I got quoted $100 to install a 745 sidemarker. Remind you that this is JUST for install. I have the part and the guy said that it would take 2 hours to install plus prime, paint, etc. How much did other ppl pay?

 

prime and paint what? lol for a $100 dollar install u better bring a big bottle of lube...lol
i got my sidemarkers installed for $40 at a local shop in Marlboro, NJ on route 9
-Eric

 

pix?

 

TLlikeWHOA, what did they do about rust issues? $40 sounds good, if it's that cheap then I'll go there as well.

 

Man... side markers is one mod I would like to slip into.. but what is the best hardware the most recommended..??
J

 

i just ordered OEM 745 BMW sidemarkers from a website..forgot the name...look around..

 

I bought and installed my sidemarkers for ~ $120. It's been over 2.5 years ago and so far so good.

Here's a pic:

 

Looks good

 

What have u guys been paying for the 745 side markers?

 

All they need to do is drill a hole, use a nibbler to make the corresponding shape/size of the side maker...sand the edges down, use some touch up paint to cover the edges so it won't rust. there is no need to prime or repaint the area. In So. Cal. usually $30-50

 

don't they have to measure so it would match? where in so. cal can i do it for $30-$50? cause i might head down there in a few months.

 

Blackshadow, where did you get those clears?? Are those the JDM sidemarkers?? I have the JDM amber ones but I'd much rather have those clears!! Thanx man!!

 

Those are not JDM sidemarkers. They are european sidemarkers. I bought them at a local performance shop. I will try to find the link for you.

 

i got my JDM sidemarkers installed at a local import shop a few months ago...cost $40 bux...i am now using clear JDM style sidemarkers for street and will b using the orange JDM sidemarkers for show ...laters

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Silver, instead of driving down here, goto the place Evo got it done at. Basically what they do is, they take the side marker, and they trace the pattern on a piece of cardboard and they cut the shape out. Then they draw a light pattern on the car and they drill a hole and nibble on it....they will do this several times to make sure it fit perfectly.

Some sidemarkers are easier then others. Most universal sidemarkers have a round base...so they only need to drill a little hole. I have the BMW 3 Series side markers and the shape is an uneven rectangle...the problem with the ones i have is there is VERY little room to make a mistake. I only have about 2-3 mm work with...anything more than that the hole will be bigger than the sidemarker.

 

I priced the 745 side markers while i was at Fields BMW in Orlando today wiating for a new clutch in the M5. $53 for both. Im OK with that, im just wondering if i can install them myself without FUBARing my fendors.

 

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thanks cool tl

 

I got my 745 sidemarkers for about $35 and installed for $20

 

i'm sometimes in NJ...whats the name of the shop?