Coupe headlights on a sedan?

BSloss13 · 02-20-2007, 12:11 AM

searched this and couldnt really find an exact answer but i was wondering if i switched out the corners and the headlights would i be able to put coupe headlights and corners in? i always liked the coupe corners better and im going to be buying new headlights soon anyway btw i have a 99 323i

Edison@JleviSW · 02-20-2007, 12:30 AM

You can fit coupe headlights on a sedan but you have to transfer the outer cover and turn signals. The coupe lens cover and turn signals will not fit on your sedan without fender modifications.

BSloss13 · 02-20-2007, 12:32 AM

oh nick what would we do without you haha thanks bro

Blitzkrieg · 02-20-2007, 04:04 AM

oo interesting, haven't seen some1 do that kinda conversion/retrofit, you guys got pix of it done before? (i'm assuming the 99-01 sedan to 99-03 coupe style)

BMW Loe · 02-20-2007, 06:57 AM

it can be done with coupe fenders or some pre-fab from the body shop.

BSloss13 · 02-20-2007, 02:33 PM

yea so im guessing it probably wouldnt be cheap

james2538 · 02-20-2007, 08:08 PM

I was interested in this too. Damn I thought it could be done without fenders.

Activ3 · 02-20-2007, 09:02 PM

I'm pretty sure you'd also need a coupe hood.

bombguy · 02-20-2007, 09:04 PM

Check the M3 engine swap post by MITE46. About 100 pages into the thread, he does a coupe headlight swap on a sedan. A bodyshop has to merge the fenders together. This would result in 2 new fenders, bodywork, new headlights and trim, and paint. I would imagine you would be looking at well over $2-3k

james2538 · 02-20-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bombguy

Check the M3 engine swap post by MITE46. About 100 pages into the thread, he does a coupe headlight swap on a sedan. A bodyshop has to merge the fenders together. This would result in 2 new fenders, bodywork, new headlights and trim, and paint. I would imagine you would be looking at well over $2-3k

He went from a prefacelift sedan to a facelift coupe. I was interested in prefacelift sedan to prefacelift coupe.

BSloss13 · 02-21-2007, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by james2538

He went from a prefacelift sedan to a facelift coupe. I was interested in prefacelift sedan to prefacelift coupe.

same here

sean0507 · 02-23-2007, 05:01 AM

check mite46 in showroom oh my god!!!!!!!

james2538 · 02-23-2007, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sean0507

check mite46 in showroom oh my god!!!!!!!

Do people even read threads before posting anymore?

Rotha · 06-28-2007, 11:37 PM

Bump.

I had recently bought some m3 headlight covers by accident and I was going to change out my front ambers anyway, so now I am wondering if I could use those headlight covers along with possibly m3 or any coupe turn signals.

Cliff notes: Bought wrong headlight covers. From m3 coupe. Wondering if can buy aftermarket turn signals to fit wrong headlight covers.

-Rotha

Edison@JleviSW · 06-29-2007, 11:59 AM

Rotha,

Unfortunately not because your fender cut outs will not match up with the coupe corners. You can buy sedan covers or reuse your stock clear covers to transplant into the new coupe headlights.

sstainba · 06-29-2007, 12:03 PM

Hey James! Where'd you get that sexy two-tone interior???

james2538 · 06-29-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sstainba

Hey James! Where'd you get that sexy two-tone interior???

Did it myself with vinyl dye!

Rotha · 06-30-2007, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Rotha,

Unfortunately not because your fender cut outs will not match up with the coupe corners. You can buy sedan covers or reuse your stock clear covers to transplant into the new coupe headlights.

Ahh thanks man.

02-20-2007, 12:11 AM	#1
BSloss13 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 242 My Ride: 1996 Hellrot 332is View My Garage	Coupe headlights on a sedan? searched this and couldnt really find an exact answer but i was wondering if i switched out the corners and the headlights would i be able to put coupe headlights and corners in? i always liked the coupe corners better and im going to be buying new headlights soon anyway btw i have a 99 323i __________________

02-20-2007, 12:32 AM	#3
BSloss13 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 242 My Ride: 1996 Hellrot 332is View My Garage	oh nick what would we do without you haha thanks bro __________________

02-20-2007, 04:04 AM	#4
Blitzkrieg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Marino, Cali Posts: 217 My Ride: is stocker than yers View My Garage	oo interesting, haven't seen some1 do that kinda conversion/retrofit, you guys got pix of it done before? (i'm assuming the 99-01 sedan to 99-03 coupe style) __________________ 01/2002 330i "You'll think you're either color blind or looking at a black & white movie"

02-20-2007, 06:57 AM	#5
BMW Loe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: FL Posts: 1,369 My Ride: is dirty View My Garage	it can be done with coupe fenders or some pre-fab from the body shop. __________________ E92 335i 6spd BMS JB4 stg 3, BMS DCI, CM methanol injection 04 M3 sold 03 330Ci sold

02-20-2007, 02:33 PM	#6
BSloss13 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 242 My Ride: 1996 Hellrot 332is View My Garage	yea so im guessing it probably wouldnt be cheap __________________

02-20-2007, 12:30 AM	#2
Edison@JleviSW 1.888.JLEVISW Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 28,337 My Ride: BMW Duh View My Garage	You can fit coupe headlights on a sedan but you have to transfer the outer cover and turn signals. The coupe lens cover and turn signals will not fit on your sedan without fender modifications.

02-20-2007, 08:08 PM	#7
james2538 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,448 My Ride: Sold View My Garage	I was interested in this too. Damn I thought it could be done without fenders.

02-20-2007, 09:02 PM	#8
Activ3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orlando/Miami Posts: 6,352 My Ride: gets DRIVEN. View My Garage	I'm pretty sure you'd also need a coupe hood. __________________ -David www.e46nonm.com \| My Videos 2000 328i - Custom Turbo tuned by AA www.activeautowerke.com \| www.precision-sport.com

02-20-2007, 09:04 PM	#9
bombguy Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 2,153 My Ride: 2004 M3 View My Garage	Check the M3 engine swap post by MITE46. About 100 pages into the thread, he does a coupe headlight swap on a sedan. A bodyshop has to merge the fenders together. This would result in 2 new fenders, bodywork, new headlights and trim, and paint. I would imagine you would be looking at well over $2-3k __________________ 2004 JB KWv2, Spacers 15/F-10/R, MVR Rep, Alpine IDA-X305 w/ KCE-BT400 Bluetooth, Agency Power Exhaust, Khoalty AE's

02-23-2007, 05:01 AM	#12
sean0507 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: hampton nh Posts: 1,451 My Ride: is where i hide my $ View My Garage	check mite46 in showroom oh my god!!!!!!! __________________

06-28-2007, 11:37 PM	#14
Rotha Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: N/A Posts: 4,812 My Ride: N/A View My Garage	Bump. I had recently bought some m3 headlight covers by accident and I was going to change out my front ambers anyway, so now I am wondering if I could use those headlight covers along with possibly m3 or any coupe turn signals. Cliff notes: Bought wrong headlight covers. From m3 coupe. Wondering if can buy aftermarket turn signals to fit wrong headlight covers. -Rotha __________________ The best thread on e46fanatics. Prompt answers by knowledgeable people and you don't get flamed for it. http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=523290 Welcome to e46fanatics.

06-29-2007, 11:59 AM	#15
Edison@JleviSW 1.888.JLEVISW Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 28,337 My Ride: BMW Duh View My Garage	Rotha, Unfortunately not because your fender cut outs will not match up with the coupe corners. You can buy sedan covers or reuse your stock clear covers to transplant into the new coupe headlights.

06-29-2007, 12:03 PM	#16
sstainba Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 715 My Ride: 02 325Ci View My Garage	Hey James! Where'd you get that sexy two-tone interior???

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