arcon 3 Report post Posted February 5, 2007 has anybody bought these off trademe: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-86686547.htm the part about "all items at the risk of purchaser" sounds a bit dodge.... are there other sources of clear lights available (hehe pref not BMW directly ), my next 3 series will likely come with icky orange indicators.... i'll also probly get the M3 mirrors: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-86367259.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alex 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2007 (edited) Dude, its a mission trying to find decent clears without having to buy off a stealer.. I'mm still stuck with my orange gaybo lights... Although i have got an e36.. not e46 Edited February 5, 2007 by alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted February 5, 2007 (edited) It says "All items at the risk of the Purchaser once they are sent" which means if they get damaged or lost during delivery. Just had a quick look through his feedback and looks pretty good. I was going to get some Angel Eyes for my Dads car and he was very helpful and answered all his questions fully. Recomended As far as I know, all his stock comes from Australia because I asked to veiw them but he said that they all got shipped from Oz when they were paid for. Edited February 5, 2007 by Nick021 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcon 3 Report post Posted February 5, 2007 thanks for the info - i'd imagine i'd have to get an auto-electric to install them which would probly cost an hours labour but still worth it methinks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted February 5, 2007 The rear and side repeaters wouldn't be a problem, I don't know about the headlights, they're probably easy enough. But if you're gonna get someone to fit them do the back and side yourself and save and hour or twos labour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve R 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2007 how much does a set of clears cost from the dealer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcon 3 Report post Posted February 9, 2007 how much does a set of clears cost from the dealer? lol - from bmw? don't know but i'm guessing anywhere from $1000-2000. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted February 9, 2007 I can recommend this seller too. A mate got some lights but ended up ordering the wrong set. He swapped them no questions asked and was really helpful along the way. As for fitting, Id say an absolute beginner with no experience should be able to fit them in under an hour....they really are that simple. Although I have only done e30's, e32's and e38's Im guessing the e46's are the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADBMA 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2007 As for fitting, Id say an absolute beginner with no experience should be able to fit them in under an hour....they really are that simple. Although I have only done e30's, e32's and e38's Im guessing the e46's are the same. yeah e36 lights are piss easy to do, so e46s should be the same just try not to break the clip off the headlight like i did dont pay anyone learn about your car and DIY!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted February 11, 2007 Eurovogue has all these sorts of bits and pieces Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kash2000nz 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2007 has anybody bought these off trademe: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-86686547.htm the part about "all items at the risk of purchaser" sounds a bit dodge.... are there other sources of clear lights available (hehe pref not BMW directly ), my next 3 series will likely come with icky orange indicators.... i'll also probly get the M3 mirrors: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...on-86367259.htm good point, i bought me self a set of clear side blinkers from trademe they said it wss for BMW 323i and will fit if it was below 1997 which it was. unfortuntely when i got it. it wasnt the right size or the correct one. waste of my money n e ways Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcon 3 Report post Posted February 20, 2007 did you buy for the correct chassis? (sedan/coupe), heh sorry if dumb question, but so many ppl have left good feedback i'll probably still try it, will post if it goes bad though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 FYI, a full set of clears costs $600+ at the dealer. There are 2 types of clears, one for cars with OBC, one for cars without. For cars with OBC, there will be 8 pins on the connector, for cars without, 7 pins. After that it's just down to whether your car is a sedan or coupe. In which case the tail lights and front corners will be different. Then, if you're pre-97, you'll have the older style sidemarkers with the black plastic border (tails and corners remain the same). Post-97 will be the smaller newer type. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcon 3 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 There are 2 types of clears, one for cars with OBC, one for cars without. For cars with OBC, there will be 8 pins on the connector, for cars without, 7 pins. hmm not a bad dealer price... wouldn't include installation i'm guessing ..erm... what's obc? how would i know if my car/the clears on trademe have it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted February 22, 2007 hmm not a bad dealer price... wouldn't include installation i'm guessing ..erm... what's obc? how would i know if my car/the clears on trademe have it? No, not including installation - but installation is really simple so you can do it yourself Pop 4 nuts off each tail light and pull, 1 screw off each sidemarker (if it's the old ones which I have), and slide it off and pull. For front corners, remove the bulb connectors, then pry the clip to give you enough room, and pull. OBC is the onboard computer, also known as check control. The thing right above the sunglass holder in your E36. A simple way to see what tail lights you need is to go to your tail lights, pull the connector off, and see how many pins it has. Basically the replacement tail light should have the same amount of pins. The aftermarket clears commonly sold on TradeMe would probably have instructions for you to cut a bridge on the tails if your car does/does not have OBC. At least that's the case with the ones I've seen, they are quite universal. However do note aftermarket front corners are more crystal looking, they look cheap (I have a pair). I fixed mine by smoking them with VHT NiteShade. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcon 3 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 ok - i have the aftermarket M3 mirrors painted and installed. a word of warning, they look awesome if painted right, but being taiwanese parts have issues. my right lens wobbles as i drive, its really annoying and i don't know how to fix it... another minor issue with the wiring, when moving them left they go right and vice versa, controls are reversed for some reason... that doesn't bother me at all though, overall the mirrors look cool its just that wobble. goddammit. i will definitely get a clear light kit from BMW and avoid after market parts in future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpp 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Oooh, pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arcon 3 Report post Posted February 28, 2007 Oooh, pics? heheh yep i'll be doing a photo shoot once i have the clears installed as well. looks mint in oriental blue with the M3 mags (probably replicas? but still look cool). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
