Headlight Question. Help!!!

xxSigxx · 04-06-2017, 09:05 PM

Was backed into. Only did damage to my left front corner. Only cosmetic. I'll attach a pic. Already ordered the fender and bumper. My headlight functions properly but it did shatter the lens. Can I replace the lens or am I looking at a whole new assembly? Also I can't a used left headlight any where. What are my options?? I'm worried if I get a brand new one it'll be way nicer than my old right one. Thanks guys!

Sorry for the dark photos.. Makes the headlights look black. They're not.

3002 tii · 04-09-2017, 09:06 PM

You need to get a whole new assembly.

kdanny626 · 05-15-2017, 04:58 PM

you'd need the whole assembly, but you have to swap over the ballast, control unit, and possibly bulb depending on what you have. if you can find me a part number i can see if i have one for you. it might have a broken tab or two and some scratches, but if youre looking for a quick/temporary/cheap fix it could work. definitely keep it out of the rain and moisture if possible because the components pretty much cost as much as the headlight itself. if i do have mine, it would be a z4m bi xenon steel one

and if you have full coverage and/or uninsured motorist you should file a claim. the damage is still a couple thousand. also, it would be good to have a report on file because there are cases where the person who hit you could file a claim against you later on saying you rear ended him and left the scene. i believe the statute of limitations is 2 years in okc so they could open up a case anytime within that time frame.

wiliulfo · 05-16-2017, 07:06 PM

This guy is parting out a 2004 E85. I've bought a few things from him and it's been a pleasure.

He has each headlight assembly for sale for $350 each OBO:

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/la...127758288.html

So, hopefully you might be able to save some money buying these used in conjunction with filing the claim as suggested by kdanny626.

Good luck!

04-06-2017, 09:05 PM	#1
xxSigxx New Member 6 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Z Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: OKC iTrader: (0)	Was backed into. Only did damage to my left front corner. Only cosmetic. I'll attach a pic. Already ordered the fender and bumper. My headlight functions properly but it did shatter the lens. Can I replace the lens or am I looking at a whole new assembly? Also I can't a used left headlight any where. What are my options?? I'm worried if I get a brand new one it'll be way nicer than my old right one. Thanks guys! Sorry for the dark photos.. Makes the headlights look black. They're not. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

04-09-2017, 09:06 PM	#2
3002 tii Lieutenant General 2280 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.20]	You need to get a whole new assembly. __________________ Follow for latest mods
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-15-2017, 04:58 PM	#3
kdanny626 New Member 5 Rep 23 Posts Drives: z4m roadster Join Date: May 2016 Location: san gabriel iTrader: (0)	you'd need the whole assembly, but you have to swap over the ballast, control unit, and possibly bulb depending on what you have. if you can find me a part number i can see if i have one for you. it might have a broken tab or two and some scratches, but if youre looking for a quick/temporary/cheap fix it could work. definitely keep it out of the rain and moisture if possible because the components pretty much cost as much as the headlight itself. if i do have mine, it would be a z4m bi xenon steel one and if you have full coverage and/or uninsured motorist you should file a claim. the damage is still a couple thousand. also, it would be good to have a report on file because there are cases where the person who hit you could file a claim against you later on saying you rear ended him and left the scene. i believe the statute of limitations is 2 years in okc so they could open up a case anytime within that time frame. Last edited by kdanny626; 05-15-2017 at 05:20 PM.. Reason: more info
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-16-2017, 07:06 PM	#4
wiliulfo New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: So Cal iTrader: (1)	This guy is parting out a 2004 E85. I've bought a few things from him and it's been a pleasure. He has each headlight assembly for sale for $350 each OBO: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/la...127758288.html So, hopefully you might be able to save some money buying these used in conjunction with filing the claim as suggested by kdanny626. Good luck!
	Appreciate 0 Quote