DIY: Side mirrors - Euro Glass swap - Page 3

albert1028 · 11-04-2009, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

You can check with your dealer just as easily!

I'll probably wait to consider this until after I get my wheels.

Hey Greg,

Can you help me clarify what are the correct part numbers for both the left and right, the ones that have the electrochemical version? I believe the ones you got quoted $500 something for.

Thanks.

doba_s · 11-05-2009, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

You can check with your dealer just as easily!

I'll probably wait to consider this until after I get my wheels.

I checked with Evan@Tischer and he told me it is not available for US

GregW / Oregon · 11-05-2009, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albert1028

Hey Greg,

Can you help me clarify what are the correct part numbers for both the left and right, the ones that have the electrochemical version? I believe the ones you got quoted $500 something for.

Thanks.

Posts #1 & 21.

bavarian19 · 11-08-2009, 05:21 PM

cchan · 11-09-2009, 11:18 PM

Nothing against higher quality tools, but there's a cheapo option at Harbor Freight:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67021

I think I remember seeing some recent in-store coupons in the back of Road & Track or Car & Driver magazines for only $3.99... Couldn't say if these will break on first use, but at one tenth the price probably worth a shot.

KKSigua · 11-10-2009, 06:49 AM

Tried asking my dealer yesterday to see if they could get mirrors for me and they can't so have to think of a different option.

albert1028 · 11-10-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by KKSigua

Tried asking my dealer yesterday to see if they could get mirrors for me and they can't so have to think of a different option.

Me 3.

Greg, Can your dealer really get it? If so, there might be a few who are interested since none of our dealers can get it.

GregW / Oregon · 11-10-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by albert1028

Me 3.

Greg, Can your dealer really get it? If so, there might be a few who are interested since none of our dealers can get it.

I haven't actually tried. But the parts guy I trust said hes sees no restriction to ordering them and it lists 40 in stock (left) in Germany. I may go ahead and try.

KKSigua · 11-12-2009, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

I haven't actually tried. But the parts guy I trust said hes sees no restriction to ordering them and it lists 40 in stock (left) in Germany. I may go ahead and try.

My parts guys pretty much said that BMW NA will automatically block the order when they try to enter it in the computer system. So Greg let us know if you can do it because I'm interested as well.

Kev · 11-12-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KKSigua

My parts guys pretty much said that BMW NA will automatically block the order when they try to enter it in the computer system. So Greg let us know if you can do it because I'm interested as well.

If that doesn't work out, you can always count on Rennspec or Rover Active to bring you these mirrors. It worked well for me.

KKSigua · 11-16-2009, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kev

If that doesn't work out, you can always count on Rennspec or Rover Active to bring you these mirrors. It worked well for me.

Thanks I'll give them a call

EJ_92606 · 06-26-2010, 01:01 AM

Interesting that the Euro mirrors don't have the beveled edges of the US mirrors. Maybe I'll get used to the beveled edges but it seemed quite disorienting when an image passed through that beveled edge.

shawrf1 · 06-26-2010, 01:05 PM

Thanks for the write-up! Definitely helped with my install...

WillC310 · 06-26-2010, 05:05 PM

Did mine yesterday. Only thing I would add is that removing the clip that controls heating/dimming is a slight PITA only because there wasn't a lot of slack in my cable. I had to use a small flat head screwdriver to lift up the tab and try to remove the connector at the same time.

Euro mirrors are the sh!t and all M3's should come with them.

koxal · 06-26-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WillC310

Did mine yesterday. Only thing I would add is that removing the clip that controls heating/dimming is a slight PITA only because there wasn't a lot of slack in my cable. I had to use a small flat head screwdriver to lift up the tab and try to remove the connector at the same time.

Euro mirrors are the sh!t and all M3's should come with them.

where did you get them from??? and can you pm the price pls? thanks

JJ Piper · 09-29-2010, 12:26 PM

For those of you that ordered the set of non-dimming mirrors from ECS Tuning, have you gotten any error messages for not having the dimming wire connected? ECS Tuning was not able to confirm that I wouldnt get an error message. Please only respond if you are certain that you had dimming mirrors to begin with. Looks like ECS has the set on sale for $243. I havent checked Ebay for pricing yet.

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

Mike Benvo · 02-06-2011, 03:04 PM

If in fact you do receive a dimming error, I can turn the auto dimming off.... just a thought..

ducman · 05-28-2011, 03:02 AM

Got mine yesterday and did a 5 minutes install after work today. All I got to say when I was driving home was...DAMN THESE MIRRORS ARE FUCKING AWESOME!!!!

1036E90M · 05-29-2011, 03:06 PM

Thanks for this little write up!!

llis · 10-08-2011, 06:22 PM

Great DIY. But how will you ever remember that objects in mirror are closer than they appear? Aren't you running a big risk? Remember Jurassic Park!

jrdnlc · 11-17-2011, 01:02 AM

Ordered the tool set for myself. Awesome stuff!

tlp · 12-07-2011, 10:55 PM

This is a great mod.

I have an extra pair of mirrors For Sale if anyone is interested.

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11-09-2009, 11:18 PM	#49
cchan Private Drives: '12 F30 328i/'11 C2S/'04 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SF Bay, CA Posts: 88 iTrader: (1)	Nothing against higher quality tools, but there's a cheapo option at Harbor Freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67021 I think I remember seeing some recent in-store coupons in the back of Road & Track or Car & Driver magazines for only $3.99... Couldn't say if these will break on first use, but at one tenth the price probably worth a shot. __________________ Golden Gate BMWCCA - Car Control Clinics '12 328i/'11 C2S/'04 GT3 Past: '09 M3 DCT/'03 M3 SMG/'95 M3... missing an E30 I suppose...

11-10-2009, 06:49 AM	#50
KKSigua Forever Modding! Drives: 08 JZB M3, M-DCT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,068 iTrader: (4)	Tried asking my dealer yesterday to see if they could get mirrors for me and they can't so have to think of a different option. __________________ Advan F7, Vorst. GTS3 Bumper, Deck lid, AA Pulley, ECU 1.5, X-Pipe w/HFC, Eisenmann Black Series Race, CF Grills,Vents,Mirrors, BMW Perf. Steering Wheel, 09 iDrive Knob, Alum. Pedals, Euro Rear Fog & Side Mirrors, Lux H8, F1 Tint, Ventureshield, EAS Mirror Mod, , Gruppe M CAI, Dinan 3.62, Stage 3 susp. ACS CF side skirt, Escort 9500ix, Challenge CF rear diffuser, Kics R40 Stud Conv. Kit, Alekshop F&R Cam.

10-08-2011, 06:22 PM	#64
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11-08-2009, 05:21 PM	#48
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06-26-2010, 01:01 AM	#56
EJ_92606 Ultimate Driving Machine Drives: '13 F10 550i; '11 R1200GS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So. Cal Posts: 381 iTrader: (1)	Interesting that the Euro mirrors don't have the beveled edges of the US mirrors. Maybe I'll get used to the beveled edges but it seemed quite disorienting when an image passed through that beveled edge.

06-26-2010, 01:05 PM	#57
shawrf1 Private First Class Drives: '11 IB E90 M3 (US-Spec) sold Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Army Posts: 172 iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the write-up! Definitely helped with my install...

06-26-2010, 05:05 PM	#58
WillC310 First Lieutenant Drives: 2010 E90 Alpine White/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 375 iTrader: (0)	Did mine yesterday. Only thing I would add is that removing the clip that controls heating/dimming is a slight PITA only because there wasn't a lot of slack in my cable. I had to use a small flat head screwdriver to lift up the tab and try to remove the connector at the same time. Euro mirrors are the sh!t and all M3's should come with them.

09-29-2010, 12:26 PM	#60
JJ Piper Registered Drives: 2009 M3 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	For those of you that ordered the set of non-dimming mirrors from ECS Tuning, have you gotten any error messages for not having the dimming wire connected? ECS Tuning was not able to confirm that I wouldnt get an error message. Please only respond if you are certain that you had dimming mirrors to begin with. Looks like ECS has the set on sale for $243. I havent checked Ebay for pricing yet. http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-M3-...erior/Mirrors/

02-06-2011, 03:04 PM	#61
Mike Benvo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMSport M3 / 7 Series Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,220 iTrader: (6)	If in fact you do receive a dimming error, I can turn the auto dimming off.... just a thought..

05-28-2011, 03:02 AM	#62
ducman Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: OC Posts: 238 iTrader: (2)	Got mine yesterday and did a 5 minutes install after work today. All I got to say when I was driving home was...DAMN THESE MIRRORS ARE FUCKING AWESOME!!!!

05-29-2011, 03:06 PM	#63
1036E90M Private Drives: AW E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philips Ranch, CA Posts: 85 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for this little write up!!

11-17-2011, 01:02 AM	#65
jrdnlc Captain Drives: E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 605 iTrader: (3)	Ordered the tool set for myself. Awesome stuff!

12-07-2011, 10:55 PM	#66
tlp Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '11 e92 M3 SG/FR Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,659 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW e92 M3 [4.55] 2003 BMW e46 M3 \| Sold [0.00] 1996 BMW e36 M3 \| Sold [0.00]	This is a great mod. I have an extra pair of mirrors For Sale if anyone is interested. Click Here