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10-14-2007, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by HotLap' post='480887' date='Oct 12 2007, 05:06 PM
I'm thinking you are correct in that I can probably order this part through the dealer. By the way, the rear Euro spec reflectors are still left off the '08's - just that the inserts are painted body color now. I'll probably end up ordering the Euro spec reflectors too - can't have too much visibility (especially in LA rush hour traffic after dark).
2004-2005 US E60's--------->NO Reflectors with black inserts.
2006-2007 US E60's--------->NO Reflectors with body color inserts.
2008 US LCI E60's----------->Come with factory installed reflectors already on the rear bumper (other than E61, M-Sport, M5).
So it looks like both items that you were concerned with (silver strip on front bumper and red reflectors on rear bumper) are both installed on standard US LCI E60's.
10-14-2007, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by HotLap' post='480882' date='Oct 12 2007, 07:47 PM
Check out the pic of the 2008 535i below. Very similar to the car that I just ordered; however, the US version does not have the silver (alum?) trim bar in the lower front grill that (IMO) ties together the fog lights and splits the lower grille nicely. In all the US pics, it's not there (or just black) yet in the non-US pics it's there...can a non-US 535i owner verify for me that their trim bar is alum. or at least not black? If this is the case then I can most likely order that bar from the dealer.
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10-14-2007, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='480999' date='Oct 13 2007, 12:54 AM
yes it can be a us car! i said look at the..."1st pic w/ square license plate and amber relectors must be us spec"
ignore the other pics....i think its clear that they are NOT from the same dealer. the admin compiled a bunch of random pics to show off the same color.
from the details such as license plate shape, diesel models, etc - i'll bet the other pics are not from the same place as the 1st pic...
ignore the other pics....i think its clear that they are NOT from the same dealer. the admin compiled a bunch of random pics to show off the same color.
from the details such as license plate shape, diesel models, etc - i'll bet the other pics are not from the same place as the 1st pic...
jet, I did go back and notice that...you are right it does appear to be a US car...wonder what the difference is....could it be the sport package comes with the black bar instead of the silver trim...I'm seeing both now but can't figure why..in the US brochure it is black..
10-14-2007, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='481334' date='Oct 14 2007, 06:43 AM
My 535i has it.
Good to know, I'll keep my fingers crossed it comes that way when it arrives. (based on your sig, I have about the same car coming - Preimum/Sport Pkg, etc.) On page 5 of the '08 US brochure there is a very clear picture of the front and it is black
10-14-2007, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by rodybmw' post='481333' date='Oct 14 2007, 06:42 AM
Actually US Spec. LCI E60's DO have the red reflectors on the rear bumpers. The only ones that don't are the M5, the ones with the M-Tech rear bumper, and the E61 wagons because they don't even have the spot/cutouts for the reflectors on the bumpers. The painted inserts were only used on 2006 and 2007 model year US E60's.
2004-2005 US E60's--------->NO Reflectors with black inserts.
2006-2007 US E60's--------->NO Reflectors with body color inserts.
2008 US LCI E60's----------->Come with factory installed reflectors already on the rear bumper (other than E61, M-Sport, M5).
So it looks like both items that you were concerned with (silver strip on front bumper and red reflectors on rear bumper) are both installed on standard US LCI E60's.
2004-2005 US E60's--------->NO Reflectors with black inserts.
2006-2007 US E60's--------->NO Reflectors with body color inserts.
2008 US LCI E60's----------->Come with factory installed reflectors already on the rear bumper (other than E61, M-Sport, M5).
So it looks like both items that you were concerned with (silver strip on front bumper and red reflectors on rear bumper) are both installed on standard US LCI E60's.
Rody...that's news about the rear reflectors too....the US brochure pics must be incorrect/outdated as there is a very clear picture of the LCI 535i rear on page 15 that shows body color inserts and no reflectors....
Guess I'll have to stop trying to get a head start on mods and wait until the car arrives to see exactly what it comes with. Thanks for the feedback 
10-14-2007, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='481334' date='Oct 14 2007, 06:43 AM
My 535i has it.
Hey, MiamiPhil...based on Rody's comments above, did your 535i come with the Euro spec lower rear bumper reflectors?
thx!!
10-14-2007, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by HotLap' post='481382' date='Oct 14 2007, 10:51 AM
Rody...that's news about the rear reflectors too....the US brochure pics must be incorrect/outdated as there is a very clear picture of the LCI 535i rear on page 15 that shows body color inserts and no reflectors.... Guess I'll have to stop trying to get a head start on mods and wait until the car arrives to see exactly what it comes with. Thanks for the feedback
Guess I'll have to stop trying to get a head start on mods and wait until the car arrives to see exactly what it comes with. Thanks for the feedback
10-14-2007, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by HotLap' post='481383' date='Oct 14 2007, 11:53 AM
Hey, MiamiPhil...based on Rody's comments above, did your 535i come with the Euro spec lower rear bumper reflectors?
thx!!
thx!!
and the strip on the front.
10-14-2007, 08:44 PM
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MiamiPhil...stunning looking E60!! Those pics came out great and thanks for verifying both the strip and the reflectors! That silver was my 2nd choice in color...looks great on the E60!
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The bar in the front grille is silver (plastic) but is integrated into the grille. You would have to replace the entire grille assembly if you wanted to upgrade. I'd bet a billet setup would look really nice.