Anyone planning on changing front turn signals? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Zirenz2006 · 03-10-2012, 07:15 AM

Is anyone planning on changing the front turn signals to something like the Philips Silver Vision bulbs to get rid of the "egg yolk" look?

AWMSPORT · 03-11-2012, 08:19 PM

I forget where on this forum, but somone already has the LED version of the front corner lights...

ric124 · 03-11-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

Is anyone planning on changing the front turn signals to something like the Philips Silver Vision bulbs to get rid of the "egg yolk" look?

At first i never thought of it then my CA suggested it and I was like yeh good idea. I would love to see how it looks or does anyone know the bulb type?

SCBimmerKid · 03-12-2012, 07:30 PM

I plan on changing mine out. Would also like to know the bulb type.

svache · 03-12-2012, 09:53 PM

I'm thinking about getting amber LED's. Just first wanna see how hard it will be to replace them myself. If I am going to have to do a complete removal of the unit, then never mind lol.. I'm not much of a mechanic and don't want to ruin my car shortly after I got it

DrivenByE30 · 03-12-2012, 11:22 PM

Will change it whenever the bulb goes out... conversion to white LED if not too expensive...

Anyone has the picture of the bulb/LED unit we can swap for ?? it will make it easier together with the Reference...

svache · 03-13-2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Will change it whenever the bulb goes out

lol that might take a while

SCBimmerKid · 03-13-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by svache

I'm thinking about getting amber LED's. Just first wanna see how hard it will be to replace them myself. If I am going to have to do a complete removal of the unit, then never mind lol.. I'm not much of a mechanic and don't want to ruin my car shortly after I got it

+1 lol

yerffejleahcim · 06-02-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by svache

I'm thinking about getting amber LED's. Just first wanna see how hard it will be to replace them myself. If I am going to have to do a complete removal of the unit, then never mind lol.. I'm not much of a mechanic and don't want to ruin my car shortly after I got it

Very easy to replace Svache. Took me 5 minutes you just need to take out three screws and you can reach it.

BTT 335i · 06-02-2012, 07:59 PM

I want to do that, I have the chrome bulb lights, the navigation screen protector, the 335 emblem in black, the H8 PIAA fog lights, doors and trunk interior leds,carbon fiber cover mirrors, black front M grill, mineral grey corner reflectors, but I have a little problem, my car is not here yet

, maybe in July, but I want to change the bulb lights if the car comes one day.

LAnderson23 · 06-02-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BTT 335i

I want to do that, I have the chrome bulb lights, the navigation screen protector, the 335 emblem in black, the H8 PIAA fog lights, doors and trunk interior leds,carbon fiber cover mirrors, black front M grill, mineral grey corner reflectors, but I have a little problem, my car is not here yet

, maybe in July, but I want to change the bulb lights if the car comes one day.

What is this Nav screen protector you speak of?

Elk · 06-02-2012, 09:12 PM

Navigation screen protector?

It's not a touch screen. What are you going to be protecting it from?

BTT 335i · 06-02-2012, 09:53 PM

I like everything perfect, and remember, is a screen that is a uncover and or the guys from the car wash can scratch it when their cleaning the car

gerbs · 06-02-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BTT 335i

guys from the car wash

Solution: detail your own car

Elk · 06-02-2012, 10:02 PM

I have trouble imagining scratching the screen, unless you are cleaning it with a Brillo pad.

You should consider changing car washes.

Maz335i · 06-02-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BTT 335i

I want to do that, I have the chrome bulb lights, the navigation screen protector, the 335 emblem in black, the H8 PIAA fog lights, doors and trunk interior leds,carbon fiber cover mirrors, black front M grill, mineral grey corner reflectors, but I have a little problem, my car is not here yet

, maybe in July, but I want to change the bulb lights if the car comes one day.

Wow! You're prepared man; that's pretty cool.

I want to change my turn signals to something LED too. Just waiting for it to arrive, then I'll take it to a shop and get some advice...

BTT 335i · 06-02-2012, 10:46 PM

Better be safe than sorry!!!!!

gerbs · 06-02-2012, 10:48 PM

It seems like there is a significant amount of interest in a full LED bulb retrofit. I seem to be searching endlessly and the only person that hast done anything thus far is x-vert (oneighty). Maybe he can shed some light on the process?

The factors:

- Where to get quality LEDs which are bright and at a reasonable price
- Resistor wiring. Is this needed, if so for which lights and which size resistors. (Would LED brake lights need a resistor wired in?)
- Coding + Warning lights: Some LED lights throw a lamp warning and some don't. I believe the entire warning can just be coded out to limit this as a factor.

An example of the front lights in white
(photo belongs to X-Vert)

svache · 06-02-2012, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yerffejleahcim

Very easy to replace Svache. Took me 5 minutes you just need to take out three screws and you can reach it.

Thanks, glad to know you only live around the corner if I need any help

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTT 335i

I like everything perfect, and remember, is a screen that is a uncover and or the guys from the car wash can scratch it when their cleaning the car

I'm surprised you let people from a car wash in your car, or even go to a car wash for that matter, if you like everything perfect.

I kinda doubt a screen protector is going to look good.. if you want things perfect, just do it yourself

svache · 06-02-2012, 11:57 PM

Dangit.. I forgot where I left the link to that site where they sold error-free LED turn signals

yerffejleahcim · 06-03-2012, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTT 335i

I want to do that, I have the chrome bulb lights, the navigation screen protector, the 335 emblem in black, the H8 PIAA fog lights, doors and trunk interior leds,carbon fiber cover mirrors, black front M grill, mineral grey corner reflectors, but I have a little problem, my car is not here yet

, maybe in July, but I want to change the bulb lights if the car comes one day.

Nice job on preparing bro! Its totally worth it. I like your mod list!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerbs

It seems like there is a significant amount of interest in a full LED bulb retrofit. I seem to be searching endlessly and the only person that hast done anything thus far is x-vert (oneighty). Maybe he can shed some light on the process?

The factors:

- Where to get quality LEDs which are bright and at a reasonable price
- Resistor wiring. Is this needed, if so for which lights and which size resistors. (Would LED brake lights need a resistor wired in?)
- Coding + Warning lights: Some LED lights throw a lamp warning and some don't. I believe the entire warning can just be coded out to limit this as a factor.

An example of the front lights in white
(photo belongs to X-Vert)

I wanted this setup too but it is a tedious process due to the retrofit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gerbs

Solution: detail your own car

+1.

I am going to take photos tonight on how it looks at night time.

yerffejleahcim · 06-03-2012, 02:43 AM

Pics added, Thanks Ric124 for the info on the bulbs.

03-10-2012, 07:15 AM	#1
Zirenz2006 Life, liberty and cold ones for all Drives: 12' F30 328i Sport Line Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - RI Posts: 3,062 iTrader: (0)	Anyone planning on changing front turn signals? Is anyone planning on changing the front turn signals to something like the Philips Silver Vision bulbs to get rid of the "egg yolk" look? __________________ Current: F30 328i Sport Line Sapphire Black\|Black-red Retired: '09 E90 335i M-Sport AW\|Oyster, '07 E92 335i Graphite\|Saddle, '05 E60 545i TiAg\|Black, '01 E46 325i Jet Black\|Black
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03-11-2012, 08:19 PM	#2
AWMSPORT 1st Class SG 335i Drives: 07 335i SG/Black Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Fla Posts: 611 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Spt [0.00]	I forget where on this forum, but somone already has the LED version of the front corner lights... __________________ '13 328i MSport, AW, Black Dakota leather, Premium Pkg, xenons, CF roundels, Matt Black Grillz, Painted reflectors (front $ rear) Smoked tail lights, White L.E.D PY27W front turn signal. Soon: Roof and trunk spoiler, H&R Super sports, Custom Exhaust, Front Lip, rear diff, matt black roof,

03-12-2012, 07:30 PM	#4
SCBimmerKid Lieutenant Drives: Mineral Grey F30 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hilton Head, SC Posts: 581 iTrader: (0)	I plan on changing mine out. Would also like to know the bulb type. __________________ NO LONGER ON ORDER *'12 328i* Mineral Grey Metallic w/black leather/aluminum&black gloss trim/ZSL/ZPP/Xenons

03-12-2012, 09:53 PM	#5
svache Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,886 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i [2.87] 2009 BMW X5 xDrive30i [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 SMG [4.33]	I'm thinking about getting amber LED's. Just first wanna see how hard it will be to replace them myself. If I am going to have to do a complete removal of the unit, then never mind lol.. I'm not much of a mechanic and don't want to ruin my car shortly after I got it __________________ F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline) Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread

03-12-2012, 11:22 PM	#6
DrivenByE30 Colonel Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal Posts: 2,184 iTrader: (0)	Will change it whenever the bulb goes out... conversion to white LED if not too expensive... Anyone has the picture of the bulb/LED unit we can swap for ?? it will make it easier together with the Reference... __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<

06-02-2012, 07:59 PM	#10
BTT 335i X5 M Sport F30 M Sport Drives: X5 M Sport-F30 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 290 iTrader: (3)	I want to do that, I have the chrome bulb lights, the navigation screen protector, the 335 emblem in black, the H8 PIAA fog lights, doors and trunk interior leds,carbon fiber cover mirrors, black front M grill, mineral grey corner reflectors, but I have a little problem, my car is not here yet , maybe in July, but I want to change the bulb lights if the car comes one day. __________________ BMW E46 2000 - Lexus RX 350 2005 - BMW E60 2006 - BMW E92 2008 - BMW F25 2011(sold) BMW F30 2012 - Mineral Grey 335i. BMW E70 2013 - M Sport Black Sappihire Metallic

06-02-2012, 09:12 PM	#12
Elk Captain Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: * Posts: 931 iTrader: (0)	Navigation screen protector? It's not a touch screen. What are you going to be protecting it from?

06-02-2012, 09:53 PM	#13
BTT 335i X5 M Sport F30 M Sport Drives: X5 M Sport-F30 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 290 iTrader: (3)	I like everything perfect, and remember, is a screen that is a uncover and or the guys from the car wash can scratch it when their cleaning the car __________________ BMW E46 2000 - Lexus RX 350 2005 - BMW E60 2006 - BMW E92 2008 - BMW F25 2011(sold) BMW F30 2012 - Mineral Grey 335i. BMW E70 2013 - M Sport Black Sappihire Metallic

06-02-2012, 10:02 PM	#15
Elk Captain Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: * Posts: 931 iTrader: (0)	I have trouble imagining scratching the screen, unless you are cleaning it with a Brillo pad. You should consider changing car washes.

06-02-2012, 10:46 PM	#17
BTT 335i X5 M Sport F30 M Sport Drives: X5 M Sport-F30 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 290 iTrader: (3)	Better be safe than sorry!!!!! __________________ BMW E46 2000 - Lexus RX 350 2005 - BMW E60 2006 - BMW E92 2008 - BMW F25 2011(sold) BMW F30 2012 - Mineral Grey 335i. BMW E70 2013 - M Sport Black Sappihire Metallic

06-02-2012, 10:48 PM	#18
gerbs woof Drives: 2013 Estoril F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,134 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i Coupé [5.00] 2008 BMW M3 Coupé [5.00] [retired] 2004 Suba ... [0.00]	It seems like there is a significant amount of interest in a full LED bulb retrofit. I seem to be searching endlessly and the only person that hast done anything thus far is x-vert (oneighty). Maybe he can shed some light on the process? The factors: - Where to get quality LEDs which are bright and at a reasonable price - Resistor wiring. Is this needed, if so for which lights and which size resistors. (Would LED brake lights need a resistor wired in?) - Coding + Warning lights: Some LED lights throw a lamp warning and some don't. I believe the entire warning can just be coded out to limit this as a factor. An example of the front lights in white (photo belongs to X-Vert) __________________ 2013 F30 335i Estoril Blue II ///M Sport 2008 E92 ///M3 Interlagos Blue 2007 E92 335i Montego Blue Sport

06-02-2012, 11:57 PM	#20
svache Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,886 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i [2.87] 2009 BMW X5 xDrive30i [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 SMG [4.33]	Dangit.. I forgot where I left the link to that site where they sold error-free LED turn signals __________________ F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline) Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread

06-03-2012, 02:43 AM	#22
yerffejleahcim First Lieutenant Drives: '12 F30 Sport Mineral White Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oahu Posts: 377 iTrader: (0)	Pics added, Thanks Ric124 for the info on the bulbs. Attached Images __________________ Michael DELIVERED 2012 F30 328i Mineral White Sport Line / Coral Red / ZPP / Xenons / Sports Trans / M Performance Black Kidney Grilles Arriving California April 11th ----- Expected Delivery May 4th

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