Why didn't my car come with red rear reflectors?
10-12-2007, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by BOBUCRUZ' post='413804' date='Apr 14 2007, 10:12 PM
I for one like the red reflectors, however, the grass is always greener on the other side. I get your point. 
Ditto +2
11-28-2007, 07:56 PM
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My 08 535i has red reflectors. I've heard many people talking about changing them from red to black...or black to red. i like the red. Tomatoe...tomaaatoe
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Originally Posted by Lomag' post='21515' date='Aug 5 2004, 08:54 PM
Why didn't my car come with red rear reflectors?
In the U.S., our government decided that for some reason the red reflectors seen on European cars are dangerous to the U.S. population. They forced BMW to replace them with plain black inserts for U.S. deliveries. Many users report that they've happily replaced their black inserts with the red reflectors ordered from www.bekkers.com. To replace them, use strong fishing line going in from the outside side and then pull firmly. The new ones snap right in. Make sure to thread the line from the outside side, not the side by the license plate.
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In the U.S., our government decided that for some reason the red reflectors seen on European cars are dangerous to the U.S. population. They forced BMW to replace them with plain black inserts for U.S. deliveries. Many users report that they've happily replaced their black inserts with the red reflectors ordered from www.bekkers.com. To replace them, use strong fishing line going in from the outside side and then pull firmly. The new ones snap right in. Make sure to thread the line from the outside side, not the side by the license plate.
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03-02-2008, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by dtvarnum' post='538634' date='Mar 2 2008, 12:53 PM
Hey, I tried going to bekkers.com and couldn't find the reflecors. Can someone post a link (other than bekkers.com) or give me a search term.
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Originally Posted by Lomag' post='21515' date='Aug 5 2004, 07:54 PM
Why didn't my car come with red rear reflectors?
In the U.S., our government decided that for some reason the red reflectors seen on European cars are dangerous to the U.S. population. They forced BMW to replace them with plain black inserts for U.S. deliveries. Many users report that they've happily replaced their black inserts with the red reflectors ordered from www.bekkers.com. To replace them, use strong fishing line going in from the outside side and then pull firmly. The new ones snap right in. Make sure to thread the line from the outside side, not the side by the license plate.
If you have any additions or comments please post them below for other forum members and web site visitors to read.
In the U.S., our government decided that for some reason the red reflectors seen on European cars are dangerous to the U.S. population. They forced BMW to replace them with plain black inserts for U.S. deliveries. Many users report that they've happily replaced their black inserts with the red reflectors ordered from www.bekkers.com. To replace them, use strong fishing line going in from the outside side and then pull firmly. The new ones snap right in. Make sure to thread the line from the outside side, not the side by the license plate.
If you have any additions or comments please post them below for other forum members and web site visitors to read.
08-03-2008, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DINAN530i' post='538637' date='Mar 2 2008, 02:57 PM
I went to the dealer, just as cheap.
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Originally Posted by Guest' post='93320' date='Feb 22 2005, 09:09 PM
WHY SHOULD BMW GIVE FOR FREE WHEN THEY CAN CHARGE YOU FOR IT IN THE ACCESSORIES CATALOG! 
Exactly, mine are on order. They knew the inserts would only bring attention to what is missing.