{"product_id":"e46-headlight-duct","title":"E46 Headlight Duct","description":"\u003ch1\u003eRace German BMW E46 Headlight Ram Air Duct\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn your factory E46 headlight location into a functional \u003cstrong\u003eram air inlet\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Race German E46 Headlight Duct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom made and \u003cstrong\u003ethermoformed from durable ABS plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e, this headlight duct is designed for performance-focused E46 builds that need a direct source of outside air for a \u003cstrong\u003ecold air intake, turbocharger inlet, brake cooling system, or other custom ducting setup\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe duct features a \u003cstrong\u003e3-inch outlet on the rear\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to easily connect standard 3\" ducting and route incoming air directly where it's needed. Using the headlight opening provides a large, forward-facing source of fresh air that's ideal for track cars, turbo builds, and dedicated performance applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike universal headlight ducts, the Race German duct is designed to work with the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal BMW headlight housing\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also retains provisions for installing the \u003cstrong\u003efactory side marker\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping maintain a clean, OEM-inspired appearance instead of looking like a generic opening cut into the front of the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom-made specifically for the BMW E46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermoformed ABS plastic construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConverts the headlight into a functional ram air inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\" rear duct outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily connects to 3\" intake or cooling ducting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for \u003cstrong\u003ecold air intake and turbocharger setups\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan also be adapted for brake cooling or other custom ducting applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains the \u003cstrong\u003eOEM side marker\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses the original BMW headlight housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, OEM-inspired appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable for \u003cstrong\u003eDriver Side or Passenger Side\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a duct insert and \u003cstrong\u003erequires modification of an original E46 headlight assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory headlight housing must be retained. To install the Race German Headlight Duct, the original clear headlight lens and internal lighting components must be removed from the housing. The duct is then installed into the factory housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory side marker can be transferred to the duct, giving the finished assembly a much cleaner and more integrated appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product does not include a complete headlight housing. 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