Installed Euro Clear Corners - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

ELEVENS · 7th October 2004, 04:12

Pi$$ed away some disposable income today on a set of Euro clear corner /Angel Eye/Xenons. I just couldn't stand looking at the amber ones any more. It was difficult for me to spend good money on something that doesn't improve performance!

If anyone's interested, I'll write up some installation instructions. It took about 45 minutes per side, and you only need an 8mm socket w/ extension. Very easy, clean, and fun

M5 Fever · 7th October 2004, 04:17

Very nice touch...

by definition, that's what disposable income is for...

al

TCM · 7th October 2004, 04:54

Looking good Bill. The euro lenses really improve the front end IMHO. Too bad they cost so much

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howler · 7th October 2004, 05:01

I didn't know you could change out the Amber corners on an 03. I would love to get rid of thes on my Sterling Grey 03.
I would appreciate any information concerning where to buy, price and installation instructions.
PM me if you like.
Thanks in advance.
Howler

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELEVENS

Pi$$ed away some disposable income today on a set of Euro clear corner /Angel Eye/Xenons. I just couldn't stand looking at the amber ones any more. It was difficult for me to spend good money on something that doesn't improve performance!

If anyone's interested, I'll write up some installation instructions. It took about 45 minutes per side, and you only need an 8mm socket w/ extension. Very easy, clean, and fun

Terk · 7th October 2004, 05:39

Looks great Bill. Can you please post some other pics showing more of the front end of your baby. The clear corners look great.

Thanks

TCM · 7th October 2004, 05:58

howler:

You need to replace the entire light cluster as one peice. Cost is usually aroudn $1000 for the set and is available form a couple places (Bavaraian autosport, Beekers, etc). Hope this helps.

Carrera2RS · 7th October 2004, 08:20

Glad to see some of he guts across the water are fitting the clear indicator lenses, much neater IMO

ELEVENS · 7th October 2004, 15:01

Here's a few more pics....

ELEVENS · 7th October 2004, 15:26

I would suggest that you shop around for price, as the price quotes I got ranged nearly two-fold. The Angel Eye Xenon kit came with both the headlight and ballast brackets, y-splitter (needed for cars that didn't have Angel Eyes originally), and all bulbs except the Xenons. Xenon ballasts (transformers) are also not included.

Aiming the headlights is tricky. The highbeams must be adjusted first using the 4 screws that hold the headlight buckets. Then the Xenons are adjusted using the two adjustment screws behind the headlights. The auto-leveler does not adjust up/down. It only comensates for pulling a trailer or having extra (big) passengers.

Terk · 7th October 2004, 15:41

Bill, thanks for posting the extra pics. The clear corners just look some much better, the ambers just seemed to stand out like a sore thumb. With regard to spending money that does not enhance performance, I think some money has to be made available for the looks department (not that the E39 is short in that area)

Terk.

Sharif · 7th October 2004, 15:44

I bought a pair at angel eyes for $950 shipped. Very fast shipping also. I don't believe you can order from their site, you have to call in.

Greco · 7th October 2004, 16:43

Too bad the corner reflectors don't light up like the DOT approved ones. Then again, that's why these are ECE units and not DOT ones.

cebu · 7th October 2004, 20:51

the clear lense looks really nice compared to amber corner lense. i wish there was some way to change out just the corner lense on an '03. i just can't justify to myself spending $1000 for it.

-joe