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Sat May 30, 2009 10:41 pm

Hi guys,

I am in need of some mint foglamps but reckon buying new is the only way? genuine ones from dealer are very expensive iirc, so I checked out ebay.com.

Has anyone tried these?..

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Are they ok for use over here?

Or should I just wait and save for the genuine items?

Thanks
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Sat May 30, 2009 11:01 pm

Look the same as genuine items to me just very clean
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I'am temped to get a set of these, they look just like unbranded generic lights, should be ok

the lenses might be plastic instead of glass but they will look pretty good as there new so no stonechips or cloudy lenses :)
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feck me sideways,
they are the nuts.
when my funds allow i'm after these. 8)
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Sat May 30, 2009 11:15 pm

325sideways wrote:Look the same as genuine items to me just very clean
They are different to genuine as inner section with the 2 plugs should be grey and the plugs should be grey as well.

But for 35 bucks WTF are you waiting for?
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Sat May 30, 2009 11:26 pm

They can be used here no probs
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badboy007 bought a pair IIRC, they look nice :cool:
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i've got a few pairs. original BMW, totally as new, inc. mounting brackets, clips, screws, etc., £45 delivered.
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Get a f* grip,we are talking about 20+yr.old sub £10k cars here,NOT the crown jewels!
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Sat May 30, 2009 11:58 pm

adit wrote:i've got a few pairs. original BMW, totally as new, inc. mounting brackets, clips, screws, etc., £45 delivered.
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Thats more than the new ebay ones.
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Sat May 30, 2009 11:59 pm

That's what i was thinking.
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10p cheaper :wink:
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ImysE30 wrote:10p cheaper :wink:
i would rather pay the 10p more winkeye
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Alex wrote:
ImysE30 wrote:10p cheaper :wink:
i would rather pay the 10p more winkeye
I'd rather help a fellow Zoner :wink:

Adi'll go homeless :teehee:
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ImysE30 wrote:
Alex wrote:
ImysE30 wrote:10p cheaper :wink:
i would rather pay the 10p more winkeye
I'd rather help a fellow Zoner :wink:

Adi'll go homeless :teehee:
i'am sure he has enough e30 parts to create a new home winkeye
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Alex wrote:
ImysE30 wrote:
Alex wrote: i would rather pay the 10p more winkeye
I'd rather help a fellow Zoner :wink:

Adi'll go homeless :teehee:
i'am sure he has enough e30 parts to create a new home winkeye
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oh sorry, i thought the ebay ones weren't genuine! maybe you should have a word with the stealers then.
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They're not genuine :wink:
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adit wrote:oh sorry, i thought the ebay ones weren't genuine! maybe you should have a word with the stealers then.
There not genuine but would look pretty cool and clear winkeye

plus i have all the switchs bulbs etc winkeye
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ImysE30 wrote:They're not genuine :wink:
the penny drops! no surprise that they're cheap then, is it? winkeye
also, where are the rubber seals?
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Sun May 31, 2009 12:16 am

ImysE30 wrote:They're not genuine :wink:
didnt you relise winkeye
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Alex wrote:
ImysE30 wrote:They're not genuine :wink:
didnt you relise winkeye
I like 'em though, would look cool after a slight tint winkeye
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adit wrote:oh sorry, i thought the ebay ones weren't genuine! maybe you should have a word with the stealers then.
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Sun May 31, 2009 12:33 am

mine are cloudy and pitted look pretty naff, think i might go for the ebay set.
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you want ebay copy stuff and not the genuine thing on your E30 matt? 8O
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Has anyone noticed the postage costs?

I doubt if Adit or any other UK seller will be charging that much.. :mad:

Fook the Hong Kong stuff! If people over here keep buying goods from over there we'll all be buggered!!
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Sun May 31, 2009 3:09 am

adit wrote:you want ebay copy stuff and not the genuine thing on your E30 matt? 8O
actually change of plan think i'll be buying yours :D :D
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Sun May 31, 2009 7:13 am

Look this is easy. Even with the postage these work out at approx. 45 quid. On top of that you'd need to buy 2 seals from BMW at nearly a fiver a side. Only the right hand one is NLA!!

Adi is right. You'll maybe pick up a set of original second hand one for about £35. But they will have a peppering of stone chipping. I've seen the sets adi sells and they are in excellent shape so £45 for the real macoy ain't out of the way.

Either that or go to the dealer and pay £100 EACH for two new ones :eek:

You pays ya money boys and I know which way I'd be heading with 45 quid. Straight to sunny Portsmouth.
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sihooker wrote:Has anyone noticed the postage costs?

I doubt if Adit or any other UK seller will be charging that much.. :mad:

Fook the Hong Kong stuff! If people over here keep buying goods from over there we'll all be buggered!!
the postage is steep,
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Sun May 31, 2009 2:19 pm

B7 wrote: I know which way I'd be heading with 45 quid. Straight to sunny Portsmouth.
+1

how long will the ebay tat last ? plastic lenses ?
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cheers guys. the fogs are £39 from me and i charge £6 for post and packing (non-profit) :wink:
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