Anyone planning on changing front turn signals? - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

svache · 06-03-2012, 05:23 AM

Wow Michael, those pics look even better than what you send by text

Now I'm even more happy I ordered them as well

they're awesome!

JoeyO · 06-04-2012, 01:06 AM

Aren't those lights suppose to remain amber color for public safety (ie DOT)?

Or are some people so obsessed with form over function they disregard the law and the safety of others on the road?

yerffejleahcim · 06-04-2012, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by svache

Wow Michael, those pics look even better than what you send by text

Now I'm even more happy I ordered them as well

they're awesome!

Nice Svache!

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Originally Posted by JoeyO

Aren't those lights suppose to remain amber color for public safety (ie DOT)?

Or are some people so obsessed with form over function they disregard the law and the safety of others on the road?

As long as you have either white/amber front signal turn lights. Don't forget, you also have the LED amber signal lights on your side mirrors.

Here is a link i found on another forum.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc24953.htm

zeezz · 06-04-2012, 02:34 AM

Looks great, any video of them in action?

RollingLower42 · 07-11-2012, 06:07 PM

Hi,

I also want to get rid of that "HEINOUS" Yellow Amber color in my front corners...

Is all you need a Bulb? Or do you need to replace something else and the bulb?

I would want to do a white or hyperwhite (Blueish) bulb

Anything to get rid of that yuck yellow

The back lights are all red right? So all I would need to do is the amber yellow corners and fog lights..

Also what about the amber yellow side mirrors? I would love to change that out too...

And what about the yellow reflector on the front bumper? Has anyone changed that out as well? Something clear or clear with a blue bulb?

RobUK · 07-12-2012, 04:22 AM

Add my name to the list of people who would be interested in replacing the turn signal bulbs with LEDs. (In the UK they'd have to be amber LEDs to meet regulations). There seem to be various threads dotted about regards this mod, the main problems being that the LEDs either throw an error code or they 'flicker' (or both).

Need a 'sticky' thread to follow progress on this potential mod

F30.ca · 07-12-2012, 07:56 AM

Does anyone know the size of these side indicator bulbs??

bugsandry · 07-12-2012, 05:17 PM

Hi, where can I get those LED bulbs? Any error code ?

omer · 08-02-2012, 09:16 AM

This is so stupid my 2009 335 facelift has better turning signals. Back and front are LED. I don't know why they down grade something new like that. That's the only problem I have with F30.

bosz · 08-02-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by omer

This is so stupid my 2009 335 facelift has better turning signals. Back and front are LED. I don't know why they down grade something new like that. That's the only problem I have with F30.

Seriously, the E90 LCI looks newer than the F30 just bc of the LED's!

omer · 08-02-2012, 12:09 PM

yes i agree, im not happy with the new F30 lighting at all hate it, love the car don't get me wrong is just the lighting

Zirenz2006 · 08-04-2012, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omer

This is so stupid my 2009 335 facelift has better turning signals. Back and front are LED. I don't know why they down grade something new like that. That's the only problem I have with F30.

It is stupid. I'm sure they do it so at the LCI they can put them back in but at some point they need to stop. It should have LED's from the start. Cars that cost half as much as my 328i come with them.

scott@bmwhn · 08-15-2012, 04:54 PM

For those wanting a BMW OE solution for this:

m3 guy · 08-24-2012, 01:57 PM

Wow that looks great.

nick2013328i · 09-10-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by yerffejleahcim

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

could you provide us with the link, part #, or bulb # to these bulbs you have??

they look GREAAT!!

also, they blink white too correct??

thanks!

ZuerstBMW · 09-22-2012, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick2013328i

could you provide us with the link, part #, or bulb # to these bulbs you have??

they look GREAAT!!

also, they blink white too correct??

thanks!

I bought them from a dealer, part number 632171690897 (just got it off the picture)
it was 22.00 for both bulbs shipped.

328i M · 10-18-2012, 02:14 AM

Hey I just got my car I want to changes the turn signal to turn on white because my has the DRL so I think it would look cool. But in order to make it work you have to wire a recistro in correct and is that hard to do? And what is the correct led bulb to use?

martinf79 · 10-18-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by scott@bmwhn

For those wanting a BMW OE solution for this:

Any night shots to see how these look on?

persean · 10-19-2012, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by scott@bmwhn

For those wanting a BMW OE solution for this:

Did you install it yourself? or bmw? how much?

ZuerstBMW · 10-19-2012, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persean

Did you install it yourself? or bmw? how much?

I paid 22.00 shipped for the 2 bulbs from BMW . Installed them when I did the reflectors, took 5 seconds.

SamS · 10-19-2012, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

I paid 22.00 shipped for the 2 bulbs from BMW . Installed them when I did the reflectors, took 5 seconds.

The bulbs you bought are just white, instead of yellow/orange?

I thought DOT required yellow turn signals in the front?

ZuerstBMW · 10-19-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

The bulbs you bought are just white, instead of yellow/orange?

I thought DOT required yellow turn signals in the front?

They are silver coated, but blink orange.

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JoeyO Lieutenant Drives: silver car Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 516 iTrader: (0)	Aren't those lights suppose to remain amber color for public safety (ie DOT)? Or are some people so obsessed with form over function they disregard the law and the safety of others on the road?

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zeezz Private First Class Drives: F30 328i Sport Line Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 152 iTrader: (0)	Looks great, any video of them in action?

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RollingLower42 First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 BMW 335I Join Date: May 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 332 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335I F30 [0.00]	Hi, I also want to get rid of that "HEINOUS" Yellow Amber color in my front corners... Is all you need a Bulb? Or do you need to replace something else and the bulb? I would want to do a white or hyperwhite (Blueish) bulb Anything to get rid of that yuck yellow The back lights are all red right? So all I would need to do is the amber yellow corners and fog lights.. Also what about the amber yellow side mirrors? I would love to change that out too... And what about the yellow reflector on the front bumper? Has anyone changed that out as well? Something clear or clear with a blue bulb?

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F30.ca Private First Class Drives: GTI Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oakville Posts: 119 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know the size of these side indicator bulbs??

08-02-2012, 09:16 AM	#31
omer Private First Class Drives: 2013 535i xdrive Msport Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 185 iTrader: (0)	This is so stupid my 2009 335 facelift has better turning signals. Back and front are LED. I don't know why they down grade something new like that. That's the only problem I have with F30.

08-02-2012, 12:09 PM	#33
omer Private First Class Drives: 2013 535i xdrive Msport Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: United States Posts: 185 iTrader: (0)	yes i agree, im not happy with the new F30 lighting at all hate it, love the car don't get me wrong is just the lighting

10-18-2012, 02:14 AM	#39
328i M Registered Drives: 2013 328i M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Mcallen, Tx Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Hey I just got my car I want to changes the turn signal to turn on white because my has the DRL so I think it would look cool. But in order to make it work you have to wire a recistro in correct and is that hard to do? And what is the correct led bulb to use?

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