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ksneubec
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I picked this up a couple of week's ago: It's nice to have 4 members of your "in laws" working for BMW 
2005 330ci with the Performance Package (ZHP). 32,000 mi.
With the performance package they squeeze an extra 10 hp out of the engine, tune the exhaust, lower the suspension, and give you an M-series set of wheels, steering wheel and aero kit including the rear spoiler and front bumper/airdam. I was very lucky to find such an extremely clean car.
Anyways, Tony at www.ledguy.net supplied the lights. He did a great job handling a couple snafus, and I would strongly recommend him. I purchased 6 LED Mini 3s and brackets, plus a flasher.
The flasher controls the two Mini 3s up by the RVM. The others flash with their own internal patterns.
Its a little hard to see, but the switches are installed in the ashtray. It has a fold down cover so you can't see them when its closed.
The videos suck. I think the sun interfered with the RVM lights in particular; you can barely see them. You'll have to trust me when I say they are much better in person. The two Mini 3s by the RVM lose just a little light through the light tint strip, but very little. I would imagine there is a lot of flashback at night, but the grill lights are so bright I won't need them at night.
The rear lights definitely lose some light through th 5% tint, but they work better than the video illustrates.
Night videos posted too.
Click here to watch BMW-Rear
Click here to watch BMW-Front
Click here to watch BMW-Front-at-Night
Click here to watch BMW-Rear-at-Night
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Lac Man
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Nice car. Nice and clean set up. Tony is a great guy, he went through hell to get my X-Trusion to me with the color combo and length in a timely manner.
I put a couple of those in a guys Jeep and I was pretty suprised at the output from those little guys. |
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hawkspringsfire
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| Posted: Sun 11-May-2008 17:50 Post subject: |
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| Nice clean and simple install. I like it. The minis in the grille are great looking. |
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jarthur
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| Posted: Sun 11-May-2008 19:53 Post subject: re |
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Looks real nice, I should be posting my install soon. Wish mine was newer but hey, not bad for a college kid. My only gripe, AUTOMATIC?!
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ksneubec
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| Posted: Sun 11-May-2008 20:04 Post subject: Re: re |
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| Looks real nice, I should be posting my install soon. Wish mine was newer but hey, not bad for a college kid. My only gripe, AUTOMATIC?! |
I know, I know, but it was otherwise perfect so I had to settle. The steptronic transmission is very nice, but its not quite the same. Considering everything else I got with it though, it was worth it. |
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pdk9
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boy, it sure sucks to be u....having a choice between a nice 4runner or a bmw 2door for POV responses.
anyways, great job....very bright at night.
im sure that u wanna keep it as inconspicuous as possible since its a bmw, but have u thought bought adding something in the front dash or behind the rvm for a little extra vis.? |
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ksneubec
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Yeah, life is good, still being single without a wife and kids. Although the big date is 9/27 of this year, so the clock is ticking
What did you mean about adding something behind the RVM? In addition to the two Mini 3s up there? As for the dash, you're right, too conspicuous. |
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pdk9
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Yeah, life is good, still being single without a wife and kids. Although the big date is 9/27 of this year, so the clock is ticking
What did you mean about adding something behind the RVM? In addition to the two Mini 3s up there? As for the dash, you're right, too conspicuous. |
1st of all, congrats.
i didnt have anything specific in mind in the vicinity of the rvm as u already have 2 minis there, but maybe something to add a lil punch (im assuming theres a lil tint at the top of the windshield) cuz the video (even tho u said it was bad) seemed to show a big diff. in the visibility of the grill minis vs. the rvm minis |
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11.firefighter.7
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| wow you must be the envy of your fire dept with that ride!! |
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cbpdogboy
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mrdell4150
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| Great looking stealth install. Could you post some close up pictures of the mini 3's near the RVM? Thanks |
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ksneubec
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Here are a few close up shots of the lights. The tint strip across the windshield is pretty light, so you can see them, but because of their size they are hardly noticeable. I didn't take an interior shot, but they are hidden from view by the RVM and roof line.
The tint is dark enough in the back to hide the lights completely when they're off.
The new video is much better- you can see that the RVM lights are much more effective. I think the sun interfered with the camera in the film shot yesterday.
Click here to watch BMW-Day-2 |
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jarthur
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| Posted: Mon 12-May-2008 18:09 Post subject: re |
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Sweet.  |
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MEVS06
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dats a sweeeet ride & then with purdy lights... even better
joe |
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MEVS06
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sorry for the double post, damn phone is acting up & now I can't delete it.
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ksneubec
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| Thanks for the compliments, she is my baby. |
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nwiamedic
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I want to see that Cooper with lights....  |
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Mike - NEE, LLC
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| That is a nice car. I'm going to install lights on a 535xi Wagon on Sunday. Can't wait to take it for a spin after I'm done. |
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ksneubec
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| Mike - NEE, LLC wrote: |
| That is a nice car. I'm going to install lights on a 535xi Wagon on Sunday. Can't wait to take it for a spin after I'm done. |
Post some pics when you're done. |
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Mike - NEE, LLC
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| Posted: Tue 13-May-2008 15:09 Post subject: Re: |
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| Mike - NEE, LLC wrote: |
| That is a nice car. I'm going to install lights on a 535xi Wagon on Sunday. Can't wait to take it for a spin after I'm done. |
Post some pics when you're done. |
Definitely. Its a safety car for Lime Rock Park race track. It should be fun. |
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kitn1mcc
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| niceeee |
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dynastar666
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| Posted: Tue 13-May-2008 16:03 Post subject: Re: |
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| Mike - NEE, LLC wrote: |
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| Mike - NEE, LLC wrote: |
| That is a nice car. I'm going to install lights on a 535xi Wagon on Sunday. Can't wait to take it for a spin after I'm done. |
Post some pics when you're done. |
Definitely. Its a safety car for Lime Rock Park race track. It should be fun. |
Oh man then I might actually get to see it. |
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Mike - NEE, LLC
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| Posted: Tue 13-May-2008 17:43 Post subject: Re: |
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| Mike - NEE, LLC wrote: |
| ksneubec wrote: |
| Mike - NEE, LLC wrote: |
| That is a nice car. I'm going to install lights on a 535xi Wagon on Sunday. Can't wait to take it for a spin after I'm done. |
Post some pics when you're done. |
Definitely. Its a safety car for Lime Rock Park race track. It should be fun. |
Oh man then I might actually get to see it. |
Yeah, I've done almost all of their cars for the last 4-5 years. I did their wagon last year too along with the two rescues. |
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Mike - NEE, LLC
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| Posted: Mon 19-May-2008 20:21 Post subject: Re: |
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| ksneubec wrote: |
| Mike - NEE, LLC wrote: |
| That is a nice car. I'm going to install lights on a 535xi Wagon on Sunday. Can't wait to take it for a spin after I'm done. |
Post some pics when you're done. |
here they are:
http://www.elightbars.org/bb/2008-bmw-535xi-install-vt44984.html |
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