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Well, the LED Tail lights that I ordered showed up today! I was thrilled at the quality and the look of these babies- I got these as I think that vs. the other lamps on ebay- these have a more current S6 look to them..

Install was really straightforward- 1 socket, 4 nuts per side- and 25 minutes later - DONE!

The fit is almost as good as the OEM- Direct plug in to wiring harness- really simple to do. Overall cost- $260. - But for me that is worth it- 'cause I love the look of LED tail lights- Soo sweet!

Here are pre-install, during and final pics- I would do a detailed write-up on the process- but it is so simple that it is not required- Seriously- changing the headlight bulb is harder!

Enjoy the pics!

The Box arrives
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They are packed quite well
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Up-Close look
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Pre-installation rear - view
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remove 4 nuts on each side- that's it!
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The position of the bolt-holes and wiring harness
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Side- by - side comparison- out of the car
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Right done- left OEM
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Direct plug-in installation
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All-Done- View from 3/4 back
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Straight on- rear view- daytime
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Close -up rear left
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Nice touch- there is a little side firing LED so side visibility is enhanced
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All Done!
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JimmyC83

mmm light emitting diodes.

néné

Very nice. Good choice.

Boston Driver

....to match my 3 sets of wheels!!!

DD_(in Germany)

Just have to help a picture in need of Photoshop's shadow/highlight adjustment:

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audikillsbmw

^^^ crackhead : )

audikillsbmw

But then we can see gapina : (

Amato9588

i wasn't a fan of that single LED on the side or the backup lights.

But now that i see them on a black car, i would buy those. I do like mine a lot, you should do some LED license plate lights, it makes the car look awesome at night

Jeffla

They look great ! Anyone know of any led tailights for the Avant?

Boston Driver

...takes one to know one!!! :PPP