New headlights
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Hmmmm, they have a certain "bug eyed" charm !!Pod wrote:Just had a look, but I must admit I don't like the appearance and would not fit them to one of my carsbaders wrote:I think they were in the process of updating their web site. Here tis;Noct wrote:LED Headlights???[/code] I clicked to see this and got "no page found".
http://www.jwspeaker.com/products/led-h ... odel-8630/
1986 635csi LOCUTUS / Arktis Blau Metallic / Pearl Beige / S38B36/ Close ratio dogleg 5sp
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
Yesterday I pulled one of the headlight buckets to inspect. It is indeed the non North American (4 x H1) variety. This limits options to upgrade according to Daniel Stern.
The Speaker LEDs could be used but would require the NA buckets. That, and the cost, which would be over AUD$600.00 each makes it non viable. Thus I've ordered OEM reflectors from the German GP Genuine Parts linked above. Total cost around AUD$400.00 for all four head lights.
The Speaker LEDs could be used but would require the NA buckets. That, and the cost, which would be over AUD$600.00 each makes it non viable. Thus I've ordered OEM reflectors from the German GP Genuine Parts linked above. Total cost around AUD$400.00 for all four head lights.
1986 635csi LOCUTUS / Arktis Blau Metallic / Pearl Beige / S38B36/ Close ratio dogleg 5sp
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
baders,
I tried the ones from Octane Lighting and they were horrible --- worse illumination than the stock Halogen sealed beams! On top of that, they blew my low-beam fuses.
They looked exactly like the ones that you are considering from Powerful UK Ltd; instinctively, I would advise that you pass.
Jeff
I tried the ones from Octane Lighting and they were horrible --- worse illumination than the stock Halogen sealed beams! On top of that, they blew my low-beam fuses.
They looked exactly like the ones that you are considering from Powerful UK Ltd; instinctively, I would advise that you pass.
Jeff
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1984 633 CSi, 5-speed
1984 320i Baur, 5-speed
1987 325e, Automatic
1984 633 CSi, 5-speed
1984 320i Baur, 5-speed
1987 325e, Automatic
Nahh, Jeff, after examining many "options", I found there really is only one option. That is replacing like for like and going with OEM parts. I'll probably upgrade to +100 H1 bulbs however.
1986 635csi LOCUTUS / Arktis Blau Metallic / Pearl Beige / S38B36/ Close ratio dogleg 5sp
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
I have new OEM headlight sets
Hi, couple of years ago I bought a stock of NOS E24 headlights, around a dozen, with complete frames and housings , old stock some are boxed others are not. Few are clean but mostly are dusty (stocked in a dusty area in UAE) but all new (can the glass be opened and cleaned?)
Let me know if interested
Let me know if interested
635 CSI Black 1989
New paint
New leather seats
BBS RS 285 18" Rims
New paint
New leather seats
BBS RS 285 18" Rims
Hi Madman. I have ordered a set from the German supplier above, but if they don't materialise I'll definitely contact you. Are these headlights you have the non US version ? (part numbers above).
1986 635csi LOCUTUS / Arktis Blau Metallic / Pearl Beige / S38B36/ Close ratio dogleg 5sp
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
2002 E46 M3 / Topaz Blau Metallic / Black Nappa / 6 speed SMG software tuned / Bilstein PSS10 Coilovers / CMP RACP reinforcement
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Just to let you know, the seller took them back at his expense and issued a full refund, so great service!Pod wrote:Well, they arrived and I could have got them to fit with a little fettling of the headlamp bowls. However, I didn't bother as their quality is absolute crap! I would imagine they are manufactured in a sweat-shop in India or China. The "reflectors" hardly do that at all. The plating is of very poor quality and the backing is rough.Pod wrote:Thanks for the post - I bought a pair straight away. A steal at the price and if they don't fit one of my E24s, I'm sure they'll fit another of my cars!
I have just opened an ebay complaint (something I have never done before), so I'm waiting to see if I can get a refund. The moral of the story is .... you get what you pay for. I should have known better