Tiny IND Delivery

[ns2000x]

Seemed like a good idea to be ready to rid myself of the orange reflectors.
But I'm pretty sure I have just extended the perceived length of the next 35 days by a good 25%.

D'oh.

Apologies for the low light BlackBerry photo. These are obviously in Jerez Black.




Also since receiving the keyhole cover I started wondering if I put this in and get a flat battery am I completely pooched? I read a few threads about the post 2009 E93 losing the key insert in the trunk. Does the E90 still have a trunk keyhole?

James

[GOLFFRR]

^^let me know how the fitment is. I bought some from somewhere else and the fitment is horrible! the ones i have dont fit flush at all. i was thinking of trying another vendor

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

^^let me know how the fitment is. I bought some from somewhere else and the fitment is horrible! the ones i have dont fit flush at all. i was thinking of trying another vendor

Of the keyhole cover you mean?

The painted reflectors are exactly that, OEM reflectors custom painted by IND. They should fit as well as the original reflectors.

I'll be sure to let you know how well the keyhole cover fits.

I actually ordered a second keyhole cover in Sapphire Black for my buddies E90 328i. He'll install that this week and I'll let you know.

[GOLFFRR]

yea the color match reflectors.

[ThunderMoose]

OP - I think all of the post 2009 models have no trunk keyhole. I also bought at keyhole cover but in the end opted not to install.

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by ThunderMoose

OP - I think all of the post 2009 models have no trunk keyhole. I also bought at keyhole cover but in the end opted not to install.

Thanks ThunderMoose.
I expect I will still install but perhaps I will hold off until I'm happy the M has a reliable battery.

[Chowster]

My IND painted reflectors fit perfectly. Let me go check for a trunk keyhole right now. I don't recall seeing one during washing this past month.

Welcome to the slippery slope of modding! I thought I was going to do "just some IND reflectors, gills, and grilles"... and now here I am steering clear from all those ESS threads!!!

[Chowster]

Confirmed. No trunk keyhole in my 2011.5 E90.

Oh yeah, I still have gotten my side gills off. Yet.

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by Chowster

My IND painted reflectors fit perfectly. Let me go check for a trunk keyhole right now. I don't recall seeing one during washing this past month.

Welcome to the slippery slope of modding! I thought I was going to do "just some IND reflectors, gills, and grilles"... and now here I am steering clear from all those ESS threads!!!

Thanks Chowster

[Chowster]

I can't wait to see your car, and hear all about your ED. What are the planned mods, other than "just some painted reflectors and keyhole cover"?

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by Chowster

I can't wait to see your car, and hear all about your ED. What are the planned mods, other than "just some painted reflectors and keyhole cover"?

No mods planned, not anything significant anyway. I'll do 30% tint all around and a clear bra when it gets back from Germany.

Other than that, like you I'll continue to ignore the existence of super charger kits that cost the equivalent of a Korean compact car.

I plan on finding a set of the gunmetal OEM 18's for next winter.

[Chowster]

Nice. I didn't know front tints were legal in ON. Or are they......... 30 all around will be pretty dark on JB, but looks like you already have that on the black A4?

My 2 favourite mods thus far are actually my Weisslicht LED AEs and LED interior.

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by Chowster

Nice. I didn't know front tints were legal in ON. Or are they......... 30 all around will be pretty dark on JB, but looks like you already have that on the black A4?

My 2 favourite mods thus far are actually my Weisslicht LED AEs and LED interior.

What's the LED interior? Which interior lights have you replaced? Do you have any photos of your updates so far?

30% tint is pretty light, and by 'all-around' I was excluding the windscreen itself. You're right 30% is what I have on my A4. Depending on availability I might end up with the slightly lighter 35%.

As to legality, I think in Ontario the law is pretty vague that leaves it open to any visual obstruction of the driver is ticketable. As it is I've been pulled over a couple of times and not once had an officer comment on the window tint.

[Stormtroooper]

good start. I like both, and have both myself. It's unlikely that you will lock your fob inside the car. And if the battery dies you can just replace it. They aren't like the e46 fobs the charge in the ignition.

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by Drews M3

good start. I like both, and have both myself. It's unlikely that you will lock your fob inside the car. And if the battery dies you can just replace it. They aren't like the e46 fobs the charge in the ignition.

Hey Drew,
I'm more concerned about the car battery itself rather than the fob. My understanding is that if the car battery dies you need to be able to pop the hood (or trunk) and get to the remote battery terminals (hood) or battery itself to provide power, hence allowing the power locks to work.

I wouldn't worry, (my A4 battery never died in almost 8 years) but I've seen a few dead battery threads around BimmerPost.

[pittsy]

I had my reflectors painted at the local body shop that bmw uses, the paint is a perfect match and it only cost me $15. Obviously they fit perfectly since they were the OEM ones off the car.

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by pittsy

I had my reflectors painted at the local body shop that bmw uses, the paint is a perfect match and it only cost me $15. Obviously they fit perfectly since they were the OEM ones off the car.

Great price from the body shop. Around here it's basically $100 to walk in the door of any trustworthy body shop.

[GOLFFRR]

Originally Posted by pittsy

I had my reflectors painted at the local body shop that bmw uses, the paint is a perfect match and it only cost me $15. Obviously they fit perfectly since they were the OEM ones off the car.

My spoiler goes in for paint this week maybe ill do what you did and just have them paint my reflectors while there at it. thats a good idea

[BimmerM]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

^^let me know how the fitment is. I bought some from somewhere else and the fitment is horrible! the ones i have dont fit flush at all. i was thinking of trying another vendor

I have both from IND and both fit perfect. The reflectors of course are painted OEM covers so they will fit like OEM. The keyhole cover looks like an OEM rear E90 Rear door cover and that fits perfect as well.

I originally purchased both items from a different vendor and I know what you mean, they fit like crap and the paint job was horrible. I wasted no time in buying the IND versions and will never look back. IND products are top notch.

[ns2000x]

Originally Posted by BimmerM

I have both from IND and both fit perfect. The reflectors of course are painted OEM covers so they will fit like OEM. The keyhole cover looks like an OEM rear E90 Rear door cover and that fits perfect as well.

I originally purchased both items from a different vendor and I know what you mean, they fit like crap and the paint job was horrible. I wasted no time in buying the IND versions and will never look back. IND products are top notch.

I assumed it was a UK / Australian / Japanese passenger side OEM keyhole cover once I saw it. But it makes sense that the left rear doors on E90's use the same part number also.

[Chowster]

Originally Posted by ns2000x

What's the LED interior? Which interior lights have you replaced? Do you have any photos of your updates so far?

30% tint is pretty light, and by 'all-around' I was excluding the windscreen itself. You're right 30% is what I have on my A4. Depending on availability I might end up with the slightly lighter 35%.

As to legality, I think in Ontario the law is pretty vague that leaves it open to any visual obstruction of the driver is ticketable. As it is I've been pulled over a couple of times and not once had an officer comment on the window tint.

BC laws do not allow ANY tint on the driver and passenger windows. Vancouver PD is quite vigilant at enforcing this.

LED interior - I changed all the interior bulbs to white LEDs from the yellow-ish incandescent bulbs. Matches the LED door handle welcome lights, rear plate lights, and my LED AEs of course. Which lights? Door puddle lights, footwells, overhead domes, glove compartment, trunk, and visor vanity.

Here's where I started, with a thread by Kev, but he uses some serious imported Japanese bulbs. My conversion was probably ~$120 total, with the Luxer1 dome lights the most expensive at $35 each (post 5).

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...d+interior+kev

It's not as bright or ricer as some of those pics show. My other bulbs are about 70-80% as bright as Kev's. I did not do any housing modifications or replacements like he did. That boosts the cost significantly. I'll take some pics. Oh yes, no error codes for any of the bulbs, which is important to me.

Will.

[GOLFFRR]

Originally Posted by BimmerM

I have both from IND and both fit perfect. The reflectors of course are painted OEM covers so they will fit like OEM. The keyhole cover looks like an OEM rear E90 Rear door cover and that fits perfect as well.

I originally purchased both items from a different vendor and I know what you mean, they fit like crap and the paint job was horrible. I wasted no time in buying the IND versions and will never look back. IND products are top notch.

great to hear. i think i will order these from IND next week so i dont have to cringe every time i look at my front bumper with the ones i have now