getting rid of the orange lenses..
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Printed Date: 09-May-2024 at 19:47
Topic: getting rid of the orange lenses..
Posted By: M3Nally
Subject: getting rid of the orange lenses..
Date Posted: 15-September-2006 at 10:46
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I am going to get some clear lenses with chrome bulbs to replace the front and side indicators.
Having seen other Nogaro silver cars with them I think they are well suited. I have seen that you can get either clear or crystal lenses (forget smoked ones). Which is best/ least chavvy of the two because I haven't seen them next to each other to compare. Opinions please. Kevin ------------- E30 M3 Macao blue metallic Evolution 2 E39 530d Sport Auto, Aegean blue Edition, Sat Nav, TV, comms pack etc. E39 540i Auto, Sat Nav, TV, leather, luxo barge |
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Posted By: jonny 320is
Date Posted: 15-September-2006 at 13:01
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To be honest I think orange looks good on the M3, never changed mine but did change them on the 320is, thought they made that look a bit old and dated, wierd. If you do go clear i'd stick with normal clear as the crystal ones look a too modern and a bit chavy ------------- * '88 320is - Dolphin Grey - FOR SALE * '97 528i se - Montreal Blue www.pixometry.com |
, plus the crystal clear indicators dont match the normal headlight, you know, with the glass cut instead of the reflector.Posted By: Matt T
Date Posted: 15-September-2006 at 19:41
Personally i think smoked look best, and so apparantly did the person who nicked mine a few weeks ago! 
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Posted By: UweM3
Date Posted: 15-September-2006 at 19:44
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Clear! but not the crystal ones as all the new cars have. Unless you upgrade the headlights as well. ------------- E61 520d, slow and buzzy but my wallet likes the mpg..... |
Posted By: Simon325i sport
Date Posted: 15-September-2006 at 21:03
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Definitely clear, the crystal clear ones are chav, and don't suit the E30 M3. Smoked looks good on darker colours. ------------- 
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Posted By: M3Nally
Date Posted: 15-September-2006 at 21:39
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Thanks chaps,
Clear it is. I'll post a pic or two when they are on. ------------- E30 M3 Macao blue metallic Evolution 2 E39 530d Sport Auto, Aegean blue Edition, Sat Nav, TV, comms pack etc. E39 540i Auto, Sat Nav, TV, leather, luxo barge |
Posted By: kevs635csi
Date Posted: 16-September-2006 at 12:40
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orange is best , my cecotto came with clear ones fitted , i flogged them on ebay & put the oranges back on -------------  cool as the fonz!!
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Posted By: Lancastrian
Date Posted: 16-September-2006 at 14:08
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The pits had some for sale on the adverts forum. http://www.bmw-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=33168&PN=1 - Click here ------------- E30 M3 Project - Specification TBC |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 26-September-2006 at 22:26
Yep - still for sale (Thanks for the plug These are not just lenses, but a pair of complete Front Indicators for an E30 M3, and come complete with chrome/orange lenses. Also available are a pair of clear side indicators - again with chrome/orange bulbs. These are 'normal' E30, not the specfic M3 type, but have been known to have been [incorrectly] fitted to M3's - like mine! Roll up, roll up ................. . ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
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Posted By: andyclient
Date Posted: 26-September-2006 at 22:41
Got mine off Ebay ! ------------- 
01 E46 320d Touring 88 E30 M3 Sadly Gone 93 E36 325 TD Gone but still going 87 E30 Hartge 325 (gone but not forgotten) |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 27-September-2006 at 15:48
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She looks nice Andy! Paul -------------  95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: M3Nally
Date Posted: 28-September-2006 at 10:33
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Andy, yes IMHO they do look good on Nogaro or Lachs as they seem to blend in better with those colour shades, rather than stand out.
They should be on soon after a deal done with thepits. ------------- E30 M3 Macao blue metallic Evolution 2 E39 530d Sport Auto, Aegean blue Edition, Sat Nav, TV, comms pack etc. E39 540i Auto, Sat Nav, TV, leather, luxo barge |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 28-September-2006 at 18:25
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So will we get to see them in the flesh Kevin or on the forum mate!Would be nice to see the M3 again in the flesh. We're after any suggestions for things we can organise in the EA region which may bring you guys back out! Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: M3Nally
Date Posted: 28-September-2006 at 18:44
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Paul,
As Debbie Harry once sang "In the flesh" ------------- E30 M3 Macao blue metallic Evolution 2 E39 530d Sport Auto, Aegean blue Edition, Sat Nav, TV, comms pack etc. E39 540i Auto, Sat Nav, TV, leather, luxo barge |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 28-September-2006 at 20:26
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Will be good to see you again, hopefully we'll get some more articles in the club mag and maybe get a bit more support - although I have a feeling it's going to be a struggle Maybe if we can get Andy's M3 with yours and if slarty brings his red e30 M3 we could have quite a collection Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Slarty Bartfast
Date Posted: 28-September-2006 at 20:38
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I changed mine and was really pleased with the result, cleans up the front IMHO.. http://imageshack.us"> http://imageshack.us"> ------------- http://www.putfile.com/pic/8105608"> 
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Posted By: paddym3
Date Posted: 28-September-2006 at 22:32
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just wonderingwhere is the best place to get a set of smoked ones for a diamond swartz m3? |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 29-September-2006 at 17:33
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Paddy, Ebay would be the place to go, or you can check out http://www.bmtown.com - www.bmtown.com or http://www.cooksferry.com - www.cooksferry.com as they will be able to sort you out Slarty, She still looks good mate! Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: andyclient
Date Posted: 30-September-2006 at 19:46
Yes it would be nice for a get together Shift work permitting cheers Andy
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01 E46 320d Touring 88 E30 M3 Sadly Gone 93 E36 325 TD Gone but still going 87 E30 Hartge 325 (gone but not forgotten) |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 30-September-2006 at 21:22
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Beautiful M3 Simon..... Mick ------------- Cheers Mick 
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Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 01-October-2006 at 11:16
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I know what you mean about shift work Andy, we still have our meets even though they have been dwindling down as of late (only 3 cars last time). We are putting our heads together for more things to organise for next year, they will be posted in the EA forum (both forums) and I haven't given up yet! I hope if the next article or two I put in the mag help us to get some more peoples view on what we can do it will help us Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: M3Nally
Date Posted: 05-October-2006 at 08:59
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All fitted now, see pics before and after.
I'm happy. Need the sides now. 
 ------------- E30 M3 Macao blue metallic Evolution 2 E39 530d Sport Auto, Aegean blue Edition, Sat Nav, TV, comms pack etc. E39 540i Auto, Sat Nav, TV, leather, luxo barge |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 05-October-2006 at 10:02
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Looking good Kevin, you'll be able to get the side indicators off ebay easily enough - plenty normally on there Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: andyclient
Date Posted: 05-October-2006 at 15:13
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Very nice Looks better IMHO cheers Andy -------------
01 E46 320d Touring 88 E30 M3 Sadly Gone 93 E36 325 TD Gone but still going 87 E30 Hartge 325 (gone but not forgotten) |
Posted By: Slarty Bartfast
Date Posted: 05-October-2006 at 18:20
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Looking good, now go for the smoked side ones…
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Posted By: M3Nally
Date Posted: 05-October-2006 at 18:36
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Just bought some clear sides off ebay. ------------- E30 M3 Macao blue metallic Evolution 2 E39 530d Sport Auto, Aegean blue Edition, Sat Nav, TV, comms pack etc. E39 540i Auto, Sat Nav, TV, leather, luxo barge |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 06-October-2006 at 14:20
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looking good - seems to suit (your) silver better than (my) black. Glad to be of service ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |