DIY: Side mirrors - Euro Glass swap

[doba_s]

Thanks ...

Here is 11 pieces kit for $41

http://www.autotoolworld.com/SIR-Too...t_p_51315.html

[doba_s]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Well, the right may be a different number, but the US one is already convex, so I'm not sure why it would need replacing. I have no complaints about the right mirror.

Mirror glas, heated, wide-angle, left ELEKTROCHROM 51168041951
Mirror glas, heated, wide-angle, right ELEKTROCHROM 51168041952

US LT 51168046507
US RT 51168046508

I don't know what to tell you, but on my car the RT glass is the same as the LT one ( NOT convex )

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by doba_s

I don't know what to tell you, but on my car the RT glass is the same as the LT one ( NOT convex )

Wow! It doesn't say on it, "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear"?

[doba_s]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Wow! It doesn't say on it, "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear"?

it does, but euro one is much different, I should say more convex / curved at the edge

There is actually a separation line between convex and normal part of the glass

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by doba_s

Thanks ...

Here is 11 pieces kit for $41

http://www.autotoolworld.com/SIR-Too...t_p_51315.html

Thanks - just ordered one, $50 shipped.

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by doba_s

it does, but euro one is much different, I should say more convex / curved at the edge

There is actually a separation line between convex and normal part of the glass

Okay, I can buy that, but your stock one is convex if it has that imprint. Appears from posts on other forums that they are $300-400 each, and not easy to get in the US, as they are not DOT approved.

[doba_s]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Okay, I can buy that, but your stock one is convex if it has that imprint. Appears from posts on other forums that they are $300-400 each, and not easy to get in the US, as they are not DOT approved.

you can get them here

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-M3-...erior/Mirrors/

or maybe a bit cheaper on ebay

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by doba_s

you can get them here

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-M3-...erior/Mirrors/

or maybe a bit cheaper on ebay

Thanks - may do this someday, but at $700 it's not top of my list. $500 just for the dimming feature! Looks like they won't have stock in until end of November. I'm going to bookmark this, though.

[albert1028]

There has to be a way to get someone from Europe to order a bunch of these for us, right? Anyone have any contacts or ideas? Paying $700 is a bit steep.

[doba_s]

Originally Posted by albert1028

There has to be a way to get someone from Europe to order a bunch of these for us, right? Anyone have any contacts or ideas? Paying $700 is a bit steep.

this is the price in Europe - 224€ per side ...

with the current exchange rate it would cost you ~675 not including the shipping cost

[albert1028]

Originally Posted by doba_s

this is the price in Europe - 224€ per side ...

with the current exchange rate it would cost you ~675 not including the shipping cost

Doh! Thanks for letting me know, even if we knew individual who could buy it in europe. But 224 EURO i assume is retail, there's gotta be a tischer bmw parts location of Europe, right?

[Moxie]

Originally Posted by albert1028

Doh! Thanks for letting me know, even if we knew individual who could buy it in europe. But 224 EURO i assume is retail, there's gotta be a tischer bmw parts location of Europe, right?

If you find a tischer bmw parts location of Europe, let me know

My wife's car is a Euro spec 320 & the mirrors are great. I haven’t had a problem adjusting the US spec M3's to eliminate blindspots. Just not as easy. Don't think it's worth the expense for me. Unless I can pick 'em up at a junkyard...

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by albert1028

Doh! Thanks for letting me know, even if we knew individual who could buy it in europe. But 224 EURO i assume is retail, there's gotta be a tischer bmw parts location of Europe, right?

If you are willing to give up auto dimming (still heated), which is a pretty small thing, the ECS Tuning price is $200/pair, much better.

[albert1028]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

If you are willing to give up auto dimming (still heated), which is a pretty small thing, the ECS Tuning price is $200/pair, much better.

Thanks! Since I have tint already, i might be able to do this, $200 cheaper than $700. Wonder if auto dimming elements really warrant an extra $500 premium. I doubt the cost is really a few hundred dollors.

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by albert1028

Thanks! Since I have tint already, i might be able to do this, $200 cheaper than $700. Wonder if auto dimming elements really warrant an extra $500 premium. I doubt the cost is really a few hundred dollors.

Electrochromic glass is pretty expensive. The type that turns opaque runs about $100/square foot in buildings. This is a different type.

[tom @ eas]

I had the aspheric mirrors on my previous e46M, one of the best purchases ever, I wish US models seen this type of treatment.

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Thanks - may do this someday, but at $700 it's not top of my list. $500 just for the dimming feature! Looks like they won't have stock in until end of November. I'm going to bookmark this, though.

I agree, $700 for dimming is a hard pill to swallow.

[doba_s]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Okay, I can buy that, but your stock one is convex if it has that imprint. Appears from posts on other forums that they are $300-400 each, and not easy to get in the US, as they are not DOT approved.

Greg, here are some pics where you can see the separation line

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by doba_s

Greg, here are some pics where you can see the separation line

Nice, although you could stick on some of theose adhesive bubble mirrors on the outer part of the stock lens! (just kidding) I had my parts guy at Rasmussen BMW check and he says doesn't see any US restriction on ordering them. $290.31 for the left one (didn't have him check the right). So, that's about $120 (incl. shipping) less than ECST. Another nice thing is not stupid warning imprinted on them!

[doba_s]

Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Nice, although you could stick on some of theose adhesive bubble mirrors on the outer part of the stock lens! (just kidding) I had my parts guy at Rasmussen BMW check and he says doesn't see any US restriction on ordering them. $290.31 for the left one (didn't have him check the right). So, that's about $120 (incl. shipping) less than ECST. Another nice thing is not stupid warning imprinted on them!

It would be great if you can order them through US dealer ... Keep us posted

[albert1028]

Originally Posted by doba_s

It would be great if you can order them through US dealer ... Keep us posted

Definitely! Keep us posted, there might be a bunch of us ready to buy if your guy can get it. I hope he can. Go Greg Go!

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by albert1028

Definitely! Keep us posted, there might be a bunch of us ready to buy if your guy can get it. I hope he can. Go Greg Go!

You can check with your dealer just as easily! I'll probably wait to consider this until after I get my wheels.

[GregW / Oregon]

Originally Posted by doba_s

Thanks ...

Here is 11 pieces kit for $41

http://www.autotoolworld.com/SIR-Too...t_p_51315.html

Just got it (5 days), $49.68 shipped. The tools are VERY sturdy for being plastic!