3rd Party Headlight Assembly

[clintman17]

Both of my front headlights need to be replaced. Has anyone used any 3rd party replacements that are cheaper than the $1,000 I would have to spend on OEM? I found the ones below on eBay. Does anyone have a review of these or any others? My wife is pregnant and I'm going to have sell her soon and I definitely need to get these replaced before I try to sell.

Thank so much for any help/opinions.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Pair-Left-Right-Euro-Clear-Crystal-Halo-Projector-Headlight-2003-2008-BMW-Z4-/171355541564?fits=Year%3A2005%7CMake%3ABMW%7CModel%3AZ4%7CSubmodel%3A2.5i%7CEngine+-+Liter_Display%3A2.5L&hash=item27e596103c:g:VUoAAOSwo4pYdjI4&vxp=mtr

 

[Sgr74]

Good idea. Sell the wife.

 

[clintman17]

LOL I didn't realize it came across that way. Nice. :lol:

 

[paddy wright]

What's wrong with your lights? If they have faded they can be restored.

 

[bluespit]

Those lights look similar to the ones fitted to my car. Look good but the beam pattern isn't as good as OEM and there's quite a bit of 'adapting' to do to the wiring loom.

 

[csquire4]

Just get them refurbed ?

 

[cj10jeeper]

Just get them refurbed ?

You're assuming he hasn't had a small front end bump or dipped it in a flood, rotted with condensation, etc.

Do agree though that if they are just scratched or cloudy refurb as OEM are the best

 

[clintman17]

I've tried the wet sanding technique and it barely helped. The damage is definitely due to moisture that has penetrated the seals. One of them actually failed recently as I still have a lot of moisture in the assembly. :\

 

[kis]

If it's halogen you can get them from Sonar I think. Cheap enough and okay.
Second hand of bmw ones would be better... but can take time to find. Depends on how soon you need to sell the wife!