Jlevi SW | E53 X5 LED Tails

[Nick@Jlevi SW]

Originally Posted by Sedoy

So why your LEDs tails looks the same as eBay LEDs?

The main difference will be in functionality, fit and finish. From far away, a $10 set of clear lights may look the same as our $40 sets but up close, the difference is very noticeable.

[jpm4.8is]

Does this mean that us with Euro spec X5s should go ahead and buy the ebay kit???

Originally Posted by umnitza

Some comments about LED tails in general.

It will probably not come as a shock to many of you that the tails are coming through Umnitza. So let's just explain that the delay is our typical delay because we like to make sure that the product we put out is plug and play, no error codes, and looks like what you expect. We don't jump the bandwagon the minute something is hot, but we do lag behind the early adopters.

Here's why:
1) eBay - every single LED version on eBay is made by Eagle Eyes or Sonar. We are in the process of testing this out right now and will report our results within in the next 2 weeks. Problem? Each one of those is Euro spec only. Which means, 99% of you in the US will not want it (error codes, possible fires of the LCM, potentially incorrect plugs <-- tbd).

2) Look and feel - we want to make sure that EE produces the right one, but in the meantime, we've been waiting on our chief supplier to provide us with their version. Historically, their version is as close to factory stock as it gets and it is always our preference to acquire those first before any other factory's attempt. Their plastics are higher quality, as are their LED and electronics.

3) 4pc versus 2pc - we will only be purchasing 4pc sets if we can help it and selling them.

4) Finally, fit - we still need to work out the differences between 2000-2003.5 and the 04 MY and up fitments. For example, in the E46 Coupes and Sedans were different as well as a mid-model-year change from one style of adapter plug to another.

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You guys have waited this long, wait a little longer, the rewards of security, look and feel, fit, and function are greater than instant gratification.

[jlevi]

Thanks for the informative post Matt!

[ljnlaw]

Nick any idea when they will be available...before 1/1/08????

[Nick@Jlevi SW]

We're hoping before then but we just don't have a firm date right now.

[rastaFarai]

Has the price been set? I dont watn to look through 17 pages to see the price - Nick can you send me a PM - is the list still valid?

[mrbmwx5]

$ 279.00 + shipping

[Nick@Jlevi SW]

PM sent sir

[chefwong]

Will the tailgate lights be included with your Nick ?
I do know you said no when the OT was posted.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-X...spagenameZWDVW


It looks like the tailgate lights --- backup lights on The version posted above is LED as well.

[Bimmer360]

1. a member said its 4 pcs, but not sure if they are

2. Tailgate lights aren't LED, so does the turn signal. It's extra from jlevi.