M3 mirrors not lining up :(

MartinS · 08-18-2008, 12:08 AM

Hi guys.

Does anybody else have the same probleem as I do? My M3 mirrors don't line up 100% when the un-fold. Seems like the travle too far before they stop (if you know what I mean?).

Any way to fix this problem?

Thanks.

positiveions · 08-18-2008, 12:13 AM

Are these OEM?

MartinS · 08-18-2008, 12:14 AM

Yes, 100% OEM but used when I bought them.

positiveions · 08-18-2008, 12:16 AM

YOu bought them from a private party? Maybe the person drop them or something, or even damaged during shipment.

MartinS · 08-18-2008, 12:22 AM

We have tried to take them apart but everything looks OK. No shratches or anything.

I asked at BMW but they don't know anything about thesse mirrors, we don't have many M3's here in Denmark.

MDCTFTW · 08-18-2008, 12:32 AM

Mine line up pretty well. Not EXACT, but close enough.

V1.47fan · 08-18-2008, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinS

Hi guys.

Does anybody else have the same probleem as I do? My M3 mirrors don't line up 100% when the un-fold. Seems like the travle too far before they stop (if you know what I mean?).

Any way to fix this problem?

Thanks.

It looks like it went past its fully extended position point.I don't know if you can put something in there to block it from rotating past the point where it is lined up.

positiveions · 08-18-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by V1.47fan

It looks like it went past its fully extended position point.I don't know if you can put something in there to block it from rotating past the point where it is lined up.

he is right. Take a look at the right side, and compare it with the left. See if there is anything missing, or if there is a bump that is suppose to stop the mirror from over extending, and it is not doing its jump.

swamp2 · 08-18-2008, 12:39 PM

I have not seen two matching mirrors that different. However, even when L and R are much closer they are still quite poor in fit. In general this could be the worst fit and finish issue on the M3.

Canyon Junkie · 08-18-2008, 12:42 PM

mine are a little off as well. i'll ask the dealer about it when I'm in today.

M2381 · 08-18-2008, 03:08 PM

I just checked mine and they are both fine...both seem to line up pretty closely

MartinS · 08-19-2008, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canyon Junkie

mine are a little off as well. i'll ask the dealer about it when I'm in today.

I'm curious to hear what your dealer says.

Quote:

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

It looks like it went past its fully extended position point

Yes, that's exactly what it does. The STOP is inside the little motor and there is noway to adjust it as far as I know.

MDCTFTW · 08-19-2008, 12:15 AM

For what those costs I would complain to the guy that sold them to you.

MartinS · 08-19-2008, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

For what those costs I would complain to the guy that sold them to you.

eBay...

MDCTFTW · 08-19-2008, 12:33 PM

I actually went to check mine last night and both sides are off actually. I don't think they're as far off as your driver's side one, but they're not perfect. Damn that one looks kinda crappy.

dcaero · 08-24-2008, 12:59 PM

I remember when the M mirrors were seen in spy shots and everyone was saying they were gonna put the regular 3-series mirrors on their M.

haha oh the irony...

McLuVan · 08-24-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dcaero

I remember when the M mirrors were seen in spy shots and everyone was saying they were gonna put the regular 3-series mirrors on their M.

haha oh the irony...

i SOOOOOOOOOOOOO remember that

positiveions · 08-24-2008, 01:15 PM

I think the seller on Ebay must' lied to you. They all say that "this is OEM", when in reality, they are not. Probably those were made in some foreign country and not Germany.

V1.47fan · 08-24-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinS

I'm curious to hear what your dealer says.

Yes, that's exactly what it does. The STOP is inside the little motor and there is noway to adjust it as far as I know.

Can you remove the shell and put it back so it's lined...maybe?

WKBRDR · 08-29-2008, 09:59 PM

Any update on this issue? I got about 3500 miles on mine and I just noticed this problem on my driver side mirror. I did not have this problem before, the driver side use to line up perfectly. I will setup up an apointment next week with the dealer to get it looked at. Just curious on what your dealers said about this.

Thanks

08-18-2008, 12:08 AM	#1
MartinS Diesel power! 354hp/684nm Drives: E92 335d & E93 M3 & F10 535d Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 368 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335d Coupé E92 [4.50]	M3 mirrors not lining up :( Hi guys. Does anybody else have the same probleem as I do? My M3 mirrors don't line up 100% when the un-fold. Seems like the travle too far before they stop (if you know what I mean?). Any way to fix this problem? Thanks. __________________ 335d Coupe \| Wetterauer remap: 354hp/684nm \| KW V3 \| 8.5 & 10x20" iForged Fabulous (summer) - 8.5 & 9.5x19 (winter) \| Shadowline \| M-tech \| M3 mirrors/seats/spoiler \| 45% tint \| Black grill M3 Convertible \| 20" BBS LM dbk \| ALL options (German) Last edited by MartinS; 09-30-2008 at 11:49 PM.
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08-18-2008, 12:14 AM	#3
MartinS Diesel power! 354hp/684nm Drives: E92 335d & E93 M3 & F10 535d Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 368 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335d Coupé E92 [4.50]	Yes, 100% OEM but used when I bought them. __________________ 335d Coupe \| Wetterauer remap: 354hp/684nm \| KW V3 \| 8.5 & 10x20" iForged Fabulous (summer) - 8.5 & 9.5x19 (winter) \| Shadowline \| M-tech \| M3 mirrors/seats/spoiler \| 45% tint \| Black grill M3 Convertible \| 20" BBS LM dbk \| ALL options (German)

08-18-2008, 12:22 AM	#5
MartinS Diesel power! 354hp/684nm Drives: E92 335d & E93 M3 & F10 535d Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 368 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335d Coupé E92 [4.50]	We have tried to take them apart but everything looks OK. No shratches or anything. I asked at BMW but they don't know anything about thesse mirrors, we don't have many M3's here in Denmark. __________________ 335d Coupe \| Wetterauer remap: 354hp/684nm \| KW V3 \| 8.5 & 10x20" iForged Fabulous (summer) - 8.5 & 9.5x19 (winter) \| Shadowline \| M-tech \| M3 mirrors/seats/spoiler \| 45% tint \| Black grill M3 Convertible \| 20" BBS LM dbk \| ALL options (German)

08-18-2008, 12:32 AM	#6
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,974 iTrader: (0)	Mine line up pretty well. Not EXACT, but close enough. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.

08-18-2008, 03:08 PM	#11
M2381 Major Drives: E92 M3, GTI Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FL Posts: 1,288 iTrader: (0)	I just checked mine and they are both fine...both seem to line up pretty closely __________________

08-18-2008, 12:13 AM	#2
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 9,031 iTrader: (1)	Are these OEM?

08-18-2008, 12:16 AM	#4
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 9,031 iTrader: (1)	YOu bought them from a private party? Maybe the person drop them or something, or even damaged during shipment.

08-18-2008, 12:39 PM	#9
swamp2 Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 8,378 iTrader: (1)	I have not seen two matching mirrors that different. However, even when L and R are much closer they are still quite poor in fit. In general this could be the worst fit and finish issue on the M3.

08-18-2008, 12:42 PM	#10
Canyon Junkie Private First Class Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 111 iTrader: (0)	mine are a little off as well. i'll ask the dealer about it when I'm in today.

08-19-2008, 12:15 AM	#13
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,974 iTrader: (0)	For what those costs I would complain to the guy that sold them to you. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.

08-19-2008, 12:33 PM	#15
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,974 iTrader: (0)	I actually went to check mine last night and both sides are off actually. I don't think they're as far off as your driver's side one, but they're not perfect. Damn that one looks kinda crappy. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.

08-24-2008, 12:59 PM	#16
dcaero Private Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	I remember when the M mirrors were seen in spy shots and everyone was saying they were gonna put the regular 3-series mirrors on their M. haha oh the irony... __________________ 2006 BMW M3 \| SMG \| Jet Black \| Black Nappa Leather \| Titan Shadow Trim \| HK Prem Audio

08-24-2008, 01:15 PM	#18
positiveions Major General Drives: 09 MKV JETTA 2.5 & E90 M3 :) Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 9,031 iTrader: (1)	I think the seller on Ebay must' lied to you. They all say that "this is OEM", when in reality, they are not. Probably those were made in some foreign country and not Germany.

08-29-2008, 09:59 PM	#20
WKBRDR Private First Class Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 188 iTrader: (1)	Any update on this issue? I got about 3500 miles on mine and I just noticed this problem on my driver side mirror. I did not have this problem before, the driver side use to line up perfectly. I will setup up an apointment next week with the dealer to get it looked at. Just curious on what your dealers said about this. Thanks __________________ AW Coupe/Black Novillo/Carbon Fiber Trim/MDCT/19s/Tech/Premium/Heated Seats/IPOD/SAT -20% Tint/GP Thunder 8500k Bulbs/BMW Performance Pedals/AFE Air Filter/Eisenmann Race

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