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      12-05-2013, 11:22 AM   #1
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LED license plate light????

Which ones are you guys using, that yellow oem one looks horrible seems like the car is from the 90's. Also I am looking for something that wont flicker during start up Thanks
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Can't you just replace the bulbs with LED bulbs?
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      12-05-2013, 12:38 PM   #3
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I'm using these
http://bmwled.com/LED-License-Plate-Lamps.html

however they do flicker on start-up... but I can never see so out of sight out of mind. i've surprisingly gotten compliments on it flickering at startup haha I had a couple people see and tell me they thought it was cool.
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I have two stm led license plate bulbs for $20 shipped
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I have two stm led license plate bulbs for $20 shipped
Same but $8 in blue lol
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I cant stand the flickering though, isnt their a way I can just buy like a blue bulb that puts on white instead of leds
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I don't believe the stm flicker my stm interior leds do not I have an '11 so when bought the kit I didn't need the license plate lights
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/6418-36mm-Xe...p2054897.l4276
ordering these, I ll show you guys how they turn out. I dont want anything to bright either
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I am interested on how they will look, I like the crisp white look of the LED but think the brightness takes away from the taillights. This could be a great alternative!
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We offer license plate module LED or license plate led bulbs that are not as bright as the modules.

As far as the flickering it's hit or miss.

As you may or may not know, this car performs bulb checks so the best way to avoid any flickering of any LED's on the exterior of the car is through coding.
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Do they flicker on start Up Though?
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      12-05-2013, 03:26 PM   #12
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Do they flicker on start Up Though?
Honestly I never looked since I can't see them when i start the car.

But honestly if ours flicker then so does every other competitors offering. It's just the nature of the car. You would be the first to make us aware that it's even remotely possible since I never heard a complaint before.

I'll have to ask one of our customers though and find out.
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ok,Thanks let me know what you find out.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/6418-36mm-Xe...p2054897.l4276
ordering these, I ll show you guys how they turn out. I dont want anything to bright either
Those look interesting. I'll keep my eye on any updates.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/6418-36mm-Xe...p2054897.l4276
ordering these, I ll show you guys how they turn out. I dont want anything to bright either
Keep us posted!
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We offer license plate module LED or license plate led bulbs that are not as bright as the modules.

As far as the flickering it's hit or miss.

As you may or may not know, this car performs bulb checks so the best way to avoid any flickering of any LED's on the exterior of the car is through coding.
Do you have photos of the bulbs? looking for not very bright leds for the plate.
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      12-17-2013, 12:13 PM   #17
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hey yeah guys I did install them and seems a bit to bluish I guess their ok for $5 and no blink blink on start up. I ll post pics this evening
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Blue bulbs, non LED
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Blue bulbs, non LED
Well, it's different. Doesn't look too bad.
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Do you have photos of the bulbs? looking for not very bright leds for the plate.
http://www.topgearsolutions.com/bmw-...free-6418.html
Pure white. Not blue. No error.
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Sorry should have been more specific, looking for picture of a car with them on at night. I just don't want crazy bright ones that light up the whole ground.
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Sorry should have been more specific, looking for picture of a car with them on at night. I just don't want crazy bright ones that light up the whole ground.
I don't have one of those but it's only 3 large led so it can't be too bright. It was the option with the least output that was still error free. In comparison our modules come with 24 small LED.
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