2009-2013 side marker lights upgradable to 2014-2016...?

polo1 · Post by **polo1** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:15 pm

Are the "older-style" white square side marker/turning signal lights on the 2009-2013 Z4 up-gradable to the new 2014-2016 ones...?

sunnydays · Post by **sunnydays** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:35 pm

greg81 · Post by **greg81** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:37 pm

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201674156452

polo1 · Post by **polo1** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:41 pm

Thanks!

The older-style square one looked like it took up more room - and was concerned that there would be markings under it that would not be covered up by the newer-style.

polo1 · Post by **polo1** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:43 pm

That's really the only stylistic change on the 2009-2016 models, correct?

mcbutler · Post by **mcbutler** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:15 pm

polo1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:43 pm That's really the only stylistic change on the 2009-2016 models, correct?

Pretty much, I think later cars have LED halos but I am not sure.
The indicator upgrade is super easy, takes maybe 15-20 min tops. Once you pop the old ones out just wipe the paintwork underneath with a wet cloth before you pop the new ones in.

YDB · Post by **YDB** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:36 pm

I have seen them replaced on Youtube and there was a reference to clipping a small plastic lug off the new lights because there isn't a hole for the lug in the body work of the older car. Other than that straight forward swap. From memory the lug is approx half way along the new light fitting and would simply act as a support for the longer extension piece. If you are concerned about rattling or similar then maybe a small piece of double sided tape will do the job.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:42 pm

polo1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:43 pm That's really the only stylistic change on the 2009-2016 models, correct?

The headlights themselves are different but the shape is the same

Rob

polo1 · Post by **polo1** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 12:15 am

Smartbear wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:42 pm
polo1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:43 pm That's really the only stylistic change on the 2009-2016 models, correct?
The headlights themselves are different but the shape is the same
Rob

Ah... is that why they look brighter and "nicer"...?

Did those change in 2014 also...?

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:52 am

polo1 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 12:15 am
Smartbear wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:42 pm
polo1 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 8:43 pm That's really the only stylistic change on the 2009-2016 models, correct?
The headlights themselves are different but the shape is the same
Rob
Ah... is that why they look brighter and "nicer"...?

Did those change in 2014 also...?

Lci bought the changes in late 2013

Rob

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 12:09 pm

There is a new video on YouTube that shows you clearly how to change the indicators, might be helpful:

Pbondar · Post by **Pbondar** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 12:20 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:52 am
polo1 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 12:15 am
Smartbear wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:42 pm The headlights themselves are different but the shape is the same
Rob
Ah... is that why they look brighter and "nicer"...?

Did those change in 2014 also...?
Lci bought the changes in late 2013
Rob

Tsk tsk SmartBear...the press releases were dated December 2012 and quoted customer deliveries Spring 2013..

Argyll Andy · Post by **Argyll Andy** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 12:35 pm

Silverstar wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 12:09 pm There is a new video on YouTube that shows you clearly how to change the indicators, might be helpful:

He was giving me the fear using that Stanley knife - just waiting for it to slip towards his hand

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:45 pm

Pbondar wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 12:20 pm
Smartbear wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:52 am
polo1 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 12:15 am

Ah... is that why they look brighter and "nicer"...?

Did those change in 2014 also...?
Lci bought the changes in late 2013
Rob
Tsk tsk SmartBear...the press releases were dated December 2012 and quoted customer deliveries Spring 2013..

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Rob

Pbondar · Post by **Pbondar** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:48 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:45 pm
Pbondar wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 12:20 pm
Smartbear wrote: ↑Sat Apr 04, 2020 1:52 am Lci bought the changes in late 2013
Rob
Tsk tsk SmartBear...the press releases were dated December 2012 and quoted customer deliveries Spring 2013..
Everyday’s a school day
Rob

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