CSL tail lights from BayOptiks - anyone get these? Thoughts?

J_Supplanter · 07-07-2023, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nearwater4me

Thank you for the feedback. That's what I am afraid of...

Yo, I've went through this whole thread and have had a question since you're original comment.
What about swapping out the white DRL boards (in my case for yellow boards)?

Would you also not mess with that element of the exterior lighting system? Or is that way less of a concern then swapping in AM plug&play head/tail light housing assemblies?

My intention is to buy 4 full module/board assemblies (ie, w/ the boards already heat sunk to the modules), swap those in, and store the OEM assemblies.

Sorry for the off topic Q here, y'all. Just need a quick yes/no/maybe from the tier 1 auto mfg retiree.

Boogie2121 · 07-07-2023, 05:57 PM

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The car goes to A&L (IND) on July 5th for a week to do all the mods. I’ll report back close to the 11th. DM me around then and I can text you some videos

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They are the same as bayoptiks. I can get you connected to the guy who I bought from directly. I think was $7xx shipped.

den110 · 07-08-2023, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Boogie2121

CSL Tails

They are the same as bayoptiks. I can get you connected to the guy who I bought from directly. I think was $7xx shipped.

They look great! Any issues with fitment? Was it the DHGate link you posted? I am torn between the smoked ones over the red. Afraid they might not be bright enough compared to the red lenses

Boogie2121 · 07-08-2023, 09:59 PM

[QUOTE=den110;30290697]They look great! Any issues with fitment? Was it the DHGate link you posted? I am torn between the smoked ones over the red. Afraid they might not be bright enough compared to the red lenses

No fitment issues, I would def go for the red ones. Smoked are hard to see in any configuration of BMW lights. Yes that DH gate link but I contacted the seller directly on WhatsApp and worked through final cost etc - great guy.

Boogie2121 · 07-08-2023, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by den110

They look great! Any issues with fitment? Was it the DHGate link you posted? I am torn between the smoked ones over the red. Afraid they might not be bright enough compared to the red lenses

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den110 · 07-09-2023, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Boogie2121

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Thanks. I will go for the red and post pics once installed.

nearwater4me · 07-10-2023, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by J_Supplanter

Yo, I've went through this whole thread and have had a question since you're original comment.
What about swapping out the white DRL boards (in my case for yellow boards)?

Would you also not mess with that element of the exterior lighting system? Or is that way less of a concern then swapping in AM plug&play head/tail light housing assemblies?

My intention is to buy 4 full module/board assemblies (ie, w/ the boards already heat sunk to the modules), swap those in, and store the OEM assemblies.

Sorry for the off topic Q here, y'all. Just need a quick yes/no/maybe from the tier 1 auto mfg retiree.

I actually bought a set of yellow DRLs for my laser headlights but never got to installing them.
I'm still on the fence whether I should switch out the OEM boards or not tbh... I'm more concerned that it won't have the same output as the OEM LEDs. (I have the very early version)

As for having issues, as long as it's properly affixed to the heat sink and sealed/installed correctly, I wouldn't think it can cause much issues, if any.

J_Supplanter · 07-10-2023, 12:44 PM

nearwater4me thanks, mans. I'm looking at ice driver's assemblies on AliExpress. 120 USD total for all four modules and boards. Others on here have installed without issue (yet) and a reputable vendor per AE's stats. However, seems suspiciously inexpensive, perhaps cheap. No?

TheDrivenGarage · 07-15-2023, 04:47 PM

For that have done this and have run them for a bit, are they holding up? Are they bright enough during the day time to be safe (as bright or brither than stock)? Any pics of them in the day time?

den110 · 07-21-2023, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by den110

Thanks. I will go for the red and post pics once installed.

Just installed.

mattssi · 07-21-2023, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TrentMeister

Even in the parking garage they’re not super bright.

The part that seems bad to me which I don’t have a picture of is when you’re hitting the breaks or changing lanes.

The actual brake lite/turn signal is the bad part, it’s honestly barley visible from 20-30ft back.

The only saving grace is that the mirror signal is very bright for turning and the 3rd brake light is bright for stopping.

XRP to $13?

TrentMeister · 07-22-2023, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mattssi

XRP to $13?

2024 $24

NicolasB · 11-07-2023, 04:38 PM

Any updates on these for people who have them? Still enjoying them?

Any installed pics of the smoked ones?

NicolasB · 11-13-2023, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mattssi

XRP to $13?

Even if it went to $1 that would be good news at this point 😄

thatguyM4 · 11-16-2023, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by den110

Just installed.

Installed mines also and i have 3 different versions which i'll post later so you can see the difference of them so many out there

thatguyM4 · 11-20-2023, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Fugazii

Yep I just ordered these and the drivers side water gets trapped in the corner! I contacted BO horrible customer service.

did you ever get it resolve with them ?

Fugazii · 11-21-2023, 12:31 PM

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did you ever get it resolve with them ?

I rather not deal with them. I'm going to seal the housing myself.

thatguyM4 · 11-22-2023, 11:58 PM

well guys finally cracked it got it working with no issues , no error codes , nada .... took me a while to do but like I was sayin there is 3 different versions I have I'll post them later as I got Black Friday going on - So here's the you tube Link Im going to build a harness for this taillight so its as simple as can be
https://youtu.be/55HVOaxXIsU?si=HO5BZ_jxcylD68uF

thatguyM4 · 11-23-2023, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by breezyrc15

The aliexpress ones are the exact same lights bayoptiks are selling. US spec cars will not have the sequential turn signal working, only European spec cars. I spent a lot of time with other forum members trying to code in and find wiring to make the sequential work ok US cars but could never do it. It’s much easier on the G80 apparently.

I did it for the G82 M4 you do need to code it but its not that hard and some wiring and its all good
Heres the video working in action

https://youtu.be/55HVOaxXIsU?si=NfM2opraPQQgkhPG

den110 · 11-23-2023, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by thatguyM4

I did it for the G82 M4 you do need to code it but its not that hard and some wiring and its all good
Heres the video working in action

https://youtu.be/55HVOaxXIsU?si=NfM2opraPQQgkhPG

Looks good. I got mine from Alibaba and they are also using the brakelight as the turn signal. Be great to just plug a harness between the harness from the tailight and the CSL style light. Would it be that easy or do you need to run from fuse box? Also can I use Bimmercode to do the coding?

thatguyM4 · 11-23-2023, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by den110

Looks good. I got mine from Alibaba and they are also using the brakelight as the turn signal. Be great to just plug a harness between the harness from the tailight and the CSL style light. Would it be that easy or do you need to run from fuse box? Also can I use Bimmercode to do the coding?

I am building the Harness with the OEM Plugs and will be available soon - All coding can be done in Bimmercode - there is alot of mixed coding I'll be doing the how to guide after the holidays but all is working great no issues no error codes

thatguyM4 · 11-27-2023, 05:57 PM

So i have been working on the coding for the CSL Style Tail Lights and got it now Im working on a plug and play no coding needed and I think I did it again but need to find a G82 in the Bay Area to Test it

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Boogie2121 Lieutenant 1154 Rep 441 Posts Drives: BMW X5M Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=den110;30290697]They look great! Any issues with fitment? Was it the DHGate link you posted? I am torn between the smoked ones over the red. Afraid they might not be bright enough compared to the red lenses No fitment issues, I would def go for the red ones. Smoked are hard to see in any configuration of BMW lights. Yes that DH gate link but I contacted the seller directly on WhatsApp and worked through final cost etc - great guy.
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J_Supplanter Private 60 Rep 57 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Comp xDr Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M3 Competi ... [9.50]	nearwater4me thanks, mans. I'm looking at ice driver's assemblies on AliExpress. 120 USD total for all four modules and boards. Others on here have installed without issue (yet) and a reputable vendor per AE's stats. However, seems suspiciously inexpensive, perhaps cheap. No?
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TheDrivenGarage Private First Class 226 Rep 140 Posts Drives: BMW M4 G82, BMW M2 G87 (Order) Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	For that have done this and have run them for a bit, are they holding up? Are they bright enough during the day time to be safe (as bright or brither than stock)? Any pics of them in the day time?
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NicolasB Not my first rodeo 808 Rep 481 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW M3 Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Northern NY iTrader: (0)	Any updates on these for people who have them? Still enjoying them? Any installed pics of the smoked ones?
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thatguyM4 Private First Class 202 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 2021 M4 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	well guys finally cracked it got it working with no issues , no error codes , nada .... took me a while to do but like I was sayin there is 3 different versions I have I'll post them later as I got Black Friday going on - So here's the you tube Link Im going to build a harness for this taillight so its as simple as can be https://youtu.be/55HVOaxXIsU?si=HO5BZ_jxcylD68uF
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11-27-2023, 05:57 PM	#88
thatguyM4 Private First Class 202 Rep 176 Posts Drives: 2021 M4 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	So i have been working on the coding for the CSL Style Tail Lights and got it now Im working on a plug and play no coding needed and I think I did it again but need to find a G82 in the Bay Area to Test it
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