KEF's Reflector Swap DIY

[KEF]

Originally Posted by pseto

I did the same thing on my e92, but used a heat gun to loosen the original double sided tape. Its a lot easier and quicker than just trying to pry it out. Many folks at e90post have done this, a very easy mod. Quite a few people over there sell the painted and/or clear reflectors

That's a good idea, heating it from the inside - I didn't need to, but a good idea none the less.

Cheers,
KEF

[RPX5]

Thanks for this!

[KEF]

Originally Posted by brian5

If the orange reflectors are oval, do you think that one can remove them as described in Bimmian installation instructions ?

Absolutely not, that is why I wrote this for this community.

The reflectors in our car are completely different, and the Bimmian instructions are WRONG for our E70 X5. This reflector (shown above) is for an old E46 car and was a simple swap - this is NOT how our reflectors work, see my pics.

Cheers,
KEF

[brian5]

Originally Posted by KEF

Absolutely not, that is why I wrote this for this community.

The reflectors in our car are completely different, and the Bimmian instructions are WRONG for our E70 X5. This reflector (shown above) is for an old E46 car and was a simple swap - this is NOT how our reflectors work, see my pics.

Cheers,
KEF

Thanks for that confirmation. Unfortunately, I think I will probably not be doing this mod then

[KEF]

Originally Posted by brian5

Thanks for that confirmation. Unfortunately, I think I will probably not be doing this mod then

You're in CT, I don't know where - but if we don't live that far a part I'd be happy to look at it for you - I'm in central mass near 84 and 90.

Cheers,
KEF

[KWP1911]

If you the have the 3.0, the procedure is the same for the driver's side as the passenger's side; no oil cooler behind the plastic bodywork.

I just replaced mine.

Thanks for the write-up.

[Nick@Jlevi SW]

Wow this is a GREAT resource. I am going to bookmark it for our customers, we are actually running specials on these reflectors through Christmas for those holiday wish lists!

[brian5]

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Wow this is a GREAT resource. I am going to bookmark it for our customers, we are actually running specials on these reflectors through Christmas for those holiday wish lists!

Nick,

Are you sure you have the new style for the E70? I have just sent an email to Bimmian. I guess you don't have new installation instructions (based on what you say)

Thanks . . . . Brian

[KEF]

Originally Posted by brian5

Nick,

Are you sure you have the new style for the E70? I have just sent an email to Bimmian. I guess you don't have new installation instructions (based on what you say)

Thanks . . . . Brian

No he does not - he references my friend Mike's DIY for our E46 M3s, also the wrong application for this car.

FWIW, I bought mine from Bimmian and they don't have the install either.

Cheers,
Keith

[proveg]

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Wow this is a GREAT resource. I am going to bookmark it for our customers, we are actually running specials on these reflectors through Christmas for those holiday wish lists!

is 79 a special price?
a bit high for my taste and I think bimmian sells for $80, no?
Nick, if you want more business (not that I am telling how to run your business) why dont you offer better specials and can even package a deal with plate frames or something, bimmian offers frames buy one, get second one $15 off.
I would offer buy more save more deal... or maybe a group buy or something.

Also, not that I think it will look good, but to some that dont like orange but still want some kind of reflective piece in the bumper, look at these
http://stores.ebay.com/GoodStuffs4U0...QQftidZ1QQtZkm