't think we know for certain if it will make a difference in its performance. I'm inclined to think that it won't make much of a difference.

Thanks for your time will see what happen when I have them installed!

Kailec · 10-31-2018, 10:49 PM

I got the drip rails from the dealer for $70 CAD. Just in case there is an issue, it's not worth skipping for just that. I'm paranoid ever since I had my front and rear mats soaked because of the missing rubber firewall in the engine bay. The trunk is where the battery and a lot of electricals are, made sense for me to get it. Up to you.

Mega8489 · 11-01-2018, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Kailec

I got the drip rails from the dealer for $70 CAD. Just in case there is an issue, it's not worth skipping for just that. I'm paranoid ever since I had my front and rear mats soaked because of the missing rubber firewall in the engine bay. The trunk is where the battery and a lot of electricals are, made sense for me to get it. Up to you.

Ok will keep that in mind!!

chazmink · 11-01-2018, 02:05 PM

I got the LCI drip rails from getbmwparts.com for $54. My Depo lights are scheduled to arrive on Saturday from URS. I just didn't want to do the job twice if I didn't like the way it looked. I think functionally the originals would have been fine.

Mega8489 · 11-01-2018, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by chazmink

I got the LCI drip rails from getbmwparts.com for $54. My Depo lights are scheduled to arrive on Saturday from URS. I just didn't want to do the job twice if I didn't like the way it looked. I think functionally the originals would have been fine.

Got some today as well from eBay just cause I’m
Too OCD on some stuff in my car lol!!!

dashBMW · 11-02-2018, 08:16 AM

I have installed it yesterday

...i like the way red one looks on the black car.

I was expecting the turn signal to be amber but it is not, it is red.

It was a pain in the A** to replace the lights on the trunk. it took approx 1 hour.

Kailec · 11-02-2018, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dashBMW

I have installed it yesterday

...i like the way red one looks on the black car.

I was expecting the turn signal to be amber but it is not, it is red.

It was a pain in the A** to replace the lights on the trunk. it took approx 1 hour.

Amber turn signals are for Euro spec lights. The Blackline are only euro spec, which is why it's amber.

dashBMW · 11-02-2018, 12:12 PM

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Amber turn signals are for Euro spec lights. The Blackline are only euro spec, which is why it's amber.

Not sure but kies Motorsports has put up a story of same lights and they have amber turn signals 😒

MONSTAR · 11-03-2018, 11:03 PM

Also installed mine yesterday and the time budget is around 1 hr. Sorry for the crap picture, the sun was on its way down.

Top - Pre-LCI
Middle - IKON blacklines
Bottom - Depo LCI

DrewF · 11-03-2018, 11:41 PM

Just ordered blackline DEPOs yesterday, I think I will be one of the first base line AW F30s with them. I have some exterior mods and I couldn't find any example of what the blackline tail lights looked like on a modded base F30, but I'll post pictures as soon as they're installed which should be this next Thursday.

MONSTAR · 11-05-2018, 08:36 AM

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first base line AW F30s with them.

odd flex but ok

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chazmink First Lieutenant 93 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 2013 328i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Medford & LBI, NJ iTrader: (0)	I got the LCI drip rails from getbmwparts.com for $54. My Depo lights are scheduled to arrive on Saturday from URS. I just didn't want to do the job twice if I didn't like the way it looked. I think functionally the originals would have been fine. __________________ Best, Charlie 2013 328i MSport Estoril Blue, 6spd MT, Premium, Tech & Drivers Assist +, Bavsound Stage One/Ghost, Bimmertech Amp
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