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      10-02-2021, 11:13 AM   #243
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Thanks for the referral. You guys are the best. But I have to say, you guys are keeping me more busy than I thought I would be. I had 10 sets in stock a few days ago. I'm down to 2 sets. If you want a set, go ahead and make the order. I'm expecting another batch of 10+ in the next week or so. I have both NA and Euro spec. However, I'm starting to see most people going with Euro Spec nowadays.

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Hi Abdul,

Interesting that you have 10+ sets per week.

This has been long enough, As per my email to you today, I have been waiting 47 days for even a tracking number for my order. I paid for my items back on 16th August. Order number 11829

Copy of email sent to you just now

Hello Abdul,

It has now been 47 days from the original order, no tracking number details have been received as per your last email.

Can you please provide an update on this ? If no reply I will need to do a chargeback on my credit card as no receipt of tracking details or the item in over a month is not good service

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You should be getting a tracking number any minute now. Sorry for the late reply.

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Please keep this thread to installation guide information only. Don't litter it with this type of stuff please.
If people are asking for references on where we got our products and coders then I don't think It is unreasonable for people weigh in on experiences. Especially if they have gotten ghosted. Abdul has been good to me. Looks like he got his attention. Forums work.
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I just replied to your email as well.
Evening Abdul,

No, I would not be posting if I had received what I had ordered. I am unsure what your shipping process is but it needs to be revised.

Can you please supply/post the tracking number which will show the dates posted compared to the order date etc. Its near midnight(11:25pm) here in Perth Australia and on my phone in bed.

I do understand that COVID19 is causing some delays but I get near daily deliveries from both the USA and Europe and the delivery time is very quick(in fact, its quicker to ship from the USA/UK than within Australia at the moment!).

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My man, I just sent you the screenshots in an from my contact in Europe. September 16th is when it should've been shipped out. I didn't bother to ask anything about it again but now you brought it to my attention, either I will have them ship it out on Monday or I'll just bite the bullet and ship you a set that I have for my North American customers.

The issue with me is that's it's not worth it for me to pay for shipping from Europe to me and then back to Europe or Australia (in your case). If I do that, I'll be loosing money. This is the first time I had a hiccup with lights being shipped from Europe directly. Instances like this is why I hate drop shipping. I can easily have all my products drop shipped from Europe to customers and I'll save money, but I rather see it being it picked up myself by UPS. Anyways, I'll be contacting them Sunday night (Monday morning in Germany) to figure out what the hell is going on. We'll stay in touch via email.
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I had my retrofit done too and all the parts supplied by @Abdul. It was directly shipped from Germany as I live in Poland and there was no point paying for shipping from US. Not sure what happened with one of the above buyers in Australia but it looks like some one-off hiccup to me. I can highly recommend Abdul for the parts.

I bought my car in US and I did Euro conversion together with LCI rear lights. I can confirm installation was the same and coding as all above posts.
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I had my retrofit done too and all the parts supplied by @Abdul. It was directly shipped from Germany as I live in Poland and there was no point paying for shipping from US. Not sure what happened with one of the above buyers in Australia but it looks like some one-off hiccup to me. I can highly recommend Abdul for the parts.

I bought my car in US and I did Euro conversion together with LCI rear lights. I can confirm installation was the same and coding as all above posts.
Thank you so much. You're car looks awesome!
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I had my retrofit done too and all the parts supplied by @Abdul. It was directly shipped from Germany as I live in Poland and there was no point paying for shipping from US. Not sure what happened with one of the above buyers in Australia but it looks like some one-off hiccup to me. I can highly recommend Abdul for the parts.

I bought my car in US and I did Euro conversion together with LCI rear lights. I can confirm installation was the same and coding as all above posts.
Nice! Looks fresh!
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+1 on Vic. I know you want to do your own coding but he is worth it. I sent you some docs on wiring.
Thanks for the email Joe, hopefully it goes smoothly once I get the lights.
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Evening Abdul,

No, I would not be posting if I had received what I had ordered. I am unsure what your shipping process is but it needs to be revised.

Can you please supply/post the tracking number which will show the dates posted compared to the order date etc. Its near midnight(11:25pm) here in Perth Australia and on my phone in bed.

I do understand that COVID19 is causing some delays but I get near daily deliveries from both the USA and Europe and the delivery time is very quick(in fact, its quicker to ship from the USA/UK than within Australia at the moment!).

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After sitting behind another 5 at a stop light I've come to the conclusion that I have to update my tail lights. What is the consensus on euro amber signals and needing the wire ran for the inner lights on the trunk? Is the below coding previously mentioned only for US lights or is there even a difference coding wise? I'm at the point that I'll even do the remote coding, bonus if I can avoid having to run a wire to the front of the car.



1) Update software to 03-2021
2) Add HELC to HO-WORT
3) Code BDC module
4) Make some changes manually (bimmercode can do this too):

BL_L_CCM: ccm_346 [01 5A]
BL_L_IS_LED: nicht_aktiv, default [00]
BL_L_MIN_PWM: 5% [05]
BL_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG: nicht_aktiv [00]
BL_R_CCM: ccm_345 [01 59]
BL_R_IS_LED: nicht_aktiv, default [00]
BL_R_MIN_PWM: 5% [05]
BL_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG: nicht_aktiv [00]
I am not sure you are going to get a consensus, but I do think that people who did the US lights early before the Euro's were discovered as an option, would probably go Euro for the welcome light issue. The 5th wire isn't a big deal and even easier if you just jump that inner light pin to the same pin on the outer. This way you stay completely in the trunk. I had mine run from the BDC, but jumping produces the same result.

I think the coding might be slightly different. Something has to tell that 5th wire what to do. The other pin locations are the same for both US and Euro lights. If it is of any help, Vic (the coder) told me to cancel my US light order and order the Euro's. Glad I did. I think the amber blinker is kind of cool too, although I haven't studied it. It only lights up amber, the case is red.

I know what you mean about seeing them on the road. It friggin haunted me until I pulled the trigger. The newer lights on all the new bimmers are sexy and the old one's look like big red blobs once you have a liking for the LCI's. I mean, look at this:
Don't get the big concern for the "welcome lights". My key never leaves my pocket or bag when I get in or out of my car. Have never seen the welcome lights nor do I believe many people do. I think just the fact of knowing something doesn't work properly bothers people whether they would ever know it or not. Especially over something as trivial as welcome lights.

Also agree that the red turn signal is a cleaner look than the orange one IMO. Would love to see them take a turn on what Audi is doing these days haha.
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After sitting behind another 5 at a stop light I've come to the conclusion that I have to update my tail lights. What is the consensus on euro amber signals and needing the wire ran for the inner lights on the trunk? Is the below coding previously mentioned only for US lights or is there even a difference coding wise? I'm at the point that I'll even do the remote coding, bonus if I can avoid having to run a wire to the front of the car.



1) Update software to 03-2021
2) Add HELC to HO-WORT
3) Code BDC module
4) Make some changes manually (bimmercode can do this too):

BL_L_CCM: ccm_346 [01 5A]
BL_L_IS_LED: nicht_aktiv, default [00]
BL_L_MIN_PWM: 5% [05]
BL_L_WARMUEBERWACHUNG: nicht_aktiv [00]
BL_R_CCM: ccm_345 [01 59]
BL_R_IS_LED: nicht_aktiv, default [00]
BL_R_MIN_PWM: 5% [05]
BL_R_WARMUEBERWACHUNG: nicht_aktiv [00]
I am not sure you are going to get a consensus, but I do think that people who did the US lights early before the Euro's were discovered as an option, would probably go Euro for the welcome light issue. The 5th wire isn't a big deal and even easier if you just jump that inner light pin to the same pin on the outer. This way you stay completely in the trunk. I had mine run from the BDC, but jumping produces the same result.

I think the coding might be slightly different. Something has to tell that 5th wire what to do. The other pin locations are the same for both US and Euro lights. If it is of any help, Vic (the coder) told me to cancel my US light order and order the Euro's. Glad I did. I think the amber blinker is kind of cool too, although I haven't studied it. It only lights up amber, the case is red.

I know what you mean about seeing them on the road. It friggin haunted me until I pulled the trigger. The newer lights on all the new bimmers are sexy and the old one's look like big red blobs once you have a liking for the LCI's. I mean, look at this:
Don't get the big concern for the "welcome lights". My key never leaves my pocket or bag when I get in or out of my car. Have never seen the welcome lights nor do I believe many people do. I think just the fact of knowing something doesn't work properly bothers people whether they would ever know it or not. Especially over something as trivial as welcome lights.

Also agree that the red turn signal is a cleaner look than the orange one IMO. Would love to see them take a turn on what Audi is doing these days haha.
Yup, to each his own. Sounds like you went with the US lights, probably early on.

You are spot on. Do I go with lights where something doesn't work that is supposed to? Or do I go with lights that don't throw errors that have something as trivial as an amber blinker? I would never experience the blinker from behind the wheel, but I would experience the welcome lights?

Just another perspective.

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Yup, to each his own.
I just ordered the US version of the lci lights. I do like the look of the European amber blinker strip when it’s activated. BUT, inattentive US drivers, not accustomed to a small amber strip signaling a turn could easily miss the signal. I’d rather have the big red signal blinking to get the attention of a driver behind me. Also, I’ve had the welcome lights turned off ever since I bought the F90, so that problem didn’t bother me.
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Also agree that the red turn signal is a cleaner look than the orange one IMO. Would love to see them take a turn on what Audi is doing these days haha.
THe red looks great but for us in Australia/New Zealand if we don't have an orange turn signal we get a defect notice on the car and usually have 14 days to get it fixed or the registration is suspended.
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I just ordered the US version of the lci lights. I do like the look of the European amber blinker strip when it’s activated. BUT, inattentive US drivers, not accustomed to a small amber strip signaling a turn could easily miss the signal. I’d rather have the big red signal blinking to get the attention of a driver behind me. Also, I’ve had the welcome lights turned off ever since I bought the F90, so that problem didn’t bother me.
Not trying to get too off-topic, but so many drivers out there (at least here in California) are SO oblivious, that the color of one's signal doesn't really matter much. I'm always mindful of using my turn signal and it's as though some people purposely won't let you get over.
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I just ordered the US version of the lci lights. I do like the look of the European amber blinker strip when it’s activated. BUT, inattentive US drivers, not accustomed to a small amber strip signaling a turn could easily miss the signal. I’d rather have the big red signal blinking to get the attention of a driver behind me. Also, I’ve had the welcome lights turned off ever since I bought the F90, so that problem didn’t bother me.
Not trying to get too off-topic, but so many drivers out there (at least here in California) are SO oblivious, that the color of one's signal doesn't really matter much. I'm always mindful of using my turn signal and it's as though some people purposely won't let you get over.
+1000. Definitely over analyzing the color of a blinker and the rear blinker on top of it. The fronts are more important. It wasn't long ago amber was required for US DOT. Plenty of cars still out there with Amber blinkers.

Now if being compliant is the issue, that's holds some water.
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+1000. Definitely over analyzing the color of a blinker and the rear blinker on top of it. The fronts are more important. It wasn't long ago amber was required for US DOT. Plenty of cars still out there with Amber blinkers.

Now if being compliant is the issue, that's holds some water.
My point wasn't the color of the turn signal, it was the size of the signal. The thin strip of whatever color doesn't impact the eye as much as the large shape of the tail light. I like the styling of the thin amber, but don't believe it's as effective in signaling your intentions.
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+1000. Definitely over analyzing the color of a blinker and the rear blinker on top of it. The fronts are more important. It wasn't long ago amber was required for US DOT. Plenty of cars still out there with Amber blinkers.

Now if being compliant is the issue, that's holds some water.
My point wasn't the color of the turn signal, it was the size of the signal. The thin strip of whatever color doesn't impact the eye as much as the large shape of the tail light. I like the styling of the thin amber, but don't believe it's as effective in signaling your intentions.
Understood. I'll roll the dice on that. I like the way the lights look and they look the same US or Euro with the exception of the blinker, and my welcome lights work. Do you think someone is going to rear end you with your blinker on if they were the thin amber? With your foot most likely on the brake with them lit up?
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I believe a driver behind me, who might be texting on their phone, or adjusting a setting on their car’s touchscreen is much more likely to see the large taillight blinking than the thin strip of blinking light, whatever the color. I use my turn signals much before I hit the brakes to turn so I give the car behind me time to slow. I’ve said all I want to say about this. You try to justify your choice in any way you like.
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I believe a driver behind me, who might be texting on their phone, or adjusting a setting on their car's touchscreen is much more likely to see the large taillight blinking than the thin strip of blinking light, whatever the color. I use my turn signals much before I hit the brakes to turn so I give the car behind me time to slow. I've said all I want to say about this. You try to justify your choice in any way you like.
You as well in terms of rationalization. That's a stretch. Texters aren't looking for blinkers. They barely look for brake lights. So if you put your blinker on a block before you take a right with no brakes that somehow makes the texter more aware that eventually you are going to brake? Ok, maybe but the amber strip blinker does just fine. I'll let you know when I get rear ended. There's nothing to justify for me. Everything works. Glass houses my friend. I was honestly just trying to figure out your thinking. Thank god the US did away with the single Amber bulb blinkers only a few years ago. I don't know how those crazy ass drivers in Europe get by.
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Good afternoon to all
I've been a follower of this site for years as I own a 2018 F90 and have gotten excellent info as well as entertainment. I feel like a dummy to have to ask but I'm not sure if I missed something in the pre-LCI retrofit.
I ordered the NA spec lights for my car and installed myself. My car has the 5 wire set up for the inner lights which I rearranged as per this board and had coded by BMW NYC coding. The issue I'm having is that the outer tail light "big" lights don't flash when the signal lights or hazard lights are activated.
All 4 thin strip leds work fine as well as the trunk mounted large panel lights and when I'm on the brakes the outer big lights work fine. I just can't get the outer big tail lights to flash with the signal lights. From what I read- the outers were plug and play. No errors after coding . Can someone please clue me into what I may have done wrong?
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I've been a follower of this site for years as I own a 2018 F90 and have gotten excellent info as well as entertainment. I feel like a dummy to have to ask but I'm not sure if I missed something in the pre-LCI retrofit.
I ordered the NA spec lights for my car and installed myself. My car has the 5 wire set up for the inner lights which I rearranged as per this board and had coded by BMW NYC coding. The issue I'm having is that the outer tail light "big" lights don't flash when the signal lights or hazard lights are activated.
All 4 thin strip leds work fine as well as the trunk mounted large panel lights and when I'm on the brakes the outer big lights work fine. I just can't get the outer big tail lights to flash with the signal lights. From what I read- the outers were plug and play. No errors after coding . Can someone please clue me into what I may have done wrong?
Having 5 wire setup won't change much if you are installing NA lights. As NA lights only have 4 pins on the inner lights anyways, so no matter where you put the 5th pin, it won't do anything.

The issue you are describing is due to coding. I'd suggest to recode with somebody who has done this before.
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Thanks Joe I'll search this thread for his contact into. Need this to be right
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