08-15-2019, 04:58 PM | #1 |
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LED Door Projectors
So I was at the dealer today and they had these really cool LED door projectors on display in the parts department that project the M logo onto the ground when you open the door. I loved them! They offered them to me for $156.00 and said that they’d install them for free. Well I found them online for $115.00
I can’t imagine that there is much to the installation, they all say ‘plug and play.’ Here’s my question: Should I pony up for the OEM units or pay MUCH less for some after market ones? I’ve seen them for as low as $14.95. My rule of thumb is usually: Buy Good; Buy Once. And the OEM units come with a two year warranty. How say you? |
08-15-2019, 05:14 PM | #2 |
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08-15-2019, 05:28 PM | #3 |
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08-15-2019, 10:37 PM | #5 |
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i bought the ebay ones for all 4 doors. they work fine and look great. i've had them installed for a few months now with zero issues. totally plug and play and took 15 minutes to install.
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08-16-2019, 02:44 AM | #6 |
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I bought eBay non-genuine ones, $24 for 4, M sport logo, have been installed for 6 months, no issues and crystal clear projection. Install is super-easy...
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08-16-2019, 12:07 PM | #8 |
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I did these recently and purchased them on amazon. I think it was less than $20 for a set of 4. Very easy install, took less than 1 minute per door, all you need is a small flat head screw driver. They look great and are crystal clear.
I do wish I'd gone with the M Logo so I'll probably purchase those too. If anyone has a pic of them installed I'd love to see it. Last edited by 640ibimmerguy; 08-16-2019 at 12:12 PM.. |
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08-16-2019, 12:13 PM | #9 |
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08-16-2019, 02:32 PM | #10 |
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I got some for my girl's Audi for like $15. They work fine i wouldn't pay that much.
They get a little blurry on the far end, but not really a big issue plus she doesn't notice |
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08-17-2019, 11:58 PM | #15 |
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08-18-2019, 05:35 AM | #16 |
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just ordered a set of the 3d M version, will post pics next weekend
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08-18-2019, 01:13 PM | #17 |
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They also run MUCH cooler than the stock lights with incandescent bulbs.
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08-19-2019, 07:22 PM | #19 |
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For me it ia a non-critical part, so if it fits and performs it is fine. I wouldnt use made in China brakes or turbos, but a small light on the bottom of the door...I am pretty sure it doesn't require German precision. To each their own though.
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09-01-2019, 07:56 AM | #22 |
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I picked up a set of the projector LEDs off Amazon as well, though mine were not “3D” and were only $15 for the set of 4. They look great... a little brighter than expected in fact. My only real complaint is that they use a little jumper cable (the connector from the BMW wiring will not fit into the light itself) and I worry that’s there’s no positive lock between the jumper cable and car wiring. I suppose it could vibrate apart over time, but it can be solved with some electrical tape.
Edit: Pics don’t seem to be showing up for some reason. Will try to fix later |
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