Differences between American/European 3-series headlights

AlexP1760 · 05-08-2005, 01:05 AM

I noticed that the European 3-series models have the clear/white corners on the headlights, but the American ones have all amber/orange. It's illegal to have no amber/orange on the headlights in the USA, right?

Once I get an E90 sedan, do any of you American forum members know where I can get clear/white corners to replace my headlights? If so, is the installation also easy?

RedStripe · 05-08-2005, 01:17 AM

Please visit this thread, as it is the most recent thread on this topic.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=483

I can't remember which thread it was where I first read someone asked about what you just posted. However, I do remember someone from England I believe posted that they talked to someone at their dealership and that person was told the headlamps were a one piece unit. And to replace one (with the Xenon HID lamps) was about $2400 USD, if I'm remembering correctly. Basically, it was real expensive. Also, this is a topic a lot of US buyers have been concerned about, so you're not alone in wanting the clear headlamps.

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AlexP1760 New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2002 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Differences between American/European 3-series headlights I noticed that the European 3-series models have the clear/white corners on the headlights, but the American ones have all amber/orange. It's illegal to have no amber/orange on the headlights in the USA, right? Once I get an E90 sedan, do any of you American forum members know where I can get clear/white corners to replace my headlights? If so, is the installation also easy?
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RedStripe Captain 96 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	Please visit this thread, as it is the most recent thread on this topic. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=483 I can't remember which thread it was where I first read someone asked about what you just posted. However, I do remember someone from England I believe posted that they talked to someone at their dealership and that person was told the headlamps were a one piece unit. And to replace one (with the Xenon HID lamps) was about $2400 USD, if I'm remembering correctly. Basically, it was real expensive. Also, this is a topic a lot of US buyers have been concerned about, so you're not alone in wanting the clear headlamps.
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