Whats this clip? + Where can I get em?

[RedThunder]

Hey guys,

Looking for these clips:



Anywhere online? Not sure of the name of it so cant even google it properly!!!

Thanks!!

[beemerbird]

Is it an interiror trim clip off a door card? Whatever it is, try the BMW parts department section on the zone.

[BigBavarian]

Looks like a clip that holds the headlights in, the ones that always break and makes you lights wobble

[RedThunder]

Looks like a clip that holds the headlights in, the ones that always break and makes you lights wobble

Bingo.

Resorted to cablie tie and super glue earlier today but went to get them aligned and had to break that solution off!

Got a short term fix holding them in but would like the real thing now just in case

[stevotheevo]

main dealer mate.

[hennabm]

matter of pence from main dealer and usually in stock as common on a lot of BMWs.

They are a fit once item - I've never had any success at reusing them as they normally break when trying to remove from the old h/lamp.

[pacerpete]

That is the clip that is ONLY fitted to the hydraulic headlight adjuster rod. Most dealership parts guys will be unaware that each outer headlamp on a facelift E30 ( if fitted with hydraulic adjust ) needs this specific clip. They will usually palm you off with the normal shorter clips and then you will wonder why even on full adjustment your headlights are low and your car fails the mot

[magpie]

they cost the great sum of 60-80p main dealer

[RedThunder]

Looks like ill be making a trip to the dealers then, thanks for the help guys!

pacerpete, yeah you are right those are the same lights that are on my car - I wouldnt even mind but the adjuster itself is broken so have no real need for it at all! Just need to get the wobbling sorted long term.

Cheers

[stonesie]

they cost the great sum of 60-80p main dealer

Im shocked by that, they charged me £18 and change for 12 at StratStone, Doncaster.... I couldn't be doing with wobbly headlamps.

Mine were the black ones with a hollow end, they said the 'other type' were nearly £2 each

[town325i]

the black ones do cost around £2 each but its worth every penny when your lights arnt bouncing around every where

[nadz325i]

do you have a part number to this? I need to replace this on my headlamps and as above dealers dont have a clue!

Thanks

[nadz325i]

Does anybody know a part number to this clip
I've posted in parts section as per my local dealer or realoem unavail
Any help appreciated

[Morat]

Having attempted to deal with Stratstone once, I'm not surprised they ripped you off. IMO they are the very worst sort of dodgy car dealers. Sharks in Shiny Suits - not impressed.