[needmorepower]

Originally Posted by Gr8ZongB58

Thanks needmorepower for motivating me to finally install my yellow DRL's. Took me about 4 hours for both sides. My hands are tired and done from tight tight spaces.

Yes!!!! Looks so good🔥

[Gr8ZongB58]

Originally Posted by dinan5m3

Hrm, that 2019 MY may actually just be my motivation needed.

If you're going to diy and need some pointers, let me know!

[K3b!n]

Originally Posted by Gr8ZongB58

Thanks needmorepower for motivating me to finally install my yellow DRL's. Took me about 4 hours for both sides. My hands are tired and done from tight tight spaces.

looks great!! I guess im going to have to pull the trigger on a set now!

[dinan5m3]

Originally Posted by Gr8ZongB58

If you're going to diy and need some pointers, let me know!

Yep, going the DIY route.

Unlike the LCI, the pre-LCI don't require removing the bumper nor removing the headlights all the way out. But folks are having to "cut" into the top of the headlight assembly??? Maybe not. And i think you also need to realign the headlights afterwards even after a (slight) nudge, or at least re-check its aims.

[Gr8ZongB58]

Originally Posted by dinan5m3

Yep, going the DIY route.

Unlike the LCI, the pre-LCI don't require removing the bumper nor removing the headlights all the way out. But folks are having to "cut" into the top of the headlight assembly??? Maybe not. And i think you also need to realign the headlights afterwards even after a (slight) nudge, or at least re-check its aims.

Correct. No bumper removal and no cutting anything. As far as headlight alignment goes, my driver light was about 1/2" higher than passenger..adjusted it down, no big deal. There are a lot of key steps I've found out to take so pm me once your near ready to install. It's gonna be worth the time and effort!

[KirbyBaker]

What brand of yellow modules is everyone using?

[Gr8ZongB58]

Originally Posted by KirbyBaker

What brand of yellow modules is everyone using?

Ebay china brand lol

I figure i'd be down 90 bucks vs 350 if they no longer function. All works great so far, only time will tell!

[K3b!n]

Has anybody tried the ones from BayOptiks or the ones on IND? Ive seen some that are switchbacks, does anyone have experience with this?

[spaceman12]

Originally Posted by K3b!n

Has anybody tried the ones from BayOptiks or the ones on IND? Ive seen some that are switchbacks, does anyone have experience with this?

I'm using BayOptiks for pre-LCI 2020 X3 G01 and working great. Pre-LCI had problems for a verrryyyy long time from all vendors but looks like it is working without any issues now. LCI had less issues from what I saw and also should be working fine.

Modules from any vendor should work as long as they have updated inventory that is confirmed to be working without any issues.

[dinan5m3]

This clip seem useful (for pre-LCI), until you get to the you know what segment...

[K3b!n]

Originally Posted by spaceman12

I'm using BayOptiks for pre-LCI 2020 X3 G01 and working great. Pre-LCI had problems for a verrryyyy long time from all vendors but looks like it is working without any issues now. LCI had less issues from what I saw and also should be working fine.

Modules from any vendor should work as long as they have updated inventory that is confirmed to be working without any issues.

Nice thats good to heard, im Pre-LCI so glad that got worked out, I was leaning towards the BayOptiks, not really looking forward to the install though haha

[drfrasercrane]

Originally Posted by needmorepower

Found a shop in SoCal that specializes in DRLs and it came out so good!

looks great, nice and mean

[Gr8ZongB58]

Originally Posted by dinan5m3

This clip seem useful (for pre-LCI), until you get to the you know what segment...

This video is pretty spot on on what I did for the module removal..minus the dremeling of the housing. That would suck big time if your DRL ends are burnt because now you have water intrusion onto the pcb..

The passenger side leaves you with even LESS room to work with the module and required me to become a brain surgeon to perform the re-connection of the plug to the module using L-shaped pick tools. You will have to pry harder at the headlight housing on the passenger side to squeeze out the module. Keep in mind to pry the housing up and outwards for maximum room.

[danniexi]

Originally Posted by ASAP

its wild how much car manufacturers can influence perceptions and taste lol... i remember when this was a poor civic mod... but bmw throws it on the CS models and its the coolest thing ever... same w porsche and their dumb stickers on the sides of cars and wings larger than an airplane... but hey its on a GT3, then it must be cool...

this isn't a dig just an observation

back in the days i remember getting the GP thunder 7500K halogen bulbs and then upgrading to LUX H8 LEDs on my E92 just to get rid of the amber color on the angel eyes. white LEDs were the obsession.

now i've been rocking the yellow CS style leds on my F97 for almost a year now. it's just a matter of standing out in the sea of G01 brooklyn grey X3s around my area.

[dinan5m3]

Originally Posted by Gr8ZongB58

This video is pretty spot on on what I did for the module removal..minus the dremeling of the housing. That would suck big time if your DRL ends are burnt because now you have water intrusion onto the pcb..

The passenger side leaves you with even LESS room to work with the module and required me to become a brain surgeon to perform the re-connection of the plug to the module using L-shaped pick tools. You will have to pry harder at the headlight housing on the passenger side to squeeze out the module. Keep in mind to pry the housing up and outwards for maximum room.

I didn't even think about the passenger side for any difference, but looks like it is, urgh...

Was there something different about the passenger side that makes this difference, including the headlight housing pulling out a bit is even harder on that side?

So, does turning the DRL module "to its side" help at all (???) with access to the plug? In the video seems like so.

[Gr8ZongB58]

Originally Posted by dinan5m3

I didn't even think about the passenger side for any difference, but looks like it is, urgh...

Was there something different about the passenger side that makes this difference, including the headlight housing pulling out a bit is even harder on that side?

So, does turning the DRL module "to its side" help at all (???) with access to the plug? In the video seems like so.

The clearance for the module is even smaller than the driver side. The wires for the plug is even shorter than the driver side(at least mine was) which made it more difficult to plug it in. it didn't give me enough slack to side plug it hence why I said I turned into brain surgeon with the picks lol