Do You Like The Front Amber Turn Lights?

liverpoolfc · 08-18-2005, 09:09 PM

I have to be honest and say that initially I wanted to get clear turn lights on the E90. I loved the clear turn lights on previous generation models. However, lately I am starting to like the amber turn lights on the E90 and would probably not go for any after market clears. It basically grows on you. Anyone feels the same way?

johnfkitchen · 08-18-2005, 09:19 PM

I'd like amber on the rear as well as the front. The clear front turn lights look sort of "flat" and lifeless.

E90Newbie · 08-18-2005, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by liverpoolfc

I have to be honest and say that initially I wanted to get clear turn lights on the E90. I loved the clear turn lights on previous generation models. However, lately I am starting to like the amber turn lights on the E90 and would probably not go for any after market clears. It basically grows on you. Anyone feels the same way?

I'll agree that they definitely grew on me, and i'll also agree that I would
NOT put on aftermarket clears...

However, if i could have the OEM Euro clears, I would take them in a heartbeat.

AW330i · 08-18-2005, 09:35 PM

I find that the amber in the headlights is truely one of the most dissapointing things about the US spec E-90's which is why i plan on spending over 2 grand on euro headlights when my car comes in... Even if I have to call a dealership in Germany and pay a translator I was quite surprised to see a 60/ 40 split though to be honest I would have thought the numbers would be the exact opposite... Oh well to each his own.

liverpoolfc · 08-18-2005, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by johnfkitchen

I'd like amber on the rear as well as the front. The clear front turn lights look sort of "flat" and lifeless.

I totally agree, I think that the clear lights look dull and to be honest CHEAP on the E90.

LiverpoolFC
YNWA

deutschmann59 · 08-18-2005, 09:42 PM

Amber doesn't really bother me. I've really taken a liking to the look.

NaTuReB0Y · 08-18-2005, 09:51 PM

Would it be any different if I just change the yellow/amber lightbulb to a clear lightbulb?

itznin · 08-18-2005, 10:18 PM

Clear is hands down the best!

bookman2 · 08-18-2005, 10:26 PM

I'd get the clear if the choice were mine. Clear markers look incredible on TiAg cars like mine. I wouldn't pay the 2k for aftermarket lenses though.

Imperial · 08-18-2005, 10:34 PM

I definitely prefer the clear markers to the amber ones, but like bookman2 said, I don't know about paying $2K for the Euro housings...

not yet, anyway

F30Toad · 08-18-2005, 10:48 PM

I like the ambers except on Arctic, Sonora, Silver, Barrique and Electric Red. They seem to clash a bit with those colors.

I could go either way with the Sapphire, Jet, Alpine, and Graphite.

I actually prefer the ambers with Mystic, Monoco and Deep Green. Always seems like clears on cars with those colors, past BMW's included, look like they are missing something to me.

Nikki · 08-19-2005, 12:11 AM

I like the amber much better than the clear.

blke90man · 08-19-2005, 12:19 AM

I just got back from Munich a month ago and the clear markers look much better than the amber...especially on black. However...2k is way too much just for clear blinkers and the amber kind of grows on you

HRC · 08-19-2005, 12:30 AM

On my last car, I went thru the "clear" phase by changing all the amber. I got some hassels from cops, and ricers wanted to race. Those two reasons alone made me associate the clears with modding and towards the end, I was sick of clears b/c every riced out car had them. I wanted to put the regular amber back in. So now, I really love the stock(for us in the US) look and feel like I've grown out of little things like that, not to mention the relief I now feel whenever I see a ricer or cop, it's alot better for me. I'm done modding cars, and all the negative things associated with modding, not to mention losing alot of money. This is the first car ever that I will leave as is. It helps that it's such a great package to begin with. Just buy and drive!

Danny

ldpantoja · 08-19-2005, 02:23 AM

At first I use to like the clear ones but I get that I got used to it. Now I think that the Amber ones look better.

davinet78 · 08-19-2005, 02:56 AM

im glad i have bought the euro spec which dont have them in amber

legalantz · 08-19-2005, 03:04 AM

I have to agree with many of you that the clear lights look cheap and lack class. If I wanted a rice rocket, I would have gotten one. The amber lights really stand out and are extremely clean IMO.

Broken1 · 08-19-2005, 03:32 AM

I definately prefer the clear lights...to me they just suit the car better :-)
AND I have them....yayayay

en3rgie · 08-19-2005, 04:03 AM

A former E46 driver Ill never like amber.

Sorry but its gross and takes away from the styling of the car
Its like wearing a huge orange reflector vest when going bike riding

On some colors it is more bearable but I cant stand it on black

I still love my car but wish I had clears

MBChariot · 08-19-2005, 04:09 AM

At first I wanted clear but now the amber has grown on me as well, it adds something to it that the clear doesn't.

scottz5 · 08-19-2005, 07:50 AM

I think it depends on the color of the car. On AW they look good, but on SG I think clear looks better.

View Poll Results: Do you like the amber front turn lights on teh E90?
I like the amber	50	49.02%
I dont like the amber	52	50.98%
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08-18-2005, 09:09 PM	#1
liverpoolfc Brigadier General 31 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arlington, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Do You Like The Front Amber Turn Lights? I have to be honest and say that initially I wanted to get clear turn lights on the E90. I loved the clear turn lights on previous generation models. However, lately I am starting to like the amber turn lights on the E90 and would probably not go for any after market clears. It basically grows on you. Anyone feels the same way?
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08-18-2005, 09:19 PM	#2
johnfkitchen First Lieutenant 30 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 323is & 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eastern Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	I'd like amber on the rear as well as the front. The clear front turn lights look sort of "flat" and lifeless. __________________ 1998 323is SP manual with all the goodies in ArktisSilber + 330i auto SP PP CW iDrive/Nav SatRadio Active Steering Arktis/Beige/Poplar
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08-18-2005, 09:35 PM	#4
AW330i Captain 79 Rep 876 Posts Drives: Alpine White 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	I find that the amber in the headlights is truely one of the most dissapointing things about the US spec E-90's which is why i plan on spending over 2 grand on euro headlights when my car comes in... Even if I have to call a dealership in Germany and pay a translator I was quite surprised to see a 60/ 40 split though to be honest I would have thought the numbers would be the exact opposite... Oh well to each his own. __________________
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08-18-2005, 09:42 PM	#6
deutschmann59 Captain 176 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	Amber doesn't really bother me. I've really taken a liking to the look.
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08-18-2005, 09:51 PM	#7
NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 337 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	Would it be any different if I just change the yellow/amber lightbulb to a clear lightbulb? __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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08-18-2005, 10:18 PM	#8
itznin Captain 26 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North NJ iTrader: (2)	Clear is hands down the best!
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08-18-2005, 10:26 PM	#9
bookman2 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 203 Posts Drives: 2006 330i SP, PP Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I'd get the clear if the choice were mine. Clear markers look incredible on TiAg cars like mine. I wouldn't pay the 2k for aftermarket lenses though.
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08-18-2005, 10:34 PM	#10
Imperial First Lieutenant 11 Rep 304 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Del Mar, CA iTrader: (0)	I definitely prefer the clear markers to the amber ones, but like bookman2 said, I don't know about paying $2K for the Euro housings... not yet, anyway __________________ 2006 330i 6MT - Black Sapphire Metallic - Terra Leather - ZSP - ZPP - iDrive - Sirius
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08-18-2005, 10:48 PM	#11
F30Toad Lieutenant 26 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2019 Genesis G70 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	I like the ambers except on Arctic, Sonora, Silver, Barrique and Electric Red. They seem to clash a bit with those colors. I could go either way with the Sapphire, Jet, Alpine, and Graphite. I actually prefer the ambers with Mystic, Monoco and Deep Green. Always seems like clears on cars with those colors, past BMW's included, look like they are missing something to me.
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08-19-2005, 12:11 AM	#12
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I like the amber much better than the clear. __________________ Nikki
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08-19-2005, 12:19 AM	#13
blke90man Private First Class 7 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2014 428i Sport Line Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	I just got back from Munich a month ago and the clear markers look much better than the amber...especially on black. However...2k is way too much just for clear blinkers and the amber kind of grows on you
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08-19-2005, 12:30 AM	#14
HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	On my last car, I went thru the "clear" phase by changing all the amber. I got some hassels from cops, and ricers wanted to race. Those two reasons alone made me associate the clears with modding and towards the end, I was sick of clears b/c every riced out car had them. I wanted to put the regular amber back in. So now, I really love the stock(for us in the US) look and feel like I've grown out of little things like that, not to mention the relief I now feel whenever I see a ricer or cop, it's alot better for me. I'm done modding cars, and all the negative things associated with modding, not to mention losing alot of money. This is the first car ever that I will leave as is. It helps that it's such a great package to begin with. Just buy and drive! Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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08-19-2005, 02:23 AM	#15
ldpantoja Lieutenant 15 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 330i (E90) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	At first I use to like the clear ones but I get that I got used to it. Now I think that the Amber ones look better. __________________ P's Little Ride 2006 330i / SG / SP / NAV
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08-19-2005, 02:56 AM	#16
davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	im glad i have bought the euro spec which dont have them in amber __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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08-19-2005, 03:04 AM	#17
legalantz Private 1 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I have to agree with many of you that the clear lights look cheap and lack class. If I wanted a rice rocket, I would have gotten one. The amber lights really stand out and are extremely clean IMO.
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08-19-2005, 03:32 AM	#18
Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I definately prefer the clear lights...to me they just suit the car better :-) AND I have them....yayayay Attached Images
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08-19-2005, 04:03 AM	#19
en3rgie AKA: IndieZHP on every other board 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: e90 330i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pomona/Northridge, CA iTrader: (1)	A former E46 driver Ill never like amber. Sorry but its gross and takes away from the styling of the car Its like wearing a huge orange reflector vest when going bike riding On some colors it is more bearable but I cant stand it on black I still love my car but wish I had clears
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08-19-2005, 04:09 AM	#20
MBChariot HESSEN///M3 10 Rep 225 Posts Drives: TIag E46 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Belton, Texas iTrader: (0)	At first I wanted clear but now the amber has grown on me as well, it adds something to it that the clear doesn't. __________________ MB 330i ZSP Sport PKG TIAG/Imola E46 M3/OEM ZCP wheels "A6 direction Saarbrücken"
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08-19-2005, 07:50 AM	#21
scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I think it depends on the color of the car. On AW they look good, but on SG I think clear looks better. __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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