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      01-12-2009, 11:42 PM   #1
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Clear corner lights

Does anyone know which package one has to take to have the corner lights clear?
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      01-13-2009, 12:11 AM   #2
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As far as I'm aware US and Canada must have amber? And that Euro/Australia get clear?
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      01-13-2009, 03:22 AM   #3
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Moving to another continent will aleviate your dilemma, however, some around here might consider that an act of unreasonable desperation, subsequently, mercilessly ridiculing you for changing location. Then, there's always purchasing clears from an aftermarket vendor.:wink::biggrin:
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There were some used Euro headlights on eBay earlier this week. Euro headlights will never be available from OEM sources in North America, as they are not legal in the US. Any company who attempts to sell you some could be subject to huge fines.

If you want the Euro headlights you will have to find some on eBay or import them yourself from a BMW dealer in Europe. Although they are legal in Canada, it is doubtful that any Canadian Dealer could order them for you as an option. They might be convinced to bring the parts in from Germany and install them for you, leaving your old ones in the trunk for you to dispose of as you wish. The F.O. price for that would probably be around $4,000.

There is a DIY post from a member in Calgary who went to the trouble and expense to install Euro headlights. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...uro+Headlights
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i got euro headlights yesterday though they didnt cost me 4000 i bought them straight through bmw ill list the part number if you want them .
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As far as I'm aware US and Canada must have amber? And that Euro/Australia get clear?
No, because my 04 E46 had clear corners with amber bulbs. I believe it was either a 'coupe' option or a 'sports package' option.
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Canada and US Regulations insist on Amber reflectors. However, Canada allows Euro headlights under a waiver. There is no option on the 1 series to order clear reflectors (Euro Headlights) for North America.

Please read the following forum for a discussion. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16345.
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i got euro headlights yesterday though they didnt cost me 4000 i bought them straight through bmw ill list the part number if you want them .
Please post the part number and the BMW list price. If you want your dealer to install them - add about 4 hours of labour rate at $175 per hour plus taxes - are we getting close to $4k?
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i got euro headlights yesterday though they didnt cost me 4000 i bought them straight through bmw ill list the part number if you want them .
These are probably the LHD Euro headlight part numbers.

01 AHL-XENON HEADLIGHT, LEFT 163117181293
01 AHL-XENON HEADLIGHT, RIGHT 163117181294
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Looks like these guys got it covered, unfortunately DOT regulations require an amber reflector up front. For some reason, BMW chose to integrate it into the headlight rather than the bumper like on the new E90s and E92s.
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Looks like these guys got it covered, unfortunately DOT regulations require an amber reflector up front. For some reason, BMW chose to integrate it into the headlight rather than the bumper like on the new E90s and E92s.
Some reason is obviously cost, it requires less labour, less parts and that means more profit and less things to go wrong. The decrease in warranty claims further increases profit.

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      01-13-2009, 11:32 PM   #12
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Sorry guys my bad..i was reffering to amber instead of orange..I didnt know that there was amber and clear..

I see some pictures with amber instead of orange for the corner lights..any idea what package does that.
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Please post the part number and the BMW list price. If you want your dealer to install them - add about 4 hours of labour rate at $175 per hour plus taxes - are we getting close to $4k?
thats why you dont get the dealer to install them, if you know how to take of your bumper you should have that much of a problem doing it yourself
63117181293
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those are the part numbers for headlights with adaptive and xenon.
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Sorry guys my bad..i was reffering to amber instead of orange..I didnt know that there was amber and clear..

I see some pictures with amber instead of orange for the corner lights..any idea what package does that.
Amber is orange. There is only one choice in North America. In some pictures - it will look more orange than in other pictures, depending on the camera, the light etc.
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maybe you can get just the clear plastic piece from bmw and not the whole assemble idk if the light comes apart thought.
Uh, no.... There is no ability to take the unit apart. There is no clear plastic 'piece' avaialable. It is a sealed unit. Read the many previous posts.

There are two light assemblies available. One for North America, where the regulations require Amber reflectors. Another one for Europe and rest of world (available in LHD and RHD versions), where clear reflectors are standard. The European ones are about $1,200 each. They are legal as a substitution in Canada but not the USA.

There have been many, many people who have suggested that they can break apart, remove, or melt the amber reflectors - but I have not read where anyone has actually done this on a 1 series yet.

The only option would be to use the covers - which most people don't like - or to buy some Euro headlights - as a couple of people have done.

Personally - I like the Amber, especially on a dark colored car. I think a lot of other peole do as well, but are staying silent on the matter so as not to feel the peer group pressure. Each to their own.
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there are a coupe of clear euro style ones on ebay now with bulbs, ballast and control units for 1,000 buy it now.
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just to be clear, there's a lot of confusion on this on various forums

the US regulations do not require a reflector IN the light, the manufacturer can put it anywhere on the front corner, I'm not sure of the exact placement rules, ie on the bumper like a bunch of other cars is just fine, that's why we see many cars with clear corners, but also having a amber reflector attached near the front corner.

I'm sure someone thought it looked better in the light, than stuck to the fender
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i think you need to find euro headlights
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just to be clear, there's a lot of confusion on this on various forums

the US regulations do not require a reflector IN the light, the manufacturer can put it anywhere on the front corner, I'm not sure of the exact placement rules, ie on the bumper like a bunch of other cars is just fine, that's why we see many cars with clear corners, but also having a amber reflector attached near the front corner.

I'm sure someone thought it looked better in the light, than stuck to the fender

"just to be clear" pun intended? :-)

You are correct. But where to find a reflector that meets the specs? It has to be visible from the front and the sides.
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thats why you dont get the dealer to install them, if you know how to take of your bumper you should have that much of a problem doing it yourself
63117181293
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those are the part numbers for headlights with adaptive and xenon.
This seems like the most straight-forward method of obtaining Euro headlights. Anyone else try this?
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