Reflector diagnosis

stefan · 09-02-2011, 11:29 AM

I'm struggling with a Bimmian reflector here. Just wondering if anyone had some tips for me. I suspect the problem is the notches on the bottom of the reflector are not tall enough to grip into the grooves. I've filed the front grooves down to give a bit more bite, but I'm still having issues. Any ideas?

SV Concepts II · 09-02-2011, 11:56 AM

Check out this YouTube video to help with the install. You can skip 2:00 minutes into the video to see the installation. Hope this helps.

http://www.youtube.com/user/bimmianc.../0/kJ4MU0vpDvA

frybird57 · 09-02-2011, 01:20 PM

Exactly what mine looked like. I couldn't figure it out and put the originals back in. If you figure out what the problem is, let me know.

stefan · 09-02-2011, 04:34 PM

They had me filing new grooves into these things. All the twisting and compressing left some nice fingernail size dents in my paint. I think I am done with these. I have been filing for about 3 hours and it still won't stay in. It's just BAD fitment. As of now, they are looking into replacing them for me.

Lorde · 09-02-2011, 04:34 PM

Return them and buy painted FACTORY Reflectors, like what IND is selling. They're guaranteed to fit perfectly.

stefan · 09-02-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Snig

Return them and buy painted FACTORY Reflectors, like what IND is selling. They're guaranteed to fit perfectly.

I'll look into it. Returning them should be nearly impossible as they had me file the heck out of them. As long as IND does USPS I might just pick up their appearance kit and call it a day.

PhillyNate · 09-02-2011, 06:19 PM

I learned the reflector lesson on the last car. I bought some inferior reflectors from a board sponsor for my 328i coupe. The fitment was about 90%. That I could live with. The double sided adhesive was piss poor to say the least. The surface was as clean as a baby's ass and the reflectors kept working themselves loose.
Lesson learned for only $20. I'm fine with amber reflectors.

Nate@IND · 09-02-2011, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stefan

I'll look into it. Returning them should be nearly impossible as they had me file the heck out of them. As long as IND does USPS I might just pick up their appearance kit and call it a day.

For all the trouble you are having with the aftermarket reflectors I will add the IND OEM painted reflectors free of charge to a cosmetic package order and ship them USPS.

RatchetM3 · 09-02-2011, 06:52 PM

are you sure youre not putting it in upside down. I ran into that problem and dented it like yours... then i found out i put it in upside down -_- I an idiot LOL

stefan · 09-02-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RatchetM3

are you sure youre not putting it in upside down. I ran into that problem and dented it like yours... then i found out i put it in upside down -_- I an idiot LOL

Haha.. that sucks! Yep, I am putting them in the right way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate@IND

For all the trouble you are having with the aftermarket reflectors I will add the IND OEM painted reflectors free of charge to a cosmetic package order and ship them USPS.

Wow.. lesson learned? You have PM! Lemans blue please!

Stainless 45 · 09-02-2011, 11:54 PM

Bimmian reflector fitment sucks. Had the same problem and came to the same conclusions. Filing, more filing, even heating and bending to get the leading edge to stay flush.

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1MOREMOD · 09-03-2011, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Stainless 45

Bimmian reflector fitment sucks. Had the same problem and came to the same conclusions. Filing, more filing, even heating and bending to get the leading edge to stay flush.

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this is the issue bimmian product sucks. they wont take back parts you dont file on. had issues with them early on and never will order another product from them again. like they are saying get a painted oem and it will snap in quick and easy.

stefan · 09-16-2011, 10:42 AM

Bimmian sent me a new set of reflectors. Needless to say I won't be using them and will just wait for IND's to come in.

It was only after I received the new Bimmian set that I received a notification stating that, upon sending the old ones back, I had to enclose $11 to pay for their shipping. This is on top of the $12 it is costing me to RMA the old reflectors. So their screw up cost me $22 basically.

Lesson learned: do not order Bimmian reflectors. They do not fit properly.

Templar · 09-16-2011, 03:53 PM

I love my IND reflectors. Fit just perfect

djsueno · 09-16-2011, 04:34 PM

Similar experience....returned Bimmian and replaced with perfect fitting IND product.

09-02-2011, 11:29 AM	#1
stefan Brigadier General 2350 Rep 4,253 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	Reflector diagnosis I'm struggling with a Bimmian reflector here. Just wondering if anyone had some tips for me. I suspect the problem is the notches on the bottom of the reflector are not tall enough to grip into the grooves. I've filed the front grooves down to give a bit more bite, but I'm still having issues. Any ideas? __________________ ///M Power
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09-02-2011, 11:56 AM	#2
SV Concepts II 269 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	Check out this YouTube video to help with the install. You can skip 2:00 minutes into the video to see the installation. Hope this helps. http://www.youtube.com/user/bimmianc.../0/kJ4MU0vpDvA
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09-02-2011, 01:20 PM	#3
frybird57 Private 8 Rep 59 Posts Drives: f10 m5 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Exactly what mine looked like. I couldn't figure it out and put the originals back in. If you figure out what the problem is, let me know.
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09-02-2011, 04:34 PM	#4
stefan Brigadier General 2350 Rep 4,253 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	They had me filing new grooves into these things. All the twisting and compressing left some nice fingernail size dents in my paint. I think I am done with these. I have been filing for about 3 hours and it still won't stay in. It's just BAD fitment. As of now, they are looking into replacing them for me. __________________ ///M Power
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Lorde Ya ya ya, I am Lorde, ya ya! 266 Rep 2,772 Posts Drives: E90 M3, 2015 SQ5 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Snig iTrader: (10) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E90 [0.00]	Return them and buy painted FACTORY Reflectors, like what IND is selling. They're guaranteed to fit perfectly.
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PhillyNate ENTHUSIAST 135 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: 2010 Porsche Cayman Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Porsche Cayman [0.00]	I learned the reflector lesson on the last car. I bought some inferior reflectors from a board sponsor for my 328i coupe. The fitment was about 90%. That I could live with. The double sided adhesive was piss poor to say the least. The surface was as clean as a baby's ass and the reflectors kept working themselves loose. Lesson learned for only $20. I'm fine with amber reflectors. __________________ "what I'm driving here...is an ending." Jeremy Clarkson 2010 Carrara White Porsche Cayman 6mt 2014 Whiteout Toyota GT-86 6mt(Sold 05/23/15) 2011 Alpine White BMW M3 6mt ZCP Coupe(forced retirement 06/06/14) 2008 Alpine White BMW 328i 6mt Coupe(retired 06/21/11)
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09-02-2011, 06:52 PM	#9
RatchetM3 Private 0 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	are you sure youre not putting it in upside down. I ran into that problem and dented it like yours... then i found out i put it in upside down -_- I an idiot LOL
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09-02-2011, 11:54 PM	#11
Stainless 45 Captain 87 Rep 602 Posts Drives: Last of the V-8 Interceptors Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	Bimmian reflector fitment sucks. Had the same problem and came to the same conclusions. Filing, more filing, even heating and bending to get the leading edge to stay flush. : __________________ Blue Thunder -2011 LeMans Blue e92 DCT, ZCP, European Delivery. BPM Stage II. Dinan 3.45 Rear. Borla/Encore Innovation Exhaust, LUX Angel Eyes, Forgestar F14's, Turner road armor. "Last of the V-8 Interceptors, a real piece of history..."
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09-16-2011, 10:42 AM	#13
stefan Brigadier General 2350 Rep 4,253 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	Bimmian sent me a new set of reflectors. Needless to say I won't be using them and will just wait for IND's to come in. It was only after I received the new Bimmian set that I received a notification stating that, upon sending the old ones back, I had to enclose $11 to pay for their shipping. This is on top of the $12 it is costing me to RMA the old reflectors. So their screw up cost me $22 basically. Lesson learned: do not order Bimmian reflectors. They do not fit properly. __________________ ///M Power
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09-16-2011, 03:53 PM	#14
Templar Lieutenant Colonel 268 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: One of the coasts... iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	I love my IND reflectors. Fit just perfect __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '15 Ford F-250 - Lariat, 6.7 Powerstroke Turbo-diesel
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09-16-2011, 04:34 PM	#15
djsueno Lieutenant 40 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2016 MW F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles CA iTrader: (16)	Similar experience....returned Bimmian and replaced with perfect fitting IND product.
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