[p0x6]

Hey forum!

first post hopefully it hasn’t been asked before.

Do you know if this euro? spec f30 headlight fit on a US spec f30?

if so, any benefits?

[psyki]

My understanding is that the headlight units themselves should fit in your chassis without issue. However I believe that UK headlights (or anywhere cars are right-hand drive) have different hardware configurations that align and shape the lights for driving on the other side of the road, and this cannot be addressed by coding.

That being said, euro adaptive headlights are sought after as the US LCI adaptive headlights do not support non-glare highbeam functionality due to a hardware limitation. Pre-LCI US adaptive LED headlights are the only US headlight that can support true non-glare highbeams by making coding changes.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

[p0x6]

Originally Posted by psyki

My understanding is that the headlight units themselves should fit in your chassis without issue. However I believe that UK headlights (or anywhere cars are right-hand drive) have different hardware configurations that align and shape the lights for driving on the other side of the road, and this cannot be addressed by coding.

That being said, euro adaptive headlights are sought after as the US LCI adaptive headlights do not support non-glare highbeam functionality due to a hardware limitation. Pre-LCI US adaptive LED headlights are the only US headlight that can support true non-glare highbeams by making coding changes.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

ah, so the lights that i posted are UK lights. not EU lights? I think 7453484-01 would be the UK versions right?

[psyki]

Originally Posted by p0x6

ah, so the lights that i posted are UK lights. not EU lights? I think 7453484-01 would be the UK versions right?

I didn't mean to imply the headlights in your picture are from the UK (I have no idea if they are or how to tell), I was just pointing out something to be aware of. You don't want right-hand drive (RHD) headlights if you drive in the US.

[p0x6]

Originally Posted by psyki

I didn't mean to imply the headlights in your picture are from the UK (I have no idea if they are or how to tell), I was just pointing out something to be aware of. You don't want right-hand drive (RHD) headlights if you drive in the US.

haha got it

would non AFS euro LED lights be basically the same as US non AFS lights since it doesn't have the desired non-glare highbeam functionality that euro LCI adaptive lights do?

[psyki]

Originally Posted by p0x6

haha got it

would non AFS euro LED lights be basically the same as US non AFS lights since it doesn't have the desired non-glare highbeam functionality that euro LCI adaptive lights do?

I believe so but I am not 100% sure. My understanding is that any differences (apart from the adaptive stuff and RHD) are controlled by coding parameters, for example whether the amber corner lights turn on with the headlights.

You may need to code these headlights after installing them, even if they are non-adaptive you might get errors or certain functionality may not work right.

What exactly is your intention? Are you just replacing a broken headlight? Or looking for some kind of upgrade?

[p0x6]

Originally Posted by psyki

I believe so but I am not 100% sure. My understanding is that any differences (apart from the adaptive stuff and RHD) are controlled by coding parameters, for example whether the amber corner lights turn on with the headlights.

You may need to code these headlights after installing them, even if they are non-adaptive you might get errors or certain functionality may not work right.

What exactly is your intention? Are you just replacing a broken headlight? Or looking for some kind of upgrade?

i'm looking to either replace or upgrade. trying to understand which one i should get and if there's any pros to upgrading to like a euro one.

[psyki]

Originally Posted by p0x6

i'm looking to either replace or upgrade. trying to understand which one i should get and if there's any pros to upgrading to like a euro one.

As far as I'm concerned the only reason one would choose Euro headlights over US is if you wanted non-glare highbeam (NGHB) functionality, and did not already have pre-LCI US adaptive LED headlights. I don't think there were any other differences.

BTW NGHB are very cool

[p0x6]

Originally Posted by psyki

As far as I'm concerned the only reason one would choose Euro headlights over US is if you wanted non-glare highbeam (NGHB) functionality, and did not already have pre-LCI US adaptive LED headlights. I don't think there were any other differences.

BTW NGHB are very cool

thanks! super helpful. but if i'm looking for just a replacement and the EU version is cheaper, it's still ok to buy. And with some coding should work fine?

[psyki]

Originally Posted by p0x6

thanks! super helpful. but if i'm looking for just a replacement and the EU version is cheaper, it's still ok to buy. And with some coding should work fine?

I believe so but I'm not 100% positive. Just don't blame me if something doesn't work

[BimR]

If I may, how much cheaper should they be to make the coding issues worth it? I'm NOT casting doubt ajd maybe this is super simple but unless the savings are huge, I tend not to add another wrinkle to the mix. But I'm a scaredy kitty 😜

[p0x6]

i'm currently looking at a pair of them for like $400. all tabs are good. its like $400 each on ebay for the US ones, so saving 50%. i think that's pretty good, right haha?

[BimR]

Originally Posted by p0x6

i'm currently looking at a pair of them for like $400. all tabs are good. its like $400 each on ebay for the US ones, so saving 50%. i think that's pretty good, right haha?

That's worth trying. I don't know if it will work but definitely worth it!

[smrtypants44]

ECE headlights have a different cutoff fyi.


Technically these lights are not legal to be on your car because they wouldnt have the US sidemarker light on them but its doubtful anything would happen.

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by smrtypants44

ECE headlights have a different cutoff fyi.
[IMG]https://i.ibb.co/ryf8W0w/dotece.jpg[/IMG]

Technically these lights are not legal to be on your car because they wouldnt have the US sidemarker light on them but its doubtful anything would happen.

Good stuff, you mind if sharing the source of that beam layout.. Thanx.