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Old 10-22-2022, 01:02 PM
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Looks good. The old ones get "sand blasted"?
Thanks and if by sandblasted you mean that they looked like a back-lit onyx countertop...

Then definitely.

The lenses only cost 100 USD, so I said why not give it a shot?

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The lenses only cost 100 USD, so I said why not give it a shot?

Do you mean you just replaced the lens and not the whole headlight? Very cool
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Old 10-22-2022, 10:32 PM
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Do you mean you just replaced the lens and not the whole headlight? Very cool
Yeah, just the lenses. I was a little concerned about fitment but it was just a matter of making sure every single piece of sealant was removed and cleaned up to get it right. I'm thinking about getting a second set just in case something goes tits-up or gets damaged...

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I saw lenses for sale and was contemplating that option, but I figured it would be a pig of a job to get the old lenses off? Do you have to seal them with something?

On a positive note... I found a loose vacuum hose and taped it on as a temporary solution... the CEL went off a few days ago and hasn't been back. so it's either that or me pushingthe engine a bit every ride to get the vanos moving a bit.
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Old 10-23-2022, 04:15 AM
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I used a high temperature silicone, time will tell if it holds up..

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Old 10-23-2022, 05:01 AM
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you probably need some asbestos bond over there
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Old 10-23-2022, 05:50 AM
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you probably need some asbestos bond over there
I'd been hoping that the blowing sand would just turn into clear glass, but nooooo..

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Old 10-23-2022, 12:48 PM
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I noticed a couple of weeks ago that my third brake light was only working on the left side, so I found a good replacement on ebay and swapped it out this morning.
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I noticed a couple of weeks ago that my third brake light was only working on the left side, so I found a good replacement on ebay and swapped it out this morning.
Mine worked. Fixed it anyway.
Incase you see mine running down the highway and hit the all new brakes and rotors.
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Old 10-23-2022, 01:33 PM
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Nice BWM X2 you have there sir
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