clear indicators
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Forum Name: BMW 6 Series
Forum Discription: This forum will deal with any issues on the BMW 6 Series (E24, E63 & E64)
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Printed Date: 06-May-2024 at 12:08
Topic: clear indicators
Posted By: MickHarris
Subject: clear indicators
Date Posted: 21-April-2004 at 10:30
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e seen a few e24's with clear front indicators, i imagine they are probably quite expensive but can anyone shed any light where these are available from??? cheers. |
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 21-April-2004 at 11:03
Where did you see them? -------------   
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MickHarris wrote:Posted By: MickHarris
Date Posted: 21-April-2004 at 19:54
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several pictures, and on 2 cars in person.
just wondered if anyone knew where to get them from |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 21-April-2004 at 21:31
...rather like this one? 
The lenses come from Sweden, and the manufacturer is the only one catering for the E24 in this respect. They are about 60 Euros for a pair, plus 20 Euros postage. However, the manufacturer is out of stock at the moment, with no indication as to when there may be another production run. However, if you want a drool over something which you can't have at the moment, you can visit http://www.algonet.se/~kinnby/shop/e24_sv.htm - Mats Kinnby's Styling Shop Interestingly, Mats says he is developing clear rear lenses for the E24 too.... -------------
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Posted By: MickHarris
Date Posted: 21-April-2004 at 21:44
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hmmmmmm the ones i saw im sure didnt have orange centres like those. makes the e24 look more modern tho dont they |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 21-April-2004 at 22:00
Well, that's my 1983 car you've been looking at! The orange centres are a reflection caused by the amber bulbs which you have to install in order to pass the MoT... -------------
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 21-April-2004 at 22:06
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(off topic)
God, I love this broadband thing.... -------------
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Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 21-April-2004 at 22:08
------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) ’95 E34 M5 ’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 21-April-2004 at 22:23
I've seen these "silver" bulbs in use, and I have to say that I think the brightness of these is noticeably reduced, particularly in bright sunlight. There is no way I'm going to shell out for something that could compromise safety. Instead, I will continue with my long-standing project to create clusters of extreme-brightness LEDs.... -------------
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Posted By: MickHarris
Date Posted: 21-April-2004 at 22:41
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well they look really good.
wud be interested in seeing the rear ones when a pic becomes available |
Posted By: MickHarris
Date Posted: 21-April-2004 at 22:42
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any other pics of the car btw??? |
Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 21-April-2004 at 22:51
------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) ’95 E34 M5 ’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 21-April-2004 at 22:52
Of course! Have a look at the page which http://www.motormec.co.uk/cus/tan.html - Motormec dedicated to it.... -------------
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 21-April-2004 at 22:55
Only because I don't really want to have to change bulbs if I can help it. The only problem I've experienced in my experiments so far is that the LEDs consume so little current, that the Check Control warning lights are triggered! -------------
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Posted By: MickHarris
Date Posted: 22-April-2004 at 00:21
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have u tried beefing up the side or rear bulbs then to counter this? |
Posted By: MickHarris
Date Posted: 22-April-2004 at 00:22
very nice m8 |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 22-April-2004 at 01:07
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I love the flowery cushion. Or is it your apron? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 22-April-2004 at 09:48
Since it was my intention to replace all the bulbs with LEDs, what I would really need is either: 1) something to simulate the current consumption of a bulb, i.e. a suitable resistor wired in parallel with each LED cluster "feed"; or 2) in the case of the indicators, a flasher relay which is "load insensitive", i.e. it won't be fooled into thinking that no bulb is present. Problem is that I don't know anyone who makes / sells such a relay which is suitable for BMWs. -------------
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 22-April-2004 at 09:51
The flowery cushion is an essential aftermarket part to compensate for a shagged-out driver's seat squab... They are usually supplied in pairs or sets of 4... Not sure if Wigoder's in Ireland would have something similar...  -------------
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Posted By: MickHarris
Date Posted: 22-April-2004 at 22:08
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heres one of the pics i saw b4
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Posted By: MickHarris
Date Posted: 22-April-2004 at 22:26
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same car again
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Posted By: MickHarris
Date Posted: 22-April-2004 at 23:18
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 22-April-2004 at 23:50
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The first car looks like the one which belongs to an acquaintance of mine: Alan Rosenbaum. He fitted clear lenses to his.
Most of the clear lens sets find buyers in the United States, and maybe the odd one or two in Europe. I do not know of any UK RHD cars which carry them, other than my notorious example! -------------
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Posted By: kevin
Date Posted: 23-April-2004 at 00:13
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Nice car but I'm not sure about the wheels. ------------- Kevin '04 E46 330Ci Convertible '08 E61 535d Touring (TorqueMeister Towbarge) ’95 E34 M5 ’89 E30 M3 (Cecotto) |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 23-April-2004 at 10:23
Those are two different US-spec cars you're looking at! The last one is a bit questionable as far as the wheels are concerned, I do agree! -------------
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 29-April-2004 at 16:24
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NEWS UPDATE: a new batch of clear indicator lenses has been produced by Mats Kinnby, and these can now be ordered from him via his Website (see earlier postings). -------------
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 29-April-2004 at 16:46
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Just looking at those picks of the US spec cars. Are the bumpers different from Euro spec models? ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 29-April-2004 at 18:42
Up until the 1988 model year, US-spec cars were saddled with Federal 5mph bumpers front and rear, which jutted out considerably further than those on the Euro-spec cars. They were sometimes nicknamed "Park Benches", as you could sit quite comfortably on them... -------------
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Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 30-April-2004 at 09:00
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I wondered why the bumpers looked so big. Bit of a shame really, for the Americans anyway, because in my opinion it spoils the look of the whole car. ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 30-April-2004 at 10:17
It took until 1988 for the US-spec cars to share the same "Highline" bumpers as the ones over here... -------------
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Posted By: Brucey
Date Posted: 05-May-2004 at 07:47
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- anyone put these or seen them on a RED 635? If so, wossit look like?? I'd like to know before I splash out..... thanks
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 05-May-2004 at 10:46
Not seen clear lenses on a red car, must admit. They do look well on white, black and dark blue cars, though. Will have to trawl the Net at some stage to see if I can find you a view or two... -------------
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