FULL LED Rears

Nismode · 02-10-2008, 12:29 AM

Ok, I asked this question in a different thread, but I didn't get an answer. It seems as if some people are partial to the R/C/R LED tails, which have LED trunk lights, but the Turn signals aren't LED. And the EE Tail lights are full LED, but the 'ugly' trunk lights are bulb based. Not to mention that R/C/R facelift style LED tail lights are only for pre-facelift cars. So my question is:

Is it possible to combine the EE LED tails with the LED trunk lights from the R/C/R led kit to have a full LED rear?

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? (Quick Photoshop to illustrate what I mean)

IDriveRealSlow · 02-10-2008, 12:51 AM

u suck at photoshop lol

SeanC · 02-10-2008, 01:00 AM

don't have an answer to your question but the ones in the first pic look pretty good IMO

Nismode · 02-10-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by IDriveRealSlow

u suck at photoshop lol

Lol I know it's a bad photoshop, that literally took 2 minutes. If I really wanted it to look better I'd have taken my time to get a better picture and actually taken the time to do it right. I'm actually not that bad, but I was lazy/tired.

Hence 'Quick' photoshop.

Quote:

don't have an answer to your question but the ones in the first pic look pretty good IMO

The first pic? Yea those are the LED Trunk lights from the LED R/C/R tails, but I wanted to know if it is possible to combine them with the Eagle Eye R/C LED Tails

FLPSIDE · 02-10-2008, 11:26 AM

thats a pretty good idea... i hope someone can answer it.

Nismode · 02-10-2008, 07:30 PM

Ok, a slightly better photoshop:

Original (here you see the 'ugly' difference between LED lights and bulb trunk lights)

Nony · 02-11-2008, 09:32 AM

I don't thinks it's possible do to what you're asking for...i know a lot of people with LED taillights but not for the "trunk" lights...but your photoshop ideea looks great...good luck!

sillieidiot · 02-11-2008, 02:29 PM

yes it's possible. but i don't know where you'd be able to buy them separately, unless a r/c/r owner doesn't want his.

Nismode · 02-11-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sillieidiot

yes it's possible. but i don't know where you'd be able to buy them separately, unless a r/c/r owner doesn't want his.

Well, if money weren't an issue, one could buy both, and only use the trunk lights from the R/C/R kit and the EE's from the EE kit and call it a day. Then you'd have a set of bulb trunk lights and a set of R/C/R LED's :-D

I don't have a problem with R/C/R LED's, I just think that they look better on facelift cars (which they aren't available for as far as I know). If money were no issue, I'd get a 99-01 prefacelift, get the R/C/R LED tails, then buy the facelifted fenders/lights/hood/bumper. That's even more $$$ though. I know of one member who did it.

umnitza · 02-11-2008, 10:31 PM

money no issue of course it's possible.
However, the two manufacturer shades of plastics are slightly different. So they will not match.

Nismode · 02-12-2008, 08:50 PM

Oh thanks. Will it look sort of like 4ngie's car (can't tell if the trunk lights are LED)?

Nismode · 02-12-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by umnitza

money no issue of course it's possible.
However, the two manufacturer shades of plastics are slightly different. So they will not match.

And also, you're saying that it isn't possible to buy only trunk lights or only EE lights from you or other sponsors, correct?

jtblkice · 02-13-2008, 05:39 AM

well umnitza! You need to be working on getting us some inner led lights for the them!!!..

jose325i · 03-02-2008, 11:13 AM

actually, i think the r/c/r led tails are available for facelifted sedans.

http://www.umnitza.com/product_info....oducts_id=1106

Under car model select 02-05 sedans. Unfortunately, they will cost 100 bucks more. Or am I confused??

delmarco · 12-27-2008, 01:50 PM

interesting questions.

I didn't realize some of the inner trunk lid light were NON Leds.

sillieidiot · 12-27-2008, 06:24 PM

it's because the c/r LEDs are modeled after the coupe's OEM. those don't have the LED trunk lights.

Nuori · 12-27-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nismode

And also, you're saying that it isn't possible to buy only trunk lights or only EE lights from you or other sponsors, correct?

You can buy the inner sections....they are around $78.

TomTomTuning · 12-28-2008, 11:22 AM

Ahhh, i didnt know the Trunk lights werent LED thats a bummer!!!!

Edison@JleviSW · 12-28-2008, 12:12 PM

Oy, I am not a fan of that look at all. The R/C/R inner tails just do not match the Eagle Eyes look.

umnitza · 12-28-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuori

You can buy the inner sections....they are around $78.

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Originally Posted by TomTomTuning

Ahhh, i didnt know the Trunk lights werent LED thats a bummer!!!!

We have coupe and sedan trunk pieces in stock for only $60 shipped.
They are the same style as the factory 04 LED tails of the coupe.

Pictures compared above already.

02-10-2008, 12:51 AM	#2
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FLPSIDE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: vienna, VA Posts: 5,856 My Ride: 325ci View My Garage	thats a pretty good idea... i hope someone can answer it. __________________

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sillieidiot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: the OC Posts: 43,337 My Ride: '06 AW 330ci View My Garage	yes it's possible. but i don't know where you'd be able to buy them separately, unless a r/c/r owner doesn't want his. __________________ I like to reply to threads with 0 posts Have a lighting problem? Read this first: Lighting-related Troubleshooting Guide

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umnitza 877•486•6489 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 16,243 My Ride: E39M5, Sequoia View My Garage	money no issue of course it's possible. However, the two manufacturer shades of plastics are slightly different. So they will not match. __________________ Join Our Facebook! - Check Out Photos, Talk to Customers, Ask Us Questions! Call US 877 486 6489 Available: 9am-5pm M-F

02-11-2008, 09:32 AM	#7
Nony Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: From Bucharest, Romania to LI, NY Posts: 5 My Ride: 02 E46 320td Compact View My Garage	I don't thinks it's possible do to what you're asking for...i know a lot of people with LED taillights but not for the "trunk" lights...but your photoshop ideea looks great...good luck!

02-13-2008, 05:39 AM	#13
jtblkice Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Huntsville Alabama Posts: 84 My Ride: 2003 BMW 325I View My Garage	well umnitza! You need to be working on getting us some inner led lights for the them!!!.. __________________

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jose325i Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,261 My Ride: 08 BMW 135i View My Garage	actually, i think the r/c/r led tails are available for facelifted sedans. http://www.umnitza.com/product_info....oducts_id=1106 Under car model select 02-05 sedans. Unfortunately, they will cost 100 bucks more. Or am I confused??

12-27-2008, 01:50 PM	#15
delmarco Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 6,137 My Ride: 2001 330i View My Garage	interesting questions. I didn't realize some of the inner trunk lid light were NON Leds. __________________ VISIT MY GARAGE TO SEE ALL MY MODS: http://directory.e46fanatics.com/use...rMod&UcId=7917

12-27-2008, 06:24 PM	#16
sillieidiot Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: the OC Posts: 43,337 My Ride: '06 AW 330ci View My Garage	it's because the c/r LEDs are modeled after the coupe's OEM. those don't have the LED trunk lights. __________________ I like to reply to threads with 0 posts Have a lighting problem? Read this first: Lighting-related Troubleshooting Guide

12-28-2008, 11:22 AM	#18
TomTomTuning OEM ///Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harrisburg, Pa Posts: 200 My Ride: E46 325Xi & E92 335i View My Garage	Ahhh, i didnt know the Trunk lights werent LED thats a bummer!!!! __________________ 2002 E46 325Xi & 2010 E92 335i xDrive Photos: Flickr & 500PX

12-28-2008, 12:12 PM	#19
Edison@JleviSW 1.888.JLEVISW Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 28,337 My Ride: BMW Duh View My Garage	Oy, I am not a fan of that look at all. The R/C/R inner tails just do not match the Eagle Eyes look.

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