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XanRules
06-19-2009, 10:19 PM
Those of you with the dual circular headlights - not sure which models they'd be in, but hopefully you know what I'm talking about.
Can I get the dimensions of those round headlights? Just one of them.
Planning a retrofit on one of my other cars, need to see if those lenses or lights will fit.

Reps to anyone with the info. Thanks! :goodjob:
speedminded
06-19-2009, 11:15 PM
Those of you with the dual circular headlights - not sure which models they'd be in, but hopefully you know what I'm talking about.
Can I get the dimensions of those round headlights? Just one of them.
Planning a retrofit on one of my other cars, need to see if those lenses or lights will fit.

Reps to anyone with the info. Thanks! :goodjob:Here's a link for retrofitting e34 headlights into a Datsun 510. I believe the diameter is 5 3/4"

http://datnet.org/BMW-HEADLIGHT-CONVERSION-t95.html
XanRules
06-19-2009, 11:58 PM
5 3/4!?
OH YOU ARE SHITTING ME.
PERFECT.
XanRules
06-19-2009, 11:59 PM
Fuck! AND they're projectors!
YES!
Halogen projectors? Oh pleeeeeease be halogen!
speedminded
06-20-2009, 12:03 AM
Fuck! AND they're projectors!
YES!
Halogen projectors? Oh pleeeeeease be halogen!I'm pretty sure 5 3/4" is one of the most common sizes for euro and japanese. I know all of the BMW's (E30/E24/E28/E34) use the same size lens.
XanRules
06-20-2009, 12:05 AM
Yes! I was about to start hacking up rare parts for 90mm Hella projectors - which is exactly what's inside these housings!! Perfect!
God, I'm brilliant! Thank you so much!

Last question - how's the light output? Insane? :)
XanRules
06-20-2009, 12:30 AM
5 3/4" seems a bit large.
5 1/4" seems right on target.

EDIT: just looked. 5 3/16", which is almost 5 1/4". So I was close.
My lights that I'm about to retrofit are also 5 3/16".
What are the odds? :goodjob:
speedminded
06-20-2009, 12:32 AM
5 3/4" seems a bit large.
5 1/4" seems right on target.

EDIT: just looked. 5 3/16", which is almost 5 1/4". So I was close.
My lights that I'm about to retrofit are also 5 3/16".
What are the odds? :goodjob:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=71156

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/image/electrical/lights_hella_h4euro_lg.jpg
XanRules
06-20-2009, 12:35 AM
5 3/4 is too big. The stock e34 headlights are identical in size to the lights I'm retrofitting.
Not bad for just eyeballing it and saying "hey, those look like they might fit."
XanRules
06-20-2009, 12:41 AM
Guess I'll need the Euro-spec ones with the projectors in 'em, because apparently the light output on the USDM ones sucks!
4U2NV_FLC
07-17-2009, 07:54 AM
I have these on my e34. They are called US ellipsoids. you can find my car in the for sale section for pics.
Hope this helps.