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Thread: Interior Lighting Upgrade

  1. #1
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    Interior Lighting Upgrade

    Anyone switch out their yellow interior lights for some brighter ones? I could use the extra light and they would match my HIDs better.
    I'm looking into getting these. Thoughts?
    http://www.bimmian.com/34/IXB/

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    That looks pretty cool. I'd consider it myself, but I have spent to much on upgrades for my E34 as of late.

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    I ordered that kit from DDM. Can't wait for it to come in.
    http://www.ddmtuning.com/index.php?p...145&parent=101
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    | HID Projector Fogs - 3000K 35w DDM Raptor v2 | LED Interior lights with Shogun's Dimmer kit | 7 Series Rear Map lights | Euro clear parking, tail and signal lamps]


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    my bestseller is still the interior light dimmer module. Since about 2 years mainly to Germany and other European countries. Just produced 10 pieces again for Germany for E34 and E32 owners.
    If there is interest again also here, let me know.(PM me) Just have 4 sets left on stock. If I know how many are inerested, we start producing more. Price worldwide EURO 64.00 incl. shipping by airmail
    2 video inside http://www.7-forum.com/forum/20/inne...ge-128287.html

    also the instructions to install it. Behind the front interior light, and then it works on all interior lights, on normal lights and also LEDs.
    There is a switch inside the module where you can select what you want:

    AUS/OFF = LED
    EIN/ON = Glühlampen (Serienlampen) serial bulbs

    Schalter/switch 2: Einschaltverzögerung/ switch on delay dimmer

    AUS/OFF = 0,5 sec.
    EIN / ON = 2,0 sec.

    Schalter/switch 3 Schalter/switch 4 Ausschaltverzögerung/switch off delay time

    AUS/OFF AUS/OFF 2 sec.
    AUS/OFF EIN/ON 4 sec.
    EIN/ON AUS/ON 6 sec.
    EIN/ON EIN/ON 8 sec.

    All controlled by a program.

    some pics of the unit
    ready for shipment http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/images/etc/room7.jpg
    under assembly http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/images/etc/room6.jpg
    attached to the interior light http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/images/etc/room1.jpg
    http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/images/etc/room2.jpg
    stick behind the cover of sunroof motor http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/images/etc/room3.jpg
    http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/images/etc/room4.jpg
    http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/images/etc/room5.jpg

    And yes, you can copy the pics, I don't care, the secret is the program chip ;-)
    Last edited by shogun; 12-09-2009 at 02:13 AM.
    Shogun tricks and tips for the E32 series are HERE!

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    That kit from Bimmian seems nice and would like to see pics once someone does this.

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    Shogun, do you have a complete list of all of the cool E32/E34 stuff that you sell?
    '95 525i Schwarz/Schwarz 5-speed - Bilsteins - winter package - keyless - 210K miles - Cross Country Survivor

    '95 740i Ascotgrun/Parchment - 16" Style 61's - Needs an extra pedal - 124K miles

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    also google "nokya bulbs" they make all kinds and have a line of interior lights as well. good bulbs, i just bought some 2500k's for my fogs and they are brighter than my headlights, lol. they have all colors for interior lights though.

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    Just got the kit in the mail today about to go put em in. Should have pics up tonight or tomorrow

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    Quote Originally Posted by jfj707 View Post
    Shogun, do you have a complete list of all of the cool E32/E34 stuff that you sell?
    +1 - very interested in the range of E34-compatible products you offer.

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    Update...

    I started to swap my interior lights for a set I got from DDM. Meh. Dim blue glass bulbs. I was really bummed and will call them on Monday. The ones I have now were MUCH brighter. $26! Hopefully they will be agreeable and I'll find a solution with LED's like my Murano. A couple of strategically placed single amber/red LED's can be very useful.
    BMW CCA #434501
    [ 127k Miles | Dinan Engine & Trans chips | LSD | AFE Pro 5 R Air Filter | ANSA Exhaust | BavAuto Springs | Bilstein Sport shocks | | Racing Dynamics front strut brace | BavAuto DTM Lip | Driver-side wiper arm upgrade | Euro LKM ECE-B | French Market E1 Spec Hella Lows (HID 4500K 55w DDM Raptor v2) and Highs (Osram Nightbreaker +90)
    | HID Projector Fogs - 3000K 35w DDM Raptor v2 | LED Interior lights with Shogun's Dimmer kit | 7 Series Rear Map lights | Euro clear parking, tail and signal lamps]


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    Quote Originally Posted by shogun View Post
    my bestseller is still the interior light dimmer module. Since about 2 years mainly to Germany and other European countries. Just produced 10 pieces again for Germany for E34 and E32 owners.
    If there is interest again also here, let me know.(PM me) Just have 4 sets left on stock. If I know how many are inerested, we start producing more. Price worldwide EURO 64.00 incl. shipping by airmail
    2 video inside http://www.7-forum.com/forum/20/inne...ge-128287.html

    also the instructions to install it. Behind the front interior light, and then it works on all interior lights, on normal lights and also LEDs.
    There is a switch inside the module where you can select what you want:

    AUS/OFF = LED
    EIN/ON = Glühlampen (Serienlampen) serial bulbs

    Schalter/switch 2: Einschaltverzögerung/ switch on delay dimmer

    AUS/OFF = 0,5 sec.
    EIN / ON = 2,0 sec.

    Schalter/switch 3 Schalter/switch 4 Ausschaltverzögerung/switch off delay time

    AUS/OFF AUS/OFF 2 sec.
    AUS/OFF EIN/ON 4 sec.
    EIN/ON AUS/ON 6 sec.
    EIN/ON EIN/ON 8 sec.

    All controlled by a program.

    some pics of the unit
    ready for shipment http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/images/etc/room7.jpg
    under assembly http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/images/etc/room6.jpg
    attached to the interior light http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/images/etc/room1.jpg
    http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/images/etc/room2.jpg
    stick behind the cover of sunroof motor http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/images/etc/room3.jpg
    http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/images/etc/room4.jpg
    http://infinitier.ddo.jp/e32/images/etc/room5.jpg

    And yes, you can copy the pics, I don't care, the secret is the program chip ;-)

    I'd be interested.. Any better pics?

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    Anyone have pictures of any interior lighting upgrades they have done bulb wise?

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    How much time do you guys spend inside your car with the lights on?

    door open, lights on
    door closed lights off.

    Roll your joints at home before you go out. Much safer, less risk and no need to upgrade interior lighting.

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    I have LEDs in all my vehicles - much nicer lighting and goes with the HIDs better too. I have put together kits for E31s (interior, glove box, trunk, licence plate, park lights) and could do the same for E34s if anyone is interested. Works out to about $10/bulb after shipping etc. The only bulb I haven't been able to master is the map lights as they are the wrong polarity for the LED bulbs. May try reversing the polarity on the dome assembly to see if I can get them to work but I never use them anyway...
    Last edited by cdnalpina; 01-23-2010 at 02:29 PM.

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