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Any Model 3 with new projector headlights in the USA?

Discussion in 'Model 3: Ordering, Production, Delivery' started by ratsbew, Jan 27, 2021.

  1. Kimmi

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    "though I do wish the headlights steered"
    I read somewhere that the new lights are capable of left/right movement for turning illumination and just need to be activated and/or approved? Or I could just be tripping?
     
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  3. ZetaWagon

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    Have the new headlights made it over to the SR+?
     
  4. Dkstunna

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    I have the new headlights and my Vin is 866xxx M3 SR+. Took delivery 1/9
     
  5. muhteeus

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    vin 902xxx SR+ and I have the new headlights.
     
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    I recall reading something similar. May have been a reddit thread or something, but there was mention that U.S. regulations prevent the left/right movement at the moment.
     
  7. SummerlinChiro

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    Not true. BMW's have had steering headlight in the USA for more than a decade.
     
  8. brianld

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    Ah, good to know. Does this mean I can't believe everything I read on the internet? :)
     
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  9. MadMax082

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    Can confirm. My 2016 BMW 328I has lights that turn.
     
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  10. TBrownTX

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    As does my 2015 Cadillac ATS coupe.

    Tim
     
  11. JindoFuzz

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    Confirmed. My 2007 3 series had them. They were physically turned by the steering arms. I miss them!
     
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    Not quite. The link to the suspension arm goes to an electronic box that determines which way to move the headlight. This allows for the headlight to move up and down, and the sensor on the steering determines left & right. In true BMW fashion that is an expensive box that breaks often...
     
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    German car expensive to repair?
     
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