Eagle Eye LED concern

[cakM3]

The eagle eye style tails do not have that black plastic cover like the OEM M3 LED tails do. I can say from experience having them on my first bimmer ('99 323i) and now on my ZHP, I have not had any issues with them regarding moisture leaking into the car or in the tail lights themselves. The gasket that comes with them are thin and cheap....that's where the moisture is coming in from. They do not provide a good enough seal, which is why I used that weather strip I got from Home Depot. Overall, I'm satisfied with them and I love how they look with the Imola

[UdubBadger]

k so if I do get these just expect to use weatherstripping huh?

[cakM3]

Depends on if you really need that black strip. My eagle eyes fit prefectly and with the additional weather strip I used, there are no leaks and I have them laid out such that they don't look bad imho. Yeah, I would like to have that strip there to "clean" up that area but can live without it. When the trunk is closed, you don't see any difference other than you have LED tail lights. They function just as good as OEM tails from my experience. No, I never had any burned out LEDs... lucky I guess

One thing to note here in New England, my ZHP is parked outside all the time and the tails do go through cold/freeze, heat cycles. So far, everything have been good to go

Udub, I grew up in Chicago - went to Barrington HS....so I know what Chicago winters are all about. I don't think you will have issues with eagle eyes there....just my 2 cents...

[UdubBadger]

ah no kidding huh? I've always loved Barrington... I'm sure a lot has changed since you lived there though.

[cakM3]

I'm sure Barrington has changed lots in 30 years

I still remember the winters though.....brrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! New England is mild compared to Chicago winters

[UdubBadger]

I'm sure Barrington has changed lots in 30 years

I still remember the winters though.....brrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! New England is mild compared to Chicago winters

oh yeah and those north/western suburbs get the brunt of it too. It's always been a nice area, told my wife I wouldn't mind living there one day. Glenview/Northbrook is getting a little crowded for my tastes now.

[cakM3]

ahhhhh the memories....taking in a doubleheader in May at Wrigley's Field...the drive on Lake Shore Drive....and let's not forget Chicago's Giordanos Pizza! FTW

[UdubBadger]

You've been gone too long buddy...

US Cellular Field is the place to be, Lake Shore Drive is a death trap (per blizzard of '11) and Lou Malnati's > Giordano's (which actually had to close 1/2 of its locations)

[cakM3]

Giordano's (which actually had to close 1/2 of its locations) Really????

I guess I have been away way too long......

Perhaps I should be looking you guys up next time I roll through Chicago. I try to make it out there at least every summer sometime...

I have family in Iowa and drive I-80W which takes me through Chicago....when I have time I try to stay over to visit with friends there... I use the ///M when driving out west....

[UdubBadger]

Yeah, the economy hit those places pretty hard. Also their pizza is soooo filling but soooo expensive. $25 for a small deep with spinach and pepperoni and you can only eat 2 slices max without at least needed to take a halftime bathroom break.

For sure let me know when you come through here next year.