View Full Version : Interior LED lights... Ebay? Ziza? Vendors?
BavarianZHP
10-21-2014, 05:06 PM
Hello,
Just asking for some advise on sourcing some interior white LED lights for the BMW E46 sedan... Normally I would simply search but I'm on my third set now:
1) First set from "bmw_led" (ebay) fit, but the LED's did not have heat sinks on the back and after 6 months the lights were burning out. I would hear pops when they would die.
2) Next set from "yitamotor" (ebay) had the heatsinks but 7 of the bulbs did not fit (and could not due to connector design and not only size) despite stating compatibility to E46
I use ebay with high rated power users... but now am willing to pay a little extra for proven longevity (these LED's should last 10+ years damn it!). Anyone that's happy with theirs (with years of problem free service) let me know what vendor/product!
Thanks
johnrando
10-21-2014, 05:23 PM
Ask William wsmeyer. We bought the same set from eBay and had success. I just don't recall the site. I'll try to find it.
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ELCID86
10-21-2014, 05:47 PM
I got Ziza and like them.
Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.
poke08
10-21-2014, 06:40 PM
I got Ziza and like them.
Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.
+1. I just installed these in my sedan and I like them a lot. Not too bright, not too dim.
alexandre
10-21-2014, 08:33 PM
I built an equivalent of the ZIZA kit made with the cheapest eBay LED's and they've been perfect for a year and a half. Here are the formats you need (just going off my order here)
- 7x T10 8 SMD 1206 CANBUS
- 2x 36mm 3 SMD 5050 CANBUS
- 4x 42mm 8 SMD 5050 CANBUS
- 3x 36mm 6 SMD 5050 CANBUS
This covers all interior, trunk and license lights on a sedan (but not the reverse bulbs). Ran me ~$22 shipped.
ELCID86
10-22-2014, 03:47 AM
^ very helpful. There are so many lights on this car!
While we are at it, what's the recommendation on reverse LEDs? I think somone posted an option the other day.
az3579
10-22-2014, 03:51 AM
^ very helpful. There are so many lights on this car!
While we are at it, what's the recommendation on reverse LEDs? I think somone posted an option the other day.
How bright do you want to go?
I have CREE LEDs in my car's rear end.
ELCID86
10-22-2014, 03:56 AM
How bright do you want to go?
I have CREE LEDs in my car's rear end.
Bright enough! ;-) These, right? http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-cree-led-reverse-light.html
az3579
10-22-2014, 04:00 AM
Bright enough! ;-) These, right? http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-cree-led-reverse-light.html
I have no experience with Khoalty bulbs but yeah, that's the right idea. :thumbsup
I am using a Ziza kit from ecstuning. They have a sale on them usually every December.
No complaints from me.
sillieidiot
10-22-2014, 09:37 AM
been using the f1autohaus ones forever now. i believe the khoalty ones are the budget versions of them when they collaborated to make a kit
rguti153
10-22-2014, 12:21 PM
Ziza! !!!
BavarianZHP
10-22-2014, 03:15 PM
I built an equivalent of the ZIZA kit made with the cheapest eBay LED's and they've been perfect for a year and a half. Here are the formats you need (just going off my order here)
- 7x T10 8 SMD 1206 CANBUS
- 2x 36mm 3 SMD 5050 CANBUS
- 4x 42mm 8 SMD 5050 CANBUS
- 3x 36mm 6 SMD 5050 CANBUS
This covers all interior, trunk and license lights on a sedan (but not the reverse bulbs). Ran me ~$22 shipped.
Dude... This is perfect. Thank you so much! I'm totally going this route.
SoCalZman
10-22-2014, 03:16 PM
how do you know what goes where on that list?
Stewbie
10-22-2014, 04:33 PM
I have the ecs tuning interior kit and the khoalty reverse lights. I posted a diy for the c pillar lights because they were a pain in the ass.
alexandre
10-23-2014, 01:34 PM
how do you know what goes where on that list?
Just compare the halogen bulbs as you take them off.
For reverse bulbs, I went CREE 12W. No complaints.
stephenkirsh
11-25-2014, 02:05 PM
Ziza is 20% off on ECST this week.
And free shipping too. Snap need to buy another kit for the wifes car.
rguti153
11-25-2014, 02:24 PM
Ziza !!!
Btw guys I purchased their complete kit last year and it has been great. No issues or complaints.
ELCID86
11-25-2014, 02:43 PM
Ziza is 20% off on ECST this week.
I have them in both my cars. I do like 'em
Thumbs, iPhone, Tapatalk.
WOLFN8TR
11-25-2014, 05:37 PM
Hello,
Just asking for some advise on sourcing some interior white LED lights for the BMW E46 sedan... Normally I would simply search but I'm on my third set now:
I use ebay with high rated power users... but now am willing to pay a little extra for proven longevity (these LED's should last 10+ years damn it!). Anyone that's happy with theirs (with years of problem free service) let me know what vendor/product!
Thanks
I bought mine from eBay two years ago and the fit and work great. I can't remember the Seller's name thou.
cakM3
11-26-2014, 09:49 AM
I have Ziza in both of mine....
Tnhl1989
11-26-2014, 02:38 PM
Just purchased the Ziza ones from ECStuning. Can't wait for them to come in.
rguti153
11-27-2014, 09:37 AM
Good choice
Just ordered my second kit for the wife's zhp.
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