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      09-29-2013, 07:33 PM   #1
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$550 LCI Headlight Set New... But Are they correct?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-3-Series...4f0c50&vxp=mtr

They look exactly right but it says this:

Reamark: For vehicles with headlight levelling (electric). With servo motor for LDR.

What does that mean? I thought halogen doesn't have this, will it still be a straight swap for my e90 prelci halogens?
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      09-29-2013, 08:11 PM   #2
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These are for european type vehicles.
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      09-29-2013, 08:26 PM   #3
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These are for european type vehicles.
Will they work in US Spec cars?
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      09-29-2013, 08:37 PM   #4
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Will they work in US Spec cars?
No they won't. I checked mine and they are a different part #.
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No they won't. I checked mine and they are a different part #.
Ouch that sucks. Thank you for the information though!
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No they won't. I checked mine and they are a different part #.
I don't understand why your saying that they won't work on a US spec car. Assuming these are legit, they would be a direct swap. Euro spec and US spec are the same size and shape, as well as the same internals. The only difference is how they look, cosmetically.

I actually bought Euro LCI Bi-xenons from this exact seller. Great seller, quick shipping btw.
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I don't understand why your saying that they won't work on a US spec car. Assuming these are legit, they would be a direct swap. Euro spec and US spec are the same size and shape, as well as the same internals. The only difference is how they look, cosmetically.

I actually bought Euro LCI Bi-xenons from this exact seller. Great seller, quick shipping btw.
I don't get it either to be honest, I thought they should work.
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I don't get it either to be honest, I thought they should work.
You asked a question and i gave an answer. If you want to second guess then buy them on your assumption that they will work. Good luck. I will never again answer anything.
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You asked a question and i gave an answer. If you want to second guess then buy them on your assumption that they will work. Good luck. I will never again answer anything.

No need to be so defensive, I'm not buying them based on your advice, I was just originally thinking the same thing, that euro spec are very similar and theoretically should work. As I said before thank you for your advice.
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You need the headlight leveling system that is used in Europe. They have different setups to prevent blinding oncoming traffic. In the US we have clown's putting HID bulbs in halogen headlights to look cool and blind oncoming cars.
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You need the headlight leveling system that is used in Europe. They have different setups to prevent blinding oncoming traffic. In the US we have clown's putting HID bulbs in halogen headlights to look cool and blind oncoming cars.
Word's can't describe how much I hate seeing that.
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You need the headlight leveling system that is used in Europe. They have different setups to prevent blinding oncoming traffic. In the US we have clown's putting HID bulbs in halogen headlights to look cool and blind oncoming cars.
Despite the fact that the headlights have auto-leveling, you can manually level the lights so there wouldn't be a problem blinding oncoming traffic. If the OP wants it to be thorough, then there are shops that can aim the headlights for him.
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Yes I'm bringing this one back from the dead! I actually just bought these exact headlights. I'm wondering the same thing as the OP.

Any help?

Thanks
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