The front fender reflectors on MY-08s
09-17-2007, 06:40 AM
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Wonder why BMW did not use the M5 style yellow bumper light/reflector on the updated sports models. It is certainly far more attractive than sticking a reflector into the front fenders.
Curious choice of design.
Curious choice of design.
09-17-2007, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by E60BEEMER' post='470236' date='Sep 17 2007, 10:43 AM
IS THAT The orange plastic on the front bumber, near the arch?
That i notice on new 2007 models onwards?
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That i notice on new 2007 models onwards?
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09-17-2007, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 1600' post='470238' date='Sep 17 2007, 10:47 AM
Yes, but the change only begins on the US models in 08. I don't know about vehicles produced for use over the pond.
Amber front reflectors are not required in Europe.
09-17-2007, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 1600' post='470235' date='Sep 17 2007, 07:40 AM
Wonder why BMW did not use the M5 style yellow bumper light/reflector on the updated sports models. It is certainly far more attractive than sticking a reflector into the front fenders.
Curious choice of design.
Curious choice of design.
Huh?
This? Just as ugly... I would rather have the M-Tech one and paint it. I think the M5s Buldge out where as the 550 sport is flush
09-17-2007, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='470339' date='Sep 17 2007, 03:15 PM
Huh?
This? Just as ugly... I would rather have the M-Tech one and paint it. I think the M5s Buldge out where as the 550 sport is flush
This? Just as ugly... I would rather have the M-Tech one and paint it. I think the M5s Buldge out where as the 550 sport is flush
lci mtech reflector > lci m5 reflector
09-17-2007, 02:31 PM
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I had the ones on my 335i coupe painted.
09-17-2007, 03:47 PM
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Is there a way to remove them or is the reflector recessed into the fender?
09-17-2007, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jmatthe' post='470436' date='Sep 17 2007, 07:47 PM
Is there a way to remove them or is the reflector recessed into the fender?
Check out what cader did -- he had them painted:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=43639
09-17-2007, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='470381' date='Sep 17 2007, 02:37 PM
word.
lci mtech reflector > lci m5 reflector
lci mtech reflector > lci m5 reflector
Wait.. are you agreeing or disagreeing? haha I think thats what I said...
