pics of BMW headlight conversion, I did it!
08-20-2001, 12:52 PM
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Re: year/model
Originally posted by vmarques82
what year and model lights are they?
what year and model lights are they?
So just say you want headlight assemblies for a 95 318.
I bought mine from http://catalog.thepartsbin.com/
BMW part # 63 12 1 468 865 PartsBin # P8000-39413
BMW part # 63 12 1 468 866 PartsBin # P8000-39414
Hellas are $153. total
08-20-2001, 02:43 PM
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Originally posted by CruzinMax
I love these light conversions. Its like the lights were almost made for the look of the car. Very nice. Oh ya, how much were the lights. Did you need any different harnesses or any different wiring.
I love these light conversions. Its like the lights were almost made for the look of the car. Very nice. Oh ya, how much were the lights. Did you need any different harnesses or any different wiring.
08-20-2001, 03:46 PM
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Are there any variations on the BMW lightsm, I've seen ones with 5-6 horizontal lines across the lights at http://www.sbnw39840.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/stuscar.htm
Whos car is that? I really like the look of these with the clear corners instead of the completly clear head lights.
Whos car is that? I really like the look of these with the clear corners instead of the completly clear head lights.
08-20-2001, 04:02 PM
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Originally posted by LegitMafiaBoss
Are there any variations on the BMW lightsm, I've seen ones with 5-6 horizontal lines across the lights at http://www.sbnw39840.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/stuscar.htm
Whos car is that? I really like the look of these with the clear corners instead of the completly clear head lights.
Are there any variations on the BMW lightsm, I've seen ones with 5-6 horizontal lines across the lights at http://www.sbnw39840.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/stuscar.htm
Whos car is that? I really like the look of these with the clear corners instead of the completly clear head lights.
08-20-2001, 05:12 PM
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Originally posted by LegitMafiaBoss
Are there any variations on the BMW lightsm, I've seen ones with 5-6 horizontal lines across the lights at http://www.sbnw39840.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/stuscar.htm
Whos car is that? I really like the look of these with the clear corners instead of the completly clear head lights.
Are there any variations on the BMW lightsm, I've seen ones with 5-6 horizontal lines across the lights at http://www.sbnw39840.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/stuscar.htm
Whos car is that? I really like the look of these with the clear corners instead of the completly clear head lights.
check out www.maxima.org.uk for more info on him
he posted here a few times
he has UK bmw lights and UK corners that look sweet
08-21-2001, 03:32 AM
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instructions for conversion
Here's what I followed:
http://www.annulardesign.com/maxima/bmw/
http://www.geocities.com/skymaxse/pi...structions.htm
http://www.annulardesign.com/maxima/bmw/
http://www.geocities.com/skymaxse/pi...structions.htm
08-21-2001, 10:14 AM
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Originally posted by old man
Thanks to the instructions from skymax and chris this came out really well. When I was all done I had to cut the grill side edges with a bandsaw to make it fit. I sprayed it flat black to hide it.
Thanks to the instructions from skymax and chris this came out really well. When I was all done I had to cut the grill side edges with a bandsaw to make it fit. I sprayed it flat black to hide it.
08-21-2001, 01:06 PM
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That does sound good. Right now I've had enough with my headlights so I'm going to leave them in and just drive for a while.
BTW, with the front Nissan badge popped off the grill, people have the hardest time trying to figure out what they're looking at. I love parking at a restaurant and watch people walk slowly around the car while I eat. (I'm sure some don't know what kind of car it is even after reading the word "Maxima" between the rear tailights.)
My first day out a Bimmer flashed me.
BTW, with the front Nissan badge popped off the grill, people have the hardest time trying to figure out what they're looking at. I love parking at a restaurant and watch people walk slowly around the car while I eat. (I'm sure some don't know what kind of car it is even after reading the word "Maxima" between the rear tailights.)
My first day out a Bimmer flashed me.
08-21-2001, 02:03 PM
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Originally posted by Shugarhi
ok lets try this
http://www.bimmerfest.com/hotimportd...ntitled-37.htm
ok lets try this
http://www.bimmerfest.com/hotimportd...ntitled-37.htm
08-22-2001, 04:53 AM
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Originally posted by LegitMafiaBoss
Hey there are those lights with the 5 lines on them, are those special m3 head lights?
Hey there are those lights with the 5 lines on them, are those special m3 head lights?
08-22-2001, 04:54 AM
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Originally posted by LegitMafiaBoss
Hey there are those lights with the 5 lines on them, are those special m3 head lights?
Hey there are those lights with the 5 lines on them, are those special m3 head lights?
08-22-2001, 05:09 AM
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Originally posted by old man
I'm pretty sure only E36 lights fit. ('91-'95 3 series, M3 and all, are the same light) The newest M3 is an E46.
I'm pretty sure only E36 lights fit. ('91-'95 3 series, M3 and all, are the same light) The newest M3 is an E46.
08-22-2001, 11:08 AM
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Originally posted by LegitMafiaBoss
Are the lenses on the US E36 headlights you guys have plastic? And if they are do they chip and crack easily?
Are the lenses on the US E36 headlights you guys have plastic? And if they are do they chip and crack easily?
EURO model E36 headlights - Glass
the US plastic ones i have probably have close to 40k miles on them and they are pristine, not a single chip from what i can see
08-22-2001, 11:16 AM
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Originally posted by LegitMafiaBoss
Are the lenses on the US E36 headlights you guys have plastic? And if they are do they chip and crack easily?
Are the lenses on the US E36 headlights you guys have plastic? And if they are do they chip and crack easily?
Yes they are plastic but no clue about chipping and cracking. I assume I can replace the lens cover if need be. A tech friend says this type are all plastic. Go to a dealership and check out mid '90s 3 series.
Stongard http://www.stongard.com/sgcontent/what_sgl.asp makes a protective cover for all headlights and would cure everything. (about $35-$40.)
08-22-2001, 06:48 PM
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Originally posted by LegitMafiaBoss
Could you upgrade to a higher wattage lighting system with the plastic housing?
Could you upgrade to a higher wattage lighting system with the plastic housing?
08-23-2001, 05:55 PM
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Originally posted by Shugarhi
yea, go buy a HID kit... phillips makes one for @ $500, or u can go to a BMW dealership (shudder) and see how much they sell theirs for... (im sure it is at least over $1000, and the bulbs are like $250 a set)
yea, go buy a HID kit... phillips makes one for @ $500, or u can go to a BMW dealership (shudder) and see how much they sell theirs for... (im sure it is at least over $1000, and the bulbs are like $250 a set)
08-23-2001, 08:07 PM
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Originally posted by LegitMafiaBoss
You dont think the plastic housing will melt?
You dont think the plastic housing will melt?
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