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Old 05-03-2009, 08:28 PM
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Bulbs Bimmian Solaris InvisiBulbs Turn Signal Bulbs for BMW X5 SAV - 2000-2006 E53 they are much better than EAS which i have on my E46 ... make sure to choose the ultra bright edition
+2 on ultrabright, they are awesome on the rear of the X.. i have them too


and essam i think you convinced me to get the bimmian LED sidemarkers
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Are there any difference in the socket of the 7507 and 7506 bulbs.?

Or is it just the color.?
socket is different and bulb base is different ... the clear ones have two pins in front of each other while the orange ones have the pins in angle ... the LED's socket for the turn signal is for the orange bulbs
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+2 on ultrabright, they are awesome on the rear of the X.. i have them too

and essam i think you convinced me to get the bimmian LED sidemarkers
Are we talking about the turn signals here.? I mean, i turn as rearly as i can, and maybe it takes about 30 seconds at a time.. How cool does the light bulbs for this need to be...

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socket is different and bulb base is different ... the clear ones have two pins in front of each other while the orange ones have the pins in angle ... the LED's socket for the turn signal is for the orange bulbs

Thanks.. Good to know..
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Here are some better pics of the smoked led lights...










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lots of good info in this thread

but has anyone ever successfully installed LED tail lights in 04+ without any flickering or error messages due to the adaptive braking feature?
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Yes you simply need the capacitors installed. PM me for more info if you need them.
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ekval,Are your bottom plastics(flares)Painted? I wonder how Mine would look (painted Black) with silver X?
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Hi.

Yup, i painted all of the lower parts with the same paint as the rest of the car.. JEt black...

I am quite happy about. I think it looks great..
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Yup, i painted all of the lower parts with the same paint as the rest of the car.. JEt black...

I am quite happy about. I think it looks great..
It does look great,good job
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ekval,Are your bottom plastics(flares)Painted? I wonder how Mine would look (painted Black) with silver X?
Take a look at my pics .. silver X with all painted trim
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