Advice / parts needed

travisaus · 08-19-2014, 05:07 AM

Guys,
My 135i was damaged on sunday (most likely reversed into - no note etc)

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Lucky i guess in that the damage is pretty minor.
My issue is with the passenger side headlight. For those who have taken lights out of the car, there is a clip on the outside of the light to attach it to the car and on the inside there is a part moulded into the light out of plastic that basically just sits through a mounting.
This has been snapped off on my adaptive lights so it effectively sags down in the middle. If I had of noticed when I got back to the car i could have looked for the clip and had it plastic welded back on but unfortunately I didn't notice the damage till I got home.

So I guess first off and I know this is a long shot - anyone have a spare passenger side headlight? Working or not, smashed or not, doesn't matter as all I want to do is steal this clip off it.

I went to a panel beater and he basically said the light would need to be replaced if I can't get this clip. This just seems insane to me to spend that kinda $$'s when the light is fine - it's just a tiny bit of plastic that's broken.

Thanks very much & sorry if I haven't explained myself too well. I'll upload some pics when I get to work in the morning if that will help.
Cheers, Travis

edit - stole this pic from TWD (thanks TWD!!!) - this is where my issue is:

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Very much appreciate the help.

dr335e93 · 08-19-2014, 05:51 AM

That sucks man. The little spineless bitch just ran away huh.

Would you consider macgyvering it with a sawed off melted toothbrush in the mean time? I've fixed heaps of shit (not on my car) with an old school oral b hard plastic see through toothbrush and it's quite durable and malleable with heat.

I know you don't want an old toothbrush in your engine bay but it may buy you the time to search for a wrecked one here or in the uk.

Good luck.

And if you ever catch the lil sonofabitch make sure to put 'im into the wall. Rubbin's racin' Harry.

c0ris07 · 08-19-2014, 06:29 AM

Does this help?

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES207331/

Found on realoem as the the part no. 63116924482

Chandon · 08-19-2014, 08:54 AM

cable tie lol

08-19-2014, 05:07 AM	#1
travisaus Private First Class 9 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Advice / parts needed - headlight Guys, My 135i was damaged on sunday (most likely reversed into - no note etc) . Lucky i guess in that the damage is pretty minor. My issue is with the passenger side headlight. For those who have taken lights out of the car, there is a clip on the outside of the light to attach it to the car and on the inside there is a part moulded into the light out of plastic that basically just sits through a mounting. This has been snapped off on my adaptive lights so it effectively sags down in the middle. If I had of noticed when I got back to the car i could have looked for the clip and had it plastic welded back on but unfortunately I didn't notice the damage till I got home. So I guess first off and I know this is a long shot - anyone have a spare passenger side headlight? Working or not, smashed or not, doesn't matter as all I want to do is steal this clip off it. I went to a panel beater and he basically said the light would need to be replaced if I can't get this clip. This just seems insane to me to spend that kinda $$'s when the light is fine - it's just a tiny bit of plastic that's broken. Thanks very much & sorry if I haven't explained myself too well. I'll upload some pics when I get to work in the morning if that will help. Cheers, Travis edit - stole this pic from TWD (thanks TWD!!!) - this is where my issue is: . Very much appreciate the help. Last edited by travisaus; 08-19-2014 at 05:24 AM.. Reason: pic added.
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08-19-2014, 05:51 AM	#2
dr335e93 Private First Class 9 Rep 166 Posts Drives: E93 335 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gold Coast QLD iTrader: (0)	That sucks man. The little spineless bitch just ran away huh. Would you consider macgyvering it with a sawed off melted toothbrush in the mean time? I've fixed heaps of shit (not on my car) with an old school oral b hard plastic see through toothbrush and it's quite durable and malleable with heat. I know you don't want an old toothbrush in your engine bay but it may buy you the time to search for a wrecked one here or in the uk. Good luck. And if you ever catch the lil sonofabitch make sure to put 'im into the wall. Rubbin's racin' Harry. __________________ 2007 E93 335i. Space grey. GTC-CS 19". Matte black grilles. Lux H8 160's. LCI Tails. KW V2. Cobb AP.
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08-19-2014, 06:29 AM	#3
c0ris07 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 216 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: South Australia iTrader: (4)	Does this help? http://www.ecstuning.com/ES207331/ Found on realoem as the the part no. 63116924482
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08-19-2014, 08:54 AM	#4
Chandon Major 99 Rep 1,102 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (1)	cable tie lol
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