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wookim.design
11-02-2015, 12:27 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-2005-BMW-E46-4-DOOR-SEDAN-TOURING-HEADLAMP-LENS-SET-NEW-OEM-325i-330i-330xi-/361211209128?hash=item5419dda5a8:m:mPIzuofYVRhvsCg kHOHRd2Q&vxp=mtr

I just going to get this but it says it is not for ZKWs? I thought they were identical as far as the lenses go.
Can anyone confirm this?
Thanks!

Vas
11-02-2015, 12:45 PM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-2005-BMW-E46-4-DOOR-SEDAN-TOURING-HEADLAMP-LENS-SET-NEW-OEM-325i-330i-330xi-/361211209128?hash=item5419dda5a8:m:mPIzuofYVRhvsCg kHOHRd2Q&vxp=mtr

I just going to get this but it says it is not for ZKWs? I thought they were identical as far as the lenses go.
Can anyone confirm this?
Thanks!

They will work.

These also will work and are $80
http://www.khoalty.com/headlight-lens-replacement.html

fredo
11-02-2015, 01:12 PM
Khoalty quality is really good. That's what I installed on my ZHP some months ago. I replaced the gaskets as well to avoid condensation on rainy days.

sillieidiot
11-03-2015, 11:41 AM
it should work. it's just the zkw's are glass and the al's are plastic.

Vas
11-03-2015, 11:45 AM
it should work. it's just the zkw's are glass and the al's are plastic.

Both lenses are plastic on the AL and the ZKW.

danewilson77
11-03-2015, 03:29 PM
it should work. it's just the zkw's are glass and the al's are plastic.
Nope.

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sillieidiot
11-04-2015, 01:04 PM
Both lenses are plastic on the AL and the ZKW.

they must have changed it somewhere because i have a zkw with glass lenses sitting in my friends garage lol it didn't come from a zhp though (03 325i). that thing is pitted to hell too

danewilson77
11-04-2015, 01:15 PM
Please take a picture. I can't believe they've ever made these put of glass. It's not that I don't believe, I just really want to see it. Maybe a video? That's crazy.

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sillieidiot
11-04-2015, 03:03 PM
yeah i gotta find them. it's like 3x thicker than the plastic ones. when i took them off i was like WTF lol

danewilson77
11-04-2015, 05:21 PM
yeah i gotta find them. it's like 3x thicker than the plastic ones. when i took them off i was like WTF lol
Amazing.

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wookim.design
11-07-2015, 01:51 PM
So I got the ones from Khoalty per you guys recommendation. They look great!
But after installing, There was a bit of play in the lens fitment and bit of gap from the black tabs to the raised hooks from the lens (see attached pics).
So I am assuming the lens is not seated right? Maybe Khoalty couldn't match 100% to the factory spec?
it's weird since the original ones had perfect fitment and no issue with condensation making me think that the gasket is in good condition.
I am worried the lens might collect moisture, only time will tell right?
I will report back once I find out more ;)
thanks guys!

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az3579
11-07-2015, 06:33 PM
That's always a risk with aftermarket stuff. Fitment is never as good as OE.

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HiFiGuy
11-16-2015, 07:34 PM
Well, this helps answer one question I had about whether the ZKW outer lenses will fit to a Bosch AL assembly. :cool