[danx978]

I recently replaced my front orange reflectors with matching painted ones for my black 340i in the front.

But I just realized I have my state inspection next month. Has anyone here in MA passed a state inspection with deleted front reflectors? I mean I could definitely put them back on if I fail, but it is a hassle putting them back on and off.

[F30-XP-DM]

Originally Posted by danx978

I recently replaced my front orange reflectors with matching painted ones for my black 340i in the front.

But I just realized I have my state inspection next month. Has anyone here in MA passed a state inspection with deleted front reflectors? I mean I could definitely put them back on if I fail, but it is a hassle putting them back on and off.

I had no issue regarding painted front reflectors with the MA state inspection.

[Billfitz]

Not as much of a hassle as when someone smacks into your parked black car some night because they didn't see it. Vanity shouldn't over-rule sanity.

Oh, wait, you're in Boston? Never mind, there are no bad drivers there.

[danx978]

I live north of Boston actually in a really quiet town, hardly ever no ones ever around, and work is around the corner..how often you've seen someone smacking into someones car without front reflectors? lol

[danx978]

Originally Posted by F30-XP-DM

I had no issue regarding painted front reflectors with the MA state inspection.

Thanks buddy, I just asked a couple of my buddies who had their cars replaced with painted front reflectors, they said the same thing shouldn't a be big problem.

[danx978]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

Not as much of a hassle as when someone smacks into your parked black car some night because they didn't see it. Vanity shouldn't over-rule sanity.

Oh, wait, you're in Boston? Never mind, there are no bad drivers there.

I live north of Boston actually in a really quiet town, hardly ever no ones ever around, and work is around the corner..how often you've seen someone smacking into someones car without front reflectors? lol

[Ultimateone]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

Not as much of a hassle as when someone smacks into your parked black car some night because they didn't see it. Vanity shouldn't over-rule sanity.

Oh, wait, you're in Boston? Never mind, there are no bad drivers there.

[CTCARGUY]

Have you installed the painted reflectors yet? I have had mine sitting in my kitchen for 2 weeks...bit apprehensive to put them on as I've heard it is a process. Curious to know how it went for you...how long it took and what you used to get all the residue off once you took the original off. Thanks!

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by danx978

how often you've seen someone smacking into someones car without front reflectors?

In Massachusetts, where you have to flunk an IQ test to get a driver's license?
But seriously, if it wasn't a problem then there wouldn't be a federal DOT regulation that requires them, in addition to state laws.

[danx978]

Originally Posted by CTCARGUY

Have you installed the painted reflectors yet? I have had mine sitting in my kitchen for 2 weeks...bit apprehensive to put them on as I've heard it is a process. Curious to know how it went for you...how long it took and what you used to get all the residue off once you took the original off. Thanks!

Yes, I installed it myself. There are three screws in the wheel wells, so for each side you wanna make sure you turn the wheel all the way to the left or right whichever side you're installing it first and remove the 3 screws.

Now it is a little hard to push the oem reflectors out, I was a little scared at first but I used a flat head and put a small towel wrapped around it and applied some force/pressure pushing it from the outside..and it popped right out for me. Afterwards, it was straightforward and I just used my fingers and rubbed the adhesive from the inside off and placed the new reflectors in. It took about 20-30min total as it took awhile to get the residue and adhesive off.

[danx978]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

In Massachusetts, where you have to flunk an IQ test to get a driver's license?
But seriously, if it wasn't a problem then there wouldn't be a federal DOT regulation that requires them, in addition to state laws.

I understand its part of the federal DOT regulation..I just haven't seen any real problems here with those in my part of town in Mass. Like I've said before, a lot of mod cars here I noticed replaced their front reflectors with either painted or tinted ones. I asked a couple of my buddies after this post, as well who's done the same, they mentioned they never had any issues with getting pulled over or with state inspections (most likely the inspector either didn't care or they knew them). Overall, I just don't see it as real big issue (my opinion, now god forbids if someone smacks into my car, then I'll accept that responsibility)

[CTCARGUY]

Originally Posted by danx978

Yes, I installed it myself. There are three screws in the wheel wells, so for each side you wanna make sure you turn the wheel all the way to the left or right whichever side you're installing it first and remove the 3 screws.

Now it is a little hard to push the oem reflectors out, I was a little scared at first but I used a flat head and put a small towel wrapped around it and applied some force/pressure pushing it from the outside..and it popped right out for me. Afterwards, it was straightforward and I just used my fingers and rubbed the adhesive from the inside off and placed the new reflectors in. It took about 20-30min total as it took awhile to get the residue and adhesive off.

Thanks Dan, will give it a go this weekend and see how it goes! 20-30 minutes seems reasonable for sure!

[danx978]

Originally Posted by CTCARGUY

Thanks Dan, will give it a go this weekend and see how it goes! 20-30 minutes seems reasonable for sure!

You're welcome! Hope it goes well for you! If it becomes a little difficult to pop out the reflectors, you can also use a heat gun and have it blown on or around the reflectors for a couple of minutes to loosen up the adhesive a little bit. I've attached a great tutorial video below I found on youtube which maybe of help to you. If not I'm sure a local shop can do it pretty easily for you as well.

[M2Rush]

You typically only require one amber side and with the headlight(turn signal) wrapping around the corner covering the side you don't really need the reflector unless someones' trying to be an ass.

Edit: You may run into trouble if you've coded the amber turn signals out to just turn on when used depending where you're located.

[Ultimateone]

Originally Posted by danx978

I understand its part of the federal DOT regulation..I just haven't seen any real problems here with those in my part of town in Mass. Like I've said before, a lot of mod cars here I noticed replaced their front reflectors with either painted or tinted ones. I asked a couple of my buddies after this post, as well who's done the same, they mentioned they never had any issues with getting pulled over or with state inspections (most likely the inspector either didn't care or they knew them). Overall, I just don't see it as real big issue (my opinion, now god forbids if someone smacks into my car, then I'll accept that responsibility)

I have had a set chilling for 3 weeks but its just been too cold to install them other than Wednesday this week I just don't want them falling out because it didn't stick well. Did you do it in a garage or in this cold weather?

[danx978]

Originally Posted by Ultimateone

I have had a set chilling for 3 weeks but its just been too cold to install them other than Wednesday this week I just don't want them falling out because it didn't stick well. Did you do it in a garage or in this cold weather?

Yes you're right, its a little cold out to be installing them now lol..I actually installed mine outside when we had a couple of warm days back in January. It sticked on pretty good. So far its holding up.

[Ultimateone]

Originally Posted by danx978

Yes you're right, its a little cold out to be installing them now lol..I actually installed mine outside when we had a couple of warm days back in January. It sticked on pretty good. So far its holding up.

Nice I'm dying for another warm day out to get mine on already

thx

[ska///235i]

Had painted reflectors for 3 years....never had a problem

They too busy checking out my car and chatting about bmws

[ska///235i]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

In Massachusetts, where you have to flunk an IQ test to get a driver's license?
But seriously, if it wasn't a problem then there wouldn't be a federal DOT regulation that requires them, in addition to state laws.

Be nice pls

[danx978]

Originally Posted by ska///235i

Had painted reflectors for 3 years....never had a problem

They too busy checking out my car and chatting about bmws

Right on brother! lol

[skw]

Had the painted ones for almost 3yrs w/ no issues on my previous F30. This time, I them wrapped w/ white reflective paper.