wtf! No side marker on the front fenders?!

halfmonkey · 10-14-2011, 11:38 AM

I like the design and the interior def look like a huge step up in design and quality but I HATE the fact that they moved the side blinker from the fender to the mirror. Now, that part just looks like an Audi. From the released pixs, it looks like where they used to have the side blinker, they've now replaced it with a badge to designate which model line it is. ie. sport, luxury, or modern.

NYR · 10-14-2011, 12:18 PM

Both would be too much, and the industry seems to be moving towards having it integrated in the side mirrors.

bbbuzzy · 10-14-2011, 12:53 PM

I've always thought the move of many manufacturers to place the side blinker on the mirror makes sense. It's more visible to oncoming traffic at most angles and does not get washed out by the headlights like signals integrated into the front light assembly. Safety first these days.

halfmonkey · 10-14-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbuzzy

I've always thought the move of many manufacturers to place the side blinker on the mirror makes sense. It's more visible to oncoming traffic at most angles and does not get washed out by the headlights like signals integrated into the front light assembly. Safety first these days.

I'm thinking the opposite. There's already a blinker on the rear of the car and the front of the car so for oncoming traffic, they'll see the blinker from the front of the car. The side blinker is actually safer because it allows a car that's right next to you to see your intention of changing lanes (such as on the freeway), especially in your blind spot where they won't necessarily be able to see your rear blinker and def won't be able to see the blinker on the mirror housing as it's facing the front fo the car.

bbbuzzy · 10-14-2011, 12:58 PM

Good points!

JSP · 10-14-2011, 04:00 PM

It's unfortunate that the side marker has been replaced with a silly badge that shows the trim line.

erikbmw1 · 10-15-2011, 07:55 PM

If there are no holes where that badge is placed on the fender I would be removing it first chance I get. That badge looks soooooo cheap and soooooo unnecessary.

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NYR Private First Class 13 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Coupe (Montego Blue) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (1)	Both would be too much, and the industry seems to be moving towards having it integrated in the side mirrors.
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bbbuzzy Lieutenant 18 Rep 481 Posts Drives: '13 335is convertible (manual) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: north of Boston iTrader: (0)	I've always thought the move of many manufacturers to place the side blinker on the mirror makes sense. It's more visible to oncoming traffic at most angles and does not get washed out by the headlights like signals integrated into the front light assembly. Safety first these days. __________________ '13 335is convertible (manual) '11 X3 xdrive35i '15 Sienna Limited AWD (road tripper) '06 330i MT, sport,premium (retired)
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bbbuzzy Lieutenant 18 Rep 481 Posts Drives: '13 335is convertible (manual) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: north of Boston iTrader: (0)	Good points! __________________ '13 335is convertible (manual) '11 X3 xdrive35i '15 Sienna Limited AWD (road tripper) '06 330i MT, sport,premium (retired)
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JSP Enlisted Member 5 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	It's unfortunate that the side marker has been replaced with a silly badge that shows the trim line.
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erikbmw1 ErikBMW1 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 135ci Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greenville, North Carolina, USA iTrader: (0)	trim badge If there are no holes where that badge is placed on the fender I would be removing it first chance I get. That badge looks soooooo cheap and soooooo unnecessary.
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