WANTED: CLEAR FRONT BLINKERS - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

ssangjune · 05-20-2005, 09:56 AM

How can I get the Clear blinkers for the new E90? (front)

All the european versions have it. I think they have the clear back as well for the top red piece in the upper corners.

But i read elsewhere that you have to replace the whole head light part which will run an estimated $2400. Is this true or will they offer just the cover replacement in the future?

In my opinion, I feel that the yellow makes the car less aggressive/sporty.

Can't wait to pick up my E90 on Weds!

Any input will help. thanks!

bozo5521 · 05-20-2005, 06:35 PM

Yep, theyve got the clears all day around here..The clears with Adp/Xenon technology are around 1100 bucks a piece...OEM of course...

Regular lights (clears) are 520 bucks a piece...Im picking up a pair for my X next week...

Nathan · 05-22-2005, 12:07 PM

Yep, you have to change the whole headlight assembly in North America to get the White indicators like they have in Europe.

Wait a few months, and they will find a way through aftermarket to modify these.

Currently, even if you wanted the clear headlamps, you can't order them through a US dealer due to DOT regulations. Now, you can have someone in Europe buy them for you and send it, but its probably almost 6K for both Xenon/Adaptive assemblies with shipping. That's a lot for the look.

I am holding out till they make some mod you can put over the lights. Its definitely integrated into the lamp and you can't get it out. I was hoping someone could get their hands on the service manual which shows how the lights come apart.

bozo5521 · 05-22-2005, 05:06 PM

I asked my dealer the other day about having to change the light "bend" for US specifications..He said its no big deal at all, that the lights can be made to be "flat beam" just by turning the adjustment wheel behind the light like the E46's had...He can do it for no charge....

In fact, he already showed me on my X how easy it could be done..Im leaving mine in Euro specs until I ship it back to the US...

So the 1100 bucks a piece will get you Adaptive/Xenon OEM full clears for the E90..theyve got bucketloads in stock here, so If anyone wants a pair, just give me a shout...

ssangjune · 06-24-2005, 03:46 PM

/bump.

anyone in europe want to trade the yellow for the white?

Xenon Adaptive for the 330i.

Hornet · 06-30-2005, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssangjune

Anyone in europe want to trade the yellow for the white?

Hmm, I wish you good luck with that one!

Seriously, I'd wait for some kind of aftermarket modification.

rudyboy · 07-19-2005, 11:01 PM

hello,
i saw one on ebay,clear headlamp euro non xenon for $699.95 and the bixenon clear euro headlights for $2999.95. Check his website on ebay coz he has alot of acces. for an e90. ROVER ACTIVE

en3rgie · 07-29-2005, 08:12 PM

I think bekkers import corp. Might be able to get there hands on the eurospec lights.

GIve them an email.

330i06 · 08-01-2005, 11:17 AM

You could could always get eye brows to cover up some of the yellow. Spending $2400 to get rid of a little bit of yellow is just retarded unless yur filthy rich. I'm gonna wait on that one

tightie · 08-03-2005, 03:12 AM

check the pics of my car.
i fixed that problem.

andylee97 · 08-03-2005, 03:22 AM

what pics are you talking about?? what did you fix?

coco · 08-03-2005, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andylee97

what pics are you talking about?? what did you fix?

tightie's got the tint film over his orange reflectors.. looks hot!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2835

Trini Ronnie · 01-30-2006, 06:01 PM

Can you really use your Nav Screen to play DVDs...please send me the website. Im buyin a new 330i...and i was wondering if i shoudl get the Nav or not...if i can use it to view DVDs...im definitely going to get it.

jcoo085 · 01-30-2006, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trini Ronnie

Can you really use your Nav Screen to play DVDs...please send me the website. Im buyin a new 330i...and i was wondering if i shoudl get the Nav or not...if i can use it to view DVDs...im definitely going to get it.

Ummm...

Now back to the clear front blinkers... or not.. Becuase I noticed something the other day. My taillights with the amber indicator has a 'DOT' marking on it. Doesn't this mean that it's DOT certified and legal to use in the US? Why then does BMW use red indicators on the rear??

Artz 330 · 02-01-2006, 01:51 PM

you can open up the plastic front lens ( i beleive must be baked) and click off the amber reflector/lens, you will be left with an empty space, but hell put a bulb in there and u have a clear corner..

itll look something like this... Clear yes... But looks empty...

325 Baller · 02-01-2006, 02:51 PM

you cant bake the lights on the e90, its been tried. What lights are those in your pic above?

longtran · 02-01-2006, 03:03 PM

i think those are for a 95 civic or e46?

shragon · 02-01-2006, 07:31 PM

they're the ricey looking e46 corner lights.

a burrito · 02-01-2006, 07:44 PM

it says "e46 4d" on the lens of those clears

325 Baller · 02-01-2006, 07:54 PM

nice eye a burrito. They are kinda ricey but i kinda like them.

Artz 330 · 02-02-2006, 12:44 AM

there e46 yes. but i posted that to show u how our lights would look like with out the lens in there.. If u look at the light housing closely, you can see the amber lens is held by little clips. and so is the clear plastic lens from the entire housing. All clips. There HAS to be a way to take off those whole headlight housing lens off. Kinda like the E46, they were just clipped.. i wish i had a spare headlight housing to play with lol

02-02-2006, 09:30 PM

just paint the orange reflector black!

05-20-2005, 09:56 AM	#1
ssangjune Private First Class Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey / N.Y.C. Posts: 74 iTrader: (0)	WANTED: CLEAR FRONT BLINKERS How can I get the Clear blinkers for the new E90? (front) All the european versions have it. I think they have the clear back as well for the top red piece in the upper corners. But i read elsewhere that you have to replace the whole head light part which will run an estimated $2400. Is this true or will they offer just the cover replacement in the future? In my opinion, I feel that the yellow makes the car less aggressive/sporty. Can't wait to pick up my E90 on Weds! Any input will help. thanks!

06-24-2005, 03:46 PM	#5
ssangjune Private First Class Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey / N.Y.C. Posts: 74 iTrader: (0)	/bump. anyone in europe want to trade the yellow for the white? Xenon Adaptive for the 330i. __________________ \| 330i \| Sapphire Black\| Steptronic \| Black Leatherette \| Aluminum Trim\| Sports Package \| 18" Ellipsoid 162 Alloys \| Heated Seats \| Xenons \| Pick up July 26th\|

02-01-2006, 01:51 PM	#15
Artz 330 Colonel Drives: Z4M, 335i, 135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ Posts: 2,374 iTrader: (4) View Artz 330's Garage	you can open up the plastic front lens ( i beleive must be baked) and click off the amber reflector/lens, you will be left with an empty space, but hell put a bulb in there and u have a clear corner.. itll look something like this... Clear yes... But looks empty... Attached Images __________________

02-01-2006, 02:51 PM	#16
325 Baller Colonel Drives: 325i AW/Terra \| M6 Vert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 2,533 iTrader: (1) View 325 Baller's Garage	you cant bake the lights on the e90, its been tried. What lights are those in your pic above? __________________ ---------------------------------------------------- E90- Alpine White/ Terra Dakota: Navi, Premium Package, Sat Radio, Steptronic. About to go to the collision center tuesday eta: BACK :: my E90 subdomainNEW PICTURES 3/18

02-01-2006, 03:03 PM	#17
longtran Moderator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 16,024 iTrader: (102) View longtran's Garage	i think those are for a 95 civic or e46? __________________ E92/E93 m3 sides for non m3 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316951 E90 m3 sides or non m3http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316170

05-20-2005, 06:35 PM	#2
bozo5521 First Lieutenant Drives: '04/E53/X5/3.0/PP Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 336 iTrader: (0)	Yep, theyve got the clears all day around here..The clears with Adp/Xenon technology are around 1100 bucks a piece...OEM of course... Regular lights (clears) are 520 bucks a piece...Im picking up a pair for my X next week...

05-22-2005, 12:07 PM	#3
Nathan First Lieutenant Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City Posts: 367 iTrader: (0)	Yep, you have to change the whole headlight assembly in North America to get the White indicators like they have in Europe. Wait a few months, and they will find a way through aftermarket to modify these. Currently, even if you wanted the clear headlamps, you can't order them through a US dealer due to DOT regulations. Now, you can have someone in Europe buy them for you and send it, but its probably almost 6K for both Xenon/Adaptive assemblies with shipping. That's a lot for the look. I am holding out till they make some mod you can put over the lights. Its definitely integrated into the lamp and you can't get it out. I was hoping someone could get their hands on the service manual which shows how the lights come apart.

05-22-2005, 05:06 PM	#4
bozo5521 First Lieutenant Drives: '04/E53/X5/3.0/PP Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 336 iTrader: (0)	I asked my dealer the other day about having to change the light "bend" for US specifications..He said its no big deal at all, that the lights can be made to be "flat beam" just by turning the adjustment wheel behind the light like the E46's had...He can do it for no charge.... In fact, he already showed me on my X how easy it could be done..Im leaving mine in Euro specs until I ship it back to the US... So the 1100 bucks a piece will get you Adaptive/Xenon OEM full clears for the E90..theyve got bucketloads in stock here, so If anyone wants a pair, just give me a shout...

07-19-2005, 11:01 PM	#7
rudyboy Private Drives: Bmw e90 / MBZ e55 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: los angeles Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	hello, i saw one on ebay,clear headlamp euro non xenon for $699.95 and the bixenon clear euro headlights for $2999.95. Check his website on ebay coz he has alot of acces. for an e90. ROVER ACTIVE

07-29-2005, 08:12 PM	#8
en3rgie AKA: IndieZHP on every other board Drives: e90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pomona/Northridge, CA Posts: 124 iTrader: (1)	I think bekkers import corp. Might be able to get there hands on the eurospec lights. GIve them an email.

08-01-2005, 11:17 AM	#9
330i06 Private Drives: 2006 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: boston Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	You could could always get eye brows to cover up some of the yellow. Spending $2400 to get rid of a little bit of yellow is just retarded unless yur filthy rich. I'm gonna wait on that one

08-03-2005, 03:12 AM	#10
tightie JOSH SHOKRI. Drives: e ninety two em three. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: i love LA Posts: 2,381 iTrader: (4) View tightie's Garage	check the pics of my car. i fixed that problem.

08-03-2005, 03:22 AM	#11
andylee97 say no to drugs Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NoVa fairfax Posts: 142 iTrader: (3)	what pics are you talking about?? what did you fix?

01-30-2006, 06:01 PM	#13
Trini Ronnie New Member Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Can you really use your Nav Screen to play DVDs...please send me the website. Im buyin a new 330i...and i was wondering if i shoudl get the Nav or not...if i can use it to view DVDs...im definitely going to get it.

02-01-2006, 07:31 PM	#18
shragon Moderator Drives: 2006 SG E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 27,551 iTrader: (5) View shragon's Garage	they're the ricey looking e46 corner lights. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon

02-01-2006, 07:44 PM	#19
a burrito Major Drives: 08' Toy FJC, 06' 997s Cab Join Date: May 2005 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,218 iTrader: (0)	it says "e46 4d" on the lens of those clears __________________ "There is no Substitute"

02-01-2006, 07:54 PM	#20
325 Baller Colonel Drives: 325i AW/Terra \| M6 Vert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida Posts: 2,533 iTrader: (1) View 325 Baller's Garage	nice eye a burrito. They are kinda ricey but i kinda like them. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------- E90- Alpine White/ Terra Dakota: Navi, Premium Package, Sat Radio, Steptronic. About to go to the collision center tuesday eta: BACK :: my E90 subdomainNEW PICTURES 3/18

02-02-2006, 12:44 AM	#21
Artz 330 Colonel Drives: Z4M, 335i, 135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ Posts: 2,374 iTrader: (4) View Artz 330's Garage	there e46 yes. but i posted that to show u how our lights would look like with out the lens in there.. If u look at the light housing closely, you can see the amber lens is held by little clips. and so is the clear plastic lens from the entire housing. All clips. There HAS to be a way to take off those whole headlight housing lens off. Kinda like the E46, they were just clipped.. i wish i had a spare headlight housing to play with lol __________________

02-02-2006, 09:30 PM	#22
DTDREW Guest Drives: Posts: n/a View DTDREW's Garage	just paint the orange reflector black!