[Spangle]

Originally Posted by Armaan

They've been around for some time as genuine BMW parts:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-B...-127635-2958-0

Not quite the same, but the smoked look.

Armaan

Are the F30 and F31, rear tail lights, the same part number

[Armaan]

Originally Posted by Spangle

Are the F30 and F31, rear tail lights, the same part number

It would appear not…

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genui...-127635-2958-0

[SuperHamz]

Originally Posted by Spangle

Are the F30 and F31, rear tail lights, the same part number

They're not unfortunately, they have a slightly different shape on the F31
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203221593520

[SuperHamz]

On sale here for F30/F80
https://euroactiveretrofits.com/coll...39868661727386

4series
https://euroactiveretrofits.com/coll...39878663667866

They have them in both red and smoked, well priced too.

[Samuaw]

If you want these at the lowest price, i recommend Aliexpress.

Was a bit skeptical when reading this post that apparently all the GTS lights are made by the same manufacturer. https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums//s....php?t=1856171

I chanced it and went for the cheapest but most bought on Aliexpress, and i was delivered Vland lights- turns out he was right!

Purchased for £350 (black Friday week)- no custom fee (as i think the seller marked the value of 90 USD)- arrived in 2 weeks. So that's a saving of around £200 compared to Amazon.

For any folks fitting on the 4 GC- the biggest pain in the arse moment is needing to take off basically all the boot trim, just to get to the light connector was it requires 2 hands to navigate.

[winther1]

Very good price - yes, exactly the same as offered on Amazon, so if you want to chance it absolutely go for Aliexpress. On Amazon there is a 2-year warranty - was that specified when ordering through Ali?

[Samuaw]

Doesn’t explicitly say there is any warranty at all on AliExpress, for sure that’s a downside. I can only assume it is between no warranty to whatever the manufacturer honour for the hundreds of resellers in China.
Touch wood that there is at least an element of quality control for these!

[gameson]

Originally Posted by Samuaw

Doesn’t explicitly say there is any warranty at all on AliExpress, for sure that’s a downside. I can only assume it is between no warranty to whatever the manufacturer honour for the hundreds of resellers in China.
Touch wood that there is at least an element of quality control for these!

Even if there is warranty, would you pay for two way shipping to China if the lamp broke? The cost would not worth the postage…

I guess you could say the price difference is like paying for extended warranty

[winther1]

Originally Posted by gameson

Even if there is warranty, would you pay for two way shipping to China if the lamp broke? The cost would not worth the postage…

I guess you could say the price difference is like paying for extended warranty

That's exactly why I went with amazon in spite of the higher price. If any issues within the next 2 years, they have my back and there will be no return cost

[anielsen71]

Hi there.
You are still happy with your rear lights?
No issues so far?

[winther1]

Originally Posted by anielsen71

Hi there.
You are still happy with your rear lights?
No issues so far?

I had a small issue where I would get the "rear right indicator failure" but it's blinking just fine. I was told it's related to the connector rather than being a light issue, so will get that checked.
Super happy otherwise!

[anielsen71]

Originally Posted by winther1

I had a small issue where I would get the "rear right indicator failure" but it's blinking just fine. I was told it's related to the connector rather than being a light issue, so will get that checked.
Super happy otherwise!

Ok.
I'm 2 seconds from pushing the order button.
But can't decide….😐.
I would hate to see 1 or 2 LED leafs not working after 12 months……that's what's holding me back

[winther1]

Originally Posted by anielsen71

Ok.
I'm 2 seconds from pushing the order button.
But can't decide….😐.
I would hate to see 1 or 2 LED leafs not working after 12 months……that's what's holding me back

Someone told me they are connected to one led unit lighting up in parts, and I haven't spotted any negative feedback. They came out for the F30 years ago, so if they were dodgy there should have been plenty of warnings out there.

[anielsen71]

Originally Posted by winther1

Someone told me they are connected to one led unit lighting up in parts, and I haven't spotted any negative feedback. They came out for the F30 years ago, so if they were dodgy there should have been plenty of warnings out there.

Yea you are prob right.
I might just push the order button tonight and get myself a Christmas present 😄(well aware it will arrive sometime in January)

[winther1]

Originally Posted by anielsen71

Yea you are prob right.
I might just push the order button tonight and get myself a Christmas present 😄(well aware it will arrive sometime in January)

You can get them quickly on Ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324926863...cAAOSwMzhhJhuy

But if can wait, I would go for amazon for less hassle in case of any issues
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[anielsen71]

Originally Posted by winther1

You can get them quickly on Ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324926863...cAAOSwMzhhJhuy

But if can wait, I would go for amazon for less hassle in case of any issues
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've just ordered a set. Looking forward to get them and get them fitted.
Just a bit curious about the wiring in the F36.....

[winther1]

Originally Posted by anielsen71

I've just ordered a set. Looking forward to get them and get them fitted.
Just a bit curious about the wiring in the F36.....

Congrats!
Wiring is a pain, but if you have patience I think it's not that complicated.

[Samir72]

Originally Posted by anielsen71

I've just ordered a set. Looking forward to get them and get them fitted.
Just a bit curious about the wiring in the F36.....

You will not be disappointed they still make me smile every time I unlock.

Fitted Vland V2 in May last year and they have been 100% not a single issue. Would definitely recommend them.

[anielsen71]

Originally Posted by Samir72

You will not be disappointed they still make me smile every time I unlock.

Fitted Vland V2 in May last year and they have been 100% not a single issue. Would definitely recommend them.

Yea, I look forward to get them 😄😄

[anielsen71]

Mmmm Christmas was late this year

[winther1]

Congrats! Doing the install yourself?

[anielsen71]

Originally Posted by winther1

Congrats! Doing the install yourself?

Yea, plan to if I can find some info on how to dismantle the boot.
Did both hifi upgrades and 2 navi upgrades in my former E91.
So, have some experience with it😊