I think for the price it looks and works great.
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I think for the price it looks and works great.
Blue87 wroteIt is much simpler, it’s two led strips insert to the liner then plug into the footwell lighting. It’s less than $100.I like that version of it. Is it a complete glass swap or something simpler?
You can change color in idrive
ultragamma wroteNot quite the same effect as skylounge, but better than nothingI always like the sky lounge but unfortunately was unavailable on my X5. I found a retrofit version and installed this afternoon.
I think for the price it looks and works great.
bagd0003 wroteGiven the cost and time spend, I think it is suitable solution for those without the option.Not quite the same effect as skylounge, but better than nothing
mojoJJ wroteI ordered through alibaba for $78 including shipping.Link ?
Takes 2-3 weeks for delivery but I got it in two weeks.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mM0YBYe
ultragamma wroteLooks really good. Did you document the install by chance?I always like the sky lounge but unfortunately was unavailable on my X5. I found a retrofit version and installed this afternoon.
I think for the price it looks and works great.
Thx.
GX5Roamer wroteUnfortunately I didn’t. It’s a very simple install. The seller does have a video of the instruction, although they made it look much simpler than it is. I made a few adjustments on my install for my comfort level.Looks really good. Did you document the install by chance?
Thx.
If you have issues during installation, I am happy to help.
ultragamma this looks great. I just went ahead and ordered a set for my x6! Thanks for sharing.
Unfortunately in Florida the shade stays closed 99% of the time.
Keithwand wroteLooks like with this option you see the light when the shade is closed and also who uses this during the day lol. You'd only be able to see it clearly at night anyway.Looks great.
Unfortunately in Florida the shade stays closed 99% of the time.
makeitbetter wroteSorry, I just saw this. I don't have any morning photos but the color and brightness is exactly like the OEM ambience lights. So look at the dash ambience lights and you should have the same on these sky lights.Do you have any photos of what the led strips look like during the day? Thanks for sharing.
evanseric21 wroteYes, it is installed under the shade rail so you can see it with the shade closed even in day time. With my black roof, it is pretty clear during the day with shade closed.Looks like with this option you see the light when the shade is closed and also who uses this during the day lol. You'd only be able to see it clearly at night anyway.
Polkadotwhale wroteI Did this mod too on my f95 mainly because I felt the interior lighting isn’t as sufficient as the previous gen. I hope you got the one op bought because it connects to the idrive and sync with rest of the ambient lights. That said you do not plug it into usb for power, the kit comes with Y splitter that is compatible with your car, the power source is the foot well lights. Yiu can run it to either side (driver or passenger). You’d need to unclip the roof panel between front windshield and sunroof. Unclip some clips not remove the panel. Once unclipped, there will be enough room to feed the wires and plugs. For the wires to come down, run them behind the side vertical pillar down to the either side of dash. There’s an end cap panel on each side of the dash, pry it open to gain access. This is where the vertical pillar meets the dash. Now comes the tricky part, feeding the wires from side of the dash down to the footwell plug would require the wires be wrapped with a regid stick. This takes a bit of time to get it to the right place since there are blockages in between. Make sure the panel at footwell for cabin filter access is also removed to help the feeding. Once the wires are fed down to the footwell, use the Y adapter to piggyback powering the new roof leds.How did you run the cable down? Did you insert it in one of the side vertical panel? I am installing it soon, just figuring out the best way to run the cable in the roof out to the USB plug. Thanks 😊
Polkadotwhale wroteWhy do you want to power it by usb and lose the ability to sync with idrive? You’d have to use an external remote control I’m guessing. Kinda too aftermarketish no?Thanks for the explanation. I am planning to install in F15. I will see how to unclip some part of the roof panel to feed the cable in. Planning to use the USB in the trunk. wondering what kind of clip does the roof has? How to pry it open?
Regarding the clips, you won’t even see them. Just stick a trim tool between the metal frame and roof panel to pry. You would hear the clicking sound once unclupped. Pry as many as you’d need for feeding the wires. Once done, just tap them back with your hand. And same here you would hear clicking to know they are secured
