Car accessories help

bch92 · 03-23-2010, 05:36 PM

Hello all I just bought my 128i love love love it! It is the most amazing machine. (My first BMW) I do have a couple questions tho I hope I can find answers to.

1. What is a good brand for a clear bra that I can buy for the BMW?
2. My old vehicle made a sound when it was lock and my BMW does not. How do I change that?
3. It does not have Xenons

. Does anyone know where I can buy some at a good price?
4. It is prewired for the alarm and cd changer. Were can I buy those and are they difficult to install?

Sorry for all the questions! If any one knows anything that may help me out please let me know it will be greatly appreciated.

SV Concepts III · 03-24-2010, 11:57 AM

For clear bra, find a local installer that does the 3M brand.

You will need the alarm from the dealer to get the beep sound.

For the headlights, your best option is to purchase a set of OE headlights for now. We are working on an aftermarket alternative if you can wait.

Both the alarm and cd changer can be purchased through your dealer or through www.getbmwparts.com

SV Concepts III · 03-24-2010, 12:11 PM

For clear bra, find a local installer that does the 3M brand.

You will need the alarm from the dealer to get the beep sound.

For the headlights, your best option is to purchase a set of OE headlights for now. We are working on an aftermarket alternative if you can wait.

Both the alarm and cd changer can be purchased through your dealer or through www.getbmwparts.com

Dackelone · 03-24-2010, 04:52 PM

You can also buy the film kit from any BMW dealer. Here are the part numbers:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...43&hg=83&fg=24

Do a search on "DIY Clear Bra", you will find more posts. I have still yet to install mine. I'm waiting for warmer weather too.

Here is my posting:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=361895

bye,
David

bch92 · 03-24-2010, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

For clear bra, find a local installer that does the 3M brand.

You will need the alarm from the dealer to get the beep sound.

For the headlights, your best option is to purchase a set of OE headlights for now. We are working on an aftermarket alternative if you can wait.

Both the alarm and cd changer can be purchased through your dealer or through www.getbmwparts.com

What are OE?

Dackelone · 03-24-2010, 05:52 PM

OE = Original Equipment ie: BMW

and lets not forget...

OEM = Original Equipment Manufacture ie: like OE but not the same!

fun2drv · 03-25-2010, 04:49 AM

Be careful about trying to do a clear bra DIY. I've had a clear bra on my last three cars and watch the installation. You REALLY need to know what you are doing if you want a nice result... This is one of those situations where you just "pay the man"

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bch92 Private 9 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2008 128i, 2006 325xi, 2007 X3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0)	Car accessories help Hello all I just bought my 128i love love love it! It is the most amazing machine. (My first BMW) I do have a couple questions tho I hope I can find answers to. 1. What is a good brand for a clear bra that I can buy for the BMW? 2. My old vehicle made a sound when it was lock and my BMW does not. How do I change that? 3. It does not have Xenons . Does anyone know where I can buy some at a good price? 4. It is prewired for the alarm and cd changer. Were can I buy those and are they difficult to install? Sorry for all the questions! If any one knows anything that may help me out please let me know it will be greatly appreciated.
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	For clear bra, find a local installer that does the 3M brand. You will need the alarm from the dealer to get the beep sound. For the headlights, your best option is to purchase a set of OE headlights for now. We are working on an aftermarket alternative if you can wait. Both the alarm and cd changer can be purchased through your dealer or through www.getbmwparts.com
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	For clear bra, find a local installer that does the 3M brand. You will need the alarm from the dealer to get the beep sound. For the headlights, your best option is to purchase a set of OE headlights for now. We are working on an aftermarket alternative if you can wait. Both the alarm and cd changer can be purchased through your dealer or through www.getbmwparts.com
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Dackelone European Editor 10532 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	You can also buy the film kit from any BMW dealer. Here are the part numbers: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...43&hg=83&fg=24 Do a search on "DIY Clear Bra", you will find more posts. I have still yet to install mine. I'm waiting for warmer weather too. Here is my posting: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=361895 bye, David
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Dackelone European Editor 10532 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	OE = Original Equipment ie: BMW and lets not forget... OEM = Original Equipment Manufacture ie: like OE but not the same!
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fun2drv Lieutenant 260 Rep 561 Posts Drives: '23 M5 Comp Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbia, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M5 [10.00] 2023 BMW M5 [0.00]	Be careful about trying to do a clear bra DIY. I've had a clear bra on my last three cars and watch the installation. You REALLY need to know what you are doing if you want a nice result... This is one of those situations where you just "pay the man"
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