Clear side markers - Page 2

rh71 · #11 03-21-2009, 08:52 PM

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sel...XBME70-01c.jpg (from an ebay listing)

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sel...HXBME70-01.jpg (before)

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rh71 · #12 03-26-2009, 07:46 AM

I finally did the swap - which on paper is a very simple thing to do but it has to be one of the most labor intensive so far.

I found though that using a hair dryer on it to heat up the tape (from the inside) helped a bit, after trying so hard to pop it out (inward) for so long... I applied more heat doing the other side and the thing popped off much quicker and the sticky tape on one side came off along with it... bonus. Removing the rest of the tape as it ripped apart every quarter-inch was a chore and a half - that's some tough tape, but do-able by hand.

Here are the pics... it sort of takes some getting used to after seeing the yellow for so long there. It is also coming out in pics a bit differently than in person. It looks a bit recessed here when it's actually not - it's very flush and even (made sure I removed all the previous tape). The reflector has a glass coating of course and that's raised more than the reflective material inside so I suppose that's why and it's only fooling the camera, not the person in-person.

Anyway, I thought I'd post pics so people can see what white w/ clear reflectors looks like. Ebay - $30.

Bokja · #13 03-26-2009, 10:16 PM

looks nice very clean

hiren04 · #14 03-26-2009, 11:22 PM

hey good to see pics.. it looks realy clean now! glad the install went smooth.

King · #15 03-26-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rh71

I finally did the swap - which on paper is a very simple thing to do but it has to be one of the most labor intensive so far.

I found though that using a hair dryer on it to heat up the tape (from the inside) helped a bit, after trying so hard to pop it out (inward) for so long... I applied more heat doing the other side and the thing popped off much quicker and the sticky tape on one side came off along with it...

That's exactly how the BMW instructions are written for removing the side markers ...from the inside! I guess they want you to remove the wheel arch cover first! You're right, that's a lot of work to replace a small reflector! Here's the .pdf if others are interested in doing this mod...

rh71 · #16 03-27-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by King

That's exactly how the BMW instructions are written for removing the side markers ...from the inside! I guess they want you to remove the wheel arch cover first! You're right, that's a lot of work to replace a small reflector! Here's the .pdf if others are interested in doing this mod...

hmm, not sure about removing that wheel arch (which I recall sits on top of the cover) because the arches use plastic rivets that cannot be reused once popped out. Or are they referring to something else? I don't really remember another area to go through, I thought the space under the fogs was ideal (but not for that tool they are referring too... not THAT much space in there. screwdriver worked ok except it scuffs up the inside a bit.

CBKX5 · #17 03-28-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bokja

Has anyone purchased and swapped the front orange side markers with clear ones? how much and where can you purchase something like that? i came across this site that sells them for ~$72....is that a good price??? BMW E70 X5 SAV Clear Front Bumper Reflector (USA Models) - Stealth Auto

Wow, sounds like they are really stealing your money.. $72 is insane for clear reflectors, wow. bastards..

King · #18 03-28-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CBKX5

Wow, sounds like they are really stealing your money.. $72 is insane for clear reflectors, wow. bastards..

I think the real deal oem ones (orange) are only about 15 bucks, if that!

rh71 · #19 03-28-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by King

I think the real deal oem ones (orange) are only about 15 bucks, if that!

Yes the OEM ones I removed are the same exact quality / material, except it said made in USA on back. The replacements said made in Taiwan, but everything else was identical.

dnsource · #20 10-28-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by hiren04

you can buy colored side markers to match the color of your car. I have black sapphire so i got the smoked side markers. Bought mine off ebay for $40 shipped- and its the same quality as buying them for $72 from that website.

I dont seem to find them on eBay for $40. Only place I found them is on a website for $70+...

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