[IND-Distribution]

Tools Required:

• 8mm socket
• Heat Gun
• Pry Tool

Difficulty (1-5): 1

STEP 1: Jack up car and place jackstand; turn wheel in to expose 8mm fender bolts and use socket to remove







STEP 2: Use a heat gun to soften the adhesive, be sure to keep it moving to avoid burning the paint



STEP 3: Starting towards the bottom, use your thumb to press in the reflector until it separates from the bumper cover. Use spreading tool to help separate the adhesive








STEP 4: Once removed, be sure to remove any adhesive from the inside of the bumper cover that didn't come off with the reflector



STEP 5: Peel the tape to expose the adhesive on the painted reflector and reinstall







STEP 6: Press all around the reflector from behind to secure the adhesive



STEP 7: Re-install the fender liner bolts and lower the car

[yanks1]

Looks sharp, but does this still allow light thru so no fear of ticket??

[SN1P3]

Originally Posted by yanks1

Looks sharp, but does this still allow light thru so no fear of ticket??

Not sure what you mean by this. This completely replaces your orange reflector with a solid, painted piece.

The law you're referring to, in most states, requires the orange reflector and has nothing to do with letting light through…

[yanks1]

but the side marker still has to reflect light, if it doesn't its illegal in USA

[Ricochet48]

Assuming this is technically illegal (in the USA), but can totally see some going this route.

Personally, I feel that the amber reflector is unobtrusive and actually provides some safety though.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by Ricochet48

Assuming this is technically illegal (in the USA), but can totally see some going this route.

Personally, I feel that the amber reflector is unobtrusive and actually provides some safety though.

More than just "some"...

https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api...ication/806430

[Good 4 2 reasons]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

More than just "some"...

https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api...ication/806430

Technically there is an amber side marker in the very edge of the headlight assembly. I am guessing it is too small to meet DOT requirements in the US.

[Polot]

Originally Posted by Good 4 2 reasons

Technically there is an amber side marker in the very edge of the headlight assembly. I am guessing it is too small to meet DOT requirements in the US.

That is a light (lamp). A front amber reflector is also required so that it is visible if the car is off or bulb burnt out.

[BeemerBaron]

The pictures have been removed from this post guys

Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

Tools Required:

• 8mm socket
• Heat Gun
• Pry Tool

Difficulty (1-5): 1

STEP 1: Jack up car and place jackstand; turn wheel in to expose 8mm fender bolts and use socket to remove







STEP 2: Use a heat gun to soften the adhesive, be sure to keep it moving to avoid burning the paint



STEP 3: Starting towards the bottom, use your thumb to press in the reflector until it separates from the bumper cover. Use spreading tool to help separate the adhesive











STEP 4: Once removed, be sure to remove any adhesive from the inside of the bumper cover that didn't come off with the reflector



STEP 5: Peel the tape to expose the adhesive on the painted reflector and reinstall







STEP 6: Press all around the reflector from behind to secure the adhesive



STEP 7: Re-install the fender liner bolts and lower the car

The pictures have been removed from this post guys

[IND-Distribution]

Originally Posted by Slingray

The pictures have been removed from this post guys




The pictures have been removed from this post guys

Fixed them!

[shonseb]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

More than just "some"...

https://crashstats.nhtsa.dot.gov/Api...ication/806430

That's a 30 year old study, and there have been a considerable number of safety improvements since then, including 3rd brake light, day time running lights, back up cameras, collision avoidance systems, etc.

Other solutions that used in the past include replacing the orange reflector with a clear reflector. Even smoked clear reflectors.

I hate the way the orange looks. I'm definitely interested, but my only concern is how well would the paint actually match up? I've seen other people order prepainted parts and the colors are off. Are there any customers out there who have ordered and installed this part that can comment? Specifically for PB please, since that's the color I ordered

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by shonseb

That's a 30 year old study, and there have been a considerable number of safety improvements since then, including 3rd brake light, day time running lights, back up cameras, collision avoidance systems, etc.

There is no evidence that the human eye has evolved over 30 years. Every new safety feature you mention is irrelevant to the situation of a 90 degree intersection crash. Those are the events the side markers are designed to prevent with enhanced conspicuity. With the aging of the population, the number of older drivers will increase. Some or many of these drivers may be experiencing deteriorating vision, particularly at night. This feature remains important and the data remains valid until new data replaces it. If you wish to rationalize your dislike of orange and deteriorate safety in the specific situation of intersection side-impacts, that is your decision. However, reducing the ability of other drivers to see your vehicle at night, in an intersection, cannot be explained away by disliking orange.

[bmwman4life11]

Originally Posted by shonseb

I hate the way the orange looks. I'm definitely interested, but my only concern is how well would the paint actually match up? I've seen other people order prepainted parts and the colors are off. Are there any customers out there who have ordered and installed this part that can comment? Specifically for PB please, since that's the color I ordered

Here is a couple of photos with it on my car. I think it matches up pretty well.

[Ruebarb]

Originally Posted by bmwman4life11

Here is a couple of photos with it on my car. I think it matches up pretty well.

Thanks for the pics, noticed you have PS4 tires without ZTK, did you request them or did you get non run flat performance tires, just lucky?

[LivingInSalt]

Those are non-standard wheels for the 240 (pretty sure they're 763Ms) so I assume they bought performance tires with the wheels after delivery

[shonseb]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

There is no evidence that the human eye has evolved over 30 years. Every new safety feature you mention is irrelevant to the situation of a 90 degree intersection crash. Those are the events the side markers are designed to prevent with enhanced conspicuity. With the aging of the population, the number of older drivers will increase. Some or many of these drivers may be experiencing deteriorating vision, particularly at night. This feature remains important and the data remains valid until new data replaces it. If you wish to rationalize your dislike of orange and deteriorate safety in the specific situation of intersection side-impacts, that is your decision. However, reducing the ability of other drivers to see your vehicle at night, in an intersection, cannot be explained away by disliking orange.

Agreed, I do hate the orange on my car. Will be replacing that ASAP. And you're right, the data remains valid until new data replaces it.

[shonseb]

Originally Posted by bmwman4life11

Here is a couple of photos with it on my car. I think it matches up pretty well.

Thank you for the pics! For the most part, it matches up well enough. Will be ordering soon.

[bmwman4life11]

Originally Posted by Ruebarb

Thanks for the pics, noticed you have PS4 tires without ZTK, did you request them or did you get non run flat performance tires, just lucky?

I picked the car up in November off the lot since it was gonna be the dealer's demo car, so unfortunately it came with run-flats which I didn't mind on the road until I really started pushing the car in the canyons.

So I ordered 898m wheels and the PS4's through 3rd party