Amber vs Clear Signals?

[KingOfJericho]

I have searched for a definitive answer but found nothing so far... why is it that some 135s have amber signals in the front headlight assembly and others are clear? Is it a mod or are they clear with certain packages or in certain locations?

[EDUC8ED]

I think you answered your question, I wondered the same thing. I think for some its a mod but also in some places outside of the states its standard, I guess it just depends.

[HondaGoneRogue]

Only outside of North America get clears. You can purchase the "foreign" ones and swap them. They cost about 1200usd for the set.
Check here: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=274213

[SV Concepts III]

North American cars are required to have an amber reflector on the front of the car. Some BMWs have these integrated into the bumper (E92, 09+ E90s) while others have them integrated into the headlight (06-08 E90s, 1-Series). The Euro models do not require this reflector so they get clear headlights.

[KingOfJericho]

Thanks for your help guys.

[NickR1]

well they already answered your question so i just wanted to say that the amber lights are fugly and should be outlawed

[KingOfJericho]

Originally Posted by NickR1

well they already answered your question so i just wanted to say that the amber lights are fugly and should be outlawed

Agreed.

[EDUC8ED]

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Agreed.

[Lester]

Ambers are legal in North America, whereas Euros are illegal in the US, but excempt in Canada. They are $1,200 each plus a day to install them.

[HondaGoneRogue]

Originally Posted by Lester

Ambers are legal in North America, whereas Euros are illegal in the US, but excempt in Canada. They are $1,200 each plus a day to install them.

Wrong buddy....they aren't 1200 each.

[e82vette]

i am sure new face lift of 1 series will have clear corner and have itself amber reflector installed on the bumper like 3 series.......

serisouly I hate this amber corner headlight!!!!!!!

[moveswiftly]

they're not 1200, 1200 includes ballasts and bulbs. If you have stock Xenons you just swap your bulbs/ballasts.
Figure 600-700 for the clear housings, I've done this on e90's before

[jthorst75]

Depends on where you buy them. I went on ebay.de and paid 400 euro for a used set complete and were in great shape. Best mod I made yet and I all had to do was remove the front bumper cover for access which took about 4 hours total install.

[Lester]

Originally Posted by HondaGoneRogue

Wrong buddy....they aren't 1200 each.

I stand corrected. Each one is only $ 1.075.40

01 AHL-xenon headlight, left 63 1 171 812 93
01 AHL-xenon headlight, right 63 1 171 812 94

I called these guys this morning:

BMW Seattle08/08/09
Parts:
206-328-7788

Of course, by the time you add local taxes etc - they would be just over $1,125 each - not the $1,200 that I reported earlier - my apologies.

In Canada - the BMW Store in Vancouver quoted me CDN$1,226 each.



Anyway - 'buddy' - there you have it, goyourself.

Part 63117181293 (AHL-xenon headlight, left) was found on the following vehicles:


E81: Details on E81
E81 116d 3 doors, Europe
E81 116i 1.6 3 doors, Europe
E81 116i 2.0 3 doors, Europe
E81 118d 3 doors, Europe
E81 118i 3 doors, Europe
E81 120d 3 doors, Europe
E81 120i 3 doors, Europe
E81 123d 3 doors, Europe
E81 130i 3 doors, Europe

E82: Details on E82
E82 120d Coupé, Europe
E82 123d Coupé, Europe
E82 125i Coupé, Europe
E82 135i Coupé, Europe

E87N: Details on E87N
E87N 116d 5 doors, Europe
E87N 116i 1.6 5 doors, Europe
E87N 116i 2.0 5 doors, Europe
E87N 118d 5 doors, Europe
E87N 118i 5 doors, Europe
E87N 120d 5 doors, Europe
E87N 120i 5 doors, Europe
E87N 123d 5 doors, Europe
E87N 130i 5 doors, Europe
E88: Details on E88
E88 118d Convertible, Europe
E88 118i Convertible, Europe
E88 120d Convertible, Europe
E88 120i Convertible, Europe
E88 123d Convertible, Europe
E88 125i Convertible, Europe
E88 135i Convertible, Europe

[HondaGoneRogue]

Have fun payin 1200 then Eh. You can get them from the guy in my link up there. BOTH for 1150.

[Lester]

I have no intentions on paying even $1,150 plus shipping from Europe for one or both of them. I am perfectly happy with amber. In fact, the deeper and more brilliant the amber is, the more I like it. Amber rocks!!!!

Thanks for the link, though.