BMW 4 Series F32 F33 F36 · M3 F80 · M4 F82 F83 Smoked Snake Eye Tri-Color LED Headlights — 2014–2020 · White · Yellow · Amber DRL · 6000LM · 36W · 6000K · E-Mark · DOT · RoHS Certified · 1-Year Warranty · Direct Replacement
Every F32 F33 F36 and M3 F80 on the road right now is running the same factory front end BMW shipped it with. The smoked lens is the fastest way to make sure yours never gets mistaken for one again.
The GlobalPace Smoked Snake Eye Tri-Color LED Headlight Kit is one of the most visually aggressive front end upgrades available for the 2014–2020 BMW 4 Series F32 Coupe F33 Convertible F36 Gran Coupe M3 F80 Sedan and M4 F82 F83 — trusted by 4 Series M3 and M4 owners across the US who wanted a blacked-out front end character that the factory never offered at any trim level or any price point. Light smoked lens. Black housing. Two bold angled vertical snake eye LED bars per housing. Dual projector architecture. And a tri-color DRL system that puts crisp white warm yellow and vivid warm amber on demand from the factory high beam stalk with zero additional hardware required.
On a Sapphire Black or Carbon Black F32 or M3 F80 the light smoked lens creates a front end that reads as factory-specced from a performance division BMW kept entirely to themselves — the snake eye bars concealed behind the tint in standby before firing with vivid concentrated output after dark. On an Alpine White or Mineral White M4 the contrast between the white body and the lightly smoked front end with vivid amber snake eye output emerging through the tint creates the front end moment that generates questions at every meet and posts on every F8X forum within range.
Ships within 1–3 business days while stock lasts.
CONNECTOR AVAILABILITY — MESSAGE US BEFORE ORDERING
This kit is available in four connector versions for the F32 F33 F36 F80 M3 F82 M4 and F83 M4 production run. Connector versions go in and out of stock regularly — message us with your VIN before ordering and we will confirm which version is currently available for your exact build.
▸ 6-Pin · Factory LCI LED — F32 F33 F36 with factory LED headlights from the 2018–2020 LCI generation
▸ 8-Pin · Factory Standard Xenon — F32 F33 F36 with standard xenon headlights without adaptive front steering
▸ 9-Pin · Factory Xenon with AFS — F32 F33 F36 with adaptive xenon headlights — most common US market xenon configuration
▸ 10-Pin · Factory Pre-LCI LED — early build adaptive LED configuration with 10 populated pins
Not sure which you have? Send us your VIN and we\'ll confirm the correct version before you commit. No guesswork. No returns.
UNSURE WHICH CONNECTOR FITS YOUR MODEL? SEND US YOUR VIN AND WE\'LL CONFIRM FOR YOU
WHAT THIS KIT IS — AND WHAT IT REPLACES
This is a direct replacement for the complete headlight assemblies on the 2014–2020 BMW 4 Series F32 Coupe F33 Convertible F36 Gran Coupe M3 F80 Sedan and M4 F82 F83 — the full units that mount at the front corners of the car and deliver low beam high beam DRL and turn signal functions. These replace your entire OEM headlight assembly on both sides. Same mounting points. Same connectors. Zero modification to the factory harness or body required.
Important note: The F80 M3 and F82 M4 share the same front end architecture as the F32 4 Series — this kit fits all of these models. This kit does not fit the standard F30 F31 3 Series sedan or wagon without a full front clip conversion.
THE SMOKED LENS — THE FRONT END BMW NEVER BUILT
The light smoked lens is the treatment that transforms the F32 M3 and M4 front end from performance coupe to something that reads as genuinely sinister in every lighting condition. Where the clear lens puts every internal element on full display the smoked lens filters everything through a dark tinted treatment — the snake eye bars visible through the smoke as dark angular shapes in daylight emerging as vivid precise output after dark.
The effect is the blacked-out front end aesthetic that F8X owners have been chasing — a front end that reads as aggressive and deliberate from every distance and in every condition without sacrificing a single lumen of output or a single function of the tri-color system. The smoke filters the light. It does not diminish it.
THE SNAKE EYE DRL ARCHITECTURE — THE ELEMENT THAT DEFINES THIS KIT
Two bold angled vertical snake eye LED bars dominate the inner housing face per housing — each bar oriented at a slight outward angle creating the snake eye signature that makes this kit immediately identifiable from every other headlight available for the F32 F33 F36 M3 and M4 platform. The angled vertical orientation gives each housing a visual directionality — both bars facing forward and outward simultaneously creating a sense of motion and aggression that the factory DRL elements cannot achieve at any output level.
Through the smoked lens in standby both bars are present as dark angular architectural elements against the housing interior — concealed behind the tint as deliberate precise geometric forms that create a premium aggressive daytime aesthetic before any LED has been activated. On activation the snake eye bars fire simultaneously across both housings — vivid output cutting through the smoked lens with concentrated intensity from every following distance in your chosen color.
THE TRI-COLOR DRL SYSTEM — WHITE · YELLOW · AMBER ON DEMAND
Three distinct DRL modes. One headlight kit. Zero additional hardware required.
The color switching system is activated entirely through the factory high beam stalk — no apps no remotes no Bluetooth modules no OBDII dongle no wiring tap of any kind required to switch colors.
▸ 5 high beam flashes — DRL switches to crisp clean white — the daily driving character that suits the smoked lens in every condition
▸ 6 high beam flashes — DRL switches to warm yellow — track presence fog visibility and the European aesthetic these platforms were always built to carry
▸ 7 high beam flashes — DRL switches to vivid warm amber — the mode that makes a smoked F32 M3 or M4 front end completely unmissable after dark
The color holds until you switch it. Drive it white Monday. Run it amber Friday night. The front end character is yours to set at every ignition cycle — something no factory headlight on this chassis has ever offered at any trim level or any price point.
THE AMBER MODE THROUGH SMOKED LENS — THE COMBINATION THAT STOPS TRAFFIC
Seven flashes. Vivid warm amber output firing through both snake eye bars simultaneously through a smoked lens over a black housing interior — the combination that takes the F32 M3 and M4\'s already aggressive front end silhouette and makes it completely unignorable after dark. On an Alpine White or Mineral White M4 the contrast between the white body and the smoked lens with amber snake eye output is the front end moment that generates questions at every meet. On a Carbon Black or Sapphire Black F32 the warm amber emerging through the dark tint against dark paint creates a front end that reads as extraordinary from every following distance at every hour.
Seven flashes from the factory stalk — no hardware no compromise.
THE YELLOW MODE THROUGH SMOKED LENS
Six flashes. Warm yellow DRL output cutting through the light smoked lens with a richness and depth that a clear lens cannot achieve. The smoked tint deepens the yellow output rather than filtering it — adding a saturated warmth to every lumen that makes the yellow mode read as extraordinary from every following distance. Six flashes from the factory stalk — no hardware no compromise.
THE STARTUP ANIMATION — THE MOMENT THAT DEFINES EVERY DRIVE
The startup animation fires on every ignition cycle — sweeping across the complete snake eye architecture through the smoked lens in a flowing progressive sequence before settling into your chosen DRL color. An event that plays every single time the F32 F33 F36 M3 F80 or M4 comes to life. A front end moment that every person near the car when it starts will notice remember and ask about.
THE DUAL PROJECTOR ARCHITECTURE
Each housing carries dual focused projector lenses delivering precise beam output for both low and high beam functions. The projector architecture produces a sharp cutoff line on low beam that maximizes road illumination without scatter — clean precise output for every driving condition at every speed and in every weather condition. 6000 lumens of 36W output at 6000K delivers crisp cool white beam character that reads as precise and premium from every distance.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I switch between the three DRL colors?
Using the factory high beam stalk — no apps no additional hardware required. Five flashes for white. Six flashes for yellow. Seven flashes for amber. The color holds until you switch it again.
Which connector version do I need and is it in stock?
Connector versions go in and out of stock regularly. Message us with your VIN before ordering and we confirm which version is currently available for your exact build. 6-pin for LCI LED · 8-pin for standard xenon · 9-pin for xenon with AFS · 10-pin for pre-LCI LED. Send us your VIN if unsure — we confirm before you commit. No guesswork. No returns.
Does the smoked lens reduce light output?
The light smoked lens deepens the visual character of the output rather than meaningfully reducing road illumination. At full output the kit delivers vivid concentrated color through the tint — deeper and more saturated than a clear lens at the same output level.
Does this fit the F80 M3?
Yes — the F80 M3 Sedan shares the exact same front end architecture headlight housing and mounting points as the F82 M4 and F32 4 Series. This kit fits the F80 M3 across the full 2015–2020 production run.
Does this fit the F30 F31 3 Series?
No — this kit does not fit the standard F30 sedan or F31 wagon without a full front clip conversion to F32 dimensions.
Is there a sequential turn signal?
This kit features a static amber turn signal flash — not sequential. The startup animation sweeps across the snake eye architecture on ignition but the turn signal activates as a standard static flash on every indication.
Is this plug and play?
Yes — direct replacement requiring zero drilling zero cutting and zero modifications to the factory harness or body. Message us with your VIN before ordering to confirm the correct connector version is in stock for your build. Professional installation is recommended.
Does this fit Pre-LCI and LCI versions?
Yes — this kit covers both Pre-LCI 2014–2017 and LCI 2018–2020 across all compatible models.
Will this trigger a check control message?
On some build configurations a check control warning may appear after installation — resolved quickly and permanently via BimmerCode or any BMW-compatible OBDII tool in under five minutes. No mechanic required and no headlight function is affected. Message us before initiating any return and we walk you through it in one exchange.
What if I have an issue after installation?
Message us through before initiating any return. The large majority of installation questions on this platform are resolved within one message exchange.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION STEPS
01 — Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait 60 seconds before beginning any work on the lighting circuit.
02 — Open the hood and locate the headlight assembly retaining bolts and clips. Remove any front fascia trim clips required for access on your specific body style.
03 — Disconnect the factory wiring harness connectors — low beam high beam DRL and turn signal — by pressing the release tab firmly on each plug before pulling.
04 — Remove the OEM assembly and test-fit the new headlight before final mounting. Reconnect all harness connectors and temporarily reconnect the battery to verify all functions — tri-color DRL switching low beam high beam turn signal and startup animation — before securing any hardware.
05 — Once all functions are confirmed secure all mounting hardware to factory torque specification and reconnect the battery for final check.
06 — Professional installation by a licensed automotive technician is strongly recommended if you are not comfortable working directly with vehicle electrical systems.
LIGHT FUNCTIONS
▸ Daytime Running / DRL
Tri-color switchable white · yellow · amber — 5 flashes white · 6 flashes yellow · 7 flashes amber — activated via factory high beam stalk — zero additional hardware required — fires simultaneously across both snake eye bars through the smoked lens
▸ Turn Signal
Static amber flash activation on every indication — road-legal and precise
▸ Low Beam
Dual projector focused output cutting through the smoked lens for precise road illumination in every condition at every speed
▸ High Beam
Full dual projector output for maximum road visibility at extended distances
▸ Startup Animation
Progressive sweep across the complete snake eye architecture through the smoked lens — on every ignition cycle settling into your chosen DRL color
FEATURES
▸ Smoked lens
Light dark tinted treatment — stealth by day vivid and commanding by night — the blacked-out front end BMW never built
▸ Tri-Color DRL System
White · yellow · amber switchable via factory high beam stalk — 5 flashes white · 6 flashes yellow · 7 flashes amber — zero additional hardware required
▸ Snake Eye dual angled vertical LED bar architecture
Two bold angled vertical LED bars creating a dramatic aggressive front end signature through the smoked lens — completely unlike any factory or standard aftermarket option for the F32 F33 F36 F80 M3 F82 M4 platform
▸ Light smoked lens
Premium tinted treatment — concealed snake eye architecture in standby — vivid concentrated tri-color output after dark
▸ Black housing interior
Maximum contrast frame amplified by the smoked lens for the most aggressive F32 M3 and M4 front end available
▸ Dual projector architecture
Two focused projector lenses per housing — precise low and high beam output in every driving condition
▸ Progressive startup animation
Full sweep across the complete snake eye architecture through the smoked lens on every ignition cycle
▸ Static amber turn signal
Standard amber flash activation on every indication — road-legal and precise
▸ 6,000 Lumens · 36W · 6000K
Confirmed output at crisp cool white color temperature — full intensity through the smoked lens treatment
▸ Four connector versions available
6-Pin LCI LED · 8-Pin Standard Xenon · 9-Pin Xenon with AFS · 10-Pin Pre-LCI LED — connector versions go in and out of stock — message us with your VIN to confirm current availability before ordering
▸ Fits Pre-LCI 2014–2017 and LCI 2018–2020
Full production run coverage across F32 F33 F36 F80 M3 F82 M4 F83 M4 Convertible
▸ E-Mark · DOT · RoHS Certified
Road-legal across all 50 states and internationally quality-verified
▸ 1-Year manufacturer warranty
Backed by GlobalPace — contact us before initiating any return
▸ Direct replacement
Zero drilling zero cutting zero modifications required
▸ Left and right assembly included
Everything in one box ready to install
▸ 100% waterproof sealed construction
Engineered for all seasons all climates all conditions
▸ Premium ABS/PC/PMMA tri-layer construction
Durable impact-resistant built for longevity
▸ Every unit individually inspected and quality verified before dispatch from our facility
OEM PART NUMBERS — SUPERSEDED BY THIS KIT
Pre-LCI 2014–2017 — Standard Xenon without AFS
▸ Left / Driver — 63117338721
▸ Right / Passenger — 63117338722
Pre-LCI 2014–2017 — Xenon with AFS
▸ Left / Driver — 63117338719
▸ Right / Passenger — 63117338720
▸ Partslink — BM2502182 · BM2503182
Pre-LCI 2014–2017 — LED Adaptive
▸ Left / Driver — 63117377855
▸ Right / Passenger — 63117377856
LCI 2018–2020 — LED
▸ Left / Driver — 63117419637
▸ Right / Passenger — 63117419638
Does NOT fit: F30 F31 standard 3 Series sedan wagon · G22 G23 G26 4 Series 2021+ · Any G-generation chassis · F30 F31 without full front clip conversion to F32 dimensions
Connector versions go in and out of stock regularly — message us with your VIN before ordering to confirm your specific version is currently available. No guesswork. No returns.
PACKAGE DETAILS
Package Weight: ~18–22 lbs · Dimensions: ~26–28 × 22–24 × 10–12 inches
WHAT\'S IN THE BOX
▸ Left headlight assembly
▸ Right headlight assembly
▸ Mounting hardware included
SHIPPING & WARRANTY
Ships within 1–3 business days while stock lasts. Backed by GlobalPace\'s 1-year manufacturer warranty. Every unit individually inspected and quality verified before dispatch from our facility. Message us through before initiating any return — every installation question on this platform is resolved within one exchange.
Tri-color DRL. White yellow and amber switchable from the factory high beam stalk on every drive — five flashes six flashes seven flashes. Light smoked lens over black housing. Two bold angled vertical snake eye LED bars per housing firing vivid white yellow or warm amber on demand through the smoked tint. Static amber turn signal on every indication. Startup animation on every ignition cycle. Four connector versions available — 6-pin LCI LED · 8-pin standard xenon · 9-pin xenon with AFS · 10-pin pre-LCI LED — connector versions go in and out of stock — message us with your VIN before ordering to confirm current availability for your build. Direct replacement with zero modifications required. E-Mark DOT and RoHS certified. One year of warranty coverage backed by GlobalPace.
The F32 4 Series M3 F80 and M4 F82 — three of the most purposeful front ends BMW has ever put on a performance car. The smoked lens is the upgrade that makes sure nobody ever mistakes yours for stock again. Three colors. One stalk. White for the daily commute. Yellow for the road that deserves more. Amber for the front end that makes every other F32 M3 and M4 in traffic stop and stare — stealth by day extraordinary by night.
