interior ambient light

Modified_f80 · 10-18-2019, 11:15 PM

not so long ago I asked on this forums about interior lighting. I mentioned that it was not bright enough and very few posts about the ambient light.

I wanted to share with some pictures what I was able to accomplish with a little modification

CachacoF80 · 10-18-2019, 11:22 PM

Nice. What were the modifications?

Kilabyte · 10-19-2019, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CachacoF80

Nice. What were the modifications?

Chinese LED lights!

I might be right

Modified_f80 · 10-19-2019, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kilabyte

Quote:

Originally Posted by CachacoF80

Nice. What were the modifications?

Chinese LED lights!

I might be right

lmao wrong. just a strip of plastic

knightarmor · 10-19-2019, 06:38 PM

Nice, did you just use some clear lexan strips?

9M71 · 10-19-2019, 09:56 PM

There's a kit on amazon, clear plastic, for about $60. Is this what you used ?

VeeralS05 · 10-19-2019, 11:15 PM

Looks pretty good. Can you share what you used and how it was installed?

Modified_f80 · 10-22-2019, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 9M4N71U

There's a kit on amazon, clear plastic, for about $60. Is this what you used ?

Yep that's it.

Trust me it looks oem and looks good at night.

Modified_f80 · 10-22-2019, 10:03 AM

it fits right under existing light on the door panel. No need for modification. There is a tab on the plastic lexan that has a tab that slides between the door and your led lights.

Since the LED's are directional it emits the lights to the lexan piece. The lexan (Plastic) piece will spread the lights across the entire bar giving you the illusion of an LED strip.

Fitment is 10 out of 10. Installation is extremely simple and easy.

line up the strip to the door and inserted between the door and led.

I just thought it should have been this way from the factory.

On the downside, it is not as bright as an led strip or like the 5 series.

erik_m3g80 · 10-22-2019, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modified_f80

it fits right under existing light on the door panel. No need for modification. There is a tab on the plastic lexan that has a tab that slides between the door and your led lights.

Since the LED's are directional it emits the lights to the lexan piece. The lexan (Plastic) piece will spread the lights across the entire bar giving you the illusion of an LED strip.

Fitment is 10 out of 10. Installation is extremely simple and easy.

line up the strip to the door and inserted between the door and led.

I just thought it should have been this way from the factory.

On the downside, it is not as bright as an led strip or like the 5 series.

Why you don't show us some pictures if you create a thread for it? Or a link would be nice.

Modified_f80 · 10-22-2019, 04:31 PM

Pictures are above installed. You can easily find it on Amazon.

lol lazy

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Nonopr01 · 10-23-2019, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Modified_f80

Pictures are above installed. You can easily find it on Amazon.

lol lazy

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...UTF8&psc=1

Healthy price

EricVR4 · 10-23-2019, 06:21 AM

I have a set of these as well that I got from Ebay for my 340i and transferred over to the M3. The first set was 3D printed and warped in the heat (Houston) but I got a second set from the same guy that was made differently and they've been fine ever since.

They're expensive for what they are, but they make it a little brighter and the main thing for me is that it stopped the annoying LED rattle. Those strips always made noise on rough roads and bumps but they stopped when I put these on.

louielouie · 10-23-2019, 05:30 PM

There's a thread somewhere on bimmerpost for these where someone offers the CAD program to make them. Would just need to google for a 3D printer service to make them.

JustARandom · 10-23-2019, 06:03 PM

Do these fit the M4 as well, does anyone know?

Modified_f80 · 10-24-2019, 07:59 AM

I am not certain if this fits an M4. I'm pretty sure they make this for different models. It would be easy to cut it if it is long but no other way to extend it.

///JPL · 10-24-2019, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Modified_f80

I am not certain if this fits an M4. I'm pretty sure they make this for different models. It would be easy to cut it if it is long but no other way to extend it.

Would you mind measuring the length of them on the front doors? I want them, but not sure if it would fit my M4.

Modified_f80 · 10-24-2019, 03:52 PM

21 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches This is the information found on Amazon. I think the rears are about 1 inch shorter.

Kilabyte · 10-24-2019, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Modified_f80

21 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches This is the information found on Amazon. I think the rears are about 1 inch shorter.

I'll let you guys know Saturday

domino_z · 10-25-2019, 12:05 AM

so you convert diffused light to a strip light

think i prefer the softer diffused light, those led stripes are too distracting at night in the cars ive driven with them

Modified_f80 · 10-25-2019, 08:11 AM

There is no conversion involved. Just a plastic strips that sits right under your existing light. FYI they are not as bright as the vehicles you see now days. Like the new Mercedes or BMW's. Those are extremely bright!

ByeFelicia · 10-25-2019, 09:41 AM

I like it, cheers for sharing.

10-18-2019, 11:15 PM	#1
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9M71 Major 1234 Rep 1,164 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 \| 6MT Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NYC iTrader: (2)	There's a kit on amazon, clear plastic, for about $60. Is this what you used ?
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Modified_f80 Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 199 Posts Drives: F80 going G80 2016 Dodge scat Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Somewhere in NJ iTrader: (0)	it fits right under existing light on the door panel. No need for modification. There is a tab on the plastic lexan that has a tab that slides between the door and your led lights. Since the LED's are directional it emits the lights to the lexan piece. The lexan (Plastic) piece will spread the lights across the entire bar giving you the illusion of an LED strip. Fitment is 10 out of 10. Installation is extremely simple and easy. line up the strip to the door and inserted between the door and led. I just thought it should have been this way from the factory. On the downside, it is not as bright as an led strip or like the 5 series. __________________ 2018 Metallic grey F80 2016 MB GLE 350 (Wifey) 2016 Dodge Scatpack R/T 2014 Audi S4 2004 Built Subaru WRX with GT35r rotated manifold 50/50 Meth
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Modified_f80 Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 199 Posts Drives: F80 going G80 2016 Dodge scat Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Somewhere in NJ iTrader: (0)	Pictures are above installed. You can easily find it on Amazon. lol lazy https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ 2018 Metallic grey F80 2016 MB GLE 350 (Wifey) 2016 Dodge Scatpack R/T 2014 Audi S4 2004 Built Subaru WRX with GT35r rotated manifold 50/50 Meth
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10-23-2019, 06:21 AM	#13
EricVR4 Captain 604 Rep 631 Posts Drives: 2023 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I have a set of these as well that I got from Ebay for my 340i and transferred over to the M3. The first set was 3D printed and warped in the heat (Houston) but I got a second set from the same guy that was made differently and they've been fine ever since. They're expensive for what they are, but they make it a little brighter and the main thing for me is that it stopped the annoying LED rattle. Those strips always made noise on rough roads and bumps but they stopped when I put these on. __________________ 2023 X3 M40i \| 2018 M3 Comp - Sold \| 2017 340i - Sold \| 2014 328i - Sold
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Modified_f80 Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 199 Posts Drives: F80 going G80 2016 Dodge scat Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Somewhere in NJ iTrader: (0)	I am not certain if this fits an M4. I'm pretty sure they make this for different models. It would be easy to cut it if it is long but no other way to extend it. __________________ 2018 Metallic grey F80 2016 MB GLE 350 (Wifey) 2016 Dodge Scatpack R/T 2014 Audi S4 2004 Built Subaru WRX with GT35r rotated manifold 50/50 Meth
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Modified_f80 Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 199 Posts Drives: F80 going G80 2016 Dodge scat Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Somewhere in NJ iTrader: (0)	21 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches This is the information found on Amazon. I think the rears are about 1 inch shorter. __________________ 2018 Metallic grey F80 2016 MB GLE 350 (Wifey) 2016 Dodge Scatpack R/T 2014 Audi S4 2004 Built Subaru WRX with GT35r rotated manifold 50/50 Meth
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domino_z Lieutenant Colonel 1231 Rep 1,969 Posts Drives: F-Pace SVR Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	so you convert diffused light to a strip light think i prefer the softer diffused light, those led stripes are too distracting at night in the cars ive driven with them
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Modified_f80 Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 199 Posts Drives: F80 going G80 2016 Dodge scat Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Somewhere in NJ iTrader: (0)	There is no conversion involved. Just a plastic strips that sits right under your existing light. FYI they are not as bright as the vehicles you see now days. Like the new Mercedes or BMW's. Those are extremely bright! __________________ 2018 Metallic grey F80 2016 MB GLE 350 (Wifey) 2016 Dodge Scatpack R/T 2014 Audi S4 2004 Built Subaru WRX with GT35r rotated manifold 50/50 Meth
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