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KingOfJericho · 08-05-2009, 11:47 AM

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 · 08-05-2009, 12:03 PM

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 · 08-05-2009, 12:04 PM

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 · 08-05-2009, 01:04 PM

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 · 08-05-2009, 01:06 PM

Thanks for your help guys.

NickR1 · 08-05-2009, 03:44 PM

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

KingOfJericho · 08-05-2009, 03:51 PM

Quote:

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 · 08-05-2009, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Agreed.

Lester · 08-05-2009, 10:50 PM

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 · 08-05-2009, 11:33 PM

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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 · 08-06-2009, 04:39 PM

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!!!!!!!

chesterfan1230 · 08-07-2009, 12:00 AM

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 · 08-07-2009, 06:19 AM

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 · 08-08-2009, 10:19 AM

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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, go

yourself.

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

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HondaGoneRogue · 08-08-2009, 12:22 PM

Have fun payin 1200 then Eh.

You can get them from the guy in my link up there. BOTH for 1150.

Lester · 08-08-2009, 12:34 PM

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.

08-05-2009, 11:47 AM	#1
KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,220 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	Amber vs Clear Signals? 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?
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08-05-2009, 12:03 PM	#2
EDUC8ED First Lieutenant Drives: "Blue Majic" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 341 iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ *Montego/ Coral 135i* *"Progress not Perfection"*

08-05-2009, 12:04 PM	#3
HondaGoneRogue They like my Swag... Drives: 08 AW 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 3,471 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 135i [4.33]	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 __________________ 2008 AW 135i, Whats a mod?

08-05-2009, 03:44 PM	#6
NickR1 Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 Yamaha R1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 38 iTrader: (0)	well they already answered your question so i just wanted to say that the amber lights are fugly and should be outlawed __________________ 2008 Yamaha R1 2007 GMC Sierra WT 2010 BMW 135i - coming soon

08-07-2009, 12:00 AM	#12
chesterfan1230 Colonel Drives: a Bat Mobile :) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,398 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 BMW 135i [5.00]	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 __________________ What's a Mod?

08-05-2009, 01:04 PM	#4
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,029 iTrader: (13)	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.

08-05-2009, 01:06 PM	#5
KingOfJericho Brigadier General Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT Posts: 4,220 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [4.50]	Thanks for your help guys.

08-05-2009, 10:50 PM	#9
Lester Colonel Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,817 iTrader: (0)	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.

08-06-2009, 04:39 PM	#11
e82vette Captain Drives: 128i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 628 iTrader: (1)	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!!!!!!!

08-07-2009, 06:19 AM	#13
jthorst75 First Lieutenant Drives: 06 Z4 ///M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ABQ, NM Posts: 322 iTrader: (2)	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. __________________

08-08-2009, 12:22 PM	#15
HondaGoneRogue They like my Swag... Drives: 08 AW 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 3,471 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 135i [4.33]	Have fun payin 1200 then Eh. You can get them from the guy in my link up there. BOTH for 1150. __________________ 2008 AW 135i, Whats a mod?

08-08-2009, 12:34 PM	#16
Lester Colonel Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,817 iTrader: (0)	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.

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