Reply With QuoteCool, mine should be here any day now
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Fog Lamps of Fury approach!
Posting Date Drop-off Point Origin
10-Mar-2008 Tai Kok Tsui Post Office Tai Kok Tsui Post Office
Date # Location Delivery Status
10-Mar-2008 Hong Kong Item posted and is being processed.
10-Mar-2008 Hong Kong In transit.
11-Mar-2008 Hong Kong Processed for departure.
11-Mar-2008 Hong Kong The item left Hong Kong for its destination on 11-
Mar-2008
11-Mar-2008 Hong Kong The item left Hong Kong for its destination on 11-Mar-2008
12-Mar-2008 United States of America Arrived and is being processed.
....... now if only the glass remains unbroken/chipped till i have to pass state inspection in July.
1995 540i Manual build 1/95
3 Grand Master
Cool, mine should be here any day now
Vee ave vays of dealing vid your kind...........
Am I missing something....?
2 Grand Master
I am only qualified to answer for my post. I bought Fog Lamps on ebay from Hong Kong. I referenced by merging the subject of my topic with the famous Fists of Fury Bruce Lee Kung Fu Movie to humorously share my anticipation with people who'd helped me out here over the past couple of years. OK?
The info above was pasted from the Chinese Postal Web Site tracking my shipment.
I had always felt hesitant to buy from Asia just because its so far away and I felt I'd have no recourse were I to receive nothing. I just hope the Flu bug didn't hitch a ride.
Last edited by Jehu; 03-12-2008 at 10:30 PM.
1995 540i Manual build 1/95
Were they really cheap or something? I thought Hellas were the way to go.
2 Grand Master
Yea they were under $30. for two complete smoked glass lensed e34 fit fog lamps plus shipping it was just over $60. When you find yourself going thru many of these you begin to consider alternatives to dropping $120 a piece for OE Fogs. Even the lenses are nearly $50.00. In my case I needed one full lamp and one lens. That would be $170. I seem to break lenses often and I've already gone thru one new lamp and two new lenses and now i'm in need again so i am trying these. If they function as in they operate, and fit in place I can't see any reason not to use them. Its just a bulb holder after all. These have the projectors and glass lenses what else is there? Maybe they use less durable plastic in the frame or body but I've never had a problem with those breaking just the glass cracking from road debris and on one the wires inside the end cap came off. I tried soldering it but breathing lead fumes didn't suit me. I am not entering my car in any concourse shows for prize money or magazine articles, its my daily driver. It needs to function and pass state inspections . If someone wants to criticize me for not using Hellas they're more than welcome to do so to their heart's content I'm not advocating anything here just sharing my own journey.
Last edited by Jehu; 03-23-2008 at 12:51 AM.
1995 540i Manual build 1/95
2 Grand Master
Lens protectors might be a good idea. It'll protect them and reinforce them.
Ralph Mendoza Jr. - Long Beach, CA
3 Grand Master
they are only fog lamps...you seem the one who needs convincing reading that story...If i were you i would definetly look at some means of protecting them...Originally Posted by Jehu
Gone but not forgotten
2 Grand Master
I bought them didn't I? I remember Ralph suggesting the lens protectors and as I live within driving distance of Bavarian Autosport I can get them there.
Tracking says they're awaiting Customs Inspection. I suspect that could take weeks if you consider how much stuff must come in from China every day...
Last edited by Jehu; 03-14-2008 at 03:41 AM.
1995 540i Manual build 1/95
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US Customs = Kok-blocked?
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