body and interior Euro Side lights

[Mike Davis]

I'm interested in changing the original sidelights in my 74 02 to European sidelights. Where can they be purchased? Thanks,

Mike Davis

[LimeySteve]

Ebay or in the for sale section here

[Guest edgarcia737]

I've seen them on the ebay.de site but you'll need google translate or be able to read German. Search BMW e10 2002 blinker

[esty]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/?_nkw=euro%20turn%20lights%20bmw%202002tii&clk_rvr_id=792763812653

[Mike Self]

Truth be told, while the Euro turn signals look much sleeker than the bulgy ones fitted to US cars from 1970-on, the bulgy ones are MUCH more visible--especially from the front and in daylight--than the Euro ones.  My '69 has the original Euro style, while my '73 has the US style, and the 73's show much more light when in operation.  

 

Our lights are dim enough as it is, I think the Euro turn signals make 'em dimmer--at least at the front.

 

IMHO

mike

[TonyHavana]

Agree with Mike on this. When it comes to lighting, function over form.

[Napes]

I'm a little confused - are we taling about side-marker lights or turn signals?

The OP said "side lights" so I thought he was asking about what we call side marker lights - not turn signals.

If he is refering to turn signals I agree with Mike. Much better visability of the signal with US versions.

Bob Napier

[Mike Davis]

Let me clarify, I was referring to turn signals.  I am staying with the originals. Thank you for the input.

Mike Davis

[02Les]

Agree with Mike. Stand 50yds directly in front of your car with a Euro blinker on. Try seeing the blinker! Then try it at night with headlights on.

Probably why, in Europe back in the day, the Sport Paket included US style blinkers.

 

FYI, these "sport paket" US style blinkers were still available a year or so ago, and, were cheaper to buy (new) than the regular US style.

[TobyB]

The Notch I sold had the slots for these.

Wish I still had that car...

 

t

 

Edited March 9, 2015 by TobyB

[pisgahlvr]

I was thinking I'd upgrade my car to euro turn signals at some point. But honestly, I am leaning more towards the function over form argument. These cars are hard to see, and our lights are rather dim by modern standards. Pretty sure I am just going to stick with the US lights. I WILL upgrade my headlights at some point though.