Clear indicator lenses

[Zooropa]

Hi to all!

Can it really be the case that nobody on earth stocks the replacement clear lenses for the indicator units on the 1998 Z3 headlights?

Does anyone know ANYWHERE I can get these from???

Thanks

 

[billz]

I thought the headlight and indicators were a complete unit. Are they separate on the earlier models

 

[Zooropa]

Hi @billz I have read that they can be taken apart with a little heat and the amber lens swapped out. I just can't find the replacement lenses now!

 

[Faheem]

@billz They are a complete unit but the lense can be removed or swapped for a clear one by opening the headlight up

 

[Zooropa]

@Faheem any ideas on where I can source them?

 

[billz]

I thought they were a complete unit. Did not realise he was stripping them down to fit new lenses

 

[Mnbrennan]

I think you can get them from some dude in Germany

 

[Faheem]

No mate, I was having this discussion the other day, @Dino D suggested painting them.

I think I'll wait to find a cheap damaged unit from a facelift with clear lenses and remove the lense from the damaged unit.

 

[Mnbrennan]

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1285943-Changing-BMW-Z3-to-clear-front-indicators

 

[billz]

You used to be able to get them from here. http://www.erwinmettlach.de/ do not know if he still does them. Might be worth an email to him

 

[Faheem]

£75 for a pair!!! Ridiculous money for what they are.

 

[Dino D]

@Southernboy made some clear lenses - check the for sale section

 

[5harp3y]

just buy some facelift lights for £100

sell you pre facelift for £50

will be cheaper than buying lenses and easier than stripping your lights down

 

[Stevo7682]

Thats the joys of buying something that's been specifically made. charge what you like if someone wants it they will pay the asking price

 

[Antm72]

It's southern boy that makes them my car has them fitted

 

[Sean d]

You don't actually need lens' just remove and use a chrome indicator bulb.

 

[Mnbrennan]

That's what I've done

 

[Gundun]

I used to know a guy in Italy who made the mold out of an amber pair and used it to make clear ones, but they eventually turned yellowish after a while.

 

[hard top]

I used to know a guy in Italy

Did he work for Fiat?
Oh, sorry, also known as Ferrari ...

 

[Gundun]

Did he work for Fiat?
Oh, sorry, also known as Ferrari ...