Massively expensive first bodywork upgrade...

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Dec 22, 2007 | 03:04 PM

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ITNurse

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From: L.A. Burbs

My Ride: 08 535i, Platinum Gray, Sport Pkg

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Originally Posted by GoRovers' post='509261' date='Dec 21 2007, 10:58 AM

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.

Hey Lee!

You did it and I think it looks much better with the red inserts. I think the color matched inserts look funny, why would BMW put that cut out there??
Yours looks great!!

Marco

Dec 22, 2007 | 07:48 PM

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JetBlack5OC

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Originally Posted by ITNurse' post='509737' date='Dec 22 2007, 05:04 PM

Hey Lee!

You did it and I think it looks much better with the red inserts. I think the color matched inserts look funny, why would BMW put that cut out there??
Yours looks great!!

Marco

IT I see you have an 08, did you leave the orange reflectors on the new LCI front bumper or are you going to paint match them?