Reflector Cover Kit for F80/F82 M3/M4

platty · 10-23-2017, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

All pending orders sent out today so we should have some installed shots soon. I also plan to make a DIY this week.

jmciver · 10-23-2017, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

All pending orders sent out today so we should have some installed shots soon. I also plan to make a DIY this week.

Isn't the install the same as the painted reflector DIY?

Nate@IND · 10-24-2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jmciver

Isn't the install the same as the painted reflector DIY?

Since the Acexxon kit is aftermarket we need to show overall fitments in the DIY.

Professor///M · 10-24-2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

Since the Acexxon kit is aftermarket we need to show overall fitments in the DIY.

Cool... so get it up by Thursday when mine show up lol!

slash take your time so we all do it right

jmciver · 10-25-2017, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

Since the Acexxon kit is aftermarket we need to show overall fitments in the DIY.

Fair enough, I can understand why you would want to show that - a picture is worth 1000 words and will help to show off the product and help with DIY installation. But from a procedural perspective, do these pieces install in the rear bumper just like the OEM reflectors, or are there additional procedural steps (or components) necessary to install these parts that is different from the OEM reflectors?

I have seen your DIY for the painted rear reflectors and it seems very straight forward: Painted Reflector DIY

IND-Distribution · 10-25-2017, 05:07 PM

Installed

Professor///M · 10-26-2017, 07:20 PM

Installed with crappy garage cell phone pictures:

Hopefully I'll get some daytime pics tomorrow.

High-quality product with perfect fitment. Installed in <2 minutes. Excellent packaging and fast shipping by IND. A few misspellings and like 600 disclaimers on the manufacturer's packaging. The tiny gap you see in the first photo is just the camera angle

For me, I don't know that gloss black would have made a major difference. I don't think it clashes with the glossy diffuser.

Professor///M · 10-26-2017, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jmciver

Fair enough, I can understand why you would want to show that - a picture is worth 1000 words and will help to show off the product and help with DIY installation. But from a procedural perspective, do these pieces install in the rear bumper just like the OEM reflectors, or are there additional procedural steps (or components) necessary to install these parts that is different from the OEM reflectors?

I have seen your DIY for the painted rear reflectors and it seems very straight forward: Painted Reflector DIY

From a non-technical consumer's perspective... it's exactly the same. I removed the reflectors using the same procedure, and the tabs were identical to OEM with perfect fitment. I'm sure IND will want to comply with whatever their distributor officially tells them.

jmciver · 10-27-2017, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JSTDR1V

From a non-technical consumer's perspective... it's exactly the same. I removed the reflectors using the same procedure, and the tabs were identical to OEM with perfect fitment. I'm sure IND will want to comply with whatever their distributor officially tells them.

I suspected as much and it was my plan to use that procedure to install them. I just got mine in the mail as well and will be installing them soon.

platty · 10-30-2017, 07:58 PM

Any other good quality pictures on other colors? Thanks!

IND-Distribution · 10-31-2017, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by platty

Any other good quality pictures on other colors? Thanks!

Should see more being posted soon as many have been shipped this week.

jmciver · 11-04-2017, 03:15 PM

Here is mine on Smoked Topaz Metallic with the BMW Blackline tail lights.

Kbueno · 11-05-2017, 12:29 PM

Very minor quibble, but they seem to very slightly bulge out in middle...not quite flush. I think they may need to be like that to stay on?

HOF45 · 11-07-2017, 12:54 PM

Easy 2min install. Love the look.

IND-Distribution · 11-09-2017, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kbueno

Very minor quibble, but they seem to very slightly bulge out in middle...not quite flush. I think they may need to be like that to stay on?

The stock ones do the same. Might be in the design.

Nomana · 11-10-2017, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

The stock ones do the same. Might be in the design.

Stock not flush (about a 1/2mm thicker) and also gap

Kbueno · 11-11-2017, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

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Originally Posted by Kbueno

Very minor quibble, but they seem to very slightly bulge out in middle...not quite flush. I think they may need to be like that to stay on?

The stock ones do the same. Might be in the design.

As I thought... thanks.

ciaranob · 11-11-2017, 04:23 PM

Nate - Anyone order these in body color - suspect they would look a lot better imo - would be nice to see pics.

PS: off topic but sent a note to Cat over a week ago using the info@ email address enquiring about replacing leather inserts in the flat bottomed M steering wheel but no one has responded - she may be on vacation? Any chance you could find out if someone has picked up the query - you guys did a similar replacement of Dr Who on his custom build I believe? Thx, C.

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

All pending orders sent out today so we should have some installed shots soon. I also plan to make a DIY this week.

psuwcc112 · 11-13-2017, 01:21 AM

Am I the only one with gloss black version? LOL. Anyway for anyone wondering what gloss black version look like on YMB, enjoy!

Both fitment and quality are excellent. However taking down the rear reflectors was a bit pain in the ass since i was paranoid about damage the paint even with with all the precautions using blue tape. I ended up using fishing line method to pull/pop them out and i think it is probably the most none invasive method to do it. Just FYI.

IND-Distribution · 11-13-2017, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ciaranob

Nate - Anyone order these in body color - suspect they would look a lot better imo - would be nice to see pics.

PS: off topic but sent a note to Cat over a week ago using the info@ email address enquiring about replacing leather inserts in the flat bottomed M steering wheel but no one has responded - she may be on vacation? Any chance you could find out if someone has picked up the query - you guys did a similar replacement of Dr Who on his custom build I believe? Thx, C.

Email sent, just getting back to things after SEMA and a short holiday

IND-Distribution · 01-25-2018, 02:28 PM

Many have requested better photos of gloss black compared to matte black so here they are.

uniqueMR · 01-27-2018, 10:22 PM

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