Headlights!

Post Wed Oct 21, 2020 9:01 am

Good morning everyone

Delighted to join the community.

We look after a lovely original M3 EVO on behalf of an M collecting client. The car is now in need of new outer headlights and I wonder if your members could share who would be a good source of OEM quality parts.

We've tended to use BMW Classic in the past, but some of their lenses arrived clouded, which was disappointing.

The car is used here in the UK, so we're looking for UK suitable RHD lenses if at all possible.

Any advice would be much welcomed.

Thank you in advance.

Lee
RH Classics

Post Wed Oct 21, 2020 11:11 am

Welcome to the Zone!

You don't say what lens/lamp style you are looking for but I assume Bosch "smiley" style although they could also perhaps be Hella.

I used to use BMW Classic but they re designed their website and also appeared to reduce their stock. Best sources are here in Germany for original parts although I would also check out Cotswolds BMW in the dealer section of this forum - drop John a line I'm sure he'll help you out.

Failing this check out :

https://www.leebmann24.de/streuscheibe- ... 86757.html

and:

https://www.schmiedmann.de/de/produkt/e ... -1-386-758

or:

https://www.hubauer-shop.de/en/lamp-len ... 86757.html

I use all of them and they are generally reliable with oem parts

Good Luck,

Paul

Post Wed Oct 21, 2020 12:52 pm

Thanks so much Paul - yes, 'Smilies' are currently what's on the car.

That's really helpful. Very much appreciated!

Lee

Post Wed Oct 21, 2020 2:59 pm

RHClassics wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 21, 2020 12:52 pm
Thanks so much Paul - yes, 'Smilies' are currently what's on the car.

That's really helpful. Very much appreciated!

Lee

Welcome to the zone mate and sneak a couple of pics out to us please

Mart.

Post Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:21 pm

The owner of said car may not want pictures of it published.

Post Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:36 pm

Cloggy Saint wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:21 pm
The owner of said car may not want pictures of it published.

I am sure he would use his discresion, maybe even ask him ?

Mart.

Post Thu Oct 22, 2020 12:00 am

Cloggy Saint wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 21, 2020 4:21 pm
The owner of said car may not want pictures of it published.

It’s true someone may recognise a tree in the background.. or the texture of the pavement ..and STEAL IT!