switch amber for clear headlights on ED?

stressdoc · 08-07-2005, 08:47 AM

I wonder, if one found someone in euro that wanted the beautiful USA amber headlamps, and was willing to swap with someone that had their car there on an ED, if that would violate some law? Could the USA dealer still deliver your car? Ditto for other cool stuff (M-sport package, e.g.)?

RichReg · 08-07-2005, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressdoc

I wonder, if one found someone in euro that wanted the beautiful USA amber headlamps, and was willing to swap with someone that had their car there on an ED, if that would violate some law? Could the USA dealer still deliver your car? Ditto for other cool stuff (M-sport package, e.g.)?

The car would most likely not pass through customs on its way in.
Especially nowadays, since 9/11 they REALLY scrutinize used cars that are coming into the U.S. from abroad.

stressdoc · 08-07-2005, 08:58 AM

Maybe a clever application of some amber film...

RichReg · 08-07-2005, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressdoc

Maybe a clever application of some amber film...

Hmmmm....never thought of that one. Still a crapshoot.

Actually, I asked a few people whose cars were in for service about this when I was over in Munich, at the Niederlassung dealership.
http://www.bmwcca.org/Roundel/1999/0799fea.htm

They either looked at me funny, thought I was crazy, or flat out just ignored me & walked away.

Broken1 · 08-07-2005, 11:22 AM

I guess you could just buy the headlight units and take them home in your suitcase...and fit them at a later date?

LEDZEP · 08-07-2005, 11:25 AM

I actually like the the amber in my headlights. But with alpine white I think it provides some needed color there. I think the car would look too aneamic with clear. IMO

RichReg · 08-07-2005, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I actually like the the amber in my headlights. But with alpine white I think it provides some needed color there. I think the car would look too aneamic with clear. IMO

They look good on TiAg, but I don't prefer them on most of the other colors.

en3rgie · 08-07-2005, 10:33 PM

amber is such a joykill.
Just glancing at a euro e90 and a US e90 the euro just look so much more cleaner. The amber takes away from the car.

While it seems most people except them Im not sure anyone would really opt for the ambers if they had a choice of clears at the snap of a finger.

08-07-2005, 08:47 AM	#1
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,858 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	switch amber for clear headlights on ED? I wonder, if one found someone in euro that wanted the beautiful USA amber headlamps, and was willing to swap with someone that had their car there on an ED, if that would violate some law? Could the USA dealer still deliver your car? Ditto for other cool stuff (M-sport package, e.g.)?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

08-07-2005, 08:58 AM	#3
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,858 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Maybe a clever application of some amber film...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-07-2005, 11:22 AM	#5
Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I guess you could just buy the headlight units and take them home in your suitcase...and fit them at a later date?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-07-2005, 11:25 AM	#6
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	I actually like the the amber in my headlights. But with alpine white I think it provides some needed color there. I think the car would look too aneamic with clear. IMO
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-07-2005, 10:33 PM	#8
en3rgie AKA: IndieZHP on every other board 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: e90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pomona/Northridge, CA iTrader: (1)	amber is such a joykill. Just glancing at a euro e90 and a US e90 the euro just look so much more cleaner. The amber takes away from the car. While it seems most people except them Im not sure anyone would really opt for the ambers if they had a choice of clears at the snap of a finger.
	Appreciate 0 Quote