CSL Yellow DRL LED lights | Available for G8X | iND

dj_intrinsic · 07-07-2023, 12:27 PM

I ended up going off the AliExpress full heatsink kit from icedriver. From this tread, it seems like this store is the primary supplier for other yellow DRL vendors.

Took about 1 week for shipping with a super easy install IF you take of the wheels and use a ratcheting wrench with a T20 bit on the outer lights (behind fender liner). Also you might have to get some double sided thermal tape as when I received the kit, the smaller boards fell of the heatsinks. Easy fix and a couple bucks off Amazon.

BMW M3 M4 CSL 4 series DRL RGBW multicolor LED boards G80 G22 G82 G23 G26 daytime running lights Lemon Yellow Red
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m3atyg80x · 07-20-2023, 03:00 AM

Ordered from IceDriver and installed the yellow DRLs today. No issue with the boards being loose or light quality, however one thing that slightly bothered me was the top modules being both right sides. The boards were swapped to have it accommodate its respective headlight but the fins are both facing the same way instead of being one for left and one for right. I originally thought it was going to make contact with the hood upon closing it but everything is fine. IceDriver has no comment about the modules being both the same for the top.

Note: if you inspect Ice Driver’s product picture you can see both modules saying ‘R’ meaning right side.

dj_intrinsic · 07-23-2023, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by m3atyg80x

Ordered from IceDriver and installed the yellow DRLs today. No issue with the boards being loose or light quality, however one thing that slightly bothered me was the top modules being both right sides. The boards were swapped to have it accommodate its respective headlight but the fins are both facing the same way instead of being one for left and one for right. I originally thought it was going to make contact with the hood upon closing it but everything is fine. IceDriver has no comment about the modules being both the same for the top.

Note: if you inspect Ice Driver’s product picture you can see both modules saying ‘R’ meaning right side.

The top heatsinks don't matter as they are exactly the same. If you look at the LED boards they say "LR" and LED itself is smack dab in the middle.

testing02hwr · 07-26-2023, 06:18 PM

I also ordered from IceDriver and half way during installation I noticed that my driver side DRLs stopped working.

They do turn on but they only stay on for a second... Almost like the car is trying to send power to the DRLs but does not.

I tried putting in the top OEM DRL and no dice either. Anyone have any ideas?

testing02hwr · 07-27-2023, 07:13 AM

I swapped the bottom left module with OEM and the DRLs started working again. I can only imagine that the bottom left module IceDriver sent was a dud. It did turn on but you could tell the car did not like it since it turned off once the car knew something was up.

I like to look on the bright side of things and say that I now have an extra set of heatsinks for when I buy them from IND. Why IND? So I don't have to deal with someone across the world who can just decide to ghost me or tell me to spend $50 to send something back.

A pic of alternating DRLs when I was testing the modules out in case anyone was wondering what it would look like....

vim · 07-27-2023, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by testing02hwr

I swapped the bottom left module with OEM and the DRLs started working again. I can only imagine that the bottom left module IceDriver sent was a dud. It did turn on but you could tell the car did not like it since it turned off once the car knew something was up.

I like to look on the bright side of things and say that I now have an extra set of heatsinks for when I buy them from IND. Why IND? So I don't have to deal with someone across the world who can just decide to ghost me or tell me to spend $50 to send something back.

A pic of alternating DRLs when I was testing the modules out in case anyone was wondering what it would look like....

damn that sucks. Did they end up sending you a new set?

vickeyduck · 07-27-2023, 04:45 PM

I received the kits from icedriver. Cost me $128 in total 2 weeks ago. But one chip felt off during the transportation. I thought it was missing LOL, so I contacted the seller, got an instant response and send me a new one through FEDEX.

LeonHtownM440 · 07-27-2023, 04:53 PM

Is there any luck for us who doesn't have the laser headlight to potentially swap off the DRL LED to yellow? Is there a preferred vendor to order this mod? Anyone had bad experience with the mod sold by AliExpress?

testing02hwr · 07-27-2023, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by vim

damn that sucks. Did they end up sending you a new set?

I’ll try and contact them to see what they say

Sp2pilot · 07-28-2023, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LeonHtownM440

Is there any luck for us who doesn't have the laser headlight to potentially swap off the DRL LED to yellow? Is there a preferred vendor to order this mod? Anyone had bad experience with the mod sold by AliExpress?

There are laser and non laser kits. Icedriver, as well as other more expensive vendors sell both.

BmwFanBoy94 · 07-29-2023, 06:05 PM

Are these the same type of screws you all have for your modules?

I assumed they were T bit security screws.

This is the type I’ve got on my car. It’s an M3 CS.

Unimatrix0 · 07-30-2023, 05:56 AM

Guess BMW does not want you to remove yours

Matt@Evolve · 08-01-2023, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BmwFanBoy94

Are these the same type of screws you all have for your modules?

I assumed they were T bit security screws.

This is the type I’ve got on my car. It’s an M3 CS.

For some reason CS/CSL have security screws on. A bit of a pain.

BmwFanBoy94 · 08-01-2023, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt@Evolve

For some reason CS/CSL have security screws on. A bit of a pain.

Is there a bit that exists to buy which will fit the screw type?

Matt@Evolve · 08-01-2023, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BmwFanBoy94

Is there a bit that exists to buy which will fit the screw type?

As far as I understand it they're a screw that cannot be undone, as there is no flat edge when going counter-clockwise. Typically called a clutch head or one way head.

Simplest method would be to use a Dremel to cut a slot in them to use a flathead, but I haven't tried this.

BmwFanBoy94 · 08-01-2023, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt@Evolve

As far as I understand it they're a screw that cannot be undone, as there is no flat edge when going counter-clockwise. Typically called a clutch head or one way head.

Simplest method would be to use a Dremel to cut a slot in them to use a flathead, but I haven't tried this.

Do you think the aftermarket yellow DRL’s will work in the CS/CSL?

As they’ve obviously been coded to be just white whilst only DRL’s are on.

Also how close do you think the aftermarket DRL’s are compared to OEM CS/CSL DRLS?

Matt@Evolve · 08-01-2023, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BmwFanBoy94

Do you think the aftermarket yellow DRL’s will work in the CS/CSL?

As they’ve obviously been coded to be just white whilst only DRL’s are on.

Also how close do you think the aftermarket DRL’s are compared to OEM CS/CSL DRLS?

The Motorsport+ ones we have are pretty much an identical match.

I doubt regular DRLs will work in a CS/CSL because of the wiring for the extra functionality of having a 3rd diode for yellow. Because of the security screws I have not investigated further to see if this theory is correct however.

I have heard of people having their car coded to US/ROW spec to have yellow all of the time, but a software update would most likely revert this and may cause issues with part of the car being the wrong region. It could also potentially void your warranty like any software changes.

mistasleepi · 08-01-2023, 01:39 PM

Are the yellow drl legal in California?

BmwFanBoy94 · 08-01-2023, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt@Evolve

The Motorsport+ ones we have are pretty much an identical match.

I doubt regular DRLs will work in a CS/CSL because of the wiring for the extra functionality of having a 3rd diode for yellow. Because of the security screws I have not investigated further to see if this theory is correct however.

I have heard of people having their car coded to US/ROW spec to have yellow all of the time, but a software update would most likely revert this and may cause issues with part of the car being the wrong region. It could also potentially void your warranty like any software changes.

What sort of issues would it cause “part” of the car?

Also, would this coding flag when you go for a service at BMW? I.E I know you get flagged when you tune, they get an automatic notification saying “potential tune”.

Is the likely hood of warranty being voided by coding the same risk as using something like Bimmer code?

Matt@Evolve · 08-02-2023, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BmwFanBoy94

What sort of issues would it cause “part” of the car?

Also, would this coding flag when you go for a service at BMW? I.E I know you get flagged when you tune, they get an automatic notification saying “potential tune”.

Is the likely hood of warranty being voided by coding the same risk as using something like Bimmer code?

It's realistically uncharted territory, our coding expert was apprehensive due to unknown issues that could happen when a software update happens.

Any software changes, be that ECU tune or coding of any kind may flag up when the car is plugged in to BMW diagnostics. I haven't heard of it happening, but in theory any software not supplied by BMW is against your warranty.

BmwFanBoy94 · 08-02-2023, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt@Evolve

It's realistically uncharted territory, our coding expert was apprehensive due to unknown issues that could happen when a software update happens.

Any software changes, be that ECU tune or coding of any kind may flag up when the car is plugged in to BMW diagnostics. I haven't heard of it happening, but in theory any software not supplied by BMW is against your warranty.

Why don’t you guys just use your dremel to flat head out the screw and test the aftermarket DRL’s 😁

I’ve got a pair here and I’m considering doing the top module under the bonnet and testing it out. So essentially if that works, the modules near the wheels should work?

BmwFanBoy94 · 08-03-2023, 10:02 AM

So I managed to get the screw off without damaging the head… used a ply and it came off quite nicely and easily.

Plugged the after market modules in and they work!!

The colour is pretty identical… however the aftermarket modules are not as bright. Id says 10/15% less light.

I also saw that the original CS module has three diodes for light, whereas the aftermarket only has 2. That’s for the module on the bonnet.

Stuck with the OEM modules as they’re in my opinion much brighter.

Was thinking, is there anyway to turn up the brightness on the modules? Or is it already set at 100%?

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dj_intrinsic Second Lieutenant 330 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 23 G80 M3 6MT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1)	I ended up going off the AliExpress full heatsink kit from icedriver. From this tread, it seems like this store is the primary supplier for other yellow DRL vendors. Took about 1 week for shipping with a super easy install IF you take of the wheels and use a ratcheting wrench with a T20 bit on the outer lights (behind fender liner). Also you might have to get some double sided thermal tape as when I received the kit, the smaller boards fell of the heatsinks. Easy fix and a couple bucks off Amazon. BMW M3 M4 CSL 4 series DRL RGBW multicolor LED boards G80 G22 G82 G23 G26 daytime running lights Lemon Yellow Red https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKAzOdK Attached Images __________________ 2023 G80 MT / AW / Fjord Blue/Black \| KW HAS \| Apex VS5RS F:20x10+8 285/30-20 R:20x11+18 305/30-20 \| Maxton Street Pro Splitter \| OEM M3CS Grille \| SST Valve Controller \| CS Style Yellow DRL \| MAD Non-Res Single Midpipe Past: 2018 X3 M40i \| 2016 M-Sport X1 \| 2013 MT M-Sport 328i \| 2021 Audi A6 Allroad
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m3atyg80x Enlisted Member 45 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M3 COMP Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: FLORIDA iTrader: (0)	Ordered from IceDriver and installed the yellow DRLs today. No issue with the boards being loose or light quality, however one thing that slightly bothered me was the top modules being both right sides. The boards were swapped to have it accommodate its respective headlight but the fins are both facing the same way instead of being one for left and one for right. I originally thought it was going to make contact with the hood upon closing it but everything is fine. IceDriver has no comment about the modules being both the same for the top. Note: if you inspect Ice Driver’s product picture you can see both modules saying ‘R’ meaning right side.
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testing02hwr Private 134 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	I also ordered from IceDriver and half way during installation I noticed that my driver side DRLs stopped working. They do turn on but they only stay on for a second... Almost like the car is trying to send power to the DRLs but does not. I tried putting in the top OEM DRL and no dice either. Anyone have any ideas? Attached Images
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testing02hwr Private 134 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	I swapped the bottom left module with OEM and the DRLs started working again. I can only imagine that the bottom left module IceDriver sent was a dud. It did turn on but you could tell the car did not like it since it turned off once the car knew something was up. I like to look on the bright side of things and say that I now have an extra set of heatsinks for when I buy them from IND. Why IND? So I don't have to deal with someone across the world who can just decide to ghost me or tell me to spend $50 to send something back. A pic of alternating DRLs when I was testing the modules out in case anyone was wondering what it would look like.... Attached Images
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BmwFanBoy94 Lieutenant 436 Rep 405 Posts Drives: BMW M4CS Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: London iTrader: (0)	So I managed to get the screw off without damaging the head… used a ply and it came off quite nicely and easily. Plugged the after market modules in and they work!! The colour is pretty identical… however the aftermarket modules are not as bright. Id says 10/15% less light. I also saw that the original CS module has three diodes for light, whereas the aftermarket only has 2. That’s for the module on the bonnet. Stuck with the OEM modules as they’re in my opinion much brighter. Was thinking, is there anyway to turn up the brightness on the modules? Or is it already set at 100%?
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