LED License Plate Upgrade?

SeanCon · 09-12-2017, 11:41 AM

I'm thinking about upgrading my license plate bulbs to white LEDs. Was wondering if anyone has them and could recommend where to get them. I definitely don't want it crazy bright to where its lighting up the ground etc.

Any input is appreciated. (Pictures would be great)

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 09-12-2017, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanCon

I'm thinking about upgrading my license plate bulbs to white LEDs. Was wondering if anyone has them and could recommend where to get them. I definitely don't want it crazy bright to where its lighting up the ground etc.

Any input is appreciated. (Pictures would be great)

HPB License Plate LED Upgrade Modules

SpartaEvolution · 09-12-2017, 11:59 AM

To be honest, I think you'll find any LED back there is going to be too bright for your liking. I had them on an old G35 sedan (6mt

) and they lit up the ground, and they were way smaller than the 335i lights (3x3 vs 3x9 iirc)!

Either way, if you happen to have Amazon Prime you also get free returns, so you may as well order a set and see if you like them. Here is an Amazon listing with a sample picture. That set is a bit more expensive than I expected though, at that price point you may as well get the full 18pc LED kit for $40 and see where else you want bright lights!

EDIT: Having seen the above picture, it's much more mild than I expected, +1 for TG Solutions! Your car color will probably play a pretty large roll in how bright it appears though.

Wksk · 09-12-2017, 12:05 PM

Like most have said the LEDS are too bright so i put electrical tape over 1 or 2 of the rows of LEDs( cant remember). This keeps them nice and white and not too bright.

SeanCon · 09-12-2017, 12:58 PM

Thanks for the input everyone. Think I'll be going with HPB from Top Gear Solutions and, as mentioned, if too bright I'll cover some rows with electrical tape.

rick100 · 09-12-2017, 01:34 PM

looks ricey to me ..

SeanCon · 09-12-2017, 02:13 PM

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looks ricey to me ..

I really don't see it being ricey but thank you for your opinion.

lordbmw · 09-12-2017, 02:27 PM

I prefer my license plate to be as dim as legally possible :-)

Meeni · 09-12-2017, 09:40 PM

I have used some ebay generic bulbs and they've worked for years.

Eddien123 · 09-12-2017, 09:54 PM

Went to autozone grabbed the first pair I found. Throws a code but I could care less they were dirt cheap and have lasted over 2 years now. It lights up my bumper a tad but nothing crazy

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SpartaEvolution Second Lieutenant 178 Rep 267 Posts Drives: E46 M3, E39 M5, E36 328racecar Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0)	To be honest, I think you'll find any LED back there is going to be too bright for your liking. I had them on an old G35 sedan (6mt ) and they lit up the ground, and they were way smaller than the 335i lights (3x3 vs 3x9 iirc)! Either way, if you happen to have Amazon Prime you also get free returns, so you may as well order a set and see if you like them. Here is an Amazon listing with a sample picture. That set is a bit more expensive than I expected though, at that price point you may as well get the full 18pc LED kit for $40 and see where else you want bright lights! EDIT: Having seen the above picture, it's much more mild than I expected, +1 for TG Solutions! Your car color will probably play a pretty large roll in how bright it appears though. Last edited by SpartaEvolution; 09-12-2017 at 01:13 PM..
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Wksk Second Lieutenant 79 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2013 335i e92 6spd goes vroom! Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Like most have said the LEDS are too bright so i put electrical tape over 1 or 2 of the rows of LEDs( cant remember). This keeps them nice and white and not too bright.
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SeanCon First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Morristown NJ iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the input everyone. Think I'll be going with HPB from Top Gear Solutions and, as mentioned, if too bright I'll cover some rows with electrical tape. __________________ Build Thread \| '08 E92 335i \| Pure \| MHD \| VRSF \| M-Sport \|
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rick100 Colonel 551 Rep 2,293 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	looks ricey to me ..
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Meeni Gateropode 329 Rep 2,848 Posts Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN iTrader: (0)	I have used some ebay generic bulbs and they've worked for years.
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Eddien123 Colonel 1857 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: F30 335 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Went to autozone grabbed the first pair I found. Throws a code but I could care less they were dirt cheap and have lasted over 2 years now. It lights up my bumper a tad but nothing crazy
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