De-ginger QUEST!!!!!

[Aebous]

I've been keeping a lazy eye on ebay for these as well. I have the uhm right side headlight and for the past 2 years haven't been able to find a sub $300 left side light when I've had spare money to purchase. Side note: Me being silly American I forgot that Germany would have the same lights I would require. Maybe I can soon bring this quest to an end!

 

[scorcher]

Why do some lights have the clear hockey sticks? Is it a country specific or an age related thing?

 

[Marius]

Why do some lights have the clear hockey sticks? Is it a country specific or an age related thing?

i think it's age related ,

 

[Adamski]

Age thing....

OP are the lights you've sourced new or second hand?

 

[scorcher]

aaah - thanks guys

 

[aquazi]

Pre face lift amber 2003-2006, face lift clear 2006-2009 then along came the E89 :x

Strictly speaking this isnt correct....

In late 2005 they did come out with prefacelift's with clear lights all around oke:


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[Adamski]

True - craig3.0's zed had the clear all round, with xenons, on an 05 plate....

Such anoraks.... (me included) :roll:

 

[Marius]

had spare 20min and decided to split the light and remove the hockey stick :lol: now orange bit ready for the next stage ,will update once it's done

 

[jttaylor]

20 minutes? That all it took to split?

 

[Marius]

20 minutes? That all it took to split?

i'm not new to this ,done quite a few sets before on various cars

 

[ranski]

I dont know why all you guys dont just use and update the 'orginal clear headlight / angel eye' thread

just means newbies ask the same old questions... :thumbsdown:

 

[ben g]

True. I had to find out a lot myself when doing mine.

Can't quite figure out what marius is doing with the orange hockey stick. Are you removing it all together?

 

[GJC72]

Well my Zed is late 2005 but has ambers!?!??

Are your lights halogen or xenons. I'm selling my 2003 2.5i which i have upgraded to clear headlamps. I'm going to put it back to standard to sell so may be able to do a part exchange deal for yours. Mine are halogen.

 

[markeg]

Well my Zed is late 2005 but has ambers!?!??

Is that registration or build date?


Tapatalking...

 

[powerontap]

Have you thought about sending your lights to Terkarbon as markeg did? That way you can get them de-gingered and have Angel Eyes added at the same time

Best pics showing before/after are here http://thealpinaregister.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10257

Thanks for that link! Living in Canada, it's cheaper for me to ship to California. I already emailed them to ask a few questions, will keep you posted on my quest.

 

[markeg]

Good luck, Eric does a great job, and guarantees it for 12 months also


Tapatalking...

 

[GJC72]

Well my Zed is late 2005 but has ambers!?!??

Are your lights halogen or xenons. I'm selling my 2003 2.5i which i have upgraded to clear headlamps. I'm going to put it back to standard to sell so may be able to do a part exchange deal for yours. Mine are halogen.

So swap your clear headlights for my ambers for a Terry Tibbs fee? Mine are halogen too, what colour are your inners, chrome, silver or black? Mine are black.

Mine are chrome inners.

 

[RedSox]

Final stage of my de-ginger plan will be complete this week. Side repeaters and chrome bulbs on their way. DAB ICE with B'tooth installed, along with the GapTech RCM+. Just a few stone chips to sort out on the front splitter and she'll be ready for spring and then Zedfest here I come! :wink:

 

[Marius]

Finished my de-ginger trial . It's doable and doesn't look bad , the costs are less than £10 :lol:

fitted

clear (to clear and looks out of space)

tinted

black vs clear :lol:

 

[ranski]

Very good, very good indeed