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Changing the look of my pre-facelift rear lights

2003 - 2009, roadster, coupe, facelift
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Changing the look of my pre-facelift rear lights

Post by Mr_Ke1th » Fri May 07, 2021 8:57 pm

kis wrote: Tue May 04, 2021 11:04 pm I’ve gone the facelift route myself. I think I picked up lights for about £200 and then facelift bumper for around £100. Well worth it in my opinion. Lifts a few years off the rear and gives it a even more “timeless” look. Would never have guessed it’s almost 20 years old!
Is there much else involved, wiring etc? Thanks
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Changing the look of my pre-facelift rear lights

Post by kis » Mon May 10, 2021 9:36 am

This is the guide I followed: viewtopic.php?t=17666
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1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
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X5 - E53, E70
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Changing the look of my pre-facelift rear lights

Post by mpc007 » Wed May 26, 2021 12:23 am

Small related question from me as a new Zed owner also interested in this topic; is the OEM white indicator option (S785 in VIN checkers) always paired with white indicators on the side, white indicators on the front, and a white / clear third brake light? :)
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Changing the look of my pre-facelift rear lights

Post by Pabby1980 » Wed May 26, 2021 3:18 pm

I actually prefer the pre facelift lights with the French fries but I do agree the symmetry is a bit annoying.

I also dislike the orange centre circles so I just did a cheap and cheerful fix by putting some red headlight tinting film from ebay over the orange bits. Makes enough of a difference for now but I might look into a more permanent solution at some point.

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