mlist84

hi guys, im soo curiouss with the reason why our red reflector was changed with cheap black plastic. i went to bmw parts department yestrerday here in seattle, i asked them about that..u know what they say? they cant get it in to the US..they are not allowed to sell it by US transportation department or something..i dont really sure which department (DTI or else).

ohh goshh..it was so annoying!!..why the 3 series coupe can have that?..they just answered "ohh..i really dont know bout that..you figure out yourself..a bunch of people asking me bout that"..what a mess..

Tuga

There are other US 5 series owners that bought it in europe and installed it back home. Do you know someone travelling to europe this days....

mlist84

oh sorry..i dont really know whos gonna go to europe recently.
but i guess..i'm gonna check it out again next month. i think US dealer will have it by that time.

here maybe help :www.circlebmw.com
this guy sell original parts cheaper that the others. . and..if u wanna ask for some parts, try to call them.(their inventory is very different with their website)

Tsandas

I have a 545i on order, does anyone know if it will come with the red reflectors?
If not what comes in their place and can they be added by the dealer?

555

Since you're in the U.S., it will come with black plastic inserts (no reflectors).

I think I'm in the minority on this, but I actually like that look better than the extra reflectors.

Tsandas

Thanks, any reason why US does not get reflectors?

das

Something that looks even better, in my opinion, is simply having them painted body color, which a few E60 owners have done.

mlist84

US DOT didnt pass it. BMW is not allowed to sell the red reflector on US. it is distracting they said.
DOT have no reason for this..bleh.

Tsandas

Does anyone know how to change them?
I just ordered them and need to know what to do.

Don Juan

I just got mine today. The one in the driver side, you can under the bumper and press the clip and push out with a small screwdriver. The one in the right is a bit trickier, you will need to pry it out, but becareful with your paint. Use a big rag to cover the screwdriver. Them the new ones just pop in.