LED Door Projectors

Frupal · 08-15-2019, 04:58 PM

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?

bemami · 08-15-2019, 05:14 PM

Need pics

Frupal · 08-15-2019, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bemami

Need pics

I ordered the OEM units. Here’s a link:

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

Luftpost · 08-15-2019, 08:03 PM

Definitely would like to see the results once you install them.

L.

sixfiftyay · 08-15-2019, 10:37 PM

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.

Jeffro75 · 08-16-2019, 02:44 AM

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...

MARKPRIOR · 08-16-2019, 03:06 AM

Agree did this on my 5series and the non poem ones are great

640ibimmerguy · 08-16-2019, 12:07 PM

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.

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640ibimmerguy · 08-16-2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffro75

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...

Could you show us a pic of the M logo? thanks

jjasonSU · 08-16-2019, 02:32 PM

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

MichaelInChicago · 08-16-2019, 06:27 PM

While you're at it, why not get the Bat-Signal?

Frupal · 08-17-2019, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MichaelInChicago

While you're at it, why not get the Bat-Signal?

Haha. I just might.

Derekz4 · 08-17-2019, 11:27 AM

Maybe it’s just me, but I have a hard time justifying saving a few bucks on a non-OEM part on a 90k car.

mberbic · 08-17-2019, 02:59 PM

here's my cheap Amazon ones from my M6 and My CT6

Frupal · 08-17-2019, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derekz4

Maybe it’s just me, but I have a hard time justifying saving a few bucks on a non-OEM part on a 90k car.

I am 100% with you on this.

MARKPRIOR · 08-18-2019, 05:35 AM

just ordered a set of the 3d M version, will post pics next weekend

Roccaas · 08-18-2019, 01:13 PM

They also run MUCH cooler than the stock lights with incandescent bulbs.

Frupal · 08-18-2019, 07:15 PM

So I ponied up for the OEM projectors. Installed the left one and IT DIDN’T WORK! I’m returning them on Monday.

doggboy · 08-19-2019, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derekz4

Maybe it’s just me, but I have a hard time justifying saving a few bucks on a non-OEM part on a 90k car.

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.

SpooldYou · 08-20-2019, 06:35 PM

I have the cheapo amazon ones. For "3D M" I mean they work, no issues. Can't beat it for 25 bucks for all 4

doggboy · 08-20-2019, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SpooldYou

I have the cheapo amazon ones. For "3D M" I mean they work, no issues. Can't beat it for 25 bucks for all 4

Cmb6s · 09-01-2019, 07:56 AM

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

08-15-2019, 04:58 PM	#1
Frupal Mad Fiddler 785 Rep 984 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 640i GC Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	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?
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Luftpost Second Lieutenant 93 Rep 284 Posts Drives: 2016 650 GC, E39’s, X70, X1 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NE Florida iTrader: (0)	Definitely would like to see the results once you install them. L.
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sixfiftyay Private First Class 46 Rep 107 Posts Drives: 2013 Bmw 650I Gran Coupe Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	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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Jeffro75 Private 47 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2015 640i GC Estoril Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	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, 03:06 AM	#7
MARKPRIOR Captain 156 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2017 M6 GC Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	Agree did this on my 5series and the non poem ones are great
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640ibimmerguy Private 23 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 640i GC Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Memphis iTrader: (0)	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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jjasonSU Lieutenant 194 Rep 451 Posts Drives: 650i, NSX Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: US iTrader: (0)	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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08-16-2019, 06:27 PM	#11
MichaelInChicago Second Lieutenant 102 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 650xi GC Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	While you're at it, why not get the Bat-Signal?
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mberbic IG: @M6erbic 36 Rep 140 Posts Drives: F12 M6 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	here's my cheap Amazon ones from my M6 and My CT6
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MARKPRIOR Captain 156 Rep 659 Posts Drives: 2017 M6 GC Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Newcastle iTrader: (0)	just ordered a set of the 3d M version, will post pics next weekend __________________ Current: 2017 M6 Gran Coupe Previous:2014 640D GC 383BHP + 733NM, F10 2010 530d 520i (2000), E36 comact 318i, E46 M3, E46 318Ci, X5, Non BMW: 5x Skyline / GTRs, 5x Supras, 2x Nissan 200sx s14a, lots of other stuff
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Frupal Mad Fiddler 785 Rep 984 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 640i GC Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	So I ponied up for the OEM projectors. Installed the left one and IT DIDN’T WORK! I’m returning them on Monday.
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SpooldYou Private 20 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 650 XI Gran Coupe Join Date: May 2019 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I have the cheapo amazon ones. For "3D M" I mean they work, no issues. Can't beat it for 25 bucks for all 4
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09-01-2019, 07:56 AM	#22
Cmb6s New Member 8 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2016 650i GC Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	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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