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      07-05-2007, 11:15 AM   #1
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Front reflectors in headlight assembly?

From this presumably Photoshop image on the BMW NA website, it seems that the US bound 1 will have the mandatory reflectors inside the headlight assembly.

Bummer.
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      07-05-2007, 11:34 AM   #2
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Well, they HAVE to be there and to be honest, I'd much prefer them in the headlight housing than added on to the fender like the first Z4 ones were
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      07-05-2007, 11:40 AM   #3
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I dont mind... I think it gives the headlights the look of a flaming phoenix.
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      07-05-2007, 01:01 PM   #4
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That was a given. DOT requires it.:frown: I also rather see the amber reflector in the headlights than on the side of the front fenders like the E92.
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      07-05-2007, 01:37 PM   #5
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I usually have an issue with the ambers as well but I think in this application I am going to perfer it.

It really breaks up the huge area those lights cover and reduces there mass.

Now you just have to pick a color that complments them.
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      07-06-2007, 12:00 AM   #7
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Would much rather see them on the fender. Looks much better that way and gives the car a more European spec look - what the heck else do you buy a BMW or any other Euro car for? To have it Americanized? No thank you.
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I usually have an issue with the ambers as well but I think in this application I am going to perfer it.

It really breaks up the huge area those lights cover and reduces there mass.

Now you just have to pick a color that complments them.
Agreed. It does make the headlamps a tad bit less ginormous.
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I was glad to see the lack of bumper reflectors on this model. I switched all the amber reflectors on my E46 to clear, and it seemed to help, but they were still there.
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I really hope the amber isn't inside the headlight housing.

I'm a strict NO AMBER on my car kind of guy.

The fender reflector is a simple fix since all you need to do is purchase a European front bumper and swap it.
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I'll just break the seal and black-out the housing out regardless. It adds some contrast IMO.

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