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  • Rouvld
    E30 Addict
    • Sep 2014
    • 569

    #1

    Can you get euro smileys new?

    Like the title say, is there anyplace where I can buy brand new oem euro smiley ellipsoids? Or are they NLA new?
  • e30lyf
    R3V Elite
    • May 2007
    • 4516

    #2
    ^^^ clear can still buy new thru Abraham. Smoked one NLA..
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    • e30crazie
      E30 Modder
      • Feb 2013
      • 858

      #3
      Ebay is a good source for NIB Smiley Headlights. Be ready to pay top $$ though.
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      • tricars
        Member
        • Feb 2015
        • 91

        #4
        Not that long ago it was available to buy a brand new complete EURO headlight for around 400 USD, I`m sure you can inquire any BMW parts dealer about this and ask them to check the catalogue for single parts.
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        • nando
          Moderator
          • Nov 2003
          • 34827

          #5


          I'm betting the price is competitive. I paid around $400 for my smoked Hella's back in the day, but that was along time ago. Just for reference, ONE light housing for an E90 is around $1000, and it doesn't include the bulbs or ballast..
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          • ThatOneEuroE30
            R3V OG
            • Dec 2013
            • 8626

            #6
            You can can also get the frenched ones through abraham they are 899 a set


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            • Rouvld
              E30 Addict
              • Sep 2014
              • 569

              #7
              Im looking into Abraham but that price has me lightheaded lol. In the end I'll probably end up going this route but now I'm just searching for cheaper brand new oem options.

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              • e30rida
                E30 Modder
                • Dec 2007
                • 963

                #8
                You can always buy the depo's

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                • Rouvld
                  E30 Addict
                  • Sep 2014
                  • 569

                  #9
                  Originally posted by e30rida
                  You can always buy the depo's
                  Nahhhhhhhhhh.....can't do it.

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                  • Stanley Rockafella
                    R3V Elite
                    • Aug 2011
                    • 4056

                    #10
                    smiley option with citilights:
                    (you'd have to run the sealed beam buckets to run these)

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                    • jhaurimn
                      R3VLimited
                      • Nov 2012
                      • 2224

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Rouvld
                      Nahhhhhhhhhh.....can't do it.
                      Then dont complain about the price for the real deal
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                      • Rouvld
                        E30 Addict
                        • Sep 2014
                        • 569

                        #12
                        Don't assume.

                        Originally posted by jhaurimn
                        Then dont complain about the price for the real deal
                        Fuck I can't stand when people ASSume. Who's complaining? Where did I say that they're too expensive? I think you should reread my post main man. I understand why the price is what it is and I have no prob paying it and I'm 90% sure im going this route . I'm just (like I said I'm my prior post) looking for cheaper brand new OEM options and if I can find any I'll most likely (like I said in my prior post) go the route of Abraham.

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                        • ELVA164
                          R3V Elite
                          • Dec 2011
                          • 4861

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Rouvld
                          Fuck I can't stand when people ASSume. Who's complaining? Where did I say that they're too expensive? I think you should reread my post main man. I understand why the price is what it is and I have no prob paying it and I'm 90% sure im going this route . I'm just (like I said I'm my prior post) looking for cheaper brand new OEM options and if I can find any I'll most likely (like I said in my prior post) go the route of Abraham.
                          Just because I feel like I should say this, you can buy a used set of Bosch lights for a LOT less and end up with a superior product in most cases. The projector buckets are metal, not plastic; this means more longevity and more durable reflector material. You can disassemble and clean then very well in maybe an hour per pair. If that's not your thing I understand, just wanted to inform you.

                          For reference, mine came out great:
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                          • ahrensNW
                            E30 Mastermind
                            • Mar 2015
                            • 1716

                            #14
                            Originally posted by Rouvld
                            ASSume.
                            Sorry, but you did not use correct capitalization.
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                            • JasonC
                              Site Manager
                              • Aug 2006
                              • 14451

                              #15
                              Moved the thread about lights to the lighting section of the forum.

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