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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 530goinon850' post='825186' date='Mar 24 2009, 02:05 AM
I don't like those reflectors...

Wow, thats real helpful in answering the posters question, thanks.

Back on topic, it is very easy. I used a small flathead, they pop right out. The replacements pop right in.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:50 AM
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What the heck is wrong with your dealer! A nice looking girl comes in with a Bimmer and they want to rip you off like that, If I was the service advisor your install would be free and it might even come with flowers lol
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Do it yourself. It's easy. Flat screwdriver and pop them out.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 530goinon850' post='825186' date='Mar 24 2009, 01:05 AM
I don't like those reflectors...
Post like these are extremely annoying. I didnt ask what you thought, i was simply looking for install help and to see if it was worth it to have the dealership do it. In every mod thread ive read there seems to someone expressing they dont like something when their opinion was never asked for. It would be different if i said hey guys what do you think about this idea, then please chime in.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Definitely DIY, it's not a terribly difficult install.
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Old Mar 25, 2009 | 09:59 AM
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I like them. I think I'm going to grab a set when I take my car in for service tomorrow.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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I prefer the butterknife/screwdriver technique. Wrap either in a t-shirt to avoid scratches. My floss/fishing line kept breaking. FYI, the old inserts have a few more catch points than the new reflectors.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='825137' date='Mar 23 2009, 10:01 PM
Im going to the dealer tomorrow and i can buy the rear pieces for like 11 dollars a piece but they want like 90 for both and the install. Id rather put that money in the gas tank. Anyone have a DIY for these reflectors?...is it easy? Because i suck at these things. Pay the extra money and dodge the headache or sack up and do it myself?

btw i searched for rear reflectors, red rear reflectors and couldnt find anything in the first few pages of the search. so any help is appreciated.

Are you freaken kidding me! My SA at the dealership called some tech over to my car and said "Hey switch these out really quick". It literally took two minutes to change them and I just drove off. DO IT YOURSELF! Just use a screwdriver and be super careful.
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:11 PM
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why would you want these reflectors? I am trying to get rid of them...look terrible
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rkhettry23' post='845389' date='Apr 13 2009, 12:11 AM
why would you want these reflectors? I am trying to get rid of them...look terrible
the questions is, why would you want to get rid of them??? dude, looks way better than with the ugly black inserts or colored painted bumper inserts.
I changed mine last week (got the reflectors from Gary) and it gives the rear of my car a new look - i really dig it. M5 trunk spoiler is on the way.
AW girl, this is super simple - as many have said above takes about 2 min and such a simple mod makes the car look way better.
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