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02-03-2016, 06:10 PM
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My Ride: e61 / KW V3 / JB4 / M5 Rear Sway / FDL Coded / SAT Retrofit w GKE flash / ER FMIC / BMS DCI
Model Year: 2010
Engine: N54
I have orange/amber reflectors with a passion so I am happy to hear your plans to terminate them.
I would go matte black as opposed to gloss. If you had gloss black window trim or wheels you could pull it off but matte kidneys would match up well with the lower bumper mesh, trim, windshield wipers, and roof rails fairly well. Most of the matte kidneys I have seen are more satin in texture anyway. Furthermore I feel matte is more durable and hides the rock chips better down the road.
For the turn signals these are the only ones I can recommend (they are what I have experience with). I think they are a little bit expensive for what you get but the fitment is good and output is good, plus no errors. I just think they should cost $30 lol.
https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-...D-Side-Lenses/
There are a lot of options out there on eBay etc., the key is finding people who have tried them and confirmed performance, if you buy it without a review you are rolling the dice a bit with Chinese LEDs.
Also, I went with LED markers as all my exterior lighting is LED and I like the instant ON-OFF actuation. If you don't care about this and want to save some money just buy some nightshade and spray a couple light coats until they are darkened to your preference.
Evan
I would go matte black as opposed to gloss. If you had gloss black window trim or wheels you could pull it off but matte kidneys would match up well with the lower bumper mesh, trim, windshield wipers, and roof rails fairly well. Most of the matte kidneys I have seen are more satin in texture anyway. Furthermore I feel matte is more durable and hides the rock chips better down the road.
For the turn signals these are the only ones I can recommend (they are what I have experience with). I think they are a little bit expensive for what you get but the fitment is good and output is good, plus no errors. I just think they should cost $30 lol.
https://bimmian.com/Accessories-for-...D-Side-Lenses/
There are a lot of options out there on eBay etc., the key is finding people who have tried them and confirmed performance, if you buy it without a review you are rolling the dice a bit with Chinese LEDs.
Also, I went with LED markers as all my exterior lighting is LED and I like the instant ON-OFF actuation. If you don't care about this and want to save some money just buy some nightshade and spray a couple light coats until they are darkened to your preference.
Evan
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02-05-2016, 07:17 AM
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02-05-2016, 06:55 PM
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My Ride: e61 / KW V3 / JB4 / M5 Rear Sway / FDL Coded / SAT Retrofit w GKE flash / ER FMIC / BMS DCI
Model Year: 2010
Engine: N54
Nice! Is that lowered a bit as well? My new black grilles are sitting next me in my office as a type this, and the paint for the reflectors will be here next Wed.
02-18-2016, 11:19 AM
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02-18-2016, 05:27 PM
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My Ride: 2010, E61, 535i xDrive
Model Year: 2010
02-19-2016, 10:30 AM
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Yes. I've been running V3s for almost 3 years. Love it. Had the fronts rebuilt by KW recently because of a leak.
02-27-2016, 04:19 PM
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My Ride: e61 / KW V3 / JB4 / M5 Rear Sway / FDL Coded / SAT Retrofit w GKE flash / ER FMIC / BMS DCI
Model Year: 2010
Engine: N54
Finally, some new photos
Here are a few new ones from today…
And although it’s not the miraculous 3rd pedal for which we all lust, there aren’t too many wagons with these:
And although it’s not the miraculous 3rd pedal for which we all lust, there aren’t too many wagons with these:
