Photo of my new clear reflectors

monk · 10-18-2008, 03:31 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachm...1&d=1224361797

noxredna · 10-18-2008, 03:34 PM

wow... that is perfect with your color.

Is that space gray or SSII? A little confused.. but that is gorgeous...

PLAYON · 10-18-2008, 03:36 PM

Wow I actually like the clears. . .I wasnt sure I would be sold on them but

Bimmer Nerd · 10-18-2008, 04:00 PM

nice, matches the headlights

Deda · 10-18-2008, 04:04 PM

very good,congrats.

swamp2 · 10-18-2008, 04:06 PM

Nice.

Source, price?

FifthStreetz · 10-18-2008, 04:09 PM

THey look ok, painted is better IMO

Mr.Metak2you · 10-18-2008, 04:32 PM

I just got mine, I will post pics on my AW asap.
Looks great!

PLAYON · 10-18-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Metak

I just got mine, I will post pics on my AW asap.
Looks great!

just saw yours also, I think they look better against a dark color but they also look good on the AW (I don't want to play favorites).

TLud · 10-18-2008, 11:27 PM

Now we've seen 'em on three colors so far. I think they look great on SG.

AZ-BMW · 10-18-2008, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monk

http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachm...1&d=1224361797

monk: Please post a jpg of the clear reflector with the lights on. Thanks

!Xoible · 10-19-2008, 12:00 AM

are u guys serious? that looks hedious, so tacky, horrible

sorry OP honest > nice

leewoods18 · 10-19-2008, 01:17 AM

Is it me or is Mantis the biggest hater on the forum....I mean half of his posts are negative, non constructive criticism....

Mr.Metak2you · 10-19-2008, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Mantis

are u guys serious? that looks hedious, so tacky, horrible

sorry OP honest > nice

I take it you prefer the painted ones? Maybe you can post a picture of your bumper for comparicon? :-)

Big Windy · 10-19-2008, 01:36 AM

looks okay. i am with fifth that painted is much better. however, i can see how some owners might like the unique flavor that it brings to the front end of the car. much better than orange, but if the prices are similar (are they similar?), why not just go for color matched?

swamp2 · 10-19-2008, 02:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leewoods18

Is it me or is Mantis the biggest hater on the forum....I mean half of his posts are negative, non constructive criticism....

+1. And the other 1/2 are split between high schoolish socializing, false statements and poor humor or sarcasm.

Sorry Mantis honesty is indeed>nice.

Back on topic... OEM yellow reflectors are hideous, I think we all agree there. However, I think I rate these clears and body colored reflectors about the same in the looks department. No reflector (Euro bumper cover) is obviously best but the body colored ones look a bit odd because the uniformity of color sort of tells your brain there should be a smoothness to the shape and that flow gets interrupted. This effect is not there with the clears. They simply acknowledge the shape and color change together with a color much more subtle (esp. on Space Gray).

armyav8tor · 10-19-2008, 02:25 AM

I've seen them in person on a AW and it looks pretty good. I think the reflectors would work great for light colored cars such as white and gray. Probably not so good on black or red. I personally prefer the painted reflectors though.

umwolverine · 10-19-2008, 07:57 AM

I love the idea of clear reflectors, but I don't like the dot pattern on these particular ones. I think that clear ones that were more plain would not draw your eyes to them so much. Therefore, they would blend in a little more on multiple colors.

eclipsisNA · 10-19-2008, 12:03 PM

Maybe if they were smoked they would look better.

Heat00 · 10-19-2008, 08:40 PM

where did you get these?

torredresen · 10-20-2008, 04:54 AM

They are hot! Defenitly uniquer than the painted ones. And they do indeed go wel with the headlights!Lovely choice mate.

Off topic : Mantis is one of the biggest haters on this forum... It's ok if you don't like it, but please, have some respect for the choice of others, instead of giving lame comments/emoticons.

Cheers mate

TLud · 10-20-2008, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xcellere

Maybe if they were smoked they would look better.

If the clears aren't your bag, the same seller does have smoked clears.

10-18-2008, 03:31 PM	#1
monk Second Lieutenant Drives: 08 M3 Space Gray Coupe 6M Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 245 iTrader: (1)	Photo of my new clear reflectors http://www.m3post.com/forums/attachm...1&d=1224361797 Attached Images
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10-18-2008, 03:36 PM	#3
PLAYON Major Drives: 2008 BMW 550i Join Date: May 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,416 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 550i [0.00] 2003 Audi A4 [0.00]	Wow I actually like the clears. . .I wasnt sure I would be sold on them but __________________

10-18-2008, 04:09 PM	#7
FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,390 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	THey look ok, painted is better IMO __________________

10-18-2008, 11:27 PM	#10
TLud Colonel Drives: '12 Golf R Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,292 iTrader: (3)	Now we've seen 'em on three colors so far. I think they look great on SG. __________________ '09 Interlagos Blue E92 M3 (sold to a good home)

10-19-2008, 02:25 AM	#17
armyav8tor n1smo Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,397 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [5.00] 2012 Volkswagen Tou ... [0.00] 2011 Mazda Speed3 [2.50]	I've seen them in person on a AW and it looks pretty good. I think the reflectors would work great for light colored cars such as white and gray. Probably not so good on black or red. I personally prefer the painted reflectors though. __________________ M3 Coupé \| M-DCT \| Alpine White \| Fox Red \| Carbon Leather Trim Videos Pics

10-18-2008, 03:34 PM	#2
noxredna Captain Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Coupe, 2012 BMW M5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Philadelphia & Singapore Posts: 668 iTrader: (0)	wow... that is perfect with your color. Is that space gray or SSII? A little confused.. but that is gorgeous...

10-18-2008, 04:00 PM	#4
Bimmer Nerd I \| L Photography Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los angeles, ~818~ Posts: 7,420 iTrader: (11)	nice, matches the headlights

10-18-2008, 04:04 PM	#5
Deda Major General Drives: BMW X6 35d Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 6,400 iTrader: (0)	very good,congrats.

10-18-2008, 04:06 PM	#6
swamp2 Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 8,317 iTrader: (1)	Nice. Source, price?

10-18-2008, 04:32 PM	#8
Mr.Metak2you Brigadier General Drives: LEXUS LS(DailyDriver) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astral Projecting: ∞ 23.516 -122 02.625 0242.101 ĕv'rē-hwâr' Posts: 4,386 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 1M Coupe (Sold) [4.30] 2008 E90 M3 (Sold) [4.30] 2007 Z4 Mcpe (Sold) [5.00] 2005 BMW M3 (Sold) [5.00]	I just got mine, I will post pics on my AW asap. Looks great!

10-19-2008, 12:00 AM	#12
!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]	are u guys serious? that looks hedious, so tacky, horrible sorry OP honest > nice

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leewoods18 Private First Class Drives: F10 550 M sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 189 iTrader: (0)	Is it me or is Mantis the biggest hater on the forum....I mean half of his posts are negative, non constructive criticism....

10-19-2008, 01:36 AM	#15
Big Windy Major General Drives: audi s4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,124 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [4.50] 2000 Saleen S281 Su ... [0.00]	looks okay. i am with fifth that painted is much better. however, i can see how some owners might like the unique flavor that it brings to the front end of the car. much better than orange, but if the prices are similar (are they similar?), why not just go for color matched?

10-19-2008, 07:57 AM	#18
umwolverine Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 Jerez M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 274 iTrader: (0)	I love the idea of clear reflectors, but I don't like the dot pattern on these particular ones. I think that clear ones that were more plain would not draw your eyes to them so much. Therefore, they would blend in a little more on multiple colors. __________________

10-19-2008, 12:03 PM	#19
eclipsisNA Precision Detailing Boutique Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,891 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011.5 BMW M3 [3.88]	Maybe if they were smoked they would look better. __________________

10-19-2008, 08:40 PM	#20
Heat00 Major Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 1,030 iTrader: (0)	where did you get these? __________________ 08 - M3 Sparkling Graphite/blk leather/tech/6 speed 08 - 335i Sport/Prem/Auto White/Terra - AA Exhaust 07 Acura MDX Tech, 07 G35S /Nav

10-20-2008, 04:54 AM	#21
torredresen Captain Drives: M3 09 E93 JzB Fox Red extended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 712 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4; 2.0 [0.00] 2005 Z4 [0.00]	They are hot! Defenitly uniquer than the painted ones. And they do indeed go wel with the headlights!Lovely choice mate. Off topic : Mantis is one of the biggest haters on this forum... It's ok if you don't like it, but please, have some respect for the choice of others, instead of giving lame comments/emoticons. Cheers mate

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