Is there much else involved, wiring etc? Thankskis 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!
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Changing the look of my pre-facelift rear lights
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Changing the look of my pre-facelift rear lights
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Changing the look of my pre-facelift rear lights
This is the guide I followed: viewtopic.php?t=17666
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
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X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
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Changing the look of my pre-facelift rear lights
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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2010 E89 Z4 35iS Melbourne Red (weekend)
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2004 E85 Z4 3.0i SMG Toledoblau (weekend)
2001 E46 Coupe 325Ci Orientalblau (project car)
2017 Mazda MX-5 ND 1.5 GT-M Soul Red Crystal (weekend)
2003 Peugeot 206 GTI
1998 Peugeot 106 Sport
2010 E89 Z4 35iS Melbourne Red (weekend)
Former
2004 E85 Z4 3.0i SMG Toledoblau (weekend)
2001 E46 Coupe 325Ci Orientalblau (project car)
2017 Mazda MX-5 ND 1.5 GT-M Soul Red Crystal (weekend)
2003 Peugeot 206 GTI
1998 Peugeot 106 Sport
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Changing the look of my pre-facelift rear lights
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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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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After