BMW Genuine Performance CF Mirror Cap or another brand

Techjunkie666 · 07-26-2013, 11:14 AM

I want the CF Mirror Caps for my E90 Sedan and I really like the BMW Performance CF Mirror Cap but at $589 I can't justify the cost. I could get a used Dinan Intake for that much! I have seen other brands that are around $200

What do you guys think? Will the $200 CF mirrors caps from AutoTecknic be any good and wont fade?

Let me know what you guys would do.

JJunkins · 07-26-2013, 11:51 AM

Personally I'd go BMW brand and not risk having fitting issues or other quality issues. Ask around to some of the sponsors on the forum, I'm sure you can get a better deal than $589. I have em on my mirrors... kind of pulls together the CF spoiler and eventually my CF lip.

Techjunkie666 · 07-26-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JJunkins

Personally I'd go BMW brand and not risk having fitting issues or other quality issues. Ask around to some of the sponsors on the forum, I'm sure you can get a better deal than $589. I have em on my mirrors... kind of pulls together the CF spoiler and eventually my CF lip.

I do want to eventually get the CF spoiler and Lip so it would make sense to get the BMW brand.

Thanks for the advice!

MasterP · 07-26-2013, 03:23 PM

I have the autotechnic carbon replacement mirrors. Fitment is fine/good. But the CF quality is not so great. The resin started to haze, the weave has some variations, and the crease where the mirror cap apex is is actually rippled. I had them refinised and recleared, but they still aren't perfect.

I'd recommend OEM or IND's 4K caps.

Techjunkie666 · 07-26-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TrakBch

I have the autotechnic carbon replacement mirrors. Fitment is fine/good. But the CF quality is not so great. The resin started to haze, the weave has some variations, and the crease where the mirror cap apex is is actually rippled. I had them refinised and recleared, but they still aren't perfect.

I'd recommend OEM or IND's 4K caps.

Cool, I think I will go with the OEM. IND's caps also looks great. And I do already have most of IND's exterior mods.

Parrots · 07-29-2013, 01:02 PM

I purchased 2 non OEM brands to begin with and neither were very good at recently got the OEM and it's perfect.

W/// · 07-29-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Techjunkie666

I do want to eventually get the CF spoiler and Lip so it would make sense to get the BMW brand.

Thanks for the advice!

The only thing I'd skimp on are the front splitters. These get beat up, so to me it made no sense to pay that much money on something that would need to be replaced somewhat regularly (IMHO). Everything else, go OEM, especially the spoiler. That's in an area that everyone can see, so fit and finish is the most important.

RN_2021 · 07-29-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

The only thing I'd skimp on are the front splitters. These get beat up, so to me it made no sense to pay that much money on something that would need to be replaced somewhat regularly (IMHO). Everything else, go OEM, especially the spoiler. That's in an area that everyone can see, so fit and finish is the most important.

+1.
I chose to get OEM carbon exterior parts except the front splitters. Great choice as I let an uncle drive the car and less than a minute into the drive, he scratched the front of the car leaving the driveway..

GOLFFRR · 07-29-2013, 04:09 PM

OEM IMO

OilPatch · 07-29-2013, 05:11 PM

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OEM IMO

+1

Techjunkie666 · 07-29-2013, 08:52 PM

I think you guys have convinced me to go OEM for everything except the front lip. Thanks guys!

deletedelete · 07-29-2013, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Techjunkie666

I think you guys have convinced me to go OEM for everything except the front lip. Thanks guys!

$589 seems high. I'm sure you can find oem cheaper.

Boo-E · 08-03-2013, 10:14 AM

I have OEM splitters, mirrors, and spoiler on my E90. All fit well and look great. Wish they made an OEM diffuser. Ended up ordering a Revinora. Still waiting for it and will post pics when installed.

Techjunkie666 · 08-04-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo-E

I have OEM splitters, mirrors, and spoiler on my E90. All fit well and look great. Wish they made an OEM diffuser. Ended up ordering a Revinora. Still waiting for it and will post pics when installed.

Yea I would love to see the pics for those!

Denk · 08-04-2013, 02:02 PM

I love my OEM CF mirror caps. Spot on fit. I've had 'em for a couple of years, looks great!

JuRuKi · 08-07-2013, 06:45 PM

i paid $512.00 including CA sales tax + shipping and handling
BMWpartspro.com (Jon)

edit: I was on the same boat and couldnt justify spending 500+ on a pair of CF covers. Ordered 2 ebay fakes and had to return both of them. Shipping them back was a waste of time.
Gave up and went OEM and never looked back

Techjunkie666 · 08-07-2013, 08:32 PM

Sweet $512 seems more doable. I might check out that site. Thanks!

Techjunkie666 · 08-09-2013, 12:55 PM

Thanks to everybody on your input to go OEM. I just bought the OEM CF mirror caps and cabin filter from bmwpartspro.com

Thank you Jimmy and Jon!

Now on to the next mod!

GOLFFRR · 08-09-2013, 12:57 PM

^^Thank you for the business! if you need anything else in the future just shoot me a pm and ill take care of it

AlexTek · 08-26-2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

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Originally Posted by Techjunkie666

I do want to eventually get the CF spoiler and Lip so it would make sense to get the BMW brand.

Thanks for the advice!

The only thing I'd skimp on are the front splitters. These get beat up, so to me it made no sense to pay that much money on something that would need to be replaced somewhat regularly (IMHO). Everything else, go OEM, especially the spoiler. That's in an area that everyone can see, so fit and finish is the most important.

+1

I have front lip spoiler replica from eBay. Same as OEM. Perfect quality and fitment.

The rear deck spoiler is OEM BMW Performance.

If I were to get the mirrors, I would get the OEM BMW Perf.

Techjunkie666 · 08-26-2013, 11:25 PM

Does the replica fade? I was looking at a akrymn front lip but too expensive if I hit the curb.

MasterP · 08-27-2013, 11:55 AM

I would get any replica part recleared by a reputable refinisher. Most Replica Carbon parts ship the parts with just polished resin. You'll want something protecting the finish to keep them from fading.

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JJunkins M3GAHTZ 13 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2014 S4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Personally I'd go BMW brand and not risk having fitting issues or other quality issues. Ask around to some of the sponsors on the forum, I'm sure you can get a better deal than $589. I have em on my mirrors... kind of pulls together the CF spoiler and eventually my CF lip.
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MasterP Colonel 721 Rep 2,342 Posts Drives: All the M's Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Where do you want me? iTrader: (8)	I have the autotechnic carbon replacement mirrors. Fitment is fine/good. But the CF quality is not so great. The resin started to haze, the weave has some variations, and the crease where the mirror cap apex is is actually rippled. I had them refinised and recleared, but they still aren't perfect. I'd recommend OEM or IND's 4K caps.
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Parrots Private First Class 7 Rep 116 Posts Drives: M3 E93 Convertible Join Date: May 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I purchased 2 non OEM brands to begin with and neither were very good at recently got the OEM and it's perfect.
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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	I love my OEM CF mirror caps. Spot on fit. I've had 'em for a couple of years, looks great!
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JuRuKi Private First Class 9 Rep 130 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SoCaL iTrader: (1)	i paid $512.00 including CA sales tax + shipping and handling BMWpartspro.com (Jon) edit: I was on the same boat and couldnt justify spending 500+ on a pair of CF covers. Ordered 2 ebay fakes and had to return both of them. Shipping them back was a waste of time. Gave up and went OEM and never looked back
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Techjunkie666 First Lieutenant 15 Rep 386 Posts Drives: X5D SAV Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tx iTrader: (2)	Thanks to everybody on your input to go OEM. I just bought the OEM CF mirror caps and cabin filter from bmwpartspro.com Thank you Jimmy and Jon! Now on to the next mod!
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MasterP Colonel 721 Rep 2,342 Posts Drives: All the M's Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Where do you want me? iTrader: (8)	I would get any replica part recleared by a reputable refinisher. Most Replica Carbon parts ship the parts with just polished resin. You'll want something protecting the finish to keep them from fading.
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