[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by BMWsForMe

Notice the same license plate number in both photos. Is this the same car in both shots? Could first photo with amber lighting be with parking lamps turned on rather than just DRLs in the second?

I suspect parking lights vs DRL would equal the ignition being on. I doubt that is the case with the second photo, but this is a EU spec car so who knows.

[atl_1M]

Originally Posted by BMWsForMe

Notice the same license plate number in both photos. Is this the same car in both shots? Could first photo with amber lighting be with parking lamps turned on rather than just DRLs in the second?

Yup, I agree. And I personally didn't think the first pic was non shadowline to begin with. The brow of the shadowline lights can look bright depending on how the light hits it. Look at the pic attached from the press photos which appears to be the exact same car. I'm guessing it looks yellow here due to the sunset and possibly a slight photoshop.



To me the non shadowline lights have a very obviously silver brow.

[viospeeds]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

100% Non-Shadowline headlights. You can somewhat see the gold/bronze strip with the DRL lit as it is what is providing the yellowish hue towards the back where the strip is located.

The second photo is the Shadowline headlight.

The Non-Shadowline headlights appears more like a 3000-4000 K and the Shadowline a 7000-8000 K.

That's an amazing research, T_U_D!

You definitely helped me decide to go with Shadowline with my build.. tym!

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by viospeeds

That's an amazing research, T_U_D!

You definitely helped me decide to go with Shadowline with my build.. tym!

Whoa… not so fast, as per BMWsForMe and atl_1M this might not be the elusive non-Shadowline headlights.

[viospeeds]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Whoa… not so fast, as per BMWsForMe and atl_1M this might not be the elusive non-Shadowline headlights.

Just saw that… anyway.. i will bet getting the shadowline to be safe and don't want to be regretful 🤞🏻

[Vaticous]

I just came across this video - although I cannot certainly identify a gold strip in any of these shots (closest look being at 1:12), the lighter brow in the headlight is patently obvious. All of this paired with the clearly visible darkened exhaust tips leaves me extremely confused.

Could this just be written off as a pre production model or something?

[dr_frankfurter]

When the M2 leaks first began (bumpers and lights), I remember a post of the M2 headlights with a very bright and visible bronze/gold strip. Can't seem to find that post, but I suspect those were the standard full LED units. It shows that same gold tint on the US configurator when Shadowline Package isn't selected.

[fanofbmwe46]

Shadowline headlight video. The black is really sleek. Maybe I do want these after all!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmE31...d=YTY2NzY3YTc=

[BokTroy]

This is a link I found on YouTube and I suppose is a French spec car? But good resource for referencing non-shadow line headlight:

@12:24

Seems like although top is silver but no yellow tint at the bottom and if US spec car is like this, I won’t mind at all!

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by BokTroy

This is a link I found on YouTube and I suppose is a French spec car? But good resource for referencing non-shadow line headlight:

@12:24

Seems like although top is silver but no yellow tint at the bottom and if US spec car is like this, I won’t mind at all!

Thanks for the link, but we have seen this previously.

[BokTroy]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Thanks for the link, but we have seen this previously.

Ah my b… These days constantly debating on if I need that package since I like silver tips very much. New to Bimmer post so bear with me here!

[pabrognara]

Anyone can help me with black tip genuine partnumber or advise me a link to buy? I’ve ordered my g87 without 7m9 package and it is coming with chrome tip which I deslike.

[pabrognara]

Could someone confirm if 3mf(shadow line) only affects headlights? I am not sure if also applies to tailights.

[rons e92]

Originally Posted by pabrognara

Anyone can help me with black tip genuine partnumber or advise me a link to buy? I’ve ordered my g87 without 7m9 package and it is coming with chrome tip which I deslike.

I'm swapping my Active Autowerke valved rear section for the OEM one (can't handle the cold start), and I ordered Active Autowerke CF tips to replace the OEM black chrome ones.

I'm sure we can work out a deal if you want my stock tips.

[Game]

Originally Posted by pabrognara

Could someone confirm if 3mf(shadow line) only affects headlights? I am not sure if also applies to tailights.

No, tail lights stay the same.

It affects the headlights and exhaust tips.

[AZG87]

Originally Posted by rons e92

I'm swapping my Active Autowerke valved rear section for the OEM one (can't handle the cold start), and I ordered Active Autowerke CF tips to replace the OEM black chrome ones.

I'm sure we can work out a deal if you want my stock tips.

I understand violent cold starts coming from a v8 with long tubes lol. Only parked backed into garage and started with garage door closed.

That said the inline 6 with twins is SUPER quiet for my taste even in sport + hence going AA EL mid to help a bit. But that said, even with your full setup (dp + mid + ab), is the cold start actually loud or just louder compared to oem? Any clips by chance? Just curious.

[SW19]

Bringing back this old thread just to confirm a couple of things about the Adaptive LED Headlights.Based on the cars and pics that i have seen it looks like for the M2 the non shadowline Adaptive LED Headlights never got the gold strip that the M240i has.Is this correct?I’m just trying to decide if i want to order the shadowline Adaptive LED Headights.The 2025 SPY M2 that i saw this week had the non shadowline Adaptive LED Headlights.

I am attaching a few pics.The first three are the non shadowline headlights and the last three have the shadowline.None of them have the gold strip which i don’t like.

[SW19]

Basically answered this question myself based on all the cars that i have seen in person.The G87 never received any adaptive led headlights with the gold strip that the G42 has.Its just an error on the build website.I have decided to order the car with the non shadowline adaptive led headlights.