Front Reflector Replace

cole328 · 10-26-2011, 06:04 AM

Gents - Just ordered my new "painted" reflectors (in Jerez Black) from Nate and Jesal at IND. Don't like to bad mouth any other companies, but if you order from anyone other than IND you will be sorely disappointed.

My first set was from a company I won't name, but it rhymes with "Shimmian." Fortunately, I was referred to IND, and man o' man, their stuff is great. Paint matches exactly, and the fit is perfect, as they use an OEM reflector. Just ordered the driver's key hole cover as well, and I am sure it will be just as nice.

Anyway, figured I would pass along the compliment as well as the referral, as this simple Mod seems to be popular among M3 owners.

Thanks

sonnyb · 10-26-2011, 07:15 AM

If you can blank them off, why can't you guys in the US just take them off?
I am glad we don't need them here, and I don't see what purpose they serve anyway.

THE TECH · 10-26-2011, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sonnyb

If you can blank them off, why can't you guys in the US just take them off?
I am glad we don't need them here, and I don't see what purpose they serve anyway.

Stupid laws we have.

cole328 · 10-26-2011, 12:18 PM

If you take them off, there is a gaping hole on each side of the front quarter panel painted to match looks exceptional, and as small a detail as it is, it's surprising how much the "look" of the car changes (at least to me).

Templar · 10-26-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sonnyb

If you can blank them off, why can't you guys in the US just take them off?
I am glad we don't need them here, and I don't see what purpose they serve anyway.

There are holes there, they aren't just items attached to the bumper that is "euro" style otherwise.

I wish they were, then we could just take them off. The DoT laws state both front and rear are supposed to have reflectors. Technically inspection stations should probably inspect these, but they obviously don't (or just assume those painted ones are part of the car). It's either painted reflectors or a full bumper replace. Most people go the cheaper route

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cole328 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Front Reflector Replace Gents - Just ordered my new "painted" reflectors (in Jerez Black) from Nate and Jesal at IND. Don't like to bad mouth any other companies, but if you order from anyone other than IND you will be sorely disappointed. My first set was from a company I won't name, but it rhymes with "Shimmian." Fortunately, I was referred to IND, and man o' man, their stuff is great. Paint matches exactly, and the fit is perfect, as they use an OEM reflector. Just ordered the driver's key hole cover as well, and I am sure it will be just as nice. Anyway, figured I would pass along the compliment as well as the referral, as this simple Mod seems to be popular among M3 owners. Thanks Last edited by cole328; 10-26-2011 at 12:17 PM..
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sonnyb Private 120 Rep 53 Posts Drives: M4 Sakhir orange Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: UK/Leicstershire/Loughborough iTrader: (0)	If you can blank them off, why can't you guys in the US just take them off? I am glad we don't need them here, and I don't see what purpose they serve anyway.
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cole328 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Convertible Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	If you take them off, there is a gaping hole on each side of the front quarter panel painted to match looks exceptional, and as small a detail as it is, it's surprising how much the "look" of the car changes (at least to me).
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