[4thirty5]

I recently noticed a gap between the head light and the hood , I've tried lowering the hood latch and the small rubber stoppers next to it it did make a significant difference however the gap is still noticeable... any idea of why ? And how much a body shop would charge to fix the gaps it's on the passenger side

[Billfitz]

Since the hood, fender and bumper line up I'd say the lamp is out of position.

[smrtypants44]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

Since the hood, fender and bumper line up I'd say the lamp is out of position.

Looks more like the bumper to me. The bumper-hood gap gets progressively bigger as it moves out from the center.

[328iX]

Since nobody mentioned it, are those DEPO lights and aftermarket M replica bumper on your 320i? Or is this a different car?

If so, there's your answer.

[Billfitz]

I saw that as well, but the bumper and fender align, so I still think the headlight is out of place, as if it was pushed backwards from where it should be.

[328iX]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

I saw that as well, but the bumper and fender align, so I still think the headlight is out of place, as if it was pushed backwards from where it should be.

Trying to align a bunch of aftermarket parts that weren't designed for each other can be difficult to impossible, I see it all the time. It doesn't hurt to mess with it tho.

[4thirty5]

Originally Posted by 328iX

Since nobody mentioned it, are those DEPO lights and aftermarket M replica bumper on your 320i? Or is this a different car?

If so, there's your answer.

Originally Posted by 328iX

Since nobody mentioned it, are those DEPO lights and aftermarket M replica bumper on your 320i? Or is this a different car?

If so, there's your answer.

I Sold the 320 about 6 months ago , I've recently just bought this 435i , and it's does have the m sport package

[4thirty5]

I appreciate the help guys ! I'll try to adjust the headlight as that might be it , I'll keep you guys updated

[smrtypants44]

I think its just emblematic of the bumper/headlight/hood design because my car does the same thing.

[328iX]

Originally Posted by 4thirty5

I appreciate the help guys ! I'll try to adjust the headlight as that might be it , I'll keep you guys updated

So was it in an accident prior? I'm trying to understand the cause of it being like that to begin with, gaps seems awfully large.

I was going to say if you have contact with the body shop they generally have lifetime warranties on insurance work, if not yeah I'd mess with the headlights.

[Wires]

I see nothing wrong. My headlight gaps look just like the OP's. The driver side headlight gap is always more, since that light gets angled down to prevent blinding oncoming drivers.