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Rear centre brake light finally given up :(

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Rear centre brake light finally given up :(

Post by groovy_hippy » Sun Jun 18, 2017 4:14 pm

It's had a crack down the middle for some time, but apparently the zed is using the hot weather as an excuse to want yet another new thing...(as if new wheels, tyres, and cruise control aren't enough treats for it!)
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So...the car is stratus grey (and needs a wash). Do I go white or red for the new light? My preference is red, but I don't think I've seen a white rear brake light on stratus grey before...

Also - any thoughts on the best place to get one from? BMW on eBay want £82 delivered, somewhere in Lithuania will sell me one for £65 delivered, I've not asked at the stealers yet...

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Rear centre brake light finally given up :(

Post by srhutch » Sun Jun 18, 2017 4:20 pm

White is cheaper than red, and even UK dealers don't charge £82 for them.

Get from main dealer and it's easier to get replaced if it breaks again (2 year warranty)
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Rear centre brake light finally given up :(

Post by bladeowner » Sun Jun 18, 2017 4:47 pm

My red one's been cracked for a while and fell apart once so I glued it all back together. I have received a new clear one as a Father's Day present - result!
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Rear centre brake light finally given up :(

Post by firebobby » Sun Jun 18, 2017 5:54 pm

I have a crack in my 2nd hand one that I got from a member on here, it had a crack when I got it, so glued it and it's still fine. I do have a brand new red one for when it does go completely.
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Rear centre brake light finally given up :(

Post by cj10jeeper » Sun Jun 18, 2017 6:02 pm

Clear looks much better on the grey and silver colours, red on the darker colours
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Rear centre brake light finally given up :(

Post by 85genius » Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:20 pm

Always go clear, it's cheaper and looks better (unless the car is red or black) then its debatable which looks best
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Rear centre brake light finally given up :(

Post by Johnnyopolis » Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:33 am

I just bought one for mine in white and it was £57.00 from my local BMW dealer :thumbsup:

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Rear centre brake light finally given up :(

Post by bladeowner » Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:34 am

Johnnyopolis wrote: Wed Jun 21, 2017 12:33 am I just bought one for mine in white and it was £57.00 from my local BMW dealer :thumbsup:
Good price :thumbsup:
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