IND LCI Painted Reflectors

Jarocki · 01-25-2022, 11:05 PM

I may not have a permanent plate yet, but got my front and rear reflectors installed

Mike_OGm2 · 01-26-2022, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Jarocki

I may not have a permanent plate yet, but got my front and rear reflectors installed

Did you use the pry tool method? Thanks!

lolo-comp · 01-26-2022, 09:08 AM

I had my rear reflectors painted locally to match my Gloss black Bumper. Came out nice..

Jarocki · 01-26-2022, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike_OGm2

Did you use the pry tool method? Thanks!

I drastically overpaid to have my dealer install them during the break-in service, so couldn't tell you

They did mention that "partial removal of bumper" was required to change out the rears.. so not entirely sure what that entailed

Mike_OGm2 · 01-26-2022, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike_OGm2

Did you use the pry tool method? Thanks!

I drastically overpaid to have my dealer install them during the break-in service, so couldn't tell you

They did mention that "partial removal of bumper" was required to change out the rears.. so not entirely sure what that entailed

Thanks for the info.

lolo-comp · 01-26-2022, 10:29 PM

I watched my body shop pry out both rear reflectors in about 30 seconds. They pryed out from the inside (facing the license plate) out. No bumper removal necessary at all.

Klazu · 01-26-2022, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by leorod_rn

Just thought I'd share a picture of the IND LCI painted front reflectors and rear insert

That's one really shiny car on your very first photo!

freesole · 01-26-2022, 11:50 PM

I think you do have to partially get in from behind the reflectors to get the rear ones out. The clips require you to pinch them in order to release them. That's why I haven't installed mine yet.

nickgsa60 · 01-27-2022, 07:41 AM

These look good, but...

With the rear reflectors being one of the very few remaining visual signifiers between the M and M40i, I plan to save the effort and cost and leave the OEMs in place

Jarocki · 01-27-2022, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nickgsa60

These look good, but...

With the rear reflectors being one of the very few remaining visual signifiers between the M and M40i, I plan to save the effort and cost and leave the OEMs in place

I'd tend to agree, however since the M40i has the reflector in the bottom bumper horizontally, and the brightness of the reflector (front and rear) breaking up the depth of MBB, I'm thrilled with the unity that the gloss black replacements give on the M

Mistertmac · 01-30-2022, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lolo-comp

I watched my body shop pry out both rear reflectors in about 30 seconds. They pryed out from the inside (facing the license plate) out. No bumper removal necessary at all.

I was testing it today, but didn't want to break anything.
So did they pry from the bottom or inside ? Outsisde?

lolo-comp · 01-30-2022, 08:52 PM

They pried them out from the inside of the reflector (closest to the license plate) and popped them out towards the wheels. The same way the doors open, the reflectors pry out that way.

freesole · 01-31-2022, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lolo-comp

They pried them out from the inside of the reflector (closest to the license plate) and popped them out towards the wheels. The same way the doors open, the reflectors pry out that way.

Might give this a try. Thanks!

mikerx5 · 01-31-2022, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lolo-comp

They pried them out from the inside of the reflector (closest to the license plate) and popped them out towards the wheels. The same way the doors open, the reflectors pry out that way.

Might give this a try. Thanks!

Check youtube!!

IND and many other DIY vids are up there. Be amazed what you can find!

jzmundy · 01-31-2022, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lolo-comp

They pried them out from the inside of the reflector (closest to the license plate) and popped them out towards the wheels. The same way the doors open, the reflectors pry out that way.

Might give this a try. Thanks!

Check youtube!!

IND and many other DIY vids are up there. Be amazed what you can find!

For the pre-LCI, sure. Not the case for the LCI.

Kar15 · 09-06-2022, 07:17 PM

My apologies in reviving an old thread….but has there been any videos/tips shared on how to replace the rear reflectors for the LCI G01?

RedX4MC · 09-07-2022, 03:13 AM

I have Toronto Red Metallic reflector inserts from Ind Distribution also.
Note: this photo is before the KW V3 shocks were installed.

Eric SS · 10-16-2022, 05:54 PM

Is there any updates install guide for the LCI rear reflectors? I have them sitting on my counter waiting to go in. Thanks.

JOMAMA · 10-27-2022, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by leorod_rn

Just thought I'd share a picture of the IND LCI painted front reflectors and rear insert

How did your remove the factory inserts ??

Did you have to pop them out from behind the bumper ?

JOMAMA · 10-27-2022, 04:09 PM

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Is there any updates install guide for the LCI rear reflectors? I have them sitting on my counter waiting to go in. Thanks.

did you install them yet ?

Eric SS · 10-28-2022, 09:58 AM

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did you install them yet ?

No, not yet. Haven't had the time unfortunately.

Kar15 · 11-03-2022, 08:48 PM

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did you install them yet ?

No, not yet. Haven't had the time unfortunately.

Keep us posted on if you figure out how to install them and the difficulty involved. I also have a set waiting to be installed but I'm waiting for a DIY vid or instructions directly from IND.

Thanks,

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