Ziza Interior LED Kit

[M0nk3y]

Well guys,

I am lucky enough to live close to ECS Tuning and have the chance to test out their interior LED Kit. They contacted me and told me that they have a new kit that's even brighter than the old line-up they had..

Okay, I had some in my E46 and THEY SUCKED. They required resistors, and were less bright than the OEM bulbs. So I figured it was worth a shot.

Holy cow, these are BRIGHT! Much brighter than I anticipated. Not to mention, no resistor was needed :headbang

The pictures below show exactly the color of these bulbs, no doctoring here. It is worth the price, I suggest anyone looking to upgrade to highly consider these!

http://www.ecstuning.com/product_library/282221/800/image.jpg

http://www.ecstuning.com/product_library/282226/600/image.jpg

And they swapped out my grilles:

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/543347_10150925666098692_1363754347_n.jpg

Any questions feel free to ask. Link below to product (and more photos):

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-Z4-M_Coupe-S54_3.2L/Lighting/Interior/ES2569742/?salesrep=JRiggsbee&utm_source=bimmerforums&utm_medium=forum&utm_content=JRiggsbee&utm_campaign=postreply

[Beau B]

I did not realize ECS was in Wadsworth Ohio.. I will have to check them out when I get back home.. Grills and the lights look good!

Beau

[M0nk3y]

I did not realize ECS was in Wadsworth Ohio.. I will have to check them out when I get back home.. Grills and the lights look good!

Beau

When are you coming back again? There is an autocross weekend on July 7th/8th that I'll be at.

Thank you BTW, I love it :)

[Ryans323i]

The grills look really great. The lighting is really bright and clear, which is very nice. Overall, sweet mods.

[johnrando]

The grills look really great. The lighting is really bright and clear, which is very nice. Overall, sweet mods.

+1!

[Beau B]

When are you coming back again? There is an autocross weekend on July 7th/8th that I'll be at.



I will be back to Ohio for good mid August, and I am ready to come back home.. although I should not complain there are a lot of people in a lot worse places than I am...

Beau

[ELCID86]

Waking an old thread (point me elsewhere if appropriate). Anyone else tried these? I see they have free shipping. http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/News/BMW_E46_3series_Sedan_323i_325i_325xi_328i_330i_33 0xi_Ziza_Interior_LED_Lighting_Kits_1999_2000_2001 _2002_2003_2004_2005/ES2207842/

[quikryptonite]

Was this a pretty straightforward install? I like the look of these and want to the the interior, trunk and license plate.

[Vas]

ECStuning has a sale on it right now. Tempted to get it

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/News/BMW_Bimmer_E46_3Series_sedan_LED_lighting_package_ ziza_interior_kit_conversion_1999_2000_2001_2002_2 003_2004_2005/ES2207842/

[ELCID86]

^saw that. Me too!

[quikryptonite]

I just ordered some with the 5 piece non-mar tool set from ECS. I am looking forward to having the new interior lighting in my car!

[Vas]

^saw that. Me too!

And free shipping too. Soo Tempting to do it.

[alexandre]

100% worth it. My friends think I'm driving a 3 year old car when they come in. I don't deny nor confirm :shifty

And yes, install is very simple. The worst are the ones in the C-pillar and the one in the passenger side footwell/glovebox.

iP4S + TT2

[ELCID86]

Oh Alex. You had too (grin)... Done. Early birthday present... Now I just have to talk my wife into giving them to me so I don't feel as guilty.

[Vas]

Fine Fine placed an order as well.

[M0nk3y]

Was this a pretty straightforward install? I like the look of these and want to the the interior, trunk and license plate.


100% worth it. My friends think I'm driving a 3 year old car when they come in. I don't deny nor confirm :shifty

And yes, install is very simple. The worst are the ones in the C-pillar and the one in the passenger side footwell/glovebox.

iP4S + TT2


Fine Fine placed an order as well.

Install is straight forward. I had LED Interior lights on my E46, like Alex said the C Pillars can be kinda PITA.

I have some in my 128i now as well.

[Vas]

Order has shipped out for me. ETA is Monday but maybe they will arrive sooner.

Edit:

Order has actually arrived today. Will post pics and maybe install them tonight.

[ELCID86]

For some reason these bulbs will not work in the "switched" sockets in the c-pillar location. I tried multiple bulbs and none of them work there. They do work in the other c-pillar locations. The OEM bulbs work in both locations. Any ideas?

[BCS_ZHP]

Shawn,
Did you get the C pillar lights figured out? I noticed they both had to be swapped to LEDs to get either one to function.

[Vas]

Make sure the polarity is right when installing the bulb socket back into the light.

[Lanister]

Now you guys have made me pay attention to interior lighting and now I see how it could use an improvement. :facepalm

[ELCID86]

Make sure the polarity is right when installing the bulb socket back into the light.
Didn't even think about that.


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[ELCID86]

Now you guys have made me pay attention to interior lighting and now I see how it could use an improvement. :facepalm

My 16 yo daughter drive the car last night and said she noticed and really liked it.


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[Lanister]

My 16 yo daughter drive the car last night and said she noticed and really like it.


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You're not helping :) LOL

[Vas]

Didn't even think about that.



Give that a try.


You're not helping :) LOL

Order it. They only go on sale once a year.

[Washburn]

I got the Ziza "overhead" LED kit (vanity lights, front dome lights, rear dome lights,) from them a few days ago - it was on sale...
(Haven't arrived yet).
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2561228/
I mostly just wanted the dome and map lights... not sure if I'd even be brave enough to try the C pillar (I guess that's what they mean by 'rear dome) lights...

[ELCID86]

Give that a try.

Duh. Who'd a thunk it. That was it. Can't believe it. Thanks !

Sedan c-pillars are very easy to remove. Just pry them out.



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[Vas]

Shawn, glad to hear.

The trunk lights are freaking bright.

[ELCID86]

I got the Ziza "overhead" LED kit (vanity lights, front dome lights, rear dome lights,) from them a few days ago - it was on sale...
(Haven't arrived yet).
http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2561228/
I mostly just wanted the dome and map lights... not sure if I'd even be brave enough to try the C pillar (I guess that's what they mean by 'rear dome) lights...

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ3egH_H23c



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[Washburn]

Sedan c-pillars are very easy to remove. Just pry them out.
.
Ack! I have a coupe; are they a PITA ?
IDK if i used the term 'C Pillar' correctly ??

[danewilson77]

They should be just as easy to remove. Start in the lower corner that's most forward, and work free the pop clips. Once you can get your hand in there, unplug the light.

It's not a toy, it's a Droid > Sent from my S4 > Mason, OH

[Washburn]

Thanks! will try them, too, then :)

[ELCID86]

Shawn, glad to hear.

The trunk lights are freaking bright.

Wow. Just looked. Yes 'they' are. Also found out why I had an extra bulb! :facepalm


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[quikryptonite]

This might be of some assistance. Kinda easy to overlook on ECS's page:

E46 Standard Tail Light LED Installation ZIZA (http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3e01bf511d4da3315c66902d6.r6.cf1.rackcdn.co m/BMW_E46_Sedan_Ziza_Interior_LED_Light.pdf)

[ELCID86]

This might be of some assistance. Kinda easy to overlook on ECS's page:

E46 Standard Tail Light LED Installation ZIZA (http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3e01bf511d4da3315c66902d6.r6.cf1.rackcdn.co m/BMW_E46_Sedan_Ziza_Interior_LED_Light.pdf)
Vielen dank! Wish I'd seen this before. It should help others though. Seems as the ECS would have included it or mentioned it in the package or emails.

[Vas]

This also will be helpful

Footwell - x2 ES2515359
Glovebox - x1 ES2515359
Vanity Mirrors - x2 ES2515360
Trunk - x2 ES2515360
Dome - x3 ES2549916
C-Pillar - x4 ES2549916

[ELCID86]

This also will be helpful

Footwell - x2 ES2515359 - 6 Chip White LED Festoon Bulb (http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/ES2515359/ES2515359/)
Glovebox - x1 ES2515359 - 6 Chip White LED Festoon Bulb (http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/ES2515359/ES2515359/)
Vanity Mirrors - x2 ES2515360 - 8 Chip White LED Festoon Bulb (http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/ES2515360/ES2515360/)
Trunk - x2 ES2515360 - 8 Chip White LED Festoon Bulb (http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/ES2515360/ES2515360/)
Dome - x3 ES2549916 - T10 Base Cool White 8 Chip LED Bulb (http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/ES2549916/ES2549916/)
C-Pillar - x4 ES2549916 - T10 Base Cool White 8 Chip LED Bulb (http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/SiteSearch/ES2549916/ES2549916/)

Yes, I had to look at this several times as I ordered two complete sets and there were a TON of bulbs in the box. I was actually missing two. ECS is sending them out. I added more info and a link.

[RITmusic2k]

Heh. Just ordered a set for myself. Glad you guys woke this thread back up!

[Lanister]

Ordered a set as I just couldn't stand the yellow stock lighting. Yeew! Would have been nice if it included the rear plate bulbs too :)

[M0nk3y]

Ordered a set as I just couldn't stand the yellow stock lighting. Yeew! Would have been nice if it included the rear plate bulbs too :)

You should research and see if any of the newer series are backwards compatible.

For example, I have E89 LED License Plate Lights in my E86...just a simple connector swap and bam, OEM...

Just sayin. Enjoy the new lights though!

[Lanister]

Thanks! I'll check it out. But wouldn't OEM cost be about the same as an aftermarket? Or are you saying that this is purely for the sake of staying OEM?

[M0nk3y]

Thanks! I'll check it out. But wouldn't OEM cost be about the same as an aftermarket? Or are you saying that this is purely for the sake of staying OEM?

In my case, it was cheaper to go OEM..

[Lanister]

Good to know, thanks :thumbsup

[Vas]

I am using led bulbs from khoalty for the license plate
http://www.khoalty.com/bmw-e46-led-license-plate-lights.html

[Lanister]

schweeetness

[Washburn]

Does anyone has real-life pics after installing ?

[M0nk3y]

Does anyone has real-life pics after installing ?

Yes. I do. Granted they are for the Z4...but should help.

I'll post when I get to my computer

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[Washburn]

Thanks! Looking forward to it.

[ELCID86]

I can try to take/post a few later this week.


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[M0nk3y]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8284/7737021312_e4a8b43675_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737021312/)
Ziza Lights ECS Tuning Steering Wheel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737021312/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7280/7737018428_3cc181ecfa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737018428/)
Ziza Lights ECS Tuning Window Down 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737018428/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7140/7737016580_3377857247_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737016580/)
Ziza Lights ECS Tuning Window Down (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737016580/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7263/7737013576_388f4cc860_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737013576/)
Ziza Lights ECS Tuning Wash 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737013576/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8430/7737010958_ece01ff0bd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737010958/)
Ziza Lights ECS Tuning Wash (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737010958/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8291/7737002866_334053ef84_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737002866/)
Ziza Lights ECS Tuning Tint Up (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737002866/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

And an artsy shot, LOL

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8293/7737006776_b9b7d6533c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737006776/)
Ziza Lights ECS Tuning (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737006776/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr

[kayger12]

Nice and bright. Great pics. Thanks for posting.

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[Washburn]

Thanks so much for the pics !
Looks GREAT! can't wait to do mine.

[M0nk3y]

Nice and bright. Great pics. Thanks for posting.

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No problem.


Thanks so much for the pics !
Looks GREAT! can't wait to do mine.

You're welcome! I'll try to get pictures up of the 1er since it is a car w/4 seats and should be able to show the light better like a ZHP

[Washburn]

Cool!
And I am assuming these also fade in and out (theater dimming) just like factory lights?

[ELCID86]

Yep


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[RITmusic2k]

That's my only real gripe about these. At least in my installation, there seems to be a minimal voltage at which these illuminate... so it's more like a "flick on at the dimmest allowable level, then brighten up" and "fade to dimmest allowable level, then shut off".

When it gets dark out again, I'll shoot a quick video of it.

Another side note - the vanity lights are SUPER bright. Tiffany was in tears applying makeup on our way to a party this past weekend. I felt a very uncomfortable mix of empathy, regret, and hilarity.

[Washburn]

Hmpf - that dampened my spirits a bit - so they're NOT really equal to OEM dimming ....
And yes - poor Tiffany.
If those things are that darned bright I might just do the map and dome and leave the rest...Vanity lights rarely get used in my car, and when they do, I don't want Gail to 'cry'.

[RITmusic2k]

Definitely do the trunk and glove box! Those lights aren't on a fader, and the illumination is superb.

I'd say that the only ones I'm gonna switch back are the vanity lights; everything else (especially the fore and aft reading lights) are great.

[Washburn]

I didn't get the trunk lights for now...plenty well lit with the factory bulbs, and it's not very critical to me..
So the somewhat awkward fade in/out of the rest of the lights is not bad enough to bother you, I assume?

[Lanister]

I didn't get the trunk lights for now...plenty well lit with the factory bulbs, and it's not very critical to me..
So the somewhat awkward fade in/out of the rest of the lights is not bad enough to bother you, I assume?

I was just messing around in the dark last night and though that trunk lights could have used an update.

[RITmusic2k]

So the somewhat awkward fade in/out of the rest of the lights is not bad enough to bother you, I assume?

Nope, it's just a minor disappointment, but the benefits greatly outweigh it.

[Vas]

I didn't even notice anything wrong with the fade in/out feature

[alexandre]

Doesn't bother me either. Light output more than makes up for it.

[ELCID86]

Here are a few shots just before it got pitch black (and to cold!). A bit hard to capture. Those vanity lights are really bright.

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[ELCID86]

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[ELCID86]

I also took a video of the semi-fade. I hope it's not upside down like it appears on my PC.

http://youtu.be/rsUVXsaj6G4

[Washburn]

Thanks for the video - it does show that the dimming function is not good. But like already stated, the benefit outweighs that concern.

[M0nk3y]

Thanks for the video - it does show that the dimming function is not good. But like already stated, the benefit outweighs that concern.

LEDs do not like video camera. The FPS on a camera makes then appear flickering, which is not the case what so ever

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[Lanister]

The kit just arrived at my door. :D

[ELCID86]

Sweet. Remember the polarity does matter ;-)


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[Lanister]

Noted :thumbsup

[Lanister]

That's my only real gripe about these. At least in my installation, there seems to be a minimal voltage at which these illuminate... so it's more like a "flick on at the dimmest allowable level, then brighten up" and "fade to dimmest allowable level, then shut off".

When it gets dark out again, I'll shoot a quick video of it.

Another side note - the vanity lights are SUPER bright. Tiffany was in tears applying makeup on our way to a party this past weekend. I felt a very uncomfortable mix of empathy, regret, and hilarity.

While installing the kit this evening, I too noticed that the vanity lights were painful to the eyes. Before changing them back to the regular bulbs, I took advantage of LED bulb's ability to direct light through bulb rotation. So by turning the face of the bulb away from the passenger/driver, I was able to zero in on an angle which didn't bother my eyes but still provided better output than the oem bulb. I did the same with the trunk lights. Very happy with the kit overall.

[ELCID86]

While installing the kit this evening, I too noticed that the vanity lights were painful to the eyes. Before changing them back to the regular bulbs, I took advantage of LED bulb's ability to direct light through bulb rotation. So by turning the face of the bulb away from the passenger/driver, I was able to zero in on an angle which didn't bother my eyes but still provided better output than the oem bulb. I did the same with the trunk lights. Very happy with the kit overall.
Now your thinking! Good idea--thanks. Glad you like 'em

[quikryptonite]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7140/7737016580_3377857247_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737016580/)
Ziza Lights ECS Tuning Window Down (http://www.flickr.com/photos/m0nk3yy31/7737016580/) by M0nk3yy31 (http://www.flickr.com/people/m0nk3yy31/), on Flickr


These look fantastic. I can't wait to get mine installed.

[QC_ZHP]

I really wish I didn't click this thread and see Monk3y's pics. These look amazing but I'm pissed I missed the ECS sale

[Avetiso]

I really wish I didn't click this thread and see Monk3y's pics. These look amazing but I'm pissed I missed the ECS sale

+1 looks great, eh?

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[Lanister]

It still got free shipping ;)

I'm loving the kit. Remembering the old yellowed-out lights I can't believe that I was living with that. So uncivilized. LOL

[QC_ZHP]

Lol exactly. Its something I never noticed until I saw how they could potentially look w/ LEDs. May place an order soon but I have too many parts to get on the car first.

[ELCID86]

Lol exactly. Its something I never noticed until I saw how they could potentially look w/ LEDs. May place an order soon but I have too many parts to get on the car first.
They are a nice improvement, but other maintenance, etc. first. Wait on a sale.

[M0nk3y]

I really wish I didn't click this thread and see Monk3y's pics. These look amazing but I'm pissed I missed the ECS sale

I can take pics of my 128 if you want ;)

PS - Try and email James at ECS to see if he can match the sale price. He is awesome to deal with and I know him personally, really good guy.

[Au1994]

I saw Xenon bulbs for the interior on Bimmian. Any thoughts on those compared to LED's?

thanks!

[quikryptonite]

Got mine installed on Saturday. I am loving them. Everyone that has seen them so far commented that they really like them. The trunk lights have been especially popular. Great upgrade.

[ELCID86]

Got mine installed on Saturday. I am loving them. Everyone that has seen them so far commented that they really like them. The trunk lights have been especially popular. Great upgrade.

How many ppl can you fit in there?! :-D

[quikryptonite]

How many ppl can you fit in there?! :-D

Not too many, until the sand bags come out. :cool

On a side note, we once got eight people in my 1990 Eclipse for a quick run down to the burger joint in high school for lunch. That was crazy. High schoolers can be so dumb. Haha.

Something like this:
http://www.ayrow.com/cars/1990eclipse.jpg

[ELCID86]

Not too many, until the sand bags come out. :cool

On a side note, we once got eight people in my 1990 Eclipse for a quick run down to the burger joint in high school for lunch. That was crazy. High schoolers can be so dumb. Haha.



Nice. And yep.


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