I just want to get an idea of which configuration most people would prefer.

I'm not talking about clear corner lights, I'm referring to the signal light inside the 03-05 coupe lights.

Here's the lights in question. I'm about 90% done here, but I'm deciding whether or not to add a clear acrylic reflector.


Here's an idea of how they look without the piece:

(Incidentally, this is one of the pics of the original retrofit back in 9/2003. It's still the same X5 projectors, but in the previous pic, I've modified them.)

Here's a pic with the acrylic piece:


(I'm trying to post this as a poll, but I'm not sure how to do it. If the poll doesn't show up, you can just reply Yes or No.)

 

I think it looks more unique w/o it, but how does the light look when turned on? Can you post pics of that?

 

I think it looks better WITH the reflector!

 

Sure, here's some pics.

Without:


With:


The beam pattern is better controlled with the reflector, but it's a rather minor point in this project, so I could finish the project either way.

 

i say keep it. i kind of like it! especially if your side markers are amber..they go together IMO!

 

Yea' Keep it. Without it, it tends to looks like the bulb is about to burn out.

 

I say keep it

 

i like it better with

 

love em! i wish i had the time to take mine out and paint the housing black...

 

I say keep the clear peice it looks more like a factory part. Looks clean by the way!!

 

Better with it

 

W/out looks nicer!

 

looks nicver w/out thats how mine is

 

Looks better WITH the clear cover.

 

wait i think my post might be confusing. let me make it clearer

i am for the amber!