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06-21-2013, 02:46 PM | #114 |
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Finally installed mine earlier today! I broke one of the tabs on the old indicator, but no worries, new ones installed now.
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06-23-2013, 03:02 PM | #116 |
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Got the parts almost a month ago. Finally did mine this weekend. Took all of about 5 minutes. The way I removed the white plastic blob was to open the hood, and to push against the tab with a screwdriver while pulling from the outside. The blob came right out. Then I broke off the plastic tab on the chrome piece, which was flimsy and ready to break anyways. Finally I fitted the wiring, peeled off the backing and pushed the parts into place.
Here is a before picture with the white blob. Also, here are the after pictures. |
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06-23-2013, 03:19 PM | #117 |
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All the installs look great, well worth doing i reckon.
I was just thinking if it was possible when fitting not to remove the 3M backing tape until after the indicator unit is fitted, i.e. just peel the backing paper off slightly at the very end end, then fit the indicator which will then allow it to be positioned more accurately before removong the backing tape. I found when fitting once you pushed the indicator home that was it, there was no allowance to position it more accurately as the double sided tape sticks immediately it contacts the bodywork. I'm probably just been a little anal it getting it spot on. I think this is why it has the plastic tab so the unit can be accurately positioned in place which you can't without it. I guess at the factory this allows for quick fitment. Tim. |
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06-23-2013, 04:23 PM | #118 |
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The way the lens snaps into place there really isn't a lot of play and I personally think worries about fitment are probably not an issue at all.
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06-24-2013, 06:17 AM | #120 |
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I accept though that BMW are confusing the picture with this M Sport business... which is an excuse to get several thousand pounds from most people for a slight styling change... and then it goes on to M135i's etc to confuse things more. In the end, its your car, do what you want, but you will get flak when you badge your car something it isn't. |
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Plus I will say that the side markers dont look like an after thought any more. My E85 had the nice BMW emblems there that the light shined behind, then when i saw the white lens on the E89 i was disappointed. So this fix was a nice feature.
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As for pricing....difficult to get stuff shipped up to Toronto from the U.S. The sites offering the cheapest prices wouldn't ship to Canada and the ones that did had HUGE shipping fees. Wound up being cheaper or as cheap to buy from the dealer in the end. Dave
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08-09-2013, 03:58 PM | #126 |
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Found the new LCI Turn Indicators for $47.57 each
http://www.tomkinsonbmwparts.com/parts Part Number 63137303243 Part Name ADDITIONAL TURN INDI MSRP $63.42 Core $0.00 Online Price $47.57 Part Number 63137303244 Part Name ADDITIONAL TURN INDI MSRP $63.42 Core $0.00 Online Price $47.57 This is my next mod. Gonna have to silde this next mod/upgrade by the marshall, as I just did the Extended Warranty, LED Angel eyes and have the TETmotor sports CF mirror caps on order.
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10-03-2013, 11:38 AM | #128 |
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Finally took the time to install mine after having them sitting at my garage last two months... I really think this is the best mod i could have done to the car. Those old white ones were just hideous and hated them since day 1.
Thanks tot he pioneers for their valuable info!!! Also took the time to adjust the front bumper with the fenders since they had a gap and weren't aligned properly from the factory. Did this by slightly bending upwards the metal tab that the fender locks on on the left side and bending downwards the one on the right side. Metal tab shown in the picture below:
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10-18-2013, 10:22 AM | #129 |
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I am (Finally) going to order my new LCI side markers.
Has anyone found them in the US at a better price then the $47.57 as listed below that I found at Tomkinson BMW? My local dealer wants $76.10 each or 60% more. What a joke. Originally Posted by BMWZ4RIDER Found the new LCI Turn Indicators for $47.57 each http://www.tomkinsonbmwparts.com/parts Part Number 63137303243 Part Name ADDITIONAL TURN INDI MSRP $63.42 Core $0.00 Online Price $47.57 Part Number 63137303244 Part Name ADDITIONAL TURN INDI MSRP $63.42 Core $0.00 Online Price $47.57 This is my next mod. Gonna have to silde this next mod/upgrade by the marshall, as I just did the Extended Warranty, LED Angel eyes and have the TETmotor sports CF mirror caps on order.
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I ordered from www.bmwmercedesparts.com. You get 25% off retail when you register. Don't know if that's better than your deal, but FWIW.
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Jparnes and all,
FYI on there costs for the LCI side markers. They were ever so slightly less expensive by .08 cents over my source. http://www.bmwmercedesparts.com/ Quick Order Part Number 63137303243 Part Name ADDITIONAL TURN INDI MSRP $63.42 Core $0.00 Online Price $47.49 Quick Order Part Number 63137303244 Part Name ADDITIONAL TURN INDI MSRP $63.42 Core $0.00 Online Price $47.49
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10-23-2013, 09:04 AM | #132 |
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Anyone paint these yet? Just wondering as this would be the only chrome on my car...
Wondering what these would look like in gunmetal - to match the rims (or whatever you want to call that color) |
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