[325xi-SteelGray]

Anyone know how this is done? I would guess it would be like debadging, using dental floss and a hair dryer. Thanks and apologies if it has been asked 100x before!

 

[Mr. The Edge]

Not like de-badging

here's the DIY:

http://www.bmw330ci.com/DIY_Clear_Reflector.htm

you can't just remove them--you have to replace them with either clear reflectors or painted ones.

I recommend painted from evosport.com or bimmian.com

 

[325xi-SteelGray]

Thank you!

 

[The HACK]

Re: Not like de-badging

here's the DIY:

http://www.bmw330ci.com/DIY_Clear_Reflector.htm

you can't just remove them--you have to replace them with either clear reflectors or painted ones.

I recommend painted from evosport.com or bimmian.com

It's actually easy to break the refelctor using this method. A proper way to remove it (without breaking it) would be to take off the bumper cover and remove it from the inside.

 

[AF]

I wouldn't recommend removing them . . . they are there to reflect your car at night if another car is coming towards yours with thier headlights on and your car is parked without the lights on.

Eventhough I agree they look better when they are painted or are made to look clear, I think safety is more important.

 

[dredmo]

I wouldn't recommend removing them . . . they are there to reflect your car at night if another car is coming towards yours with thier headlights on and your car is parked without the lights on.

Eventhough I agree they look better when they are painted or are made to look clear, I think safety is more important.

:thumbup:

takes away from the look of the car also, I happen to be one of the few who thinks on the 330ci, anyways, that they add a little class to the car. They are subtle and nicely placed.

 

[Ack]

Alan -

The clears still work as reflectors. They are just not orange. I personally like the way the clears look, they look better than both the orange and the painted reflectors, IMO; esp. if you have the sport package.

 

[CD-55]

Since the yellow corner reflectors are not required in many other countries, it is distinctly American to have them. After September 11th I reinstalled my yellow reflectors and plan to keep it that way! :flipoff:

 

[AF]

Alan -

The clears still work as reflectors. They are just not orange. I personally like the way the clears look, they look better than both the orange and the painted reflectors, IMO; esp. if you have the sport package.

The clear ones reflect ? Are you sure about that ?

I would consider them if that were the case . . . .

 

[ashecnc]

Anyone know how this is done? I would guess it would be like debadging, using dental floss and a hair dryer. Thanks and apologies if it has been asked 100x before!

Yes you can pop them out....they are semi flexy I had mine painted same as car...loooks great imo

 

[ashecnc]

I wouldn't recommend removing them . . . they are there to reflect your car at night if another car is coming towards yours with thier headlights on and your car is parked without the lights on.

Eventhough I agree they look better when they are painted or are made to look clear, I think safety is more important.

Oh Alan come on... you ain't that old yet are you? :dunno: :lmao:

 

[AF]

Oh Alan come on... you ain't that old yet are you? :dunno: :lmao:

lol, you know what is . . . when you have kids you start to look at things a little differently . . . even if a dumb thing like reflectors on my car will make it a drop more safer then I'm going to do it . ..

 

[ashecnc]

lol, you know what is . . . when you have kids you start to look at things a little differently . . . even if a dumb thing like reflectors on my car will make it a drop more safer then I'm going to do it . ..

Guess it's cuz i am still single :thumbup:

 

[Ack]

The clear ones reflect ? Are you sure about that ?

I would consider them if that were the case . . . .

Just to make sure, I will check tonight. If they weren't reflectors, I would be ticked b/c that is how they were sold (clear reflectors).

 

[AF]

Just to make sure, I will check tonight. If they weren't reflectors, I would be ticked b/c that is how they were sold (clear reflectors).

Let me know, maybe I'll get a set !!

 

[Ack]

Alan-

I just went outside and took two pics of the "reflectors". The first is without the flash. You can see what look like tiny reflective mirrored bubbles.

 

[Ack]

Here is the pic with the flash on. Notice, no reflection :banghead:.

I guess those mirrored bubbles are just that, mirrored bubbles. No reflective material, nada. :thumbdwn:

Now I'm a little upset.

 

[325xi-SteelGray]

Well, I got the front clears for my birthday! I installed the clears as soon as I got them but the reflectors are on backorder. I really despise the orange reflectors and will sacrafice a little safety. If I gotta go, I would prefer to be like the captain of the Titanic and go down with her!

 

[eugeneDC/TX]

Well, I got the front clears for my birthday! I installed the clears as soon as I got them but the reflectors are on backorder. I really despise the orange reflectors and will sacrafice a little safety. If I gotta go, I would prefer to be like the captain of the Titanic and go down with her!

about time to change that handle no? back clears looking like a champ in my 325i. thanks

 

[325xi-SteelGray]

about time to change that handle no? back clears looking like a champ in my 325i. thanks

I know, I should change my handle one of these days! I have been trying to think of something good and have drawn a blank thus far... :dunno:

You know, you actually inspired me to consider doing the front clears without the rears! I know it sounds stupid, but I never thought of it. I just got the front reflectors (which we know now aren't reflective at all, but it beats orange kool-aid on the front bumper) and will install those a little later today! The fronts were a gift and I will buy the rears one of these days!

Your car is looking good! :thumbup: