Smoked Lamps
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monsport
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Is there any easy way to smoke front lights on an 87 M3 with the early lights without the projector beam?
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Simon13
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i don't think it's been done mate, only on the later style smiley head lamps. U could easily retro fit some of these and go from there?
I think it's just a swop job but i'm not 100% sure
I think it's just a swop job but i'm not 100% sure
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Wilson
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Have a look at the articles section at top of page, there is a guide there.

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Ziggy
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I reckon it'd be easy enough, just do the "cross" bit on both of em, like you would on the main beam of the elipsiods... I'm tempted myself - don't think the later lights would look quite right...
E30 in need of wiring loom smoke since April '11...
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Wilson
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I would like to know from people who have done this, does it effect your light beam, because the standard lights are not the best anyhow!!!

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monsport
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Isnt there an Extra wire/plug needed when changing to the newer smiley head lights
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Simon
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You can get the connectors from the dealers, and is easy to convert the wiring to the later lights.monsport wrote:Isnt there an Extra wire/plug needed when changing to the newer smiley head lights
Wilson, the smoked lights have no effect on the light output over standard lights. I've read a few comments on the E30 lights being poor, can I ask, are your lights misted at all? What sort of bulbs are fitted?
I've never found them to be poor, with some decent bulbs, and nice clean lights they're great!

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c76jon
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i might have some brand new conversion plugs in the garage if u need somemonsport wrote:Isnt there an Extra wire/plug needed when changing to the newer smiley head lights
john

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Wilson
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Simon wrote:Wilson, the smoked lights have no effect on the light output over standard lights. I've read a few comments on the E30 lights being poor, can I ask, are your lights misted at all? What sort of bulbs are fitted?
Definatly not misted up!, they are superb on full beam, just dipped headlifghts are a bit dull.. dunno what bulbs, but are there any in particular that are better, or that should be avoided?

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tylerma
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wasnt somebody on here making and selling the crosshair parts
a little while ago
cant remember who it was though
a little while ago
cant remember who it was though
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SwirlyE30
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Richy325Touring iwll do you a set with the cross's for Ԛ£75, i want some when i get paid!
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jpboost
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Pm on it's wayc76jon wrote: i might have some brand new conversion plugs in the garage if u need some
john
