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Old 05-27-2008, 04:52 PM   #1
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Default Matching indicators for Hella Celis projectors

Hi Guys, I've recently put in the Hella Celis projector headlamps on a silver 2000 318ti. Unfortunately they dont look great alongside the orange indicators. Can anyone suggest a set of indicators and repeaters that will closely match the hella headlamps? I was tempted to go for the OEM white ones, but I think a crystal set may look better, THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!
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those headlights are uglier than 1pc ebay lights IMO... i don't think you can match any corners that look good with those lights... but maybe thats just me.
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I went for the Hella because I was concerned with the quality of typical aftermarket lamps, but the lamps themselves look great, I'll post a pic when I get the chance.

Finding matching corners is a bit of a challenge but there must be something out there that matches???
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well, to actually give advice this time instead of hate on your choice... id have to say look into some aftermarket ebay "projector" corner lights... I normally hate them, but they probably work with and suit the hella's alot more than they do the OE style.
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these are the corner lights I have, they are made by a company called Sonar, they also come in chrome if that's the kind of headlights you have
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Both found on eBay, I'm assuming you've got the Hella's w/ chrome trim?
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Thanks for your suggestions guys, i think the first ones from ATFs post look the closest to the Hella's style (chrome trim by the way).

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These are the closest things I could find in the UK, I may have to order them as well as the OEM white ones and just send back the ones I like the least. Thanks again
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Question Indicator comparison

Its been a while coming but I've bought both the crystal and OEM white ones, most people have said they prefer the crystal but I'm edging toward the OEM, what do you guys reckon?
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I say go OEM.
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id say save for a set of depo/apexcones headlights.. lol

in truth, if you love the hella's... i think the crystals match those headlights much better if thats the look your going for.
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+2 on the depos. But its you car so go with what you like.
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crystals match your headlights better
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Thanks for all your responses, swaying toward the crystal ones a bit now.
Sorry chaps, can you enlighten me? what are DEPO's?
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Sorry chaps, can you enlighten me? what are DEPO's?
they are a glass OEM replica's, although, since you live in the UK I'm assuming yours came with glass headlights standard so it'd be really pointless to buy those for your car IMO
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