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      10-20-2017, 08:10 AM   #23
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Yea, I passed on them because the adaptive.

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If you really want Euro headlamps, but are balking at the price of Genuine OEs, maybe consider a set of Valeos, which I'm pretty positive are OEM. I saw some on eBay earlier this month for about $500/lamp. Just Google "Valeo" plus the part number of the lamp (just remember that there are AHL [i.e., adaptive] and non-AHL versions with different part numbers, and all US xenons were AHLs - the price I mentioned above was for AHLs).

I did the pre-LCI US-spec to LCI Euro-spec conversion a couple of years ago; I bought OE lamps from Schmiedmann. It was pretty pricey even back then, but it has only fotten more expensive (I think >$1000/lamp!). If I were doing it all over again, I would definitely go the OEM route.
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I'm pretty sure all new BMW headlights and maybe even taillights are made by Valeo.
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      10-23-2017, 04:21 PM   #26
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I'm pretty sure all new BMW headlights and maybe even taillights are made by Valeo.
Actually Valeo just repackages OEM stuff. They don't actually make them but usually just as good.
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I have a spare set of oem euro spec headlights available. (non adaptive) these are bare (no bulds etc). They have had condensation/water on the inside of the lens so they require opening up and cleaning. I attempted this with one of the units but i had not succeeded as the bonding sealant is so strong. They are not damaged they just require cleaning inside. Pm me an offer if interested.
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