Official E90/92 Reflector Thread

MDCTFTW · 04-05-2008, 05:14 PM

Man I don't know what to do about these ugly reflectors. They look pretty bad stock, but they look even worse when they're painted. The euro bumper looks SO clean without them.

Taken from another thread:

MDCTFTW · 04-05-2008, 05:15 PM

Check out the euro bumper:

Might be worth it to either fill in the US one or get a euro one.

!Xoible · 04-05-2008, 05:28 PM

i think filling looks 10x better than painted reflectors. Goddamn why did BMW ditch front PDC??

monsta · 04-05-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

i think filling looks 10x better than painted reflectors. Goddamn why did BMW ditch front PDC??

filling? please elaborate!!

zieglerc · 04-05-2008, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

i think filling looks 10x better than painted reflectors. Goddamn why did BMW ditch front PDC??

I think the US reflectors interfere with the corner sensors, that's my guess anyway. Awful shame. Too bad the government can't take one quick look at this situation and realize that the roads aren't actually any safer thanks to a little extra orange on the side of the freaking bumper.

monsta · 04-05-2008, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by zieglerc

I think the US reflectors interfere with the corner sensors, that's my guess anyway. Awful shame.

thats exactly why....

MDCTFTW · 04-05-2008, 06:38 PM

I actually wish the amber was in the headlights. I guess it didn't get approved because the 335i has a reflector too.

It's like a new bike when we were kids. What was the first thing you took off back then? The reflectors. Hopefully some more people can post pics of their painted versions so we can see if it's a good solution. So far it doesn't look like it.

Excellere can you get some better shots of yours with a better camera? Maybe in sunlight. You're probably too busy driving around though and I can't blame you.

RandyB · 04-05-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mantis

Goddamn why did BMW ditch front PDC??

I guess they just figured you would be looking out the front windshield and would be able to see if you were about to hit something.

m3larson · 04-05-2008, 06:40 PM

I'm thinking the yellow reflector looks better then the painted reflector.. I guess a new bumper is the way to go.

MDCTFTW · 04-05-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyB

I guess they just figured you would be looking out the front windshield and would be able to see if you were about to hit something.

LOL so true.

m3larson · 04-05-2008, 06:46 PM

Do I see a Euro group buy coming on?

MDCTFTW · 04-05-2008, 07:00 PM

Like some people have suggested before ... I think a flush version (if possible) would work out well.

erock841 · 04-05-2008, 07:11 PM

i think it is definitely worth purchasing a euro bumper... those orange reflectors are absolutely god awful

RandyB · 04-05-2008, 07:20 PM

I hated them at first, but now I don't really mind them on Alpine White. It adds a little color. I had to get used to that damn shark fin (remora) also. The car is so perfect otherwise that I just don't care any more. Take the bad with the good!

Davinhci · 04-05-2008, 07:22 PM

yeah i'm not feeling the painted ones yet, the euro looks clean

m3larson · 04-05-2008, 07:38 PM

They never bugged me till I was at a Euro car show last night and my E92 was the big atraction. Everyone pointed those reflectors out.

par4bmw · 04-05-2008, 08:23 PM

I would like a clear one much better than the orange or painted. Painted look awkward to me, like you are trying to hide something and they do not belong. When it is a reflector, at least it has a purpose.

TomTarzian · 04-05-2008, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by par4bmw

I would like a clear one much better than the orange or painted. Painted look awkward to me, like you are trying to hide something and they do not belong. When it is a reflector, at least it has a purpose.

I agree that clear/white ones (matching the parking lights and backup lights) is probably the best solution, taking cost into account.

God bless,
Tom

SlammedM6 · 05-06-2008, 05:08 PM

why would you ever buy an entire front bumper to replace the orange?
dont you guys think it would be cheaper to take them off, fill it in and re paint the bumper?
MUCH CHEAPER actually...?

Jinxter · 05-06-2008, 05:21 PM

my car on the left has flush mount painted reflectors that will be avalible soon. Mantis on the right has painted factory reflectors.

M3BALLER08 · 05-06-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jinxter

my car on the left has flush mount painted reflectors that will be avalible soon. Mantis on the right has painted factory reflectors.

Can we get a closer pic of yours?

Jinxter · 05-06-2008, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by M3BALLER08

Can we get a closer pic of yours?

ya I will post them shortly my friend was taking all the photo's on her camera. Havent gotten the copys yet.

04-05-2008, 05:14 PM	#1
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04-05-2008, 05:15 PM	#2
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,975 iTrader: (0)	Check out the euro bumper: Might be worth it to either fill in the US one or get a euro one.

04-05-2008, 05:28 PM	#3
!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 46,045 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [3.50] 2007 335i [4.50] 2008 528i [4.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [4.00]	i think filling looks 10x better than painted reflectors. Goddamn why did BMW ditch front PDC??

04-05-2008, 06:38 PM	#7
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,975 iTrader: (0)	I actually wish the amber was in the headlights. I guess it didn't get approved because the 335i has a reflector too. It's like a new bike when we were kids. What was the first thing you took off back then? The reflectors. Hopefully some more people can post pics of their painted versions so we can see if it's a good solution. So far it doesn't look like it. Excellere can you get some better shots of yours with a better camera? Maybe in sunlight. You're probably too busy driving around though and I can't blame you.

04-05-2008, 06:40 PM	#9
m3larson First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 Cayenne S 1997 M3 Track C Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 301 iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking the yellow reflector looks better then the painted reflector.. I guess a new bumper is the way to go.

04-05-2008, 06:46 PM	#11
m3larson First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 Cayenne S 1997 M3 Track C Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 301 iTrader: (0)	Do I see a Euro group buy coming on?

04-05-2008, 07:00 PM	#12
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,975 iTrader: (0)	Like some people have suggested before ... I think a flush version (if possible) would work out well.

04-05-2008, 07:11 PM	#13
erock841 New Member Drives: '78 911 Targa Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 17 iTrader: (0)	i think it is definitely worth purchasing a euro bumper... those orange reflectors are absolutely god awful

04-05-2008, 07:20 PM	#14
RandyB Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,504 iTrader: (0)	I hated them at first, but now I don't really mind them on Alpine White. It adds a little color. I had to get used to that damn shark fin (remora) also. The car is so perfect otherwise that I just don't care any more. Take the bad with the good!

04-05-2008, 07:38 PM	#16
m3larson First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 Cayenne S 1997 M3 Track C Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 301 iTrader: (0)	They never bugged me till I was at a Euro car show last night and my E92 was the big atraction. Everyone pointed those reflectors out.

04-05-2008, 08:23 PM	#17
par4bmw Lieutenant Drives: 370Z & My JK Toy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 494 iTrader: (0)	I would like a clear one much better than the orange or painted. Painted look awkward to me, like you are trying to hide something and they do not belong. When it is a reflector, at least it has a purpose.

05-06-2008, 05:08 PM	#19
SlammedM6 Brigadier General Drives: 2011 RR Sport Autobiography Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 4,924 iTrader: (2)	why would you ever buy an entire front bumper to replace the orange? dont you guys think it would be cheaper to take them off, fill it in and re paint the bumper? MUCH CHEAPER actually...?