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      09-10-2018, 11:23 PM   #133
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If anyone could send me the new file or link I'd appreciate it
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      09-11-2018, 04:00 PM   #134
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Would also appreciate the file

Thank you
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      09-12-2018, 12:42 AM   #135
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I would like the file as well, if anyone can provide. Thank you,
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      09-12-2018, 12:44 AM   #136
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I've been trying to keep up with all the request, send me a PM with your email and I will send it as soon as possible
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Requested files have been sent.

If anyone wants to make donations for that I wouldn't say no.

You could send me something on my PayPal . awmenard@yahoo.com
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      09-12-2018, 02:28 PM   #138
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Requested files have been sent.

If anyone wants to make donations for that I wouldn't say no.

You could send me something on my PayPal . awmenard@yahoo.com
Thanks for sending that. Is there any particular material to be used or colour? - Also people in the UK where are you planning on using for printing?
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      09-12-2018, 02:35 PM   #139
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Requested files have been sent.

If anyone wants to make donations for that I wouldn't say no.

You could send me something on my PayPal . awmenard@yahoo.com
Thanks for sending that. Is there any particular material to be used or colour? - Also people in the UK where are you planning on using for printing?
Best to use clear... As for the material I'm not sure what I had used exactly.

I'm sure if you look threw the thread you should see some mention of it
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      09-12-2018, 07:28 PM   #140
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has anyone found a place that can make them a full 20" in length?
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      09-14-2018, 10:37 PM   #141
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After a ton of searching, I found someone with the skills and a printer large enough to print these out as one piece.

David S. of 3D Printing Chicago

Email: david@3d-printing-chicago.com

Costs is about $60

Contact him to get yours now! No files needed, just tell him you want the F30 BMW Ambient Light Bars.















BTW

The latest STL file has each piece the with same length (of about 20") but the fronts would benefit from another inch at the back (21")

David is making another set for me with this added length.

Another big thank you to awmenard for the latest file.

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      09-15-2018, 11:44 AM   #142
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After a ton of searching, I found someone with the skills and a printer large enough to print these out as one piece.

David S. of 3D Printing Chicago

Email: david@3d-printing-chicago.com

Costs is about $60

Contact him to get yours now! No files needed, just tell him you want the F30 BMW Ambient Light Bars.


BTW

The latest STL file has each piece the with same length (of about 20") but the fronts would benefit from another inch at the back (21")

David is making another set for me with this added length.

Another big thank you to awmenard for the latest file.
Thanks for posting this. Is the light distributed pretty evenly visually in person?

Has anyone done this mod along with the increased brightness one?
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      09-15-2018, 10:12 PM   #143
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Thanks for posting this. Is the light distributed pretty evenly visually in person?

Has anyone done this mod along with the increased brightness one?
I think it's very even in person. What is the increased brightness mod?

David has his new ebay listing up with the longer front pieces.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/183435238555

Will post some more pictures once fitted.
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Nice that looks good ! What about F34 ? is there any difference in length compared to F30/31 ?
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      09-18-2018, 08:30 AM   #145
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Nice that looks good ! What about F34 ? is there any difference in length compared to F30/31 ?
Take a tape measure and measure the length of light being emitted from your car door as it is now.
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      09-24-2018, 08:56 AM   #146
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If anyone wants to make donations for that I wouldn't say no.

You could send me something on my PayPal . awmenard@yahoo.com
It looked great!


Could you please send me the file too?
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      09-24-2018, 02:45 PM   #147
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Do these show in the daytime when the lights are OFF?
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Thanks for posting this. Is the light distributed pretty evenly visually in person?

Has anyone done this mod along with the increased brightness one?
I think it's very even in person. What is the increased brightness mod?

David has his new ebay listing up with the longer front pieces.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/183435238555

Will post some more pictures once fitted.
Thanks! Just purchased a set using the eBay link.
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Thanks for posting this. Is the light distributed pretty evenly visually in person?

Has anyone done this mod along with the increased brightness one?
I think it's very even in person. What is the increased brightness mod?

David has his new ebay listing up with the longer front pieces.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/183435238555

Will post some more pictures once fitted.
Thanks! Just purchased a set using the eBay link.
Installed mine today. Happy with the look, especially combined with the LED LCI a/c trim. Definitely felt overpriced for what you get, though. Ordered them when I was slightly inebriated :
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Installed mine today. Happy with the look, especially combined with the LED LCI a/c trim. Definitely felt overpriced for what you get, though. Ordered them when I was slightly inebriated :
I'd like to see more pictures with the lighted AC trim if you have a chance. In actual use, I really like the overall effect, it feels very batmobile \ stealth bomber to me.

It does feel overpriced as it's just plastic trim at the end of the day. Considering the difficulty I had in finding someone who can make them in 1 piece I think it's a pretty good deal though, especially as there aren't many alternatives.

I also like the guy. I met him when I picked mine up in person. You can tell he just really loves making things and tinkering.
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I'd like to see more pictures with the lighted AC trim if you have a chance. In actual use, I really like the overall effect, it feels very batmobile \ stealth bomber to me.

It does feel overpriced as it's just plastic trim at the end of the day. Considering the difficulty I had in finding someone who can make them in 1 piece I think it's a pretty good deal though, especially as there aren't many alternatives.

I also like the guy. I met him when I picked mine up in person. You can tell he just really loves making things and tinkering.
Yes, it's hard for me to justify 4 colorless, lightweight small pieces of plastic for $60. Especially when he didn't create the original design. Gotta be dirt cheap to produce once you have the resources. I rationalized it the same way you did, though. He was responsive and helpful when I messaged him initially.

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(iPhone X quality looking poor at night). It's a subtle light that appears brighter than it actually is, in some pics.

I sourced all OEM parts for this. The gloss black LED LCI AC Trim was $50 shipped from a BMW dealer website (search OEM part # 64119358940).
The Y adapter I bought premade from this seller for $34 shipped, who used OEM pins and connectors to create it.
I like the gloss black upgrade over matte in daytime, as well.
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Do these show in the daytime when the lights are OFF like a white stuck on strip??
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      10-03-2018, 10:35 AM   #154
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Installed mine today. Happy with the look, especially combined with the LED LCI a/c trim. Definitely felt overpriced for what you get, though. Ordered them when I was slightly inebriated :

Thanks for the details around LCI trim, I was about to buy one with Y adapter for 120$, but ordering the Y adapter separately and Trim separately saved me 30$
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