Where can I get Altezza lights for 2003 325i?
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oh man, dont do it bro. I used to drive an IS300 and everytime I saw a car with the replica lights I would cringe. I think most IS owners like me sort of looked down on other cars that tried to copy them. In my opinion I think it makes the car look so whack, trying to make it look like something it is not, but hey in the end it is your car and your choice, and I think its cool for people to get creative and have fun modding their cars. For me I guess its a personal preference, and I think it would be an abberation to defile such a beauty as your car with altezza lights. But if you must, ebay would be your best bet. YOur local mod shop would probably know where to get them. call around. I dont think the altezza lights for bmw is common but I wouldnt really know. But 2001 is different from the 2003. Anyways, hope you find what u r looking for, good luck and let your conscience be your guide.
You guys don't like Altezza tail lights? For 2001, Lexus gave the RX300 a face lift...one of the updates was altezza-style tail lights, and I think those altezza tail lights only gave the car more class. They even continued that tradition with the new RX330 (although a much brighter tint of red in the middle...pretty much clear when the lights are off).
No dont get me wrong mr ellusive, I love the way the new RX looks and i think the styling on the IS is nice too. I used to always beg my sister to let me drive her IS300. I used to love that car, until I got my new baby that is...haha. I think it looks kinda cheesy, no offense, putting those lights on other cars. Especially on a bimmer. The bimmer has its own style and personalit, and I think when people mod them it even adds a more personal touch, but in this case I feel that it actually takes away from the bmw styling, and cheapens the look.
Altezza lights = cool
325i = cool
Altezza lights + 325i = not cool
Thats just my opinion. Ive never ctually seen it on a bimmer, so who knows maybe I'll change my mind once I see it. Main thing is to have fun and mod your car the way you want to. So if ltezza lights float your boat...go for it. Im just putting in my 2 cents.
Altezza lights = cool
325i = cool
Altezza lights + 325i = not cool
Thats just my opinion. Ive never ctually seen it on a bimmer, so who knows maybe I'll change my mind once I see it. Main thing is to have fun and mod your car the way you want to. So if ltezza lights float your boat...go for it. Im just putting in my 2 cents.
well abzotech I have had similar responses when asking about altezza lights. I have seen an E36 with some and they looked great. I have been looking for some for my E30 (haven't decided wheither or not I want them for my E46 yet) and so far the only place that I have found them is on ebay. Like everyone else said that is probably your best bet.
www.bmpd.com has them for the E36, not sure about other 3ers.
I think they look stupid on a BMW, but you may disagree.
I think they look stupid on a BMW, but you may disagree.
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I have not seen an Altezza on a e46 yet, but I think they look sharp on the e36... like DrPeirceMD's. I image they will look just as nice on an e46. I have surfed the web considerably for one that will fit a 2003 e46 and found none so far. Closest I found is on ebay but apparently all they have are prior 2003 types. Anyway this is not too important to me right now. I'm too busy trying out my new intake.
Off the subject: I just installed an RD Sport intake on my car and it's bad to the bone looking. Courtesy of Mr. Akabuki of Monsoonauto. I'll post further evaluation soon.
I have not seen an Altezza on a e46 yet, but I think they look sharp on the e36... like DrPeirceMD's. I image they will look just as nice on an e46. I have surfed the web considerably for one that will fit a 2003 e46 and found none so far. Closest I found is on ebay but apparently all they have are prior 2003 types. Anyway this is not too important to me right now. I'm too busy trying out my new intake.
Off the subject: I just installed an RD Sport intake on my car and it's bad to the bone looking. Courtesy of Mr. Akabuki of Monsoonauto. I'll post further evaluation soon.
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They look like shit, period. I guarantee you the OEM BMW back lights are 10x worth more than those ugly unreliable cheap lights, they look snap-on or something. Also when you're driving in front of a person with those types of lights, whenever they press the brake lights they hardly light up, which pisses me off.
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Herr Doktor, I had originally planned to stay out of this because I don't know the answer to Abzo's original questions, and because my opinion doesn't matter---whoever likes Altezza's is welcome to get them---but why do feel that an opinion that opposes your own is "ignorant"?
I agree that you would get a lot more looks if you had Altezza lights installed, just like a car wrapped around a telephone pole would get more looks than one parked nicely along the curb. While I may disagree with your sentiment, I respect your right to your opinion. Nonetheless, you're going out on a pretty narrow limb to "guarantee...praise" for Altezza's on a BMW!
LOL!
I agree that you would get a lot more looks if you had Altezza lights installed, just like a car wrapped around a telephone pole would get more looks than one parked nicely along the curb. While I may disagree with your sentiment, I respect your right to your opinion. Nonetheless, you're going out on a pretty narrow limb to "guarantee...praise" for Altezza's on a BMW!
LOL!