1997 E39 528i Touring
1997 E39 528i Touring
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sb-1

Original Poster:

3,379 posts

293 months

Wednesday 11th August 2010
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I need to replace my headlights as they are very badly discoloured inside the lenses.

Should I replace with 'angel eye' type or replace with the standard lights?

Opinions please chaps.

DennisCooper

1,340 posts

201 months

Wednesday 11th August 2010
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It's your choice of what you want!

If you decide you want the facelift ones, then the general consensus is to go for the OEM Hella ones. The cheaper chinese made inferior ones just aren't as good. If you do want to save and scrimp, then get the 'Depo' made ones as they look 'closest' to the Hella's.

If you decide to stay with pre facelift ones, then I have a pair knocking around in my spare's collection, you can have those for £50 delivered!

Here's a link to the Genuine Hellas - http://www.motormec.co.uk/e39wl.html £280+VAT for brand new ones, so around £340ish delivered.

Cheers, Dennis!

sb-1

Original Poster:

3,379 posts

293 months

Wednesday 11th August 2010
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DennisCooper said:
It's your choice of what you want!

If you decide you want the facelift ones, then the general consensus is to go for the OEM Hella ones. The cheaper chinese made inferior ones just aren't as good. If you do want to save and scrimp, then get the 'Depo' made ones as they look 'closest' to the Hella's.

If you decide to stay with pre facelift ones, then I have a pair knocking around in my spare's collection, you can have those for £50 delivered!

Here's a link to the Genuine Hellas - http://www.motormec.co.uk/e39wl.html £280+VAT for brand new ones, so around £340ish delivered.

Cheers, Dennis!
Hi Dennis,
Thanks for your post.

I might be interested in the pre facelift ones you have Dennis(are they leak free/no condensation?)

Cheers

Steve

DennisCooper

1,340 posts

201 months

Thursday 12th August 2010
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Hi Steve,

I got the headlamps off another Touring with many other spares. The car was a daily driver by woman driver and pre engine failure condition was outstanding for a pre facelift E39. I've had them the last 3 months. The headlamps to my knowledge are good, no leaks or condensation that I could see on the day I got them and the other spares. I can clean them up and send if you so wish. Let me know via email/PM and can progress from there.

Cheers, Dennis.