(Also Posted on General Forum)
Hello,

I recently purchased some BMW X3 Side Marker Fender Signal Lights. I like the teardrop shape with the clear lens and amber bulb. This is the signal light behind the front wheel but in forward of the front door.

I think that these lights are a fine addition for vehicular safety. Lately other automobile manufactures have followed BMW's lead and have started adding these to their vehicular designs.

I want to enjoy a little bit of German Engineering on my wife's 2003 Honda Pilot. I have done many modifications to "spruce up" her ride. Hey if you are going to have a vehicle for 10-15 years (hopefully), you have to enjoy it.
I have installed Hunter Stainless Brushguard, Wildcat Flash SS Side steps, 2006 rear lights, Acura MDX Wheels and Michelin Cross Terrain tires, Factory Hitch, Factory Fogs, third Brake light decal, PIAA P 4000 Fog/Driving lights, and Hopefully BMW X3 Side Signal Lights.

I bought these lights because I like their shape, size, and look over the
2006 lights for the Honda Pilot.

My questions:

1. How would you cut the hole in the fender?
Would you use a dremel and go slowly to reduce the generation of heat
and therefore decrease the possiblity of bubbling in the paint?

2. How would you paint the fender to reduce the possiblity of premature
rusting? I may go as far as installing them and then removing the fender
painting, then using RTV Clear Silicone to seal them to the fender. I can
always get to the bulb through the fender well.

3. I need the exact size of the fender hole for the light on the BMW X3.
Can anyone pop their signal light out and get a picture and a
measurement?

4. Does anyone know where I can get the vehicle pig tail for the lights to
attach to? I called the local dealer and they couldn't dig up the female
plug. (The light assembly has the male socket.)

Thanks for all your help.

we already have these lights so you might want to post these questions on some of the honda civic, si forums

try clubsi.com

most of the lights being added to civic/si's are to BIG, you might be starting a run on BMW part dept's

just cut the BMW connector off and use generic connectors

these lights will look great on your pilot

The pattern taken from the backside of the light is complex, and I know the actual hole in the X3 is a trapezoidal rectangle.

I need the exact size of the fender hole for the light on the BMW X3.
Can anyone pop their signal light out and get a picture and a
measurement?

Thanks.

Please Help!