Questions for the e90 headlights (orange/yellow part on the headlights)

goldenstove · 08-24-2011, 01:02 PM

Hi everyone,

I just got a 2008 bmw 328i and like to ask a quick question.

I'd like to replace the headlight (I guess it's a regular/standard?) that has the yellowish/orangish color on it to a plain white one (that doesn't have yellow color in it).

Where can I purchase it? and is it hard to DIY?

I apologize for the mess of calling it yellowish/orangish (Idk what it is called).

Can anyone help me with this?

manu328 · 08-24-2011, 01:33 PM

Halogen standard or projector headlights?

manu328 · 08-24-2011, 01:40 PM

Probably the standard halogen

DesiRoc · 08-24-2011, 01:49 PM

These are most likely halogens.

Pre-LCI so you could use the Xenesis Tru-Match Bulbs.

http://www.bimmian.com/90/XEN/

I just ordered these for my LCI highs lows and fogs. Heard good things.

goldenstove · 08-24-2011, 01:59 PM

My bad, I didn't mean by the "headlights".

I meant by the yellow/orange FRAME that covers the headlights.

Sorry to mis-lead.

What do you call this?

and Where can I purchase?
Thanks again.

rollinstone157 · 08-24-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenstove

Hi everyone,

I just got a 2008 bmw 328i and like to ask a quick question.

I'd like to replace the headlight (I guess it's a regular/standard?) that has the yellowish/orangish color on it to a plain white one (that doesn't have yellow color in it).

Where can I purchase it? and is it hard to DIY?

I apologize for the mess of calling it yellowish/orangish (Idk what it is called).

Can anyone help me with this?

Question: are you talking about the ugly orange reflector on the side of the headlights that's sort of shaped like a V? Or are you talking about the color of the light coming from the headlights?

goldenstove · 08-24-2011, 02:02 PM

The highlighted yellow part, is what I meant.

goldenstove · 08-24-2011, 02:29 PM

Ugly yellow reflector... where can I get plain white reflector to replace it?

rollinstone157 · 08-24-2011, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenstove

Ugly yellow reflector... where can I get plain white reflector to replace it?

I THINK, don't quote me on this, that yellow is caused by the halogen bulb inside the headlight. Ergo, if you upgrade to an LED bulb, you will get rid of that "egg yolk" look. However, they may have put a yellowish diffuser over the front.

FastBimmerN54 · 08-24-2011, 03:04 PM

If these fit your model you would replace the lights with this http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/bmwpy5frtusi1.html

Otherwise I'm not sure they had a reflector on those models.

goldenstove · 08-24-2011, 03:15 PM

How do I change my front headlight cover like this?

mlifxs · 08-24-2011, 03:18 PM

I know what you mean but I want to know how too

ntrinh91 · 08-24-2011, 03:21 PM

Just buy a euro headlights and change the turn signal bulbs with this http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/3-Se...duct_info.html

goldenstove · 08-24-2011, 03:25 PM

It's not e92 coupe ...

mlifxs · 08-24-2011, 03:27 PM

hope I not confusing the discussion, I'm trying to help it. If you look at the picture of my car in My Garage, there is an amber light cover (not a bulb) flush with each headlight cover. I have an e90 just like you, a 2007. I'm guessing you want to change that from amber to clear or something else.

I have xenon, but I think many of the pre-lci have this regardless

there is a DIY on this in the DIY section but it looked pretty aggressive for my taste and would be interested if there are solutions you can buy at a reasonable price

goldenstove · 08-24-2011, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenstove

It's not e92 coupe ...

How do I change front headlight cover as clear as this in the pic?

THAT is my question

...

mlifxs · 08-24-2011, 03:40 PM

something like this maybe? just found it on one the sites referenced earlier in the thread...
http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/3-Se...duct_info.html

goldenstove · 08-24-2011, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlifxs

something like this maybe? just found it on one the sites referenced earlier in the thread...
http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/3-Se...duct_info.html

Yes it is "Alphine White" indeed!! Thank yo.

mlifxs · 08-24-2011, 04:09 PM

I think these are a little different than what you showed in the pic, but the general idea. There is a "sponsor for sale" section, including lighting, here:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=173
maybe there will be some other examples....i'm going to check it out later tonight

DesiRoc · 08-24-2011, 04:14 PM

Ohhhhhh lol you meant the reflector, LOL we all thought lights. Anyways I don't think you can change that without getting a new headlight BUT you can get a reflector cover that is painted to the color of your car to hide the Orange.

goldenstove · 08-24-2011, 04:34 PM

Thanks everyone! I'll get the reflector cover to hide the ugly orange cover!

DiskoSleaZe · 11-15-2018, 06:55 PM

I hate to revisit a old ass thread, but I want to get rid of that nasty orange reflector. And DO NOT want to just cover it with a sticker. They make some dope ass headlights for NON xenon cars. But I have xenons. Any solutions or ideas?

PS-ihave a 2007 bmw 335i msport

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manu328 Private First Class 7 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: kingston pa iTrader: (0)	Halogen standard or projector headlights?
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manu328 Private First Class 7 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: kingston pa iTrader: (0)	Probably the standard halogen
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DesiRoc Kumar 70 Rep 747 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E93 335i, S50 E30 325i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southeast US iTrader: (2)	These are most likely halogens. Pre-LCI so you could use the Xenesis Tru-Match Bulbs. http://www.bimmian.com/90/XEN/ I just ordered these for my LCI highs lows and fogs. Heard good things.
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goldenstove New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Wanna get bimmer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	My bad, I didn't mean by the "headlights". I meant by the yellow/orange FRAME that covers the headlights. Sorry to mis-lead. What do you call this? and Where can I purchase? Thanks again.
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FastBimmerN54 Banned 10 Rep 375 Posts Drives: Seats and a Steering Wheel Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Around iTrader: (1)	If these fit your model you would replace the lights with this http://www.highperformancebulbs.com/bmwpy5frtusi1.html Otherwise I'm not sure they had a reflector on those models.
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	hope I not confusing the discussion, I'm trying to help it. If you look at the picture of my car in My Garage, there is an amber light cover (not a bulb) flush with each headlight cover. I have an e90 just like you, a 2007. I'm guessing you want to change that from amber to clear or something else. I have xenon, but I think many of the pre-lci have this regardless there is a DIY on this in the DIY section but it looked pretty aggressive for my taste and would be interested if there are solutions you can buy at a reasonable price
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	something like this maybe? just found it on one the sites referenced earlier in the thread... http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/3-Se...duct_info.html
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	I think these are a little different than what you showed in the pic, but the general idea. There is a "sponsor for sale" section, including lighting, here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=173 maybe there will be some other examples....i'm going to check it out later tonight
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DesiRoc Kumar 70 Rep 747 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E93 335i, S50 E30 325i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southeast US iTrader: (2)	Ohhhhhh lol you meant the reflector, LOL we all thought lights. Anyways I don't think you can change that without getting a new headlight BUT you can get a reflector cover that is painted to the color of your car to hide the Orange.
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DiskoSleaZe Enlisted Member 12 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i 2013 F10 M5 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I hate to revisit a old ass thread, but I want to get rid of that nasty orange reflector. And DO NOT want to just cover it with a sticker. They make some dope ass headlights for NON xenon cars. But I have xenons. Any solutions or ideas? PS-ihave a 2007 bmw 335i msport
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