2002 tii headlights?

Post Thu Jul 09, 2009 1:31 am

Hello,

I'm trying to identify some headlights and am sure I saw some on Ebay but they had gone before I got a bid in.

The ones in question are like these:

The car had been vandalised before I bought it so all 4 lights were smashed.

I've trawled Ebay but all the ones on there have plastic backings not metal. I need the metal ones as a couple of the inner bits are too badly corroded to refurbish despite my best efforts.

I don't think they are original upgrades as they have tabs welded on them to get them mounted.

They are for this:

Post Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:33 pm

Look to be V early Chrome bumper E30 lights/surrounds.

I may have a set, call me tomorrow @ the unit and I'll have a gander

That car was on Ebay a few months back iirc, been stood a long time yes ?

Post Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:07 pm

try bmw e21 headlamps they look like they could do the job i had a set last year i sold on ebay

Post Sat Jul 11, 2009 12:34 am

That's the one. I just felt so sorry for it from the two tiny pictures:

So I'm doing my best to sort it out, as I said most of the problems are down to vandalism, struggling with the wiring as a lot was chopped off so not managed to get it running yet, it turns over on the key but can't get a spark.

Post Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:42 pm

You absolute hero for rescuing this little cutey

Good luck with the restoration, and keep us posted with developments and pictures, please.

Post Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:54 pm

Ditto on the Hero bit.

Your's makes my resto Tii look like a walk in the park

.What's your location?

Post Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:26 pm

I'm in Rotherham.

I'm on a limited budget at the minute as I'm spending every spare penny on my house as it's for sale so things are a bit slow going but I'm bodging stuff as best I can.... lol.

Post Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:57 pm

hi these are the twin headlight optional extra they used the e21 headlights. i used i think it was gsxr headlights which gives you 55w 60 dip/ full in all lights you will need to fit relays into the wiring.a very good upgrade. i fitted fussed relays by the battery just cut the wiring to the lights at that point. you will have to use the bowls you have and just cut out a small piece for the side lights also force your chrome fitting rings over the bike headlight chrome rings. i bought mine off a bike breaker on ebay for £40 for the four lights carriers and wiring. best of luck with the resto.

Post Sat Aug 22, 2009 12:58 pm

hi these are the twin headlight optional extra they used the e21 headlights. i used i think it was gsxr headlights which gives you 55w 60 dip/ full in all lights you will need to fit relays into the wiring.a very good upgrade. i fitted fussed relays by the battery just cut the wiring to the lights at that point. you will have to use the bowls you have and just cut out a small piece for the side lights also force your chrome fitting rings over the bike headlight chrome rings. i bought mine off a bike breaker on ebay for £40 for the four lights carriers and wiring. best of luck with the resto.

Post Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:43 pm

Found some NOS inner lights on Ebay for a tenner each. Just waiting for delivery of the outers. Not turned out too bad considering the state they were in.

Post Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:49 pm

Are the wing extensions steel or fibreglass?

Post Wed Oct 14, 2009 12:37 am

Fibreglass.

From poking about it apart from the bodged up engine - it's a carb engine not the correct Tii injection one. I think someone did put quite a bit of cash and effort into having it fitted and looking after the car in general at one point.

The engine is a pain in the arse as it's neither one thing or the other and is a nuisance to try and work on.