Painted Reflectors Install?

NugeMobile · 03-17-2009, 08:00 PM

Any tips? Or perhaps can someone point me to a past thread? I searched, "Painted reflectors Installation" and other iterations of that statement and didn't find any good tips. I figure there's gotta be a thread on it out there. They arrived in the mail today and will pop-it in tonight...that's what she said.

Thanks

ISAR · 03-17-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NugeMobile

Any tips? Or perhaps can someone point me to a past thread? I searched, "Painted reflectors Installation" and other iterations of that statement and didn't find any good tips. I figure there's gotta be a thread on it out there. They arrived in the mail today and will pop-it in tonight...that's what she said.

Thanks

You can't do your own "That's what she said" joke. It's against the rules.

Anyway, a thread does exist. It has photos and is very helpful. Keep looking you'll find it.

JIO · 03-17-2009, 11:23 PM

Here you go: (different forum but still works I hope)

http://forums.roadfly.com/forums/bmw...8904911-4.html

NugeMobile · 03-18-2009, 12:07 AM

installation complete. Fit in there like a glove.......aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand-that's-what-she-said

revmmm · 04-05-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JIO

Here you go: (different forum but still works I hope)

http://forums.roadfly.com/forums/bmw...8904911-4.html

Thanks for the link. I had a pair given to me but it came with no instructions. This helped and the install is complete.

MysticBlue · 04-05-2009, 07:09 PM

OK, I'll give you one little tip... be careful not to drop it in the hole. After I got the old one out, I put the new one in place and started to snap it in when the whole thing slipped all the way in and I dropped it. Had to partially disassemble the underpanel under the front bumper to get it out. Not a big deal, just mildly irritating to spend half an hour screwing around on what should be a 3 minute job.

spyderco10 · 04-05-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticBlue

OK, I'll give you one little tip... be careful not to drop it in the hole. After I got the old one out, I put the new one in place and started to snap it in when the whole thing slipped all the way in and I dropped it. Had to partially disassemble the underpanel under the front bumper to get it out. Not a big deal, just mildly irritating to spend half an hour screwing around on what should be a 3 minute job.

I think everyone's done this at least one time, and had to learn the hard way to be careful.

foosh · 04-05-2009, 08:31 PM

Is it just me or do others think the painted, reflector-shaped inserts look ridiculous? I'd rather have the reflectors.

MTROIS · 04-05-2009, 09:16 PM

...I am almost with you. I am thinking of installing the clear reflectors instead of the orange ones. As far as the painted go... also not sure but, as usual, all the tastes are out there.

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Originally Posted by foosh

Is it just me or do others think the painted, reflector-shaped inserts look ridiculous? I'd rather have the reflectors.

baarii · 04-05-2009, 09:33 PM

+1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/08-09...Q5fAccessories

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Originally Posted by MTROIS

...I am almost with you. I am thinking of installing the clear reflectors instead of the orange ones. As far as the painted go... also not sure but, as usual, all the tastes are out there.

Voltigeur · 04-05-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by foosh

Is it just me or do others think the painted, reflector-shaped inserts look ridiculous? I'd rather have the reflectors.

Still pondering: think I'd take the euro bumper. But the clear reflectors, now there's an idea. On a colour like MR would be a distinct improvement.

C17MooseDriver · 04-06-2009, 12:07 AM

I kinda think the painted reflectors look odd. It makes the bumper look like it's missing something because it sticks out.

schnell325 · 04-06-2009, 01:05 AM

I agree

rbk1115 · 04-06-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by foosh

Is it just me or do others think the painted, reflector-shaped inserts look ridiculous? I'd rather have the reflectors.

+1

Not a fan of the painted reflectors either. I don't think they look right on the car because they stick out.

spyderco10 · 04-06-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by foosh

Is it just me or do others think the painted, reflector-shaped inserts look ridiculous? I'd rather have the reflectors.

yes it does look ridiculous. but what are the alternatives? a ridiculous looking orange reflector shaped insert?

jk6672 · 04-06-2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by foosh

Is it just me or do others think the painted, reflector-shaped inserts look ridiculous? I'd rather have the reflectors.

I agree. I did get the smoked ones though. looks a lot nicer.

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MysticBlue Captain Drives: '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here Posts: 892 iTrader: (0)	OK, I'll give you one little tip... be careful not to drop it in the hole. After I got the old one out, I put the new one in place and started to snap it in when the whole thing slipped all the way in and I dropped it. Had to partially disassemble the underpanel under the front bumper to get it out. Not a big deal, just mildly irritating to spend half an hour screwing around on what should be a 3 minute job.