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Sat Oct 26, 2019 3:51 pm

Hi all, you good ???
Where can I buy new connectors for smiley headlights please ?
Anything considered or even second hand ones as long as they are really good.

Cheers , Mart. :cool: :cool:
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Sat Oct 26, 2019 5:44 pm

Ha Ha,

The wiring is little different as well if I can remember correctly as I had fun and games when I swapped a set in for my youngest. Be aware that anything old will be brittle and bits will fall off, the plugs that is Mart not you so don't get wound up and spit your false teeth out :D :D :banana: :banana:

https://bmw.e30tuner.com/articles_eurolight.php
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Sat Oct 26, 2019 5:49 pm

I believe there not available new as u have to buy the whole loom, :roll:
MANY e30 PARTS FOR SALE.
( all models available )
& parts /glass for e21, e28, e34, e36,e39,e46


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Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:13 pm

I'm sure if these people can get them, Jon can get them too

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kabel-mit-St ... Sw1R1awM3L

I haven't had these specific plugs but had lots of similar ones and the inserts are certainly available
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Sat Oct 26, 2019 7:17 pm

My son bought the plugs with a couple of inches of cable from a breaker on here I just cut the old ones off and soldered and heat shrined the joints.

I think he bought the Smileys and the connectors to be honest.
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Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:28 pm

I have some new cheap smileys coming soon and could use the old plugs from mine (did the conversion last year) but if I could buy new then all the better.
I will ask Jon and see what he can come up with.

Cheers Guy`s, Mart.
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Use the old plugs no point in faffing around if you don't need to.
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Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:45 pm

Satan wrote:
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Use the old plugs no point in faffing around if you don't need to.
If I have to but seeing as the lights are going to be new, I thought new plugs as well the I know the connections are good.

Mart. :beer: :beer:
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martauto wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:45 pm
Satan wrote:
Sun Oct 27, 2019 2:40 pm
Use the old plugs no point in faffing around if you don't need to.
If I have to but seeing as the lights are going to be new, I thought new plugs as well the I know the connections are good.

Mart. :beer: :beer:
Then maybe a whole new loom to go with the new plugs..........

Seen a set on eBay for about £200 brand new, you sill want them?
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Fri Nov 01, 2019 7:07 pm

New plugs (the outer coloured bit) are available from BMW.
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Brianmoooore wrote:
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New plugs (the outer coloured bit) are available from BMW.
At how many £'s though?
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Fri Nov 01, 2019 10:17 pm

If you go to Cotswold's forum, you'll see how much in a current thread.
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I received the angel eyes in record time and quickly installed them using the new outer plugs from Cotswolds at @£4 each (awesome little mouldings by the way), and road tested them last night and they are very good indeed. :clap: :clap:
You may or may not like them ( I really do ) but I have a set of depo lights, new which will do very nicely for a while now.
These are good for left or right hand drive and cut off very nicely too.

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The E36 forum wants its anal eyes back.............. :cry: :roll: :mad: :P
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martauto wrote:
Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:35 pm
I received the angel eyes in record time and quickly installed them using the new outer plugs from Cotswolds at @£4 each (awesome little mouldings by the way), and road tested them last night and they are very good indeed. :clap: :clap:
You may or may not like them ( I really do ) but I have a set of depo lights, new which will do very nicely for a while now.
These are good for left or right hand drive and cut off very nicely too.

Mart.
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I have had them on my car for ten years with no problems, they have a better beam pattern and don't have the condensation issues the originals have, basically they are a much better design. Do not take any notice of childish comments from anyone.
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davidt wrote:
Thu Nov 28, 2019 3:58 pm
martauto wrote:
Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:35 pm
I received the angel eyes in record time and quickly installed them using the new outer plugs from Cotswolds at @£4 each (awesome little mouldings by the way), and road tested them last night and they are very good indeed. :clap: :clap:
You may or may not like them ( I really do ) but I have a set of depo lights, new which will do very nicely for a while now.
These are good for left or right hand drive and cut off very nicely too.

Mart.
angel-4.jpgangel-3.jpgangel-1.jpg
I have had them on my car for ten years with no problems, they have a better beam pattern and don't have the condensation issues the originals have, basically they are a much better design. Do not take any notice of childish comments from anyone.
:clap:
I have just reversed to the end of my drive and tried them again and I have to agree totally with you about the pattern and the brightness which is far superior to any e-30 I have seen or owned.
Much better than my e46 325 cab !!!!

Cheers mate.

Mart.
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Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:21 pm

They do look bright. Where did you get the angel lights from?
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Fri Nov 29, 2019 12:01 pm

I also ran a set for a year or two - very bright and sharp beam pattern - no issue with water ingress - the sidelight / ring lights - only 4 bulbs - look a bit pony.

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Foe wrote:
Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:21 pm
They do look bright. Where did you get the angel lights from?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DEPO-Lightin ... 2749.l2649

Mart.
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martauto wrote:
Fri Nov 29, 2019 12:19 pm
Foe wrote:
Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:21 pm
They do look bright. Where did you get the angel lights from?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DEPO-Lightin ... 2749.l2649

Mart.
Thanks.
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