Removing Rear Reflectors F93 M8

TXAlex · 08-23-2021, 12:13 PM

I just received my ACEXXON rear reflectors and can't find any information on how to remove the stock rear reflectors.

Anyone have any ideas?

ctelimad · 08-23-2021, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TXAlex

I just received my ACEXXON rear reflectors and can't find any information on how to remove the stock rear reflectors.

Anyone have any ideas?

I also couldn't find anythibg online
U can try using a fishing line to remove it like in the link
http://youtu.be/-l8ecIVezC0
Hope that helps
Please post some pic after installing them
I was debating if i should get them

brzn · 08-23-2021, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TXAlex

I just received my ACEXXON rear reflectors and can't find any information on how to remove the stock rear reflectors.

Anyone have any ideas?

Which part # did you buy? I don't see anything listed on their site for F92/F93.

Resjudicata · 08-23-2021, 04:40 PM

The m850i doesn't have rear reflective reflectors. Do you mean the front ones??

I don't think the m8c is different??

Vic55 · 08-23-2021, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Resjudicata

The m850i doesn't have rear reflective reflectors. Do you mean the front ones??

I don't think the m8c is different??

We have them. (F93)

I just used vinyl gloss to black them out (you can see the loctations)

Resjudicata · 08-23-2021, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Resjudicata

The m850i doesn't have rear reflective reflectors. Do you mean the front ones??

I don't think the m8c is different??

We have them. (F93)

I just used vinyl gloss to black them out (you can see the loctations)

Must be a gran coupe thing.

I've never noticed them on the m850i convertible.

Resjudicata · 08-23-2021, 07:46 PM

I stand corrected. I always thought they were tail lights, and because I can't see myself braking; I assumed they were brake lights.

but as you can clearly see on my night vision camera, it's definitely reflective.

.

TXAlex · 08-23-2021, 08:09 PM

I got them from IND

https://ind-distribution.com/product...687480b5&_ss=r

They are the same for all M8s.

The clips/attachment areas look different from the X5M. They are the same as the F90 M5 but the videos I have seen show removing 3 body screws on below the bumper cover to get access to the clips. I have no fear of taking apart stuff just wasting time.

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Originally Posted by X5Mpartingout

Which part # did you buy? I don't see anything listed on their site for F92/F93.

TXAlex · 08-23-2021, 08:16 PM

That looks slick. Nice work! I have always liked your car as well it's the same color as mine and you have it setup like I want. I worry about parking with it that low but I guess you get used to it? I did with my e46 M3.

Unfortunately, the 12mm spacers I want to purchase are 4 weeks out.

Anyhow, your M8 looks freaking great! What a beast!

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Originally Posted by Vic55

We have them. (F93)

I just used vinyl gloss to black them out (you can see the loctations)

TXAlex · 08-23-2021, 08:28 PM

Now you will notices them forever! lol

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Originally Posted by Resjudicata

I stand corrected. I always thought they were tail lights, and because I can't see myself braking; I assumed they were brake lights.

but as you can clearly see on my night vision camera, it's definitely reflective.

.

brzn · 08-23-2021, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXAlex

I got them from IND

https://ind-distribution.com/product...687480b5&_ss=r

They are the same for all M8s.

The clips/attachment areas look different from the X5M. They are the same as the F90 M5 but the videos I have seen show removing 3 body screws on below the bumper cover to get access to the clips. I have no fear of taking apart stuff just wasting time.

Awesome, thanks! I actually reached out to Acexxon a few weeks ago and never received a response.

TXAlex · 08-23-2021, 08:36 PM

Perhaps like this.

Vic55 · 08-23-2021, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TXAlex

That looks slick. Nice work! I have always liked your car as well it's the same color as mine and you have it setup like I want. I worry about parking with it that low but I guess you get used to it? I did with my e46 M3.

Unfortunately, the 12mm spacers I want to purchase are 4 weeks out.

Anyhow, your M8 looks freaking great! What a beast!

Thanks I appreciate that... the car really only sits low on the sides which wont ever be subject to rubbing as its not really that low.

if you want hit up ben aka r33_RGSport and he might have them in stock.

TXAlex · 08-23-2021, 08:41 PM

Hopefully, I'll give it shot tomorrow morning before the heat hits. I'll send photos if successful.

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Originally Posted by X5Mpartingout

Awesome, thanks! I actually reached out to Acexxon a few weeks ago and never received a response.

omer · 08-23-2021, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TXAlex

Hopefully, I'll give it shot tomorrow morning before the heat hits. I'll send photos if successful.

Quote:

Originally Posted by X5Mpartingout

Awesome, thanks! I actually reached out to Acexxon a few weeks ago and never received a response.

You can just vinyl

TXAlex · 08-24-2021, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by X5Mpartingout

Awesome, thanks! I actually reached out to Acexxon a few weeks ago and never received a response.

I got this today.

"Hello Alexander,

The best way to remove the factory ones is to depress the tabs on the backside from under the bumper.

Sometimes if you try to pry them out the tabs on the factory ones could break.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Ryan@IND"

MELLOWYELLOW06 · 08-24-2021, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Resjudicata

I stand corrected. I always thought they were tail lights, and because I can't see myself braking; I assumed they were brake lights.

but as you can clearly see on my night vision camera, it's definitely reflective.

.

I thought I was looking at my garage cam for a second

:

TXAlex · 08-25-2021, 09:36 AM

I am happy to report that no disassembly required.

if you lie on your back and on the right side reach up with your right hand there is an access right next to the exhaust heat shielding. Reach up in there and start with the top clip work you way down.Simply depressed them by hand and pull the reflectors off with only about 3 minutes of work total. Do the opposite for the left side.

Cheers!

TXAlex · 08-25-2021, 10:25 AM

A huge improvement. Now if only there was a carbon fiber version? Hey @Autotecknic

I disconnected my exhaust valves when open so they are now permanently open and I'm shock they are even on this car. It's still very civil unless you get on the throttle or do aggressive down shifts. It's nice to have a little crackle on shifts too.

I'm going to replace the down pipes (either G-power or Eisenman) and install an Acropovic Evolution as soon as I can. Intake, turbos, and tune shortly after.

This after coilovers and spacers which I hope to have done in a couple of weeks.

PappadocM8 · 08-27-2021, 01:45 PM

Just installed this morning. Looks soooooo much better. I take it I'm not the only one who sees something they like then manicly runs to get it?

JamesTabletop · 12-14-2023, 12:17 PM

Struggling with the install of these. Did you guys just push on the tabs from the back until they pop out?

Dr Thrillride · 12-14-2023, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesTabletop

Struggling with the install of these. Did you guys just push on the tabs from the back until they pop out?

Squeeze and push mate

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TXAlex Private 39 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2021 M8 Competition Gran Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	Removing Rear Reflectors F93 M8 I just received my ACEXXON rear reflectors and can't find any information on how to remove the stock rear reflectors. Anyone have any ideas?
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Resjudicata Colonel 1603 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: M850i convertible Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Dulles Virginia iTrader: (0)	The m850i doesn't have rear reflective reflectors. Do you mean the front ones?? I don't think the m8c is different??
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Resjudicata Colonel 1603 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: M850i convertible Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Dulles Virginia iTrader: (0)	I stand corrected. I always thought they were tail lights, and because I can't see myself braking; I assumed they were brake lights. but as you can clearly see on my night vision camera, it's definitely reflective. . Attached Images
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TXAlex Private 39 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2021 M8 Competition Gran Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	I am happy to report that no disassembly required. if you lie on your back and on the right side reach up with your right hand there is an access right next to the exhaust heat shielding. Reach up in there and start with the top clip work you way down.Simply depressed them by hand and pull the reflectors off with only about 3 minutes of work total. Do the opposite for the left side. Cheers! Attached Images
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TXAlex Private 39 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2021 M8 Competition Gran Coupe Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	A huge improvement. Now if only there was a carbon fiber version? Hey @Autotecknic I disconnected my exhaust valves when open so they are now permanently open and I'm shock they are even on this car. It's still very civil unless you get on the throttle or do aggressive down shifts. It's nice to have a little crackle on shifts too. I'm going to replace the down pipes (either G-power or Eisenman) and install an Acropovic Evolution as soon as I can. Intake, turbos, and tune shortly after. This after coilovers and spacers which I hope to have done in a couple of weeks. Last edited by TXAlex; 08-25-2021 at 11:01 AM..
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JamesTabletop New Member 10 Rep 28 Posts Drives: '23 AW M8 F92 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	Struggling with the install of these. Did you guys just push on the tabs from the back until they pop out?
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