Availability of Euro Type Side View Mirrors

albert1028 · 05-28-2009, 12:10 PM

I was wondering if anyone knows if the M3's in Europe come with the wide-angle lenses instead of the American ones. I upgraded my E46 330xi with those and I love the additional angle that I get for safety.

Any information would be awesome!

Kev · 05-28-2009, 12:40 PM

Rennspec should be able to get them for you.

I ordered mine through RoverActive and they were quite expensive. US Dealers can't seem to order those like they used to for the E46s.

tunawi7cheese · 05-28-2009, 12:53 PM

I ordered a set from ECSTunning. They do have wide angel lense and heated. However, they do not auto dim. If you are ok with that, ECS has them. They're around $200+shipping. Good luck

Kev · 05-28-2009, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hvd.kevin

I ordered a set from ECSTunning. They do have wide angel lense and heated. However, they do not auto dim. If you are ok with that, ECS has them. They're around $200+shipping. Good luck

I believe the ones with auto dim, wide angle, and heated are only 100 more.

Here's the link to realoem:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...67&hg=51&fg=10

Mirror glas, heated, wide-angle, left 51168046499 right 51168046500

with fold-in and auto-dim / ELEKTROCHROM

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

albert1028 · 05-28-2009, 01:44 PM

Thanks! I saw some prices, ECSTurning has them for $700 which is a bit expensive. I'm wondering if that's just for glass or for the entire mirror assembly.

Kev · 05-28-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by albert1028

Thanks! I saw some prices, ECSTurning has them for $700 which is a bit expensive. I'm wondering if that's just for glass or for the entire mirror assembly.

That's just the glass. The whole assembly cost about 1600 from Europe (with pre-painted caps). I bought them for my old 335xi.

M3_LIN · 05-28-2009, 11:52 PM

Wide angle? So, does this mean you can see the blind spot?

Ed Lin

tom @ eas · 05-29-2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by M3_LIN

Wide angle? So, does this mean you can see the blind spot?

Ed Lin

Correct, these are the euro aspherical mirrors. Since they are not DOT legal, no US dealer offers them.

albert1028 · 05-29-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Correct, these are the euro aspherical mirrors. Since they are not DOT legal, no US dealer offers them.

Tom, Can you get them, if so, can you PM me the price.

M3_LIN · 05-29-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by albert1028

Tom, Can you get them, if so, can you PM me the price.

+1. And a price for install

Ed Lin

tom @ eas · 05-29-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by albert1028

Tom, Can you get them, if so, can you PM me the price.

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_LIN

+1. And a price for install

Ed Lin

We can - however parts (as well as international shipping) is very expensive.

At the very least, I'm getting a set for my M3, I'll start a new thread when they arrive in stock.

mrrm3 · 05-29-2009, 04:16 PM

literally. Point the existing mirror so it aims squarely down at the ground, then insert wooden spoon handle at top opening and pry. The glass pops out.

Note: I'd recommend the non-tinted (and less expensive) non-auto dim version. Although you lose the dimming feature, that's a plus in my book. Can still see cops at night (rather than a blacked out mirror w/ a headlight) and no copper-tinted glass/bevelved edge to distort the image during the day.

$200 'ish.

alex310 · 06-29-2009, 11:07 AM

If you have the dimming feature, does it give you an error if you install it without?

mrrm3 · 07-07-2009, 04:56 PM

No error codes at all.

Don't waste $ on the self-dimming feature --its ridiculous IMHO.

alex310 · 07-07-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mrrm3

No error codes at all.

Don't waste $ on the self-dimming feature --its ridiculous IMHO.

Already got them and installed them, but you lose the heating option too which sucks so bad

albert1028 · 07-07-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by alex310

Already got them and installed them, but you lose the heating option too which sucks so bad

Do either of you guys have the BMW part numbers for these?

Thanks!

alex310 · 07-07-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by albert1028

Do either of you guys have the BMW part numbers for these?

Thanks!

Part #s won't work, ecstuning.com

aus · 07-07-2009, 11:32 PM

I just don't see the need for these. First thing they told us at a track event is to open up the mirrors more and you can catch almost all your blind spot. "And if you want to see the side of your car, you just tilt your head a little."

alex310 · 07-08-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

I just don't see the need for these. First thing they told us at a track event is to open up the mirrors more and you can catch almost all your blind spot. "And if you want to see the side of your car, you just tilt your head a little."

Yuo wouldn't say that if you used them, very useful

alex310 · 07-08-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

I just don't see the need for these. First thing they told us at a track event is to open up the mirrors more and you can catch almost all your blind spot. "And if you want to see the side of your car, you just tilt your head a little."

Yuo wouldn't say that if you used them, very useful

Crops · 07-27-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by alex310

Yuo wouldn't say that if you used them, very useful

I had them on a BMW a number of years ago, and they were fantastic. The mirror was not continuously convex, but, instead, split and folded back a little to give the wide angle viewing. I could see the whole freeway on both sides. Wish I knew how to get that kind again.

swamp2 · 07-27-2009, 06:34 PM

I reccommend against non dimming side mirror glass. I went that route myself from the dimming OEM mirrors. My reasoning is that you get used to the balanced apperance between the rear and side mirrors since the both dim. After this the non dimming side mirrors look both unbalanced and way too bright. I'm sure you could get used to it.

FYI I am selling my set of gloss black mirror housing and my set of matte black. The matte ones are non auto dimming and non power folding. You can find them in the FS section.

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tunawi7cheese Colonel 219 Rep 2,062 Posts Drives: Power by dead dinosaurs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF/OC/SD iTrader: (5)	I ordered a set from ECSTunning. They do have wide angel lense and heated. However, they do not auto dim. If you are ok with that, ECS has them. They're around $200+shipping. Good luck __________________ Melborne Red 08' E90 M3 6spd Hockenheim Silver 20' F87 M2 CS MDCT White 21' Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
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albert1028 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 Space Gray M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I saw some prices, ECSTurning has them for $700 which is a bit expensive. I'm wondering if that's just for glass or for the entire mirror assembly.
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mrrm3 Second Lieutenant 125 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (0)	Installation is a snap literally. Point the existing mirror so it aims squarely down at the ground, then insert wooden spoon handle at top opening and pry. The glass pops out. Note: I'd recommend the non-tinted (and less expensive) non-auto dim version. Although you lose the dimming feature, that's a plus in my book. Can still see cops at night (rather than a blacked out mirror w/ a headlight) and no copper-tinted glass/bevelved edge to distort the image during the day. $200 'ish.
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alex310 Captain 71 Rep 603 Posts Drives: 335I Coupe/M3 Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Los Angeles/Westwood iTrader: (5)	If you have the dimming feature, does it give you an error if you install it without?
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mrrm3 Second Lieutenant 125 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (0)	No error codes at all. Don't waste $ on the self-dimming feature --its ridiculous IMHO.
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aus Major General 890 Rep 9,031 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	I just don't see the need for these. First thing they told us at a track event is to open up the mirrors more and you can catch almost all your blind spot. "And if you want to see the side of your car, you just tilt your head a little." __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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swamp2 Lieutenant General 609 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	I reccommend against non dimming side mirror glass. I went that route myself from the dimming OEM mirrors. My reasoning is that you get used to the balanced apperance between the rear and side mirrors since the both dim. After this the non dimming side mirrors look both unbalanced and way too bright. I'm sure you could get used to it. FYI I am selling my set of gloss black mirror housing and my set of matte black. The matte ones are non auto dimming and non power folding. You can find them in the FS section. __________________ E92 M3 \| Space Gray on Fox Red \| M-DCT \| CF Roof \| RAC RG63 Wheels \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| \| Vorsteiner Ti Exhaust \| Matte Black Grilles/Side Gills/Rear Emblem/Mirrors \| \| Alekshop Back up Camera \| GP Thunders \| BMW Aluminum Pedals \| Elite Angels \| \| XPEL Full Front Wrap \| Hardwired V1 \| Interior Xenon Light Kit \|
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