Clear front reflectors

KB7 · 09-26-2011, 03:13 PM

I know that there is an option to by them painted but does anyone make a replacement in clear? I think it would be a nice compliment to the head lights.

RH512 · 09-27-2011, 07:21 AM

I'm not aware of any clear reflectors on the market for NA F10's.
Have seen one poster who cut them himself to fit.

Would be a nice mod.

KB7 · 09-27-2011, 09:15 AM

I agree. I'm not a huge fan of the body colored ones. Any vendors that may be reading this thread, take note as I think these would be a good selling item.

drunknmunky408 · 10-11-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RH512

I'm not aware of any clear reflectors on the market for NA F10's.
Have seen one poster who cut them himself to fit.

Would be a nice mod.

do you have a link by any chance?

KB7 · 10-12-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by drunknmunky408

do you have a link by any chance?

I don't have the link but if I recall they were not a direct/perfect fit.

RH512 · 10-12-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by drunknmunky408

do you have a link by any chance?

Look at post #3 on this thread, http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...lear+reflector

I believe he cut them from sheet material, not for me though.
Would buy a manufactured mod.

Radamez · 03-20-2012, 02:04 PM

Agreed with the OP. I had them on my 2010 335 and it looked good.

Joe-BMW · 03-25-2012, 06:00 AM

I remember removing all amber from my E38. I just ordered euro BMW parts as they do not require amber in Europe. . Wonder if this is true for f10's

stealth.pilot · 03-25-2012, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe-BMW

I remember removing all amber from my E38. I just ordered euro BMW parts as they do not require amber in Europe. . Wonder if this is true for f10's

The problem is they moved the amber reflector to the bumper so they could standardize the headlights.

So if you want to get rid of the amber with European parts you would have to buy a new bumper.

Joe-BMW · 03-25-2012, 10:02 AM

Got it. I thought they popped out.

snj1013 · 03-25-2012, 03:51 PM

They do pop out. I haven't seen where anyone has found clear reflectors, but alex_c found some clear/white reflective tape that he covered his yellow reflectors with. http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433432

XDEEDUBBX · 03-25-2012, 06:02 PM

just use a bike wheel reflector LOL

wdimagineer · 03-25-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

The problem is they moved the amber reflector to the bumper so they could standardize the headlights.

So if you want to get rid of the amber with European parts you would have to buy a new bumper.

Which is still stupid because the lights aren't standardized. European versions still have a far superior ECE beam pattern that I much prefer to the US DOT cut off.

At least BMW just has a reflector in the bumper and not a marker light like some other German brands. Those are a pain in the ass.

I like my body colored inserts (I've never seen clear ones - so I can't really comment) but they are noticeable and that bugs me. I might have to do a Euro bumper at some point or have these filled in.

BigDeep1 · 09-07-2012, 11:38 PM

Finally, clear reflectors for our F10:

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=742032

09-26-2011, 03:13 PM	#1
KB7 First Lieutenant 120 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2023 M850 GC Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M850i GC [8.25]	Clear front reflectors I know that there is an option to by them painted but does anyone make a replacement in clear? I think it would be a nice compliment to the head lights.
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RH512 Private First Class 7 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 535i xDrive, C4S cab Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hudson Valley, NY iTrader: (0)	I'm not aware of any clear reflectors on the market for NA F10's. Have seen one poster who cut them himself to fit. Would be a nice mod.
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Radamez Private First Class 9 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 2011 535 XDrive / Imperial Blu Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	Agreed with the OP. I had them on my 2010 335 and it looked good. __________________ 1997 Acura CL (Red w/gray leather - sold) 2007 350Z (Chrome Silver w/orange leather - sold) 2010 335 Xdrive Coupe (black w/red leather - sold)2011 535 Xdrive (Imperial Blue w/oyester leather)
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KB7 First Lieutenant 120 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2023 M850 GC Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M850i GC [8.25]	I agree. I'm not a huge fan of the body colored ones. Any vendors that may be reading this thread, take note as I think these would be a good selling item.
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snj1013 Captain 87 Rep 937 Posts Drives: 2011 528i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	They do pop out. I haven't seen where anyone has found clear reflectors, but alex_c found some clear/white reflective tape that he covered his yellow reflectors with. http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=433432 Last edited by snj1013; 03-25-2012 at 03:56 PM.. Reason: added link
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09-07-2012, 11:38 PM	#14
BigDeep1 First Lieutenant 33 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Sport - P1, P2 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Irving, TX - Valley Ranch iTrader: (0)	Finally, clear reflectors for our F10: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=742032 Last edited by BigDeep1; 09-08-2012 at 08:34 AM..
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