Massively expensive first bodywork upgrade...
12-21-2007, 09:58 AM
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Okay, so this "upgrade" actually cost $23. Yesterday I finally grew tired of looking at my scratched, faded black reflector inserts on the rear bumper, so I drove to LB BMW and bought the red reflector kit. (Yeah, I know, color-matched inserts may look better, but these were cheap and available.) Installation took 93 seconds for both sides. Before and after pics below.
12-21-2007, 10:00 AM
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My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
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Originally Posted by GoRovers' post='509261' date='Dec 21 2007, 01:58 PM
Okay, so this "upgrade" actually cost $23. Yesterday I finally grew tired of looking at my scratched, faded black reflector inserts on the rear bumper, so I drove to LB BMW and bought the red reflector kit. (Yeah, I know, color-matched inserts may look better, but these were cheap and available.) Installation took 93 seconds for both sides. Before and after pics below.
If you want, I actually have the color match rear inserts for our car, same color. I took it off when I installed my M5 rear. I too also had that black plastic.
PM me if you want it. its just hanging around in my basement.
12-21-2007, 10:01 AM
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My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
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Actually.. the cheapest upgrade you can do.. without costing anything, debadge your 525i. =) Just use ur dental floss and some cleaner that is paint safe and you'll be set! nice and clean looking. 
12-21-2007, 10:52 AM
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Thanks, Nigxdoof! Just sent you a PM. Yeah, I've been thinking about debadging too. Or maybe just dental-flossing off that middle "2," buying another "5," and watching folks on the freeway crashing into each other as they're transfixed and trying to figure out what the heck a BMW "555i" is! 
12-21-2007, 11:11 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i Alpine White with Navi and Premium PackageIn progress: OEM Mtech kit, H&R Sport Springs, and 19
Unfortunately that is my only mod as well. I personally prefer the reflectors instead of the color match, I had color match before. Looks sweet and more current. 
12-22-2007, 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by lightfytr' post='509289' date='Dec 21 2007, 12:11 PM
Unfortunately that is my only mod as well. I personally prefer the reflectors instead of the color match, I had color match before. Looks sweet and more current.
Plus the added bonus of having more rear visibility for night driving!!
12-22-2007, 07:04 AM
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Congrats!!! This was my very first upgrade to my E60 as well
12-22-2007, 09:36 AM
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you guys got body matched reflectors in the USA? cool...
i hated the red reflectors...all the E60 here comes with red reflector..i painted mine mine black.....one of the first few cheap mods too
i hated the red reflectors...all the E60 here comes with red reflector..i painted mine mine black.....one of the first few cheap mods too
12-22-2007, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by xxterxx' post='509649' date='Dec 22 2007, 11:36 AM
you guys got body matched reflectors in the USA? cool...
i hated the red reflectors...all the E60 here comes with red reflector..i painted mine mine black.....one of the first few cheap mods too
i hated the red reflectors...all the E60 here comes with red reflector..i painted mine mine black.....one of the first few cheap mods too