Clear or Smoked Reflector on Black E92

Dr. G · 01-03-2011, 02:43 PM

I want to get rid of the amber reflectors on my black sapphire e92.

The decision I need to make now is to put in clear reflectors to have them match the headlights and create some contrast

or

Get the smoked reflectors to have them blend in with the paint.

I haven't found pics of the specific ones I'm looking at so if anyone has pics of either setup please do postup pics thanks.

ChasVS · 01-03-2011, 03:20 PM

This should get you to the pics of my Jet Blcak E92 with Smoked reflectors and smoked side led lights. Smoked is the way to go IMHO!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/album....ictureid=18995

Dr. G · 01-03-2011, 03:22 PM

Picture has me sold, will be getting smoked haha.

2kaccordocoupe · 01-03-2011, 03:48 PM

Smoked for sure on a black car. I find the clear ones only look good on white and maybe blue cars.

1QuikWS6 · 01-03-2011, 04:12 PM

Clear also look better on SGM or Silver cars - the smoked are very dark and stick out like a bump on a frog

Don't forget - ECS Tuning is having a sale right now on Smoked and Clear SideMarker Reflectors:

Normally $44.95/pr - now $2.95/pr!!!!!! Save 93%

Here's the link:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/ES20...05213_ES205212

SV Concepts III · 01-03-2011, 05:19 PM

I would go clear unless you have the blackout look on the car. Clear is a clean and classic look but smoked works well if you don't have any chrome on the car.

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-03-2011, 06:32 PM

Err, why not body color painted reflectors? Why must it be clear or smoked? Worried the DOT is gonna track you down?

samchoi604 · 01-03-2011, 07:17 PM

My opinion regarding this matter:

painted reflectors for a clean/Euro OEM look

smoked for a DIY look

clear for a rice look

blacknbean · 01-03-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

Normally $44.95/pr - now $2.95/pr!!!!!! Save 93%

Here's the link:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/ES20...05213_ES205212

sweet deal! ordered...thx!

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-03-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by blacknbean

sweet deal! ordered...thx!

2.95 + 9.23 shipping. You gotta be shittin me! No sale

blacknbean · 01-03-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

2.95 + 9.23 shipping. You gotta be shittin me! No sale

ive never seen then cheaper than that

Bme30 · 01-03-2011, 11:35 PM

just bought mine too, hopefully it will look nice with my new black kidneys

E92-Lighting · 01-03-2011, 11:38 PM

actually clear reflectors look pretty hot on darker color models

flea333 · 01-27-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by blacknbean

ive never seen then cheaper than that

Dang, just bought the markers on ebay for $27...thankfully I had ebay cash to bring it down to $17.50, but still.

Don't forget I think you have to buy 2 of those reflectors, so the total is $15.61.

_shim · 01-27-2011, 07:11 PM

between clear or smoked, on a black e92, i'd vote smoked. OP, why don't you consider colormatched reflectors?

blacknbean · 01-27-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by flea333

Dang, just bought the markers on ebay for $27...thankfully I had ebay cash to bring it down to $17.50, but still.

Don't forget I think you have to buy 2 of those reflectors, so the total is $15.61.

nope ive already recieved them. it was 2.95 for a pair

ChasVS · 01-27-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Err, why not body color painted reflectors? Why must it be clear or smoked? Worried the DOT is gonna track you down?

Well they are REFLECTORS for a reason. Smoked or clear retain that function.

churchillps · 07-03-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bme30

just bought mine too, hopefully it will look nice with my new black kidneys

What model wheels are those? Not too get too off topic, I basically have the same car and am contemplating black wheels. Seeing this is really convincing.

Super Amjo · 07-03-2011, 05:39 PM

I have clear on my jet black e92, I'll have to post some pics.

I like the look because it matches the sidemarker lights and corner lights and brings in an accent to the front bumper - but to each their own

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ChasVS Colonel 40 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: 2012 MB ML350 Bluetec Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL iTrader: (10)	This should get you to the pics of my Jet Blcak E92 with Smoked reflectors and smoked side led lights. Smoked is the way to go IMHO! http://www.e90post.com/forums/album....ictureid=18995
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Dr. G Major General 279 Rep 5,063 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario iTrader: (32) Garage List e92 BMW 335i [8.84]	Picture has me sold, will be getting smoked haha. __________________ JB4 / OSS Angel Eyes / Downpipes / F1-Racewerks FMIC / Custom Meth Kit / BMS DCI / ER Chargepipe / HKS BOV / BMS Meth Elbow / BMW Performance Exhaust / Carbon Fiber Inlay Quad Tips / 19" Miro 111 / Front Aero Lip / M3 Sides / VRS CSL Trunk / Mtech Rear / DD CF Quad Finned Diffuser / LCI Tails / BBK / Smoked Reflectors / F1 Euphoria LED Interior / License LED's / GT 5000k Corners / 5000k HID Fogs / Air Scoops / LED Turn Signals / FK Silverline Coilovers / HPA endlinks / Vibrant Resonators / Osram CBI 5000k D1S
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2kaccordocoupe Brigadier General 1274 Rep 4,703 Posts Drives: Former ///M Driver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The 6ix iTrader: (2)	Smoked for sure on a black car. I find the clear ones only look good on white and maybe blue cars.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I would go clear unless you have the blackout look on the car. Clear is a clean and classic look but smoked works well if you don't have any chrome on the car.
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1115 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Err, why not body color painted reflectors? Why must it be clear or smoked? Worried the DOT is gonna track you down?
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samchoi604 Colonel 61 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	My opinion regarding this matter: painted reflectors for a clean/Euro OEM look smoked for a DIY look clear for a rice look
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E92-Lighting 860 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	actually clear reflectors look pretty hot on darker color models
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_shim Major General 148 Rep 6,380 Posts Drives: an e90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 718 iTrader: (5)	between clear or smoked, on a black e92, i'd vote smoked. OP, why don't you consider colormatched reflectors? __________________ •◡ •
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Super Amjo First Lieutenant 16 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: VA iTrader: (5)	I have clear on my jet black e92, I'll have to post some pics. I like the look because it matches the sidemarker lights and corner lights and brings in an accent to the front bumper - but to each their own
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