Replacement for cracked headlight

jer335 · 11-03-2016, 10:48 AM

Hey everyone,

I'm in the market for a new headlight because water has got into my headlight, causing the ballast to go out. I tried to locate the crack but can't seem to find where the water is seeping through. I would hate to spend $1000 on a new OEM headlight and came across this brand Automotive Lighting, which sells replacements for half the price. I was wondering what is everyone's thoughts on this brand as far as quality and how do they look compared to OEM. I tried hitting the search button but didn't find much info on this brand. My car is a 2007 335i coupe.

Here's the link to the headlight: https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-33...hts/ES2718853/

Thanks

vladiator · 11-03-2016, 11:08 AM

You have an e92? Also i noticed that it mentions it doesn't include a control module or bulbs. So look into the cost of those as well, overall it might be closer to the OEM price than you might have originally thought. Worth checking first!

jer335 · 11-03-2016, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by vladiator

You have an e92? Also i noticed that it mentions it doesn't include a control module or bulbs. So look into the cost of those as well, overall it might be closer to the OEM price than you might have originally thought. Worth checking first!

Yes I have a pre-LCI e92. I don't think the OEM or Automotive Lighting headlights come with the control modules. From what I've seen those are sold separately

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jer335 Private 9 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Replacement for cracked headlight Hey everyone, I'm in the market for a new headlight because water has got into my headlight, causing the ballast to go out. I tried to locate the crack but can't seem to find where the water is seeping through. I would hate to spend $1000 on a new OEM headlight and came across this brand Automotive Lighting, which sells replacements for half the price. I was wondering what is everyone's thoughts on this brand as far as quality and how do they look compared to OEM. I tried hitting the search button but didn't find much info on this brand. My car is a 2007 335i coupe. Here's the link to the headlight: https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-33...hts/ES2718853/ Thanks Last edited by jer335; 11-03-2016 at 11:34 AM..
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vladiator New Member 5 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i M Sport xdrive Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boston, Massachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [0.00]	You have an e92? Also i noticed that it mentions it doesn't include a control module or bulbs. So look into the cost of those as well, overall it might be closer to the OEM price than you might have originally thought. Worth checking first!
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