Calum's Z4 35i - new Chinese rear lights...!
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Hi JonBeardyJon said:
Yes - there’s a wee I/O switch, which I’ve left accessible inside the boot. There’s a separate one for each light. Can make another demo some time if you’re contemplating them.
Had more replies from factory re: fitting and seals. Will report back some time.
Deepseaskateboard said:
Hahaha—I was worried about this too. But you need to specifically select the stupid blue ones at order. You can’t end up with them by accident
if you choose regular smoked or unsmoked ones, I suspect you’ll get exactly what I’ve got (no silly blue light)I’ll try and do a video review sure. Never done one before but YOLO, contribute to the forum etc.
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MarshMA10 said:Deepseaskateboard said:
Hahaha—I was worried about this too. But you need to specifically select the stupid blue ones at order. You can’t end up with them by accident
I’ll try and do a video review sure. Never done one before but YOLO, contribute to the forum etc.
To me, they look like if BMW did a second LCI update to the E89, they look like the new 3 Series lights etc. I think the clear ones also could look really cool. The issue with clear is that there is no clear brake light to match... I’m waiting for the day someone sells a clear 3rd brake light upgrade!
Fair play for fitting tho and trying it all out. You have unique look for an e99!
Hi all,
Personally I agree with the last comment: I think they look pretty great
But! I have now received my refurbished stock lights from “Blinkin Marvellous”. Clive did a superb job and I definitely recommend his services. He also provided a new gasket/seal for the connection between light body and light-to-car seal. Very professional.
I can’t decide whether to refit them or sell them. For now I am pretty set on keeping the Chinese ones, albeit with some modifications to the rear gaskets, which I’ll describe in future (alongside a video review).
Cheers all: definitely check out Clive’s refurb services if you are suffering broken LEDs.
Otherwise I think the next jobs for this car are going to be suspension (rear drop link annd ARB are no longer best friends) and definitely the overdue fresh tyres once we get into March ish. No rush really, but will begin looking into the subject more deeply and collecting some parts.
Personally I agree with the last comment: I think they look pretty great
But! I have now received my refurbished stock lights from “Blinkin Marvellous”. Clive did a superb job and I definitely recommend his services. He also provided a new gasket/seal for the connection between light body and light-to-car seal. Very professional.
I can’t decide whether to refit them or sell them. For now I am pretty set on keeping the Chinese ones, albeit with some modifications to the rear gaskets, which I’ll describe in future (alongside a video review).
Cheers all: definitely check out Clive’s refurb services if you are suffering broken LEDs.
Otherwise I think the next jobs for this car are going to be suspension (rear drop link annd ARB are no longer best friends) and definitely the overdue fresh tyres once we get into March ish. No rush really, but will begin looking into the subject more deeply and collecting some parts.
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Hello mr wilks! Very glad of the knowledge. Especially the wheel brand. Good to do some internet digging.
https://www.veemann.com/veemann-v-fs25.html
Seems they’re made in Ireland, so reasonably reassuring they’re probably not made of cheese, even if I have never encountered the brand! I’ll get them refurbed when I get the tyres sorted I think.
https://www.veemann.com/veemann-v-fs25.html
Seems they’re made in Ireland, so reasonably reassuring they’re probably not made of cheese, even if I have never encountered the brand! I’ll get them refurbed when I get the tyres sorted I think.
I ordered a pair of these today. Have been going back and forth about which colour to order for an Alpine White Zed, was close to ordering the smoked ones, but then saw these on Instagram that convinced me. These are the clear & red version on a mineral white Zed. I think they look much better than all the aliexpress marketing photos so I’m looking forward to getting my hands on them in 2 weeks.
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Frustratingly, after ordering and paying, I got a message from the seller that they're out of stock of the clear/red ones, and only have the clear/black ones. I decided to cancel the order for now, but have been mulling whether the black ones might be ok... there's a few pics of a white Zed with the black version of the lights on, but its got a body kit and spoiler on it, so feel like it might fit that car better than an OEM car. Will think on it.
Very frustrating, to be honest I was pretty shocked how smoothly the purchase went given the horror stories of AliExpress generally. Good luck with the hunt.
Otherwise, decided I'm 100% on keeping mine; so going to put the OEM refurbed ones up for sale on the forum and then FB etc. shortly after. Anyone who wants a set please let me know.
Otherwise, decided I'm 100% on keeping mine; so going to put the OEM refurbed ones up for sale on the forum and then FB etc. shortly after. Anyone who wants a set please let me know.
Deepseaskateboard
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BeardyJon said:
There are multiple sellers of this product aren't there?
When I had a look there seemed to be a few.
I can’t find the all clear ones anymore though, they looked pretty cool!