Side indicator replacements, yeah/nay?

[buze]

Looking at clear side indicators; I found this pack of 4, anyone tried these, or, is there an alternative that is guarantted 'not shitty'

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271857353637

What about the 'smoked' versions that might look nice -- are they MOT friendly?

As a matter of fact, is there a list of non-oem parts that are known 'non shitty'? Stuff like BMW badges etc...

 

[g8jka]

I have the smoked ones on mine, passed the MOT fine with them fitted today.

 

[Mani]

Clear all the way for me

 

[t-tony]

I fitted clear ones on my Z3, but as a part of the whole picture. All chrome headlights and my car had the exterior and interior chrome pack, chrome outer door handle covers (quality ones from Germany) All fitted with LED bulbs too. As for quality of non OEM parts it's really a trial and error thing. If they don't feel "right" send them back!

Tony.

 

[buze]

Ok so I think I'll try the smoked kit, as they will 'fade' nicely in the Oxford Green -- for the other two, I'll try a pair and hope for the best...

@t-tony, I also have the chrome pack, chrome door handles and so on, however how to you clean the couldiness of them? the windscreen surround is chrome, and I tried a bit of T-cut, but it still comes back a bit cloudy...

 

[t-tony]

Ok so I think I'll try the smoked kit, as they will 'fade' nicely in the Oxford Green -- for the other two, I'll try a pair and hope for the best...

@t-tony, I also have the chrome pack, chrome door handles and so on, however how to you clean the couldiness of them? the windscreen surround is chrome, and I tried a bit of T-cut, but it still comes back a bit cloudy...

Sorry mate, I'm no help with that particular problem as my Oxford Green car did not have the chrome screen surround. There are several members who do, so someone will be able to help I'm sure. @PHILIP BAXTER

Tony.

 

[Dino D]

Smoked but I'm biased as I'm selling mine

Looks great on a dark car, cleans up the look.

The bulbs they come with aren't very bright but you can use you existing or get some brighter Phillips brand bulbs. I think you can get LED now too

 

[t-tony]

Smoked but I'm biased as I'm selling mine

Looks great on a dark car, cleans up the look.

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The bulbs they come with aren't very bright but you can use you existing or get some brighter Phillips brand bulbs. I think you can get LED now too

I brought some LED style bulbs home from "You Know Where" Dino.

Tony.

 

[Dino D]

I brought some LED style bulbs home from "You Know Where" Dino.

Tony.

Long way to go for bulbs man. Especially if they made in China anyway, think of the carbon footprint!

 

[t-tony]

Long way to go for bulbs man. Especially if they made in China anyway, think of the carbon footprint!

No, not really mate, I'm not going out of my way for them ! They're already in the US when I get there.

Tony.

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Hi @buze and @t-tony, I don't really give the chrome on my car any special treatment. The odd bit of chrome cleaner now and again.
I don't have the chrome windscreen surround on my car though.

 

[t-tony]

Hi @buze and @t-tony, I don't really give the chrome on my car any special treatment. The odd bit of chrome cleaner now and again.
I don't have the chrome windscreen surround on my car though.

My mistake mate, sorry. I thought yours had it.

Tony.

 

[buze]

Well, I ordered one of the chrome polish cream from amazon, there's dozens it seems, so I picked a random one with good reviews, we'll see!

I think I might for the smoked lights -- @t-tony what model of LED bulbs did you put in? Sorry I'm a total z3 newb

Next pestering post: new fog lights plastic+ LED bulbs

 

[colb]

Changed my side lights for a pair of smoked (black) ones from a German supplier on Ebay got a pair for less money than one clear unit. Looks fine on my blue car, they needed changing as the outside edges were chipped. Retained the amber indicator repeaters, may try a pair of clear ones at some time.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-19...689366?hash=item4656021b56:g:zZ4AAOSwzaJX7TXs

 

[the Nefyn cat]

Clear on mine, with chrome bulbs to get rid of the fried-egg look. Don't like that orange splodge look.

 

[Sean d]

Ok so I think I'll try the smoked kit, as they will 'fade' nicely in the Oxford Green -- for the other two, I'll try a pair and hope for the best...

@t-tony, I also have the chrome pack, chrome door handles and so on, however how to you clean the couldiness of them? the windscreen surround is chrome, and I tried a bit of T-cut, but it still comes back a bit cloudy...

Solvol Autosol works very well on chrome

 

[Davyhoogy]

I'm all for clear lenses

 

[5harp3y]

clear on mine with LED bulbs so no fried egg look

 

[Davyhoogy]

clear on mine with LED bulbs so no fried egg look

Indicators I just use chromed ones. Cba with the led relay faff

 

[buze]

Well I ordered a set from the original message, and will just change the four lights. Need now to read @5harp3y thread on the LED relay thing as I could just install LED and be done with it!