[chris3g]

Originally Posted by Matt@Evolve

To remove the old board we just use a small electrical/watchmaker flat head screwdriver. It's not the nicest process removing them by levering on the PCB itself but it does work.

Worth being careful of any of the components mounted on the diode as a slip of the tool could probably damage the original boards should you ever want to go back to standard.

yeah i had a slip because i like to rush things and completely destroyed one of my boards

whatever though, yellow is totally legal and they look amazing so there really isn't any reason to ever return it to stock.

[Chapter2099]

I’m getting caught up in this thread, so apologies if this was said already.

1.) What’s the consensus on the best plug and play yellow DRL of choice? Motorsport+?

2.) Do any of these options throw codes? Do I need to be worried about messing up my warranty?

3.) Is there a plug and play option out there that will allow me to go from yellow to white and vice versa? I think the answer is VinylDesigns2 but it’s not out yet from what I understand.

[wowwitsgau]

Icedriver (the most popular vendor on AliExpress for the yellow drl’s and most likely the same supplier as all the other vendors) now offers a fully integrated module, with heat sinks, for only $20 more. No need to take apart the stock heatsinks/modules. Going to give this a try

https://m.aliexpress.us/item/3256804372954339.html?pdp_npi=3%40dis%21USD%21US%2 0%24140.00%21US%20%24140.00%21%21%21%21%21%402101c 85c16873931185826377d3cb4%2112000034178088982%21sh 01%21US%213428871573&gatewayAdapt=Pc2Msite

[Chapter2099]

Originally Posted by wowwitsgau

Icedriver (the most popular vendor on AliExpress for the yellow drl’s and most likely the same supplier as all the other vendors) now offers a fully integrated module, with heat sinks, for only $20 more. No need to take apart the stock heatsinks/modules. Going to give this a try

https://m.aliexpress.us/item/3256804...Adapt=Pc2Msite

With heatsinks? This is what I’ve been waiting for.

This is the first person to do this, no?

I’m assuming it’s a cost prohibited thing, but I’m surprised more don’t offer this open.

[Unimatrix0]

Originally Posted by Chapter2099

With heatsinks? This is what I’ve been waiting for.

This is the first person to do this, no?

I’m assuming it’s a cost prohibited thing, but I’m surprised more don’t offer this open.

Just ordered them, Was $193.72
Heatsinks, US Laser, Lemon Yellow, Taxes and $21 shipping.
Should have them by July 2nd.
Project for the 4th!

[Chapter2099]

Originally Posted by Unimatrix0

Just ordered them, Was $193.72
Heatsinks, US Laser, Lemon Yellow, Taxes and $21 shipping.
Should have them by July 2nd.
Project for the 4th!

Let me know what you think when you get them installed. If all is well, I’ll likely get them as well.

The idea of not having to change the heatsinks will likely seal the deal for me.

[Jon H]

Originally Posted by wowwitsgau

Icedriver (the most popular vendor on AliExpress for the yellow drl’s and most likely the same supplier as all the other vendors) now offers a fully integrated module, with heat sinks, for only $20 more. No need to take apart the stock heatsinks/modules. Going to give this a try

https://m.aliexpress.us/item/3256804...Adapt=Pc2Msite

That's a great deal. Although swapping them wasn't too difficult, I'd gladly pay the extra $20 for this. Nice find!

[Chapter2099]

Originally Posted by Jon H

That's a great deal. Although swapping them wasn't too difficult, I'd gladly pay the extra $20 for this. Nice find!

I just like it because for $20, I don’t need to worry about messing something up and my OEM chip and heatsink are left untouched. A brand new assembly for $20 more.

[Unimatrix0]

Parts came in with Fed-Ex, 4 business day from China to West Palm Beach.
Going to have some fun tomorrow

[superiaultra]

Can you resend link? The link throws an error page. Also let us know how it turns out when you get it on today!

[Unimatrix0]

Originally Posted by superiaultra

Can you resend link? The link throws an error page. Also let us know how it turns out when you get it on today!

Got it installed just now, Did not remove the wheels.
Was not easy, but 3 hours and 6 beers and Marlboro's later all good.

[Unimatrix0]

Full Lemon Yellow

[Chapter2099]

Originally Posted by Unimatrix0

Got it installed just now, Did not remove the wheels.
Was not easy, but 3 hours and 6 beers and Marlboro's later all good.

Ugh. 3 hours??

That means it’ll take me longer. lol I have 0 skills when it comes to this stuff.

The final product looks great though.

Are you happy you got the ones with their own heatsinks?

[yocubed]

Originally Posted by Chapter2099

Ugh. 3 hours??

That means it’ll take me longer. lol I have 0 skills when it comes to this stuff.

The final product looks great though.

Are you happy you got the ones with their own heatsinks?

It is far less than 3 hours if you get the heatsinks and pull the wheel. removing the wheel gives you far better access to the outer heatsinks.

A small bit driver like this helps a ton to get to the torx screws.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-35-P...ol-Set/3387640

[Chapter2099]

Originally Posted by yocubed

It is far less than 3 hours if you get the heatsinks and pull the wheel. removing the wheel gives you far better access to the outer heatsinks.

A small bit driver like this helps a ton to get to the torx screws.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-35-P...ol-Set/3387640

My buddy is used to doing all of this. I’ll probably take it to his house to teach me and keep me from taking too long.

Thanks for the advice. I appreciate this a lot.

[Unimatrix0]

Have the full heat sinks, it was that small screw that took so long.
Even with the little ratchet.
Then again was taking my time and it was hot and humid in the garage lol

[J_Supplanter]

Unimatrix0 this is what we've been waiting for! Next question is, how will it hold up. Thanks so much for sharing, good sir.

[ifizik]

Originally Posted by Unimatrix0

Parts came in with Fed-Ex, 4 business day from China to West Palm Beach.
Going to have some fun tomorrow

Do you have the link to a working listing?

Link above is no good.

[YasPlz_CSL]

Using the iND Motorsport+ Yellow LED's is the ideal solution.
No glue or dry time etc is needed.

Remove your ballasts - Remove OEM boards
Motorsport+ boards come with thin super sticky tape on them
Place the Motorsport+ boards onto the ballast and re-install the ballasts.
If your careful with removing your OEM Boards - you can save these for the future.
No real need for entirely new ballasts IMO....

Its not removing the LED boards that takes time - its actually removing the lower ballast but even then its 25min per side max...

[J_Supplanter]

Originally Posted by ifizik

Do you have the link to a working listing?

Link above is no good.

Just go to AliExpress and search "bmw drl yellow g80"

[J_Supplanter]

Unimatrix0 were you the one that posted the review on AliExpress saying the original heat sinks on the ice driver product were problematic, so had to use double sided thermal pad tape?

If not, did you give em a quick wiggle/stress test and/or have any problems with the original adhesive?

[Unimatrix0]

Originally Posted by J_Supplanter

Unimatrix0 were you the one that posted the review on AliExpress saying the original heat sinks on the ice driver product were problematic, so had to use double sided thermal pad tape?

If not, did you give em a quick wiggle/stress test and/or have any problems with the original adhesive?

Wasn't me, checked the led boards before I installed them and they where very secure on the heatsinks.
Running around with them for the last couple of days and the temp and humidity here is very high. So far all good.