clear side marker question

2008bimmerM3 · 10-06-2008, 02:05 AM

Where can i get clear side markers that are on the front bumper? do they exist?

spyderco10 · 10-06-2008, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 2008bimmerM3

Where can i get clear side markers that are on the front bumper? do they exist?

Do a search on ebay for "e92 m3 clear reflector" and that should pull it up. It looks like a chinese made reflector (not OEM) so in my opinion the quality may be questionable.

TLud · 10-06-2008, 08:30 AM

I've ordered a pair of the clear reflectors from that ebay seller, so I'll report on the quality when I receive them and the fit whenever my car gets here.

GregW / Oregon · 10-06-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by spyderco10

Do a search on ebay for "e92 m3 clear reflector" and that should pull it up. It looks like a chinese made reflector (not OEM) so in my opinion the quality may be questionable.

The E46 ones were pretty poor quality.

SS32 · 10-06-2008, 10:58 AM

Just wondering as to why you would choose clear over painted.

eeeboy · 10-06-2008, 11:22 AM

Are you sure you bought "e92 clear reflectors", I don't think they exist yet... feel free to prove it by sending a link! you may have bought some e46 or e92 335'5

kmarei · 10-06-2008, 11:22 AM

because the painted are a poor replacement for the Euro bumper
no car comes stock with something stuck on painted body colour
but quite a lot of cars come with a clear reflector
and it matches the turn signal part of the headlight

TLud · 10-06-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by eeeboy

Are you sure you bought "e92 clear reflectors", I don't think they exist yet... feel free to prove it by sending a link! you may have bought some e46 or e92 335'5

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=120312703435

TLud · 10-06-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kmarei

because the painted are a poor replacement for the Euro bumper
no car comes stock with something stuck on painted body colour
but quite a lot of cars come with a clear reflector
and it matches the turn signal part of the headlight

+1

Even when the paint is matched well, like IND's, it looks a little off to me.

rzm3 · 10-06-2008, 02:01 PM

Lol painted reflectors are poor men's euro bumper.

eclipsisNA · 10-06-2008, 02:56 PM

I had clear reflectors on my old E46 M3 and I thought they were ugly. Went with painted after those and it looked much better.

Manalope · 10-06-2008, 03:19 PM

Those clears look good, and the guy has really good ebay feedback

montreal red · 10-06-2008, 03:28 PM

wow i didnt know clear reflectors already existed for the e92 m3

TLud · 10-06-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Xcellere

I had clear reflectors on my old E46 M3 and I thought they were ugly. Went with painted after those and it looked much better.

I think the clears will look better on a darker color car. If I was getting a AW, SSII, or even a MR M3, I would go with IND's painted inserts. I think the clears will look good on my IB. And if I don't like them, it's no big loss.

kmarei · 10-06-2008, 04:29 PM

also clears look better on a melbourne red
red and orange clash
painted just looks too much like its stuck on
in my eyes it looks cheap
i'd rather get the euro bumper
that's the nicest, most expensive option
second is clear
then tinted clear
then painted

Manalope · 10-06-2008, 05:10 PM

I don't see anymore for sale from that seller, or any others for sale

Am I missing something or did that guy on ebay only have 1 pair?

TLud · 10-06-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Manalope

I don't see anymore for sale from that seller, or any others for sale

Am I missing something or did that guy on ebay only have 1 pair?

Yeah, I didn't see any others in his ebay store either. I was actually the second person to buy a set from him. Another forum member bought a pair from him before I did.

Zed · 10-06-2008, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TLud

Yeah, I didn't see any others in his ebay store either. I was actually the second person to buy a set from him. Another forum member bought a pair from him before I did.

I like the E46 smoked ones he has as well... I might go for a set of those when he has em. Also will likely try the tinted IND ones as well.

moog55 · 10-06-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by cowmoo32

Just wondering as to why you would choose clear over painted.

i've never liked the painted reflectors because it just gives the appearance that you don't like the reflectors and are trying to hide them. personally, i think painted reflectors look very tacky, especially given that they aren't flush to the bumper. yuck.

clear or tinted at least get rid of the ass-ugly stock orange and replace them with something a bit easier on the eyes without the impression that you're trying (unsuccessfully) to convince yourself and everyone else that the painted reflectors just blend in perfectly with the rest of the bumper.

painted reflectors = fail.

TLud · 10-07-2008, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Zed

I like the E46 smoked ones he has as well... I might go for a set of those when he has em. Also will likely try the tinted IND ones as well.

Good call. You can always sell whichever set you don't like as much to someone here on the boards.

spyderco10 · 10-07-2008, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kmarei

because the painted are a poor replacement for the Euro bumper
no car comes stock with something stuck on painted body colour
but quite a lot of cars come with a clear reflector
and it matches the turn signal part of the headlight

Well actually many cars do come with "something stuck on painted body color", sort of. Tow hook covers, shark fin antennas, spoilers, and PDC. I'll just tell people my "something stuck on painted body color" is my side PDC for parallel parking

islandguy19 · 10-07-2008, 03:10 PM

DIY install instructions for the side reflectors wanted.

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