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      03-06-2014, 12:53 PM   #1
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Orange Reflector Delete

Spoke with Bimmian, they anticipate having color-matched painted replacements in stock in a couple of months. Just an FYI for anyone looking to go for a more EU look. Combine that with the Solaris bulbs and the front end will look a lot cleaner, IMO.
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      03-06-2014, 11:04 PM   #2
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Spoke with Bimmian, they anticipate having color-matched painted replacements in stock in a couple of months. Just an FYI for anyone looking to go for a more EU look. Combine that with the Solaris bulbs and the front end will look a lot cleaner, IMO.
Totally interested in this, the orange reflector looks horrible!
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Spoke with Bimmian, they anticipate having color-matched painted replacements in stock in a couple of months. Just an FYI for anyone looking to go for a more EU look. Combine that with the Solaris bulbs and the front end will look a lot cleaner, IMO.

Good to hear about the painted reflector replacement. Other than a tint, that's probably the only thing I plan on doing to my car to get that cleaner look.
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Good to hear about the painted reflector replacement. Other than a tint, that's probably the only thing I plan on doing to my car to get that cleaner look.
You should probably throw $20 at the turn signal bulbs too, the Solaris ones (also from Bimmian) are silver but light up amber. Without the reflectors I think those will look even more out of place.
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You should probably throw $20 at the turn signal bulbs too, the Solaris ones (also from Bimmian) are silver but light up amber. Without the reflectors I think those will look even more out of place.
Good point. I didn't even think of that. As long as they aren't as ridiculously impossible to replace as the angel eye bulbs for my E90, I'll definitely do them.
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Good point. I didn't even think of that. As long as they aren't as ridiculously impossible to replace as the angel eye bulbs for my E90, I'll definitely do them.
It looks pretty easy from the closeup photos I have seen of the light assembly, but who knows. Probably going to have them shipped straight to dealer and installed before delivery, will take them 2 seconds as opposed to me figuring it out. Bulbs are already available and will do those even if reflectors aren't out for a while.
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Hello gents!

We have most colors in stock and ready to ship. The pricing is indeed $85.00, but if a few of you are willing to take photos we would be more than happy to work out a forum member price. Shoot me a private message if you are interested. Colors not in stock are Glacier Silver and Mineral White

All reflectors are painted in-house at our facility and use the OEM core as a base for perfect fitment. Bimmian uses an aftermarket mold of the reflector and can be prone to fitment issues.

We also offer a color match guarantee on all colors, but Mineral White. 3 stage paints are impossible to match 100% without having the vehicle in-house however, for those with Mineral White we can still get it in the 95% range.

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Just checked the owners manual, looks like changing the turn signals to the solaris ones is a 5-minute DIY easy deal. Page 183 for those interested.
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I thought I saw something about the legality of this? Anyone confirm or deny?
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I thought I saw something about the legality of this? Anyone confirm or deny?
The bulbs are 100% legal, they light up amber when in use so that's not a problem. Doesn't matter what color they are when off.

The reflectors I am not sure, I guess it would fall along the same lines as tinted tail lamps and whatnot. If you're that concerned I'd just stop by your local precinct and ask them.
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I was on the phone for half an hour yesterday getting this sorted out, but apparently the Solaris or Stealth bulbs we need are the 1156 / P21W bulbs. You can get either the 150 degree offset which is the same as factory or the 180 degree offset which, if I understand correctly, doesn't stick out quite as far into the headlamp assembly. Stealth $30 is made in US, Solaris $20 APAC but both have lifetime warranty.
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Thanks to IND got my reflector deletes ... It just completes the front look !
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Thanks to IND got my reflector deletes ... It just completes the front look !
What color do you have? Happy with final result? Getting a Euro bumper would obviously eliminate the painted panel entirely but we are talking a ton of money vs $85 that will look virtually identical from 5' away from what I can surmise.
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Thanks to IND got my reflector deletes ... It just completes the front look !
What color do you have? Happy with final result? Getting a Euro bumper would obviously eliminate the painted panel entirely but we are talking a ton of money vs $85 that will look virtually identical from 5' away from what I can surmise.
Definitely happy 100% it's not only the price factor but they do not pop out like the other cars ...
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Definitely happy 100% it's not only the price factor but they do not pop out like the other cars ...
Great to hear. I didn't mean that the product wasn't high quality / OEM parts etc. Just compared to what I am guessing would be many thousands of dollars to replace the front end with the Euro one that has no reflectors to begin with, it's the bargain of the century since it's literally pennies on the dollar.
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Here is a picture of the reflector deleted replaced by color matched ones by IND
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Raj, the reflectors (or lack of them) look great. What's the easiest way to remove the stock reflectors? Last time I did it, it was a PIA.
Are your side mirror caps CF or painted black?
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Raj, the reflectors (or lack of them) look great. What's the easiest way to remove the stock reflectors? Last time I did it, it was a PIA.
Are your side mirror caps CF or painted black?
Oscr972 : Thanks, The reflectors were installed by IND. I did not do them by self but it looked easy and IND will be posting an instruction video on the same shortly.

For the mirror caps I couldn't stand the silver so I had a quick fix done ( black vinyl ) ;p till I see some options in the market !
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I was planning to do black vinyl for now as well too, I'm in Chicago also can you recommend the shop you used if you were happy with results? Ballpark idea on cost?
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I was planning to do black vinyl for now as well too, I'm in Chicago also can you recommend the shop you used if you were happy with results? Ballpark idea on cost?
I got it done at tint world 60$ Happy yes for the moment couldn't stand the silver !
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I would like to do it also if they are easy to remove. Any tips on that?
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