Reflectors

F87LUV · 08-15-2011, 02:32 PM

Does anyone know if theres a vinyl overlay sold for the front/rear reflectors? Ive seen smoked overlays but I want it match the paint. I know theres a website that makes them for the e85/e86 but they dont offer it for the newer model.

BMWZ4 · 08-15-2011, 02:38 PM

I installed these painted reflectors. Not sure if they have any for the rear.

http://parts.ind-distribution.com/pr...&no=343&Opt=03

F87LUV · 08-15-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Marien

I installed these painted reflectors. Not sure if they have any for the rear.

http://parts.ind-distribution.com/pr...&no=343&Opt=03

Yeah, Ive seen those but the car is a lease and I installed those on my e86 coupe and they were a major pain in the *** to install. Id rather keep it simple but Im not finding any alternatives to replacing the reflector.

///NWIE89 · 08-15-2011, 03:38 PM

it cant be that hard to make your own im sure...just get some vinyl lay it over and then easily cut over the edges with it, anything is possibly with patience haha

STOOF · 08-15-2011, 05:35 PM

I popped mine out over the weekend, going to have them painted at a body shop for ~$40 for all 4.

F87LUV · 08-15-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by STOOF

I popped mine out over the weekend, going to have them painted at a body shop for ~$40 for all 4.

Nice! I just dont want to be bothered taking them off, seems like more trouble than its worth to me.

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Originally Posted by ///NWIE89

it cant be that hard to make your own im sure...just get some vinyl lay it over and then easily cut over the edges with it, anything is possibly with patience haha

Patience...me? Haha. Id be like

in about 10 seconds.

I might just go ahead and try to cut them out myself anyway.

STOOF · 08-15-2011, 07:55 PM

The rears popped out REALLY easily. Theyre just clipped in, no double stick.

I havent actually taken the fronts out but cmon it doesnt seem THAT hard.

F87LUV · 08-15-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by STOOF

The rears popped out REALLY easily. Theyre just clipped in, no double stick.

I havent actually taken the fronts out but cmon it doesnt seem THAT hard.

The easiest way to remove the front reflectors is to take off the front bumper but since that seems a bit much, you just have to turn the wheel away from the reflector and get in behind the wheel well, also youll need a heat gun to get the reflector off. Srsly, it was a huge pain in the ass. Maybe its easy if you have small hands or nails that arent an inch long. Id rather have an overlay that will come right off when the car goes back. Im not going crazy with mods. So far, just the tint, antenna, lux angel eyes and rims.

persian54 · 08-15-2011, 09:04 PM

it was really easy for us to take them out

We didn't even need to take off the rims.

when we put it on the lift, we had plenty of room. but if you want, you can turn the wheel or jack it up

take out a couple of bolts, pull the fender liner back, then slowly pop the reflector out then replace with the new one

took us about 10 minutes a side

F87LUV · 08-15-2011, 09:10 PM

Wow u guys are really against overlays eh?

Crazy Bimmer · 08-15-2011, 10:10 PM

Its super easy.

http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showpost...1&postcount=29

My dealer doesnt even care if I return the car with them on. I already asked.

Torn · 08-15-2011, 11:42 PM

My dealer ship doesn't have a problem with it either. Most wouldn't even notice it! I would just get the painted reflectors and save yourself the trouble of having to cut an overlay and whatnot. Looks better too!

ZheHbKa · 08-16-2011, 05:56 AM

u can also use a tint tape works just as well if its dark enough

F87LUV · 08-16-2011, 08:05 AM

Fine, Ill just get the painted ones and you guys in NY/NJ can come install them too. Haha. Jk.

parkstaff · 08-16-2011, 08:43 AM

Keep in mind...If you go back to your selling dealership when the lease expires you wont have a problem.
You are allowed to do any visual mods you want (i.e. springs, reflectors, trim, debaging, led's, tint, etc...) and you don't need to bring back to stock. However... they do want and OEM BMW wheel/tire set up with good tread left, stock exhaust, and no tuning chips when returned.
Just pop em out and paint em' and don't worry

STOOF · 08-16-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ZGirl07

Fine, Ill just get the painted ones and you guys in NY/NJ can come install them too. Haha. Jk.

hhaha if you wanna come by ill install em for ya lol

persian54 · 09-10-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by parkstaff

Keep in mind...If you go back to your selling dealership when the lease expires you wont have a problem.
You are allowed to do any visual mods you want (i.e. springs, reflectors, trim, debaging, led's, tint, etc...) and you don't need to bring back to stock. However... they do want and OEM BMW wheel/tire set up with good tread left, stock exhaust, and no tuning chips when returned.
Just pop em out and paint em' and don't worry

Must be different over there

In CA, it's a legal requirement to have reflectors

The dealer will not accept the car with an illegal modification

Same goes with really dark front window tint or windshield tint

cdeslandes · 09-11-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

Must be different over there

In CA, it's a legal requirement to have reflectors

The dealer will not accept the car with an illegal modification

Same goes with really dark front window tint or windshield tint

Must be tough owning a car in the People's Republic of Kalifornia...

persian54 · 09-11-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cdeslandes

Must be tough owning a car in the People's Republic of Kalifornia...

Tell me about it...

My registration for my E93 M3 was about $1000.... Z4 was about $750....

e90pdto · 09-11-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by persian54

Tell me about it...

My registration for my E93 M3 was about $1000.... Z4 was about $750....

That doesn't seem so bad because in MA, you first pay $123 to register a new car, and then your local town tax office will send you a bill for your yearly property tax (excise tax).

For the year of 2011, it will be $1406.25 for a 2011 Z4 35is.

persian54 · 09-12-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by toattett

That doesn't seem so bad because in MA, you first pay $123 to register a new car, and then your local town tax office will send you a bill for your yearly property tax (excise tax).

For the year of 2011, it will be $1406.25 for a 2011 Z4 35is.

O damn... that is expensive........

ZheHbKa · 09-12-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by toattett

That doesn't seem so bad because in MA, you first pay $123 to register a new car, and then your local town tax office will send you a bill for your yearly property tax (excise tax).

For the year of 2011, it will be $1406.25 for a 2011 Z4 35is.

ouch! local town tax on a car!!!

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