Fog light blanking plates E86

Dark Diggler

Dark Diggler

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 Yarkshire
Does anyone happen to have the part no for these?
Or pehaps have a set they no longer need :)
I was hoping to find an image of them fitted so if anyone can help with that too.
All help appreciated :thumbsup:
 
idej_z4 said:
Here they are fitted and sprayed, happy to sell both of mine for the price of 1 from BMW. :lol:
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Thanks for posting the image, they look great!
I’ve ordered some from my local dealer, 18 quid each which I thought was ok.

Thanks for everyone’s help :thumbsup:
 
Looks good Idej :thumbsup:

Does anyone know if there is a OEM+ option both of mine have water getting into them but I dont want to get rid of them completely for battling through the dark Scotch mist

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Design flaw, many people have this issue.

Some drill extra holes (like small pilot holes) in the light to aid moisture evaporation. I’ve saw a post where someone sealed the lights completely as well... but being so low, water will make its way in and then be extremely hard for it to get out... so I wouldn’t go down that route personally!

Also more frequent use of the lights will help keep moisture out (heat will evaporate the water).
 
Always wondered why people don't just disconnect them then paint the existing lenses.....
I used tinting film on mine so I don't have to see the condensation and flakey silver inside staring me in the face every time. Screenshot_20200917-180751_Photos.jpg
 
I've been looking into replacing the fog lights on my recently purchased E86, and after doing the research I think I've come to the same decision as every other Z4 owner, just remove them and fit blanking plates.
Though Dans idea seems a good idea too.
Why is it that such a small item is so expensive to replace?
 
Meds

Thread 'Meds 3.0si Coupe - Rear brake upgrade in progress.'

This is the ownership thread for my Montego/Champagne Coupe.

Previous z4-forum owners:
Z4Pilot (Sean) 2015 > 2020
Tuck411 (Rich) 2020 > 2023

Latest:
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54622242387_5da0609b29_b.jpg

Initial observations (bad points, if you wish) upon inspection:
Oil filter/cooler gasket is a little weepy. DONE
I want to swap out the wheels for 18's. DONE
The carbon lip boot spoiler is not to my tastes, that will be removed. DONE
Replace the aftermarket stero with the original. DONE
Replace the black grills with...
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Above shows a before and after, page 11 of my ownership thread.
I much preferred the fog lights installed, without them something looked missing and like a base-spec car without them optioned.

But I agree if yours are absolutely toast then maybe removing is better than crusty fogs.
 
Meds said:
Meds

Thread 'Meds 3.0si Coupe - Rear brake upgrade in progress.'

This is the ownership thread for my Montego/Champagne Coupe.

Previous z4-forum owners:
Z4Pilot (Sean) 2015 > 2020
Tuck411 (Rich) 2020 > 2023

Latest:
55059037826_27b0a80059_b.jpg

54622242387_5da0609b29_b.jpg

Initial observations (bad points, if you wish) upon inspection:
Oil filter/cooler gasket is a little weepy. DONE
I want to swap out the wheels for 18's. DONE
The carbon lip boot spoiler is not to my tastes, that will be removed. DONE
Replace the aftermarket stero with the original. DONE
Replace the black grills with...
  • Like

Above shows a before and after, page 11 of my ownership thread.
I much preferred the fog lights installed, without them something looked missing and like a base-spec car without them optioned.

But I agree if yours are absolutely toast then maybe removing is better than crusty fogs.
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A beautiful E86, and in the colour I was hoping to get. Unfortunately the one I had my eye on was sold before I had chance to view. The one I bought came up and got them the knock £1k off the price and get the MOT Advisories done before I collected her last Sunday. Took out a 12 month warranty which seems extensive. Proof in that will be if and when I need to make a claim.
I want to keep her as original as possible with regards to the mechanical aspect. However, the front fogs seem too expensive to buy especially considering how much they wouldn't get used, and the front grille I think works well on the black. The wheels were recently re-powdercoated in gunmetal grey which again, works well with the black, thankfully they didn't go down the black route.
I need to investigate a few rattles inside the cab and sort those, and need a N/S B pillar cover, which seem to be as rare as rocking horse crap lol
 

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Meds said:
Meds

Thread 'Meds 3.0si Coupe - Rear brake upgrade in progress.'

This is the ownership thread for my Montego/Champagne Coupe.

Previous z4-forum owners:
Z4Pilot (Sean) 2015 > 2020
Tuck411 (Rich) 2020 > 2023

Latest:
55059037826_27b0a80059_b.jpg

54622242387_5da0609b29_b.jpg

Initial observations (bad points, if you wish) upon inspection:
Oil filter/cooler gasket is a little weepy. DONE
I want to swap out the wheels for 18's. DONE
The carbon lip boot spoiler is not to my tastes, that will be removed. DONE
Replace the aftermarket stero with the original. DONE
Replace the black grills with...
  • Like

Above shows a before and after, page 11 of my ownership thread.
I much preferred the fog lights installed, without them something looked missing and like a base-spec car without them optioned.

But I agree if yours are absolutely toast then maybe removing is better than crusty fogs.
Click to expand...
I'd replace the fogs with land rover indicators or similar if I had that bumper
 
If you had that front bumper I don't think you'd have a problem with the fog lights!

It's the rectangular facelift ones that always suffer from damp and corroded internals. Thankfully my M doesn't have front fog lights. :D
 
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