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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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Hey
I am just wondering if the Amber on the front head lights is caused by a amber bulb reflecting on the clear which makes the clear look like its amber or is it a plastic amber colour part and not the bulb causing this.

I have attached a pic of someones E60 I found on these forums, hope they do not mine (BTW Nice car)

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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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In the U.S. its a plastic amber piece not caused by a reflection.
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 10:12 PM
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Thanks for that, Im in Australia so hopefully they are clear here
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Old Jun 4, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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IIRC they are clear in Australia.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 12:34 AM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience" My Ride: 523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds. Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km Past rides: 2001 Nissan Xterra SE 1999 E39 523i 1999 E46 323i 1996 Acura Integra LS
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Only US spec car have the amber corner light on the headlights. As regulation requires the front end of the car need some sort of amber reflector, on the E46 coupe they have this amber reflector added on to the side bumper in order to pass this regulation which looks ridiculous IMO. But they don't have the rear red reflectors though

Euro spec car have clear lens on the front and red reflectors on the back.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 07:41 AM
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Is it me or do most of these regulations seem moronic??
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='292728' date='Jun 5 2006, 11:41 PM
Is it me or do most of these regulations seem moronic??
Most of those regulations are made up by morons so there you go
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