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Voxination · 1 Dec 2013 at 21:22

scratch said:
Could you not cover the light cover with tape of some kind to keep it watertight?

LEDs always make the rear end look so much fresher though..it's one thing I always try to do with my cars soon after getting them. Thankfully the 335 has them as standard, although the interior lights are regular bulbs and it's only a matter of time before they get swapped out for LEDs

Possibly, but then I'd declare that done and never fix it properly

thanks for the suggestion though.

Did you ever swap the interior to LED on the E46? Have LEDs in currently and still considering the change back to standard.... Have you got the door handle lights on the E92?

ViperZS · 1 Dec 2013 at 21:25

It took quite a long time actually! The most painful part was getting the bumper because I wanted a genuine aero one; not cheap!

Everything is being sorted on it at the moment so I might get to see if before the end of the year. haha

They are definitely a rare breed and I am gutted I broke one

Wasn't even hoofing it either which is the most annoying thing.

kona786 · 1 Dec 2013 at 21:36

Amoeba said:
Couple pictures I took of it up in the Lakes yesterday:

My preferred colour combo, wheels suit too and nicely staggered - congrats, Looks very nice.

scratch · 1 Dec 2013 at 21:40

Voxination said:
Possibly, but then I'd declare that done and never fix it properly thanks for the suggestion though.

Did you ever swap the interior to LED on the E46? Have LEDs in currently and still considering the change back to standard.... Have you got the door handle lights on the E92?

I guess the bulb covers are pretty inexpensive so it probably makes more sense to just get them ordered than faffing around with tape

The E46 was one car I didn't get round to fitting LEDs to, but mainly because I was unemployed for 4 of the 6 months I owned it, so things like LEDs were luxuries. Why you thinking of going back to standard bulbs?

Yes the E92 has the door handle puddle lights..they're really handy for checking just how close the next door neighbour has parked to my car after he's come in from work in the evening

I hope you feel pleased with yourself though..I've just gone and spent £45 on a full interior LED kit!

myles · 1 Dec 2013 at 22:05

So, this is mine! I'm still driving it in some semblance of comfort even in this colder weather.

Voxination · 2 Dec 2013 at 14:04

scratch said:
I guess the bulb covers are pretty inexpensive so it probably makes more sense to just get them ordered than faffing around with tape

The E46 was one car I didn't get round to fitting LEDs to, but mainly because I was unemployed for 4 of the 6 months I owned it, so things like LEDs were luxuries. Why you thinking of going back to standard bulbs?

Yes the E92 has the door handle puddle lights..they're really handy for checking just how close the next door neighbour has parked to my car after he's come in from work in the evening

I hope you feel pleased with yourself though..I've just gone and spent £45 on a full interior LED kit!

The fade of the LED's isn't as nice as the standard bulbs, plus they're a little bit too cold (albeit still white) and not as bright as I'd hoped, as well as looking a little bit chav imo...

Awesome, have always thought those handle lights look fantastic

Oh enjoy, if it's anything like fitting the E46 one, prep yourself with a knife and allow more time than expected

look forward to pics when it's done

scratch · 2 Dec 2013 at 15:41

Voxination said:
The fade of the LED's isn't as nice as the standard bulbs, plus they're a little bit too cold (albeit still white) and not as bright as I'd hoped, as well as looking a little bit chav imo...

Awesome, have always thought those handle lights look fantastic

Oh enjoy, if it's anything like fitting the E46 one, prep yourself with a knife and allow more time than expected look forward to pics when it's done

Yeah I know where you're coming from with the coldness of LEDs, although I've never had any issues with the brightness of them.

There are 18 bulbs in the E92 kit, so I'm fully expecting it to take a while, and for it to probably do my back in if the lights in my C30 were anything to go by!

Just off to pick up the E92 after getting the wheels refurbed..can't wait to see how they look!!

Jonners · 2 Dec 2013 at 19:38

Motoring at it's best

Clio Dynamique (Tom Tom) DCi 86

Outcast · 2 Dec 2013 at 19:48

A "Ray of Sunshine" on what looks to be a miserable day ?

Clarkey · 2 Dec 2013 at 20:06

Jaymond, the infamous carcraft guy?

Also is it just me, or does the front end of that model look a bit, err, 'special'?

[TW]Fox · 2 Dec 2013 at 20:25

Clarkey said:
Jaymond, the infamous carcraft guy?

Nope.

Think he was the one who kept buying Corsas though.

Jonners · 2 Dec 2013 at 20:28

Would never set foot in a Carcraft showroom.

Jonners · 2 Dec 2013 at 20:35

[TW]Fox;25418015 said:
Nope.

Think he was the one who kept buying Corsas though.

Then I had a Focus for a few years...the high point of my Driving career...

scratch · 2 Dec 2013 at 20:45

It's too dark outside for any decent shots, but here's a couple of my refurbed wheels:

Went for Smoked Chrome in the end; they're darker than standard but also bright at the same time if that makes any sense?!

I'll get the car cleaned and some decent daylight shots taken at the weekend...for now please excuse my dirty tyres!

Voxination · 2 Dec 2013 at 21:25

Looking awesome! Now just need to do something about the nuts

scratch · 2 Dec 2013 at 21:44

Voxination said:
Looking awesome! Now just need to do something about the nuts

Cheers dude..can't wait to see what they look like in the daylight.

The less said about my nuts the better!

They look terrible don't they! Refurbed wheels, new centre caps and valves and then rusty bolts to finish it all off. You're going to cost me a lot of money you sod!

[TW]Fox · 2 Dec 2013 at 21:45

Are E92's getting to that age where the questionable mods start?

Voxination · 2 Dec 2013 at 22:02

[TW]Fox;25418534 said:
Are E92's getting to that age where the questionable mods start?

I thought the 320D's had been that way for a while?

scratch · 2 Dec 2013 at 22:29

[TW]Fox;25418534 said:
Are E92's getting to that age where the questionable mods start?

It's all downhill from here; she's booked in for a union jack wrap next week and a cherry bomb exhaust the week after that

Tomcat825 · 2 Dec 2013 at 22:36

What about eye lashes for the headlights?! They look fantastic on E92's I've heard.

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