Reverse HID lights

Z4-VILLA · 12-01-2011, 09:23 PM

Does anyone have this?

Im wondering if I am the only Z with this cuz I looked everywhere and all I heard was: "it cant be done" but yeah I just got it done....they went past the 15 minute marker without melting too much of the housing. which basically means it should work fine for under 2 minutes worth of usage while backing up at any given time. And for those of you with people who like to tailgate you can wire it to a pressure switch to activate them as you blind the idiot behind you. :-)

if anyone is interested in this mod let me know

Z4-VILLA · 12-01-2011, 09:41 PM

more pics...

Z4-VILLA · 12-01-2011, 09:42 PM

sorry about the S2 photos lol

Jumbosock · 12-01-2011, 10:40 PM

It's not worth the risk of melting something. Add a swiitch to turn it off in case you ever need to reverse with cops around.

Z4-VILLA · 12-01-2011, 11:15 PM

the point is it doesnt melt anything, and ONLY activates when you put it in reverse....HOWEVER you could wire it to a push button as well to activate them even while moving foward

ZStig · 12-01-2011, 11:47 PM

I can think of better things to spend my money on. But hey..

Z4-VILLA · 12-01-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

I can think of better things to spend my money on. But hey..

its still looks tasteful...

Finnegan · 12-02-2011, 12:02 AM

Villalona, that many folks riding up on you?

Z4-VILLA · 12-02-2011, 12:11 AM

yup

ZStig · 12-02-2011, 12:42 AM

Z4-VILLA · 12-02-2011, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

hahahahahahahhaahahahahahahahahah

Shipkiller · 12-02-2011, 07:56 AM

Nice idea, and where you live, very intermittent use should not be an issue. One thing to keep in the back of your head is if you just happen to be someplace that is not flat, like on a hill and require the use of some type of brake to keep the car stopped, unless you actively think about it, you would forget and then you will have issues. You would have to use the e-brake most likely...

Jumbosock · 12-02-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Shipkiller

Nice idea, and where you live, very intermittent use should not be an issue. One thing to keep in the back of your head is if you just happen to be someplace that is not flat, like on a hill and require the use of some type of brake to keep the car stopped, unless you actively think about it, you would forget and then you will have issues. You would have to use the e-brake most likely...

What do you mean? I always put the car in 1st with the ebrake on. Do you sometimes put it in reverse for some reason?

Shipkiller · 12-02-2011, 04:59 PM

When on a hill, I never use the ebrake. Never taught to use it when I was a kid.
Just fast feet when I have to move off when on a hill. Plus these cars have 'hill hold' feature that works rather well.

If you are on a hill and have to use the brakes to hold you in place until you have to drive off, then unless you think about it then you could have a unaccepable buildup of heat from the HID.

That is what I meant by extended brake use. I did not mean parking the car.

It is just something to keep in mind when in that scenario.

ZStig · 12-02-2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shipkiller

When on a hill, I never use the ebrake. Never taught to use it when I was a kid.
Just fast feet when I have to move off when on a hill. Plus these cars have 'hill hold' feature that works rather well.

If you are on a hill and have to use the brakes to hold you in place until you have to drive off, then unless you think about it then you could have a unaccepable buildup of heat from the HID.

That is what I meant by extended brake use. I did not mean parking the car.

It is just something to keep in mind when in that scenario.

these are hid REVERSE lights, not brake lights

Shipkiller · 12-02-2011, 07:40 PM

Oh crap... I read the first couple of threads and just skimmed the others. You are very correct. Backup lights....

Z4-VILLA · 12-02-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Shipkiller

Oh crap... I read the first couple of threads and just skimmed the others. You are very correct. Backup lights....

i was just letting him go on.....i was waiting for this./.....hhahahah its all good

Beedub · 12-03-2011, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

ha ha hahahahahah ....hahhahahahahah...arhhhh that one tickeled me.

l4zy · 12-03-2011, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

lol

Z4-VILLA · 12-05-2011, 11:53 PM

enjoy the video before I remove it.

Jumbosock · 12-06-2011, 12:41 AM

cool video

SCHMOUPE · 12-06-2011, 11:41 AM

So I do find myself looking for a brighter backup solution as well but not as extreme as OP. What else do you guys suggest?

12-01-2011, 09:23 PM	#1
Z4-VILLA Banned Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified Posts: 2,460 iTrader: (0)	Reverse HID lights Does anyone have this? Im wondering if I am the only Z with this cuz I looked everywhere and all I heard was: "it cant be done" but yeah I just got it done....they went past the 15 minute marker without melting too much of the housing. which basically means it should work fine for under 2 minutes worth of usage while backing up at any given time. And for those of you with people who like to tailgate you can wire it to a pressure switch to activate them as you blind the idiot behind you. :-) if anyone is interested in this mod let me know Attached Images
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12-01-2011, 09:41 PM	#2
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12-02-2011, 12:02 AM	#8
Finnegan Major General Drives: Sapphire Black/Black Z4Mc Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: At the track..or wishing I were at the track Posts: 5,477 iTrader: (17)	Villalona, that many folks riding up on you? __________________ 2007 Sapphire Black Z4M / Apex EC7s / Eisenmann Exhaust / Euro Headers/Cat / Aero Sideskirts / DIY Stubby / Ultimate Pedals / AS SSK / RB Rotors / Other Stuff #1047

12-02-2011, 12:42 AM	#10
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12-01-2011, 09:42 PM	#3
Z4-VILLA Banned Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified Posts: 2,460 iTrader: (0)	sorry about the S2 photos lol

12-01-2011, 10:40 PM	#4
Jumbosock Lieutenant Drives: 2007 M coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 597 iTrader: (0)	It's not worth the risk of melting something. Add a swiitch to turn it off in case you ever need to reverse with cops around.

12-01-2011, 11:15 PM	#5
Z4-VILLA Banned Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified Posts: 2,460 iTrader: (0)	the point is it doesnt melt anything, and ONLY activates when you put it in reverse....HOWEVER you could wire it to a push button as well to activate them even while moving foward

12-02-2011, 12:11 AM	#9
Z4-VILLA Banned Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified Posts: 2,460 iTrader: (0)	yup

12-02-2011, 07:56 AM	#12
Shipkiller Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2008 Z4MC & 2003 Z4 Roadster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,627 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [4.13] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [5.00]	Nice idea, and where you live, very intermittent use should not be an issue. One thing to keep in the back of your head is if you just happen to be someplace that is not flat, like on a hill and require the use of some type of brake to keep the car stopped, unless you actively think about it, you would forget and then you will have issues. You would have to use the e-brake most likely...

12-02-2011, 04:59 PM	#14
Shipkiller Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2008 Z4MC & 2003 Z4 Roadster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,627 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [4.13] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [5.00]	When on a hill, I never use the ebrake. Never taught to use it when I was a kid. Just fast feet when I have to move off when on a hill. Plus these cars have 'hill hold' feature that works rather well. If you are on a hill and have to use the brakes to hold you in place until you have to drive off, then unless you think about it then you could have a unaccepable buildup of heat from the HID. That is what I meant by extended brake use. I did not mean parking the car. It is just something to keep in mind when in that scenario.

12-02-2011, 07:40 PM	#16
Shipkiller Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2008 Z4MC & 2003 Z4 Roadster Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,627 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [4.13] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [5.00]	Oh crap... I read the first couple of threads and just skimmed the others. You are very correct. Backup lights....

12-05-2011, 11:53 PM	#20
Z4-VILLA Banned Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified Posts: 2,460 iTrader: (0)	enjoy the video before I remove it.

12-06-2011, 12:41 AM	#21
Jumbosock Lieutenant Drives: 2007 M coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 597 iTrader: (0)	cool video

12-06-2011, 11:41 AM	#22
SCHMOUPE Major Drives: 2007 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 1,380 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupe [0.00]	So I do find myself looking for a brighter backup solution as well but not as extreme as OP. What else do you guys suggest? __________________ Gruppe M CAI / Euro Headers / Rogue Engineering X-pipe / RE Diablo Exhaust

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