E85 lights......

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Steve.Eagle

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Hi,

Can anyone let me know if the lights on my 2004 E85 are interchangeable with the later facelift light?

I love the look at my car but all the "orange" indicators do make it look dated. I'd really like to change them, if at all possible for the later lights with clear indicators.

Thanks in advance .
 
Not sure you need a new bumper? Unless you're talking about the rears?
 
Steve.Eagle said:
Hi,

Can anyone let me know if the lights on my 2004 E85 are interchangeable with the later facelift light?

I love the look at my car but all the "orange" indicators do make it look dated. I'd really like to change them, if at all possible for the later lights with clear indicators.

Thanks in advance .
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Front lights easy swap
Side indicators easy swap
Rear lights modify/swap bumper
 
Fronts are not interchangable if you have xenons, require coding otherwise you lose flash to pass.
 
So, just to clarify, the standard facelift clear lights just plug into the earlier standard pre-facelift cars? Same fitment?
 
Thanks for all your replys guys.......

That's all really useful info. In retro the rear bumper change, I presume the correct bumper would be a E86 bumper??

My car is a non xenon light car so sounds like the front end is easy!
 
Steve.Eagle said:
Thanks for all your replys guys.......

That's all really useful info. In retro the rear bumper change, I presume the correct bumper would be a E86 bumper??

My car is a non xenon light car so sounds like the front end is easy!
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Yes, but not for the reason you are thinking. E86 is a coupe, E85 is a roadster both pre and facelift.
 
srhutch said:
Steve.Eagle said:
Thanks for all your replys guys.......

That's all really useful info. In retro the rear bumper change, I presume the correct bumper would be a E86 bumper??

My car is a non xenon light car so sounds like the front end is easy!
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Yes, but not for the reason you are thinking. E86 is a coupe, E85 is a roadster both pre and facelift.
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So any facelift Z4 bumper will fit.
 
Ok great, that's cleared that up......

Are there any specialist breakers / shops etc that anyone could recommend for parts?

I've been looking on eBay but can't seem to find many parts for sale.
 
Steve.Eagle said:
Ok great, that's cleared that up......

Are there any specialist breakers / shops etc that anyone could recommend for parts?

I've been looking on eBay but can't seem to find many parts for sale.
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I normally just ring/message the ebay breakers that advertise breaking z4s, most seem to have front end impact though!
 
chrisgreen said:
Seems a lot of hassle! I like the orange indicators on the car - I think it matches the styling!
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I restore classic cars for a living mate so used to having a car down to a bare tub...... a job like this is nothing compared to what I'm used too.

I personally don't like the "orange" indicators on my car, it's the only part that makes it look dated in my eyes.
 
Steve.Eagle said:
chrisgreen said:
Seems a lot of hassle! I like the orange indicators on the car - I think it matches the styling!
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I restore classic cars for a living mate so used to having a car down to a bare tub...... a job like this is nothing compared to what I'm used too.

I personally don't like the "orange" indicators on my car, it's the only part that makes it look dated in my eyes.
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Oh come on Steve, we now need photos of some of your restorations, mate :wink:
Where are you based
 
I detest orange too! I think your best bet for the rear is a set of clears with some red tint applied, they can be picked up relatively cheap.
 
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