SH!TTY plastic inserts

[tool fan]

Did you all know that the european version 5er has an extra set of fog/marker lights below the the brake lights? The U.S. version has sh1tty black plastic inserts. The markers are SOOOOO hot looking. Does anyone know if I make that mod and have those lights installed, will it make my 5er illegal in the states?

 

[KevRC4130]

That does look good! I would think you could put red reflecters (and not lights that actually light up) on there, and i dont think you'd have to worry, because it would probably fall in the same catagory as a red bumper sticker than a light. I dont know though, sorry...

 

[dumayou]

I'm 100% sure you should be fine. Not illegal at all.

 

[bahnstormer]

those could be the required european rear fog lights.
in europe u have to have a rear fog light...

 

[Rudy]

They're not rear fog lights, they're just reflectors.

They're not available in the US due to some ridiculous DOT regulations but you can buy the reflectors from www.bekkers.com for under $30 for the pair.

They pop right in. I popped mine in before I even drove off for the first time!

 

[tool fan]

They're not rear fog lights, they're just reflectors.

The German ones are actually lights. 30.00 for some plastic ole reflecters???? You gotta to be kidding me. I had anticipated paying about 60.00 for actual lights.....for 30 bucks, I will just keep what I have. That is ridiculous. But thanks anyway.

 

[Fwu]

$30 is spare change considering what you paid for your car