Did I get ripped off?

M0.92 · 01-10-2013, 01:19 PM

I bought a set of smoked side markers from an e90 member for my e92. Theyare inexcellent condition, but when I tried installing them they would not fit as expected. I could not get the front end of it to sit flush against the fender due to the "housing" of the inner part of the side marker being too big.

I obviously contacted the selle, but not surprisingly he did notreply. Pretty sure he knowthis when he sold them as they appear to be brand new and probably never installed.

Judging by the pics, what say you? Are these for other BMWs, or just wrong all together?

Also, if anyone has a set of smoked side markers (which actually fit an e92) please let me know

JustinGTP · 01-10-2013, 01:21 PM

If you just search the forum you will find that many, if not all, of the aftermarket sidemarkers are junk and don't fit right. You can't beat the quality of OEM.

Amini77 · 01-10-2013, 01:23 PM

Aftermarket products usually don't tend to fit perfectly like OEM..he probably had the same problem and just got rid of them..if you still have your OEM ones I would just take it to a tint shop and they wrap it for you. I did that and it came out awesome.

marcus321 · 01-10-2013, 02:05 PM

or just spray nightshade on them if you dont want to tint them. Easy to apply and somewhat easy to remove. Obviously tint has better reversibility. But a can of nightshade is like 6$. Tint shop will probably charge you 15 or 20$ for each piece? That is a complete guess.

liang · 01-10-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus321

or just spray nightshade on them if you dont want to tint them. Easy to apply and somewhat easy to remove. Obviously tint has better reversibility. But a can of nightshade is like 6$. Tint shop will probably charge you 15 or 20$ for each piece? That is a complete guess.

Or order some sample tint from eBay for $3 and tint them yourself. super easy.

cn555ic · 01-10-2013, 05:04 PM

Might have to shave off some of the material. I seem so many fit like crap

DC_Oldboy · 01-10-2013, 05:31 PM

Lol I have them installed on my car. First you have to shave the little thing that sticks out on the side of the back. Only then fitment will be like 90%. Oh and it's best to break that thin aluminum bendy thing that's suppose to snap/click into your fender. That gets in the way. Oh one more thing lol. Sometimes the housing is too thick/wide so you might have to use a little force to push it in. Don't be afraid to do this. I have experience haha...

M0.92 · 01-10-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DC_Oldboy

Lol I have them installed on my car. First you have to shave the little thing that sticks out on the side of the back. Only then fitment will be like 90%. Oh and it's best to break that thin aluminum bendy thing that's suppose to snap/click into your fender. That gets in the way. Oh one more thing lol. Sometimes the housing is too thick/wide so you might have to use a little force to push it in. Don't be afraid to do this. I have experience haha...

Guess I'll give this a go before I discard them. Thanks..

exclusivo · 01-10-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DC_Oldboy

Lol I have them installed on my car. First you have to shave the little thing that sticks out on the side of the back. Only then fitment will be like 90%. Oh and it's best to break that thin aluminum bendy thing that's suppose to snap/click into your fender. That gets in the way. Oh one more thing lol. Sometimes the housing is too thick/wide so you might have to use a little force to push it in. Don't be afraid to do this. I have experience haha...

thats what she said

DC_Oldboy · 01-10-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lemmegetatthat

thats what she said

LOL...

01-10-2013, 01:19 PM	#1
M0.92 First Lieutenant 18 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e92 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Barcelona, Spain iTrader: (1)	Did I get ripped off? I bought a set of smoked side markers from an e90 member for my e92. Theyare inexcellent condition, but when I tried installing them they would not fit as expected. I could not get the front end of it to sit flush against the fender due to the "housing" of the inner part of the side marker being too big. I obviously contacted the selle, but not surprisingly he did notreply. Pretty sure he knowthis when he sold them as they appear to be brand new and probably never installed. Judging by the pics, what say you? Are these for other BMWs, or just wrong all together? Also, if anyone has a set of smoked side markers (which actually fit an e92) please let me know
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JustinGTP Captain 58 Rep 602 Posts Drives: '13 MINI Paceman JCW Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (0)	If you just search the forum you will find that many, if not all, of the aftermarket sidemarkers are junk and don't fit right. You can't beat the quality of OEM. __________________ '09 LCI 335i E90 in BSM over Oyster Dakota Leather, Manual, Sport, Navigation, Individual Audiophile, Executive, Active Steering, JB4 + MHD BEF, 335is Exhaust w/AWE Tuning Tips, AFE DCI, Euro Tails/Fog Light Switch, various painted and other OEM + mods, 19" M5 reps summer '13 MINI Cooper S Paceman JCW R61in Light White & Black Roof/Mirror Caps/Sport Stripes, Loaded + Rare
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Amini77 Brigadier General 186 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: Alpine White '13 550i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tarzana, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW 550i [0.00]	Aftermarket products usually don't tend to fit perfectly like OEM..he probably had the same problem and just got rid of them..if you still have your OEM ones I would just take it to a tint shop and they wrap it for you. I did that and it came out awesome.
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marcus321 Captain 137 Rep 876 Posts Drives: 2017 Acura NSX Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (1)	or just spray nightshade on them if you dont want to tint them. Easy to apply and somewhat easy to remove. Obviously tint has better reversibility. But a can of nightshade is like 6$. Tint shop will probably charge you 15 or 20$ for each piece? That is a complete guess.
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cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	Might have to shave off some of the material. I seem so many fit like crap
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DC_Oldboy Q(.)-D Q-(^.~Q) 214 Rep 5,378 Posts Drives: like an old person. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (39) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.48]	Lol I have them installed on my car. First you have to shave the little thing that sticks out on the side of the back. Only then fitment will be like 90%. Oh and it's best to break that thin aluminum bendy thing that's suppose to snap/click into your fender. That gets in the way. Oh one more thing lol. Sometimes the housing is too thick/wide so you might have to use a little force to push it in. Don't be afraid to do this. I have experience haha... __________________
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