Fog Lights for 2005 E46 BMW 330 ZHP

[Cadeez]

I'm not a big fan of the projector style housings but if you like them then it's up to you. Just as an FYI, the M3 foglights are identical to our OEM ZHP fogs but do not have the "fluted" glass. I actually prefer the M3 fogs over the ZHP fogs.

Correct. I got the M3 fogs with Xenon bulbs in them, I realized this when the black plastic outer housing didn't look/fit correctly, or at all really. The M3 bumper fog hole must be a slightly different fitment than our ZHPs. FYI the ones I have are not DOT so technically they're illegal I suppose, but I like to live on the edge...

[mimalmo]

Yes, the fog lights from the M3 will fit but not the black trim piece. You'll have to re-use the trim pieces from your ZHP fogs.

[Cadeez]

Which I did...after a quick respray with some satin black.

[E1022]

I have cracks in both my fog lights in the last two weeks. I drive back roads a lot so I use the fogs all the time at night. What's the difference between the Mfogs and our stock zhp one's? Anyone have pics of the difference between the various options? Thanks!

[Crickett]

Stock fogs & M fogs differ only in the glass lense: stock is fluted glass & Ms are smooth.

(I personally suspect that they are, in fact, one & the same; that the smooth glass is just the newer version of the older fluted glass . . . but I have no proof.)

EDIT: Pics since I have one of each
"ZHP" fog light — fluted glass



"M" fog light — smooth glass

[E1022]

Thanks for the Pics!

[RITmusic2k]

Heh, I have a picture of one of each, too



Also, I'm rocking the condensation mod on my right headlamp. Time to get a bunch of little things fixed.

[Johnmadd]

I have one of both too. The m3 is crystal clear and the other is frosted/fluted. Go with the m3 for sure. I will be getting a set soon to replace the broken original frosted one.

[adb1028]

Same, I have one of each LOL.
Go for the M3 fogs, they look better IMO

[E1022]

It sounds like it's cool to get one of each? LOL