Which headlights for my M3??

[Retro_wheels]

im currently sporting 2 types of headlamps on my M3, the drivers side one has been replaced, i know this because there is one identical to the passenger side in the boot with brocken fixings on it

Anyway, can somone, preferably wearing an anorak (although a similar style mac will do) tell me the part numbers for both headlamps as i want to replace them for new ones

also both fogs would be sweet as one has a broken bracket and the other is a rather nasty shade of brown

[Retro_wheels]

thinking about it i wouldnt mind a set of smoked headlamps, just need to know which will fit

[Retro_wheels]

erm... are they the same as a normal E30 then? anyone? im confused

[oakey]

I would have thought they were the same mate. But dont take my word for it.
Got any pics of the M3?

[nr]

You should be able to get the part numbers you need from either http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do or http://bmwfans.info/original/

(I say 'should' because I've never checked to see if M3 parts are listed there - if not, I apologise for leading you up the garden path...)

Ta,

[Retro_wheels]

thats what i thought but after hearing things of facelift ect i dont want to buy the wrong ones, although im thinking i want some smoked jobbies now

here she is:

[mrLEE30]

these are the facelift type, and thus any facelift E30 lights will fit, as for smoked lights they are no longer available from Hella but you can make your own, i wrote a guide on how to do it, click articles at top of page, then tech articles then DIY smoked lights.

what you actaully have are one set of lights called a smiley (your passenger side) and one set of non-smileys, the only difference between the two is the plastic reflector inside. If you follow my guide you can easliy replace this part from a broken set in your boot, or a scrap yard.

the fog lights are different, i think they are specific to the M3 (as the indicators definately are) but the foglights from a pre-facelift may fit, they appear to be the same but not sure about the size and brackets

nice car otherwise, i like the colour

mrlee

[Chris-W]

Fog lamp part numbers:

Left 63 17 1 381 419
Right 63 17 1 381 420

Also, they are the same as pre-facelift. Funny - I was asked this the other day and was convinced they were unique to the M3...

[snoops]

near side lights are the elipsoid ones that came on E reg cars,off side are smileys

[HenryM3]

Replaced my headlight units a few years ago, got them from GSF. just replaced my foglights a few weeks ago, bought the complete foglight from GSF which was cheaper than a replacement glass from BMW. You have to be carefull with the foglights and look what type of mounting bracket you have fitted behind the bumper, Mine was from a 635 which was what the dealers fitted at the time if the origional owner ticked the foglight box. If you haven't got a mouting bracket I suggest you get them from a scrappie.

[Darylzimm3]

Go For the smoked hella's they look the nuts, they come with all new mountings, very quick and easy to change over...

[Retro_wheels]

thanks for the info guys, i was confused but i think i know what im after now will get some more pics up soon when i get around to sorting the lights, the exhaust, the wheel bearing and the wheels

[Retro_wheels]

Go For the smoked hella's they look the nuts, they come with all new mountings, very quick and easy to change over...

But where do i get them from?

[ZedOne]

But where do i get them from?

Try HERE Dude.....

[HenryM3]

I just looked and interestingly GSF sell the fog lights under the same part No as BMW 63 17 1 375 067/068. GSF part No's for M3 headlights 63 12 1 386 407/408. You will note that these fog light p/n are different to the ones that Chris-W has listed in his reply. So be careful before you splash the cash. The info I'm giving you is just what's fitted to my M3

[Retro_wheels]

Thanks guys, looks like i need to sell a kidney to get all the stuff i want

Deffo going for the smoked hella's i think, not sure if smoked indicators and fogs would be over kill

Anyone good at photoshop?

[HenryM3]

I can't even post a pic even after Jimbob's idiots guide. A photoshop to me is geting a film developed at Tesco's

[Retro_wheels]

Ms paint is about as good as it gets with me

[Chris-W]

I just looked and interestingly GSF sell the fog lights under the same part No as BMW 63 17 1 375 067/068. You will note that these fog light p/n are different to the ones that Chris-W has listed in his reply.

Those numbers are just for the lenses according to the ETK.

[ZedOne]

Ms paint is about as good as it gets with me

Not perfect, but maybe enough to give you some idea??



Personally don't think it'll be overkill at all??

[gazm3]

Can we clear this up.
Fogs on a m3 the same as early E30 BM's?.

[Chris-W]

Same part listed on the ETK Gareth, yep. Bracketry differs, but unit is the same number.

[Retro_wheels]

Ms paint is about as good as it gets with me

Not perfect, but maybe enough to give you some idea??



Personally don't think it'll be overkill at all??

Total legend, i think ive made my mind up

[AndyS3]

Can you buy the Hellas in the UK?

[ste]

I have the last set of genuine smoked Hellas sat in their boxes, complete with all brand new frames, fittings, plugs, adjusters etc.

My father in law worked for Hella UK, he did a parts inventory on Hella Germany and they had 3 sets left. I bought all 3 sets.

1 set is on my tourer, Ian332isport has 1 set and the last set is boxed up still sat in my garage. I'll sell for best offer over £300.

Yes you can get them on ebay.de still but stock held is disappearing and Hella apparently had no plans to make any more.

Also factor in postage and the fact you may end up having to pay import tax on any bought from Germany, plus the fact they may not turn up at all...

SO if you're interested offers over £300 invited. If I don't sell them they can sit on my shelf for a few years, they aren't going to become worth any less!

[Retro_wheels]

px with some wheels?

[ste]

Well I have had these wheels on for over a month now...

..what you thinking of?

[Retro_wheels]

what Pcd do you need pm me if you like, im sure we can come to an agreement

[ste]

4x100, and need to clear my WMS calipers (reason I sold my RS003s - they didn't ).

To be honest though, I could do with the cash hence I'm offering them for sale, otherwise I'd be keeping them on the shelf...

...feel free to tempt me with wheels though. I am liable to cave in as I need to feed my fetish.

[Retro_wheels]

hahaha give me time to eat my curry and i'll entice them off the shelf

[ian332isport]

hahaha give me time to eat my curry and i'll entice them off the shelf

Ste has been known to exchange car parts for curry as well, so you may want to save a small portion

[Retro_wheels]

right i propose a trade for, a large portion of chicken Korma and..... errr thats about it, the only set of wheels i have that are 4x100 are the Rm's

[ian332isport]

right i propose a trade for, a large portion of chicken Korma

You won't get much for a Korma. Needs to be a bit more spicy really

[Retro_wheels]

Korma with tabasco and chilli powder??


man i need those headlights..........

[Simon]

Definitely go for the smoked headlights, with clear inidicators.

Ditch the foglights, and get some ducts in there.