OLED Tail Lights for F80 M3

F32 M Perf. · 07-26-2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kindafrosty

Yes they blink an orange-ish color due to the yellow light and red housing color. The manufacturer VLAND is the same regardless whom you buy the V2s from. I would have bought them from Abdul, but he was out of stock at the time.

Thanks for sharing. How are the brake lights compared with the oem's brightness? That's more important than the turn signals.

Hokayy · 07-26-2021, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by F32 M Perf.

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Originally Posted by kindafrosty

Yes they blink an orange-ish color due to the yellow light and red housing color. The manufacturer VLAND is the same regardless whom you buy the V2s from. I would have bought them from Abdul, but he was out of stock at the time.

Thanks for sharing. How are the brake lights compare with the oem's brightness? That's more important than the turn signals.

Not the best but this was from the weekend with sun at high noon.

Hokayy · 07-26-2021, 08:20 PM

Speaking of coding, does anyone know the DIY coding to make the oled taillights stay on during day time with DLRs on?

kenf80 · 07-27-2021, 05:50 AM

The turn signal/blinker brightness issue needs to be resolves asap... I almost got rear ended today because they couldn't see me indicating. Also a few of my buddies driving behind me say they can barely see it flashing and when the brake light is on the blinker is non-existent.

I will upload some videos of it in direct sunlight soon to my youtube.

kenf80 · 07-27-2021, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kenf80

The turn signal/blinker brightness issue needs to be resolves asap... I almost got rear ended today because they couldn't see me indicating. Also a few of my buddies driving behind me say they can barely see it flashing and when the brake light is on the blinker is non-existent.

I will upload some videos of it in direct sunlight soon to my youtube.

https://youtube.com/shorts/i_f1AOdjlas?feature=share

https://youtube.com/shorts/-KxX2YBAX9k?feature=share

From5toM · 07-27-2021, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kenf80

The turn signal/blinker brightness issue needs to be resolves asap... I almost got rear ended today because they couldn't see me indicating. Also a few of my buddies driving behind me say they can barely see it flashing and when the brake light is on the blinker is non-existent.

I will upload some videos of it in direct sunlight soon to my youtube.

I'm not getting one till this gets resolved. OEM LCI for now for me.

tgould · 07-27-2021, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Hokayy

Speaking of coding, does anyone know the DIY coding to make the oled taillights stay on during day time with DLRs on?

You can through the BimmerCode app.

In the main menu, go to "Rear Electronic Module" Under the "Daytime Running Light" section, change the outer and inner lights to active.

F32 M Perf. · 07-27-2021, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kenf80

https://youtube.com/shorts/i_f1AOdjlas?feature=share

https://youtube.com/shorts/-KxX2YBAX9k?feature=share

Wow! I'm assuming it's the red, not the blackline. Correct? I noticed that you bought them from Bayoptics. I'm wondering if VLAND is the manufacturer as well.

Does Abdul@mpowermotorsports.org have insights on this?

Jbonly21 · 07-27-2021, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kenf80

The turn signal/blinker brightness issue needs to be resolves asap... I almost got rear ended today because they couldn't see me indicating. Also a few of my buddies driving behind me say they can barely see it flashing and when the brake light is on the blinker is non-existent.

I will upload some videos of it in direct sunlight soon to my youtube.

I thought Bmw drivers didn't use turn signal. Haha just kidding, are they all like that?

paulo_f80m3 · 07-27-2021, 09:54 AM

These taillights are becoming a pretty serious safety hazard. That's ridiculous because they are way too dim. A V3 needs to be in the works with the OE start up and a much brighter turn signal.

Skillsetmaximum · 07-27-2021, 11:15 AM

Sheesh, just bought a pair of vlands on Sunday. Anyone know if this issue has been found in the f82 version? From the vids I’ve seen (vlands on f82) blinkers look bright yellow on the red lights.

matty088 · 07-27-2021, 11:15 AM

i dont get it. the ones i see with issue are red blinking lights. mine are yellow. Are there two manufacturers in the market or is it just a video issue?

Skillsetmaximum · 07-27-2021, 11:18 AM

Here one I saw, and yes he’s in a parking structure, but it’s in the day time. Look how bright the blinkers are.

kindafrosty · 07-27-2021, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Skillsetmaximum

Here one I saw, and yes he’s in a parking structure, but it’s in the day time. Look how bright the blinkers are.

He's still inside... The dim turn signal issue on the red housing occurs when in direct sunlight as displayed by the videos previously posted

https://youtube.com/shorts/McESQU8ppmg

https://youtube.com/shorts/i_f1AOdjlas

https://youtube.com/shorts/-KxX2YBAX9k

Jockey · 07-27-2021, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by matty088

i dont get it. the ones i see with issue are red blinking lights. mine are yellow. Are there two manufacturers in the market or is it just a video issue?

I'm confused as well. I have the v2 lights. Just pulled my car out into the direct sunlight and I can see the ORANGE/YELLOW blinker just fine.

F32 M Perf. · 07-27-2021, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jockey

I'm confused as well. I have the v2 lights. Just pulled my car out into the direct sunlight and I can see the ORANGE/YELLOW blinker just fine.

A video would have helped. Do you have the red or blackline? Which was the manufacturer..Vland or another one?

Jockey · 07-27-2021, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by F32 M Perf.

A video would have helped. Do you have the red or backline? Which was the manufacturer..Vland or another one?

Red, Vland.

kindafrosty · 07-27-2021, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jockey

I'm confused as well. I have the v2 lights. Just pulled my car out into the direct sunlight and I can see the ORANGE/YELLOW blinker just fine.

I’m really not sure… Did you stand back 40 feet away or try to see the turn signals with sunglasses on too? Mine look orangish when not in heavy sunlight. Looking back at this thread, dim turn signals were only mentioned once before until recently, so I assume it’s been a non-issue for most. Try and capture a video so we can have more data points to gauge if the “dim” turn signals is a limited production issue or design issue.

Jockey · 07-27-2021, 12:07 PM

Standing about 10' away, zoomed in a bit to get my plate out of the video.

To the eye, the orange is more visible than it is on the video. I walked out to 30' away and can still see the blinker.

Skillsetmaximum · 07-27-2021, 12:13 PM

Where’s Abdul, isn’t he the expert on these lights?

F32 M Perf. · 07-27-2021, 12:23 PM

Yes...where is Abdul???

.... and how might the blackline look in direct sunlight. I have to admit that the video (perhaps not to the eye) looks scary based on how dim it is on the red VLAND.

I've ordered through Abdul the red (possibly VLAND) on June, 30 and he's yet to respond when he's shipping them to me. But now, I'm getting cold feet!!

Abdul · 07-27-2021, 12:30 PM

I'm not in the office today. I'll look at the posts and reply accordingly.

07-26-2021, 08:20 PM	#1169
Hokayy Private 57 Rep 74 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Speaking of coding, does anyone know the DIY coding to make the oled taillights stay on during day time with DLRs on?
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07-27-2021, 05:50 AM	#1170
kenf80 Private 27 Rep 79 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: . iTrader: (0)	The turn signal/blinker brightness issue needs to be resolves asap... I almost got rear ended today because they couldn't see me indicating. Also a few of my buddies driving behind me say they can barely see it flashing and when the brake light is on the blinker is non-existent. I will upload some videos of it in direct sunlight soon to my youtube.
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07-27-2021, 09:54 AM	#1176
paulo_f80m3 Lieutenant 561 Rep 442 Posts Drives: 01' E46 325i / 16' F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Taxachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 BMW 325i [8.50] 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	These taillights are becoming a pretty serious safety hazard. That's ridiculous because they are way too dim. A V3 needs to be in the works with the OE start up and a much brighter turn signal. __________________ mr.paulo.dias
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Skillsetmaximum New Member 21 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Sheesh, just bought a pair of vlands on Sunday. Anyone know if this issue has been found in the f82 version? From the vids I’ve seen (vlands on f82) blinkers look bright yellow on the red lights.
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matty088 Major 362 Rep 1,206 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ct iTrader: (1)	i dont get it. the ones i see with issue are red blinking lights. mine are yellow. Are there two manufacturers in the market or is it just a video issue?
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Skillsetmaximum New Member 21 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Here one I saw, and yes he’s in a parking structure, but it’s in the day time. Look how bright the blinkers are.
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Jockey Brigadier General 3457 Rep 4,983 Posts Drives: 992 C4S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Park City, UT iTrader: (1)	Standing about 10' away, zoomed in a bit to get my plate out of the video. To the eye, the orange is more visible than it is on the video. I walked out to 30' away and can still see the blinker.
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F32 M Perf. CoolWhip_ 11 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW F32 FBO Join Date: May 2019 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Yes...where is Abdul??? .... and how might the blackline look in direct sunlight. I have to admit that the video (perhaps not to the eye) looks scary based on how dim it is on the red VLAND. I've ordered through Abdul the red (possibly VLAND) on June, 30 and he's yet to respond when he's shipping them to me. But now, I'm getting cold feet!! Last edited by F32 M Perf.; 07-27-2021 at 12:40 PM..
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