View Full Version : Headlight lens different from ZKW to AL?
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!
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.
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
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