Performance Grilles, AW reflectors

Epacy · #1 07-25-2010, 03:32 PM

The front reflectors were a major BITCH to get out. They are stuck on with double-sided tape and you really have to put some force into them. The passenger's side is easier to access and I had to unbolt part of the front bumper to actually have a way to get some torque on the driver's side reflector. Not a big deal, real easy to put back together. I took pic's through most of the process if anyone else is going to be switching their's out.

Mods I have so far are BMW performance grilles, IND Painted front and rear reflectors, De-badged, BMW trunk liner - which is actually quite nice and cheap, RD LED footwell/courtesy lights, Passport 9500ix - love the quietness, 35% tint, 3M clear bra

With the de-badging and painted reflectors, it really cleans the vehicle up IMO.

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jcmd2003 · #2 07-25-2010, 04:01 PM

Very nice. I like the debadged look; I'll have to follow suit. Where did you get the IND products?

Epacy · #3 07-25-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jcmd2003

Very nice. I like the debadged look; I'll have to follow suit. Where did you get the IND products?

Thanks!

You can contact Nate at the email below and mention I sent you over.

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rh71 · #4 07-25-2010, 05:47 PM

the reflectors sound like they are the same as pre-LCI, just longer... heatgun / hairdryer definitely helps a lot to unglue the tape... I figured that one out on the 2nd one... much easier than the 1st side I did.

It's definitely very clean... lots of days I want to debadge since it gets real dirty behind there and it's not easy to wipe in there... at least mine doesn't say xdrivealksjdklasjdklasjdlkasjdkljlsajd though.

kimg9582 · #5 07-25-2010, 08:43 PM

It does look great. However, aren't those reflectors there for safety? Technically, similar to over tinting, aren't painted reflectors technically illegal?

Epacy · #6 07-25-2010, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kimg9582

It does look great. However, aren't those reflectors there for safety? Technically, similar to over tinting, aren't painted reflectors technically illegal?

The reflectors are mandated by the US. So? Are you saying noone should replace things that are for "off-road" use only?

E53is · #7 07-25-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kimg9582

It does look great. However, aren't those reflectors there for safety? Technically, similar to over tinting, aren't painted reflectors technically illegal?

yup but it looks better

Aqua Bliss · #8 07-26-2010, 03:20 AM

Looks good Epacy... I ordered my Sapphire Black reflectors (front only) from IND last week and anxiously awaiting them. Reminds me need to call those guys tomorrow!

Were the front Grills (bottom right and bottom left) easy to pop out to access the reflectors? I'm thinking 35i's will be easier to access than 35d's...

kimg9582 · #9 07-26-2010, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Epacy

The reflectors are mandated by the US. So? Are you saying noone should replace things that are for "off-road" use only?

As I've stated, it looks great. I am not passing any judgement how to personalize your X5.

Epacy · #10 07-26-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Bliss

Looks good Epacy... I ordered my Sapphire Black reflectors (front only) from IND last week and anxiously awaiting them. Reminds me need to call those guys tomorrow!

Were the front Grills (bottom right and bottom left) easy to pop out to access the reflectors? I'm thinking 35i's will be easier to access than 35d's...

The front lower grille on the passenger side is really easy to remove. You cannot access the driver's side grille through that front lower grille, there is a radiator there and the accompanying support for it, blocks access. That's why you have to drop the bumper some and access from the fender well.

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