OLED CS/GTS Taillights F82/83

[Fat Goose]

I just finished installing on a 2018 F83 LCI. The lights needed NO modifications or cutting. I made sure to match the screw setting position
of the OEM outboard light's adjustable mounting points to the new lights. I also used the OEM mounting brackets for the inboard trunk lights. No fitment issues or added spacers and they look great.

Since I was LCI, I removed the resistors and did not need to run the wire from the outboard to inboard lights.

Hope this helps. Picture of the adjustable mounting points.

[edwinm3]

Originally Posted by fidozoom

The problem with the OEM LCI taillights are that they look very blah and just like every other BMW

Rocking the 16 oem's here, perfect fitment and looking like every other bmw lol

[Nomana]

For those who dont want sequential turn signal.
I found this online, it says Vland with on/off switch. Not sure if it's real.

[Fat Goose]

Originally Posted by Nomana

For those who dont want sequential turn signal.
I found this online, it says Vland with on/off switch. Not sure if it's real.

My Vland instruction booklet stated this and the plug is in-fact there.

[fidozoom]

Originally Posted by Fat Goose

I just finished installing on a 2018 F83 LCI. The lights needed NO modifications or cutting. I made sure to match the screw setting position
of the OEM outboard light's adjustable mounting points to the new lights. I also used the OEM mounting brackets for the inboard trunk lights. No fitment issues or added spacers and they look great.

Since I was LCI, I removed the resistors and did not need to run the wire from the outboard to inboard lights.

Hope this helps. Picture of the adjustable mounting points.

Great news - I am going to try it next week without any spacers or cutting foam. Messed up the install first time but got a replacement which is on its way.

If you don't connect the wire between the fender and the trunk lights the turn signal indicator won't light up on the trunk. So you'll miss half of the sequential turn signals and it will look like the fender portion is just flashing.

[Fat Goose]

Originally Posted by fidozoom

Great news - I am going to try it next week without any spacers or cutting foam. Messed up the install first time but got a replacement which is on its way.

If you don't connect the wire between the fender and the trunk lights the turn signal indicator won't light up on the trunk. So you'll miss half of the sequential turn signals and it will look like the fender portion is just flashing.

Originally Posted by fidozoom

Great news - I am going to try it next week without any spacers or cutting foam. Messed up the install first time but got a replacement which is on its way.

If you don't connect the wire between the fender and the trunk lights the turn signal indicator won't light up on the trunk. So you'll miss half of the sequential turn signals and it will look like the fender portion is just flashing.

My trunk light turn signals DO work without the wire (maybe its a LCI thing?)

[TideMD]

Originally Posted by Fat Goose

My trunk light turn signals DO work without the wire (maybe its a LCI thing?)

Same for my pre-LCI, which I assume is related to having already retrofit a set of OEM LCI tails with the factory harness also installed.

Originally Posted by Fat Goose

My Vland instruction booklet stated this and the plug is in-fact there.

Can confirm this works. There are 4 plugs in total (one at each taillight assembly) that must be disconnected, all of which look the same as the photo previously posted.
I recently changed mine to the regular BMW look (no sweep) and took a video to check the difference.

https://youtu.be/QteeKK-z33M



I also compared the OEM LCI outer tail with the VLAND F82 version. Wouldn't be surprised if the quality and intensity of LEDs used in the VLAND product are not to the same level as the OEM.
But, I think another issue with the lack of brightness with the aftermarket lights stems from the difference in plastic used for the VLAND product. The comparison was more apparent in person, but the VLAND outer shell is definitely a darker tint and shade of red than the OEM.

[9M71]

Originally Posted by Nomana

For those who dont want sequential turn signal.
I found this online, it says Vland with on/off switch. Not sure if it's real.

Just checked on my f80 v2 tails and unfortunately this plug does not exist. Bummer.

[Tacocat]

Here are some installed pics. I think the smoked lights look better on darker color cars and the red ones are better on light color cars. White + red looks amazing and I love the smoked lights on my Grigio Telesto.

[Abdul]

Originally Posted by Tacocat

Here are some installed pics. I think the smoked lights look better on darker color cars and the red ones are better on light color cars. White + red looks amazing and I love the smoked lights on my Grigio Telesto.

Your car looks amazing. How was the install?

[Info@mad-us.com]

Those lights look so good

[tgould]

I was torn between the smoked and red version - Pretty happy with the red.

[Tacocat]

Originally Posted by Abdul

Your car looks amazing. How was the install?

Thank you. I had to cut the foam a bit on the inner lights since I felt like these stuck out more than the OEM lights. I also didn't know the outer lights were adjustable so I just used some small rubber o-rings as spacers and it worked out ok. With those two minor adjustments I was able to get the fitment close to the stock lights. There is still a very small offset where the inner lights stick out a bit more but I was fine with it. You can't really tell unless you know about it and look at it really close from the side.

Other people have mentioned they didn't have to cut the foam at all and were able to line up the lights but perhaps there are also just minor differences in fitment between different batches. I would probably try to install as is to see how you like the fitment first before making any modifications.

Originally Posted by tgould

I was torn between the smoked and red version - Pretty happy with the red.

The red looks amazing on your car too. Would not have gone wrong either way.

[Twoblindsheep]

ive been looking at these taillights also. at first i didnt care for it but after seeing one in person.. i want it lol
just curious where is everyone getting theirs? not OEM off course.. i cant shell out that much LOL

[E92Roni]

With the correct angles and exposure, these tail lights are jaw droppers

[Mehran///M_ustafa]

Originally Posted by Twoblindsheep

ive been looking at these taillights also. at first i didnt care for it but after seeing one in person.. i want it lol
just curious where is everyone getting theirs? not OEM off course.. i cant shell out that much LOL

Most of the members here are getting them directly from Abdul. Always great to support a fellow member. You cannot beat his price and customer service!

Here is a link:
https://mpowermotorsports.org/produc...ory/exteriors/

[Twoblindsheep]

Originally Posted by Mehran///M_ustafa

Most of the members here are getting them directly from Abdul. Always great to support a fellow member. You cannot beat his price and customer service!

Here is a link:
https://mpowermotorsports.org/produc...ory/exteriors/

thank you for this info! i def have the site saved i love the blackline! will probably go with that on my SO F82

[Walmart Parking Lot]

Where is everyone buying the best quality (fitment, etc...) tail lights from?

[notnow]

Originally Posted by Walmart Parking Lot

Where is everyone buying the best quality (fitment, etc...) tail lights from?

they all come from VLAND, buy the cheapest one you can find.

[Abdul]

Originally Posted by wonton1017

they all come from VLAND, buy the cheapest one you can find.

Not all. You would be surprised to see these small mom and pop factories producing these lights. Make sure you buy the VLAND ones. Only ones that have DOT certification.

[11LMBiSTT]

Originally Posted by wonton1017

they all come from VLAND, buy the cheapest one you can find.

Incorrect.

Buy from Abdul@mpowermotorsports, if you want Genuine VLAND with excellent domestic customer service. I wish all seller's were like him and his company's MO.

[Dang3r]

Originally Posted by Abdul

Not all. You would be surprised to see these small mom and pop factories producing these lights. Make sure you buy the VLAND ones. Only ones that have DOT certification.

Too bad that they have no EU spec to install legal at our cars. The ones which are installable with the correct numbers are way more expensive.