Why no LED tail lights?

nMd · 01-21-2008, 04:46 PM

Why didn't BMW put LED tails on this new m3 when the outgoing e46's have them... I hope they don't pull the same garbage and put it on later in the model run like they did for the e46.

I really like the look of my LED tails... kinda pissed that the new e92 wont have them.

(hope this isn't a repost...)

kishg · 01-21-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nMd

Why didn't BMW put LED tails on this new m3 when the outgoing e46's have them... I hope they don't pull the same garbage and put it on later in the model run like they did for the e46.

I really like the look of my LED tails... kinda pissed that the new e92 wont have them.

(hope this isn't a repost...)

haha.. didn't you do a search already?!! careful the repost nazi's will come after you

nMd · 01-21-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kishg

haha.. didn't you do a search already?!! careful the repost nazi's will come after you

I did a quick search.... obviously not a thorough one.... haha

SS32 · 01-21-2008, 05:00 PM

I was wondering the same thing actually

RandyB · 01-21-2008, 05:11 PM

So they can add them on the 2011 refresh.

dillon733 · 01-21-2008, 05:37 PM

they are led BUT they are led bars as opposed to the traditional individual bulb look. I actually prefer the bars

nMd · 01-21-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dillon733

they are led BUT they are led bars as opposed to the traditional individual bulb look. I actually prefer the bars

oh, i didn't realize they were actually led. I feel like they look dated though... to each their own i guess

nusevad · 01-21-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dillon733

they are led BUT they are led bars as opposed to the traditional individual bulb look. I actually prefer the bars

same here.

GregW / Oregon · 01-21-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dillon733

they are led BUT they are led bars as opposed to the traditional individual bulb look. I actually prefer the bars

Looks like maybe the taill running lights are LED, but the turn, brake and reversing lights are conventional bulbs:

http://bmwfans.info/original/E92/Cou...3/ill-63_0960/

mach330 · 01-21-2008, 06:02 PM

i was really hoping it would have both bar and led bulb like the 6/7 series. i hope they do in a few yrs when i can afford one.

Epacy · 01-21-2008, 06:17 PM

The LED bars are mutha-f@cking sic!

dillon733 · 01-21-2008, 06:36 PM

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The LED bars are mutha-f@cking sic!

I agree

+1

RandyB · 01-21-2008, 07:30 PM

I like the way they look right now so I have 3yrs to buy one I guess. I don't like the LED bars - they look strange.

swamp2 · 01-21-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

The LED bars are mutha-f@cking sic!

+1, they are same as 335i, they look so mean and distinctive at night.

Epacy · 01-21-2008, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

+1, they are same as 335i, they look so mean and distinctive at night.

In typical BMW fashion, I find they look mean but also very classy with their low profile. When I see taillights of that ilk, I immediately associate it with a badass ride that encompasses luxury but also an understated willingness to kill whatever it comes across. It is also a laidback portrayal of what the car can do, but when it isn't doing "it" it can sit back and relax, yet let people know that they aren't dealing with a regular coupe. I envy the poor souls that get to bask in my taillight presence.

Pretender · 01-21-2008, 11:24 PM

I like the bars too...like BMW signatures

bmwm4f82 · 01-22-2008, 01:51 AM

Any body post a good pic of them on?

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