Blue Interior lights

[Sargey]

Hiya Lads,

Is it possible to change my interior lighting to blue ? eg dash console etc ???

Want to match up to my new stereo.

[Durgesh]

It is possible, do a search on E46fanatics... once you see the work invloved you will probably change your mind.

Durgesh

[InvIs Inc]

yeah dude i think i remember dan saying something about over 100 led bulbs 2 be changed [read

u can get xenon interior bulbs tho from roy or teddy make a big diff 2 the interior :cool:

[mysticm3]

one of my customer's E46 M3 has all blue interior lights (dash, dials, console, buttons etc etc) he did replace every single of of the LED (had to pull the old one out and solder the new one on) but he said it all took him no more than 2 hours.

[Stock323iSaloon]

agree with Durgs/Cris on this. If u are VERY good with soldering and have LOTS of patience then go for it.

[ian_79a]

Are they all LED's??? Thats good news if they are ive got loads :D
think i might have a go at this :cool:
What do you think of UV (purple) instead of blue [cool

[Davidch]

one of my customer's E46 M3 has all blue interior lights (dash, dials, console, buttons etc etc) he did replace every single of of the LED (had to pull the old one out and solder the new one on) but he said it all took him no more than 2 hours.

Hi teddy, tell your customer if he does my dash I'll pay him. How do they look? Did he do the sat nav screen as well?

[Sid]

What do you think of UV (purple) instead of blue [cool
I like the sound of that!

[scorcher]

Ewww - think it'll look a bit pikey myself [thumbsdow

[cableguy]

Not keen on the idea myself, but each to his own. ;)

My mates VW Golf has blue interior/dash lights, and although he found this very different and cool when he purchased the car, he now complains that they are clearly not as visible and outstanding as his previous motors orange/red lights.

C.

[peppernick]

There you go Sargey :D

http://www.bmw-drivers.de/images/nickpage/8741094755749.jpg

http://www.bmw-drivers.de/images/nickpage/8741094755901.jpg

http://www.bmw-drivers.de/images/nickpage/8741094755966.jpg

[big pimp]

sheeeeeet negro - now that is a tasty beemer!!!

[Big Lee]

I'm in the process of doing this! :D

should be done soon!

[Dirty Black]

Be simpler to change the head-unit to match the interior ;)

[Sid]

now that is sweet .. see!

If you find any guys that do this, then let me know too ...Teddy or Roy ... could be a lil earner for you here! ..or Andy @ Ice Cold Audio??

Anyone??! :p

[Icecold]

i dont mind taking on the job, once i do one or two it should be easy. (mmm famous last words?!)

pm me if you want to be a doner car for this test.

cheers

Andy

[m3cslboy]

i think someone on E36coupe has done the whole interior lights blue by himself, hes got the sickest E36 M3 evo convertable !!!

Shiney i think ? ?

[Vin]

tell u the truth im not really feeling it,

i think the orangey colour looks more classy and im sure it will cause less strain/tire on the eyes over a long journey.

[Musa]

i think it looks amazing... love it!

[Big Lee]

i think someone on E36coupe has done the whole interior lights blue by himself, hes got the sickest E36 M3 evo convertable !!!

Shiney i think ? ?

thats right, he's also offering a service of doing other peoples parts, but they just be for e36s, i'm 90% done, it's alot of work but does look the tits if you do it ok! :D

[Dirty Black]

Damn Big Lee... waht you doing posing at 4:30AM ?!?

[Big Lee]

i don't sleep well! :D

[Juber]

Ewww - think it'll look a bit pikey myself [thumbsdow


LMFAO

I want Blue lights but im Skint as anything now!

[444bhp Ray]

Big lee have you any pics of what you have done so fare?

[ian_79a]

Just finished my window switches in UV but not sure yet if i like it, dont think its as bright as the blue, so im going to take them back out when i get the chance and put the blue in instead

So far its pretty easy didnt take me long at all [cool

[Chaos]

Aye, UV only works as highlighting really unless you have UV reflective surfaces to bounce the light off. Blue will be much clearer and brighter Ian, you'll be much happier with it I'm certain.

[ian_79a]

Yes mate i know what you mean but i think the blue might be to bright thats why i thought id try the UV it looks ok but could be better if you know what i mean :D

Ive got plenty LEDs 100 each

Heres a picture sorry its alittle blurry, The UV is about the same brightness as the orange, might replace all with the UV and see how it looks what do you think? [hmm

[Chaos]

It looks brighter than I thought it might actually, but I still prefer a more crisp look. The blues look sharper, but that purple looks different and it does kinda work actually. The other alternative would be to go red maybe, a la Audi?

[ian_79a]

Thats the main reason i went with UV purple to be a bit different, ill do the rest of it when i get the chance snd take some picture see how it looks [cool

Your right the blue does look more crisp

[Juber]

i like the blue, how much ££££ are we talking for the whole conversion? Inc for some one to fit it?

[Big Lee]

i'll get some pics up v soon, will have some more done in a couple of days.

i'm waiting for a new set of dials to come atm.

[Mikedav]

I miss the blue lighting from my Bora V6. The orange is good, but the blue was awesome. Looks good as a conversion, but very brave! And Im sure it would stump the odd BMW tech when you take her in for warranty work

[330Purplefrenzy]

sorry to bring this older thread up, but did anyone end up offering the replacement service for this? or any write up on DIY? Thanks

[ian_79a]

I can do it as long as your not in a rush :) i dont have a lot of spare time these days. And it can be quite time consuming theres 30+ LEDs in the heater control alone so you can imagine how long it might take to convert a hole dash
Ive thought about offering a service in the past but never went ahead with it.
Let me know what parts of the dash you want done and ill come up with a price. ie heater control, speedo, window switches, traction control ect.
only one im not sure about doing is head unit/sat nav and its only because ive never done one, it can be done though :)

[330Purplefrenzy]

I can do it as long as your not in a rush :) i dont have a lot of spare time these days. And it can be quite time consuming theres 30+ LEDs in the heater control alone so you can imagine how long it might take to convert a hole dash
Ive thought about offering a service in the past but never went ahead with it.
Let me know what parts of the dash you want done and ill come up with a price. ie heater control, speedo, window switches, traction control ect.
only one im not sure about doing is head unit/sat nav and its only because ive never done one, it can be done though :)


Hi mate, I will need everything except warning lights, tractions, and sat nav there is another Z4 in my drive might be interested depending on price and also an almera mate.

Actually, if you flip back to peppernick picture, that's exactly how i want it, dual colour OEM + blue/purple

[ian_79a]

Need to know what you have E36, E46 coupe saloon etc.. and if you could tell me what parts your need changed because cars come with different options ie. rear window blind, heated seats, steering wheel controls....
Ill post up some pictures of mine, just need to take some first

[330Purplefrenzy]

opps,

E46 330CI pre-face.....heated seat, rear window blind? do you mean auto dim? and yes i do have steering wheel control, that's about it

[ian_79a]

In some saloons they have a rear blind you can put up and down ;)

Next time your in you can at night with the lights on make a list of everything that lights up that you want the colour changed on and let me know so i can quote you properly

If theres anyone else interested in doing this to, Help me make a list of all the options ie.

Heater controls £xx
Window switchs £xx
Speedo £xx
Heated seats £xx
and so on

And ill try and come up with a list as above :cool:

Dont worry Fas i havent forgot what we talked about ;)

[Purvesh]

Hey dude... don't forget about my quote! :cool:

[Moe]

IMo looks wrong changing the LED's the orange is trade mark BMW

[Saqib]

IMo looks wrong changing the LED's the orange is trade mark BMW

so are the blue and white badges but they're normally the first thing to go... a la carbon fibre :)

[Moe]

so are the blue and white badges but they're normally the first thing to go... a la carbon fibre :)

Mines didnt stayed blue and white ;)

[Phil H]

yeah dude i think i remember dan saying something about over 100 led bulbs 2 be changed [read

u can get xenon interior bulbs tho from roy or teddy make a big diff 2 the interior :cool:


like the sound of the xenon look interior bulbs, does anyone have pictures or info on this?

cheers

[Purvesh]

like the sound of the xenon look interior bulbs, does anyone have pictures or info on this?

cheers

Have a look on bimmian.com mate :cool:

http://www.bimmian.com/IXB/46

[ian_79a]

Hey dude... don't forget about my quote! :cool:

I havent forgot hopefully meet up on monday maybe you could meet me at lilly and constanble
PM me your number and ill let you know what time ill be there

[madmatt m3]

the blue looks cool, i quite fancy this in mine, Icecold still want a car to try it on, you can use mine!

[Purvesh]

the blue looks cool, i quite fancy this in mine, Icecold still want a car to try it on, you can use mine!

He's already done Davidch's :rolleyes:

[Phil H]

Have a look on bimmian.com mate :cool:

http://www.bimmian.com/IXB/46


cheers mate, doesnt teddy sell these or a kit?

[Purvesh]

cheers mate, doesnt teddy sell these or a kit?

He used to sell another xenon kit if I remember rightly, but the footwell bulbs had some ongoing fault so he stopped.

[madmatt m3]

He's already done Davidch's :rolleyes:

any idea on cost and time scale?

[Purvesh]

any idea on cost and time scale?
Best to PM Davidch or Icecold Andy himself TBH