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alpina

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Headlight Chrome trim
« on: September 06, 2014, 21:39:16 »
Can someone tell me if you can use the chrome trim
From the US headlights on the Euro headlights. I have read
Somewhere they can be used by grinding something off of
The inside of the trim. I would really like to know for sure before
I invest in new euro chrome trim. Any pictures, or details of what is
Involved to make the US light chrome fit would be much appricated.
Many thanks,
DM.

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Re: Headlight Chrome trim
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2014, 21:50:51 »
You've heard right. Do a search on the site; the info is here. I think there's a post by Cees a few years back. Far cheaper to convert, I would imgine.
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Re: Headlight Chrome trim
« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2014, 01:30:52 »
Yes, I separated the plastic doors from the chrome trim without even having to grind anything. I then used the chrome trim with euro lights.

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Re: Headlight Chrome trim
« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2014, 05:00:07 »
Yes, I did this (replaced the US lights with Euro) and thanks to the good advice from Frank Van Dijk in the Netherlands was able to use the chrome rings. I did have to grind off one or two small tabs on each ring, but since it's now more than 10 years ago, I don't remember exactly where they were. But it should be obvious once you have it apart. Good luck!
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Re: Headlight Chrome trim
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2014, 05:18:11 »
Thanks Guys. When I finally collect the car in a few weeks, this will be the first project.