Switching clear headlight bezel to black GT

[mfish23]

Living in the U.S., I've noticed many features absent on my M5 that are options or standard on Canadian M5's. I'm looking to replace my clear headlight bezels with the black ones that come standard on Canadian GT's. Has anyone done this or know of what approximate cost would be?

I've looked in the engine compartment and it seems like a could switch them out without too much trouble...If anyone has any "words of wisdom," part numbers, etc, I'd be grateful. Thanks.

The next step will be the rear lights.

 

[Dphillips]

You mean "chrome" headlight bezels?

 

[mfish23]

No, these ones are black, giving a more aggressive look. If you look at this link (www.mazda.ca/files/2010_Mazda5_Brochure_eng.pdf) it gives the specs for the 2010 Canadian Mazda. If also shows the black bezels under the "Exterior Colours" selection page. The US bezels are at the top in the fog light picture.

I've contacted two Canadian dealers by email to see what part numbers and prices are. I guess we'll see if there is any response.

 

[albumartist]

Have you heard back regarding the black bezels?

 

[laredotexas]

Those look like OEM hid headlights.. .. you will have to pay well over $1000.00 for them.. i rather pay someone to bake mine and at the same time replace with TSX projectors.. for less than $600.00 but then again.. it is to much mula for something not needed.

 

[mfish23]

Well, I heard back from the Canadian dealer and apparently their part number works for U.S. residents as well. Part numbers for the bezels are (R ) CE51-51-0K0C and the (L ) CE51-51-0L0C. Best price I can come up with is $500.00 a piece. So, while they look really cool, maybe I'll scour a junkyard or save for a really long time.

On another note, the Mazda block heater ( 0000-8V-H01--M3), which isn't available in U.S. is only $55.95. A better deal perhaps...