Replaced My U.S. (Gloss Black) Mirrors w/ Euro (Matte Black) Side Mirrors

eclipsisNA · 06-16-2009, 07:11 PM

I always liked the matte black side mirrors that came on the E93 M3 in the US and the E9* M3 lineup in Europe. I felt the gloss black housings that came on the American E92 M3 picked up water spots and scratches too easily, so I went ahead and ordered the left and right European housings from ecstuning.com: part numbers 51168041911 and 51168041912. Together they cost a little more than $600, but I sold my old gloss black housings to an E90Post member for $450, so I'm not losing too much. I've also made a DIY as I know quite a few of you are interested in this mod:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...55#post5340455

For those wondering, the CF 1x1 mirror caps are from EAS.

aajami · 06-16-2009, 08:03 PM

Wow. That looks great. Not bad at all for a $150 investment.

Big Windy · 06-16-2009, 08:04 PM

Looks good. Subtle, but makes a difference...especially if all the other stuff is matte black already.

J08M3 · 06-16-2009, 08:25 PM

how's it look next to the gloss black window trim? is it possible to get the window trim in matte too?

skoot3r · 06-16-2009, 08:51 PM

how long did it take to get the matte black sides shipped to you?

mabobe · 06-17-2009, 08:04 AM

Looks great!

I'm thinking of replacing my mirror covers. Could you tell me why you chose the CF 1x1 mirror caps from EAS instead of the others out there? Thanks.

CSMRX7 · 06-17-2009, 09:54 AM

Just an fyi the canadian cars come with the matte black mirrors so you could order them from Canada as well.

Green///Hell · 06-17-2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mabobe

Looks great!

I'm thinking of replacing my mirror covers. Could you tell me why you chose the CF 1x1 mirror caps from EAS instead of the others out there? Thanks.

EAS has the best quality CF products out there for fit and finish. OEM with CF overlays as opposed to cheap ABS plastic molds

eclipsisNA · 06-17-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mabobe

Looks great!

I'm thinking of replacing my mirror covers. Could you tell me why you chose the CF 1x1 mirror caps from EAS instead of the others out there? Thanks.

The EAS CF mirror caps have the best weave quality and finish of any of the CF mirror caps I've seen so far, and I've seen them from 3 different manufacturers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by skoot3r

how long did it take to get the matte black sides shipped to you?

Special order from Germany, so took about two weeks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by J08M3

how's it look next to the gloss black window trim? is it possible to get the window trim in matte too?

It looks fine with the gloss trim but I prefer making everything matte black. You can order the OEM matte black trim from ecstuning.com. In the following link, you would need parts 1, 2, 3, and 4. I'm not doing this and instead I'm having EAS wrap my trim in matte black vinyl.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...88&hg=51&fg=20

montreal red · 06-17-2009, 08:32 PM

i have matte mirrors...

MDCTFTW · 06-17-2009, 09:11 PM

I like the gloss better. Matches window trim.

330iTiAg · 01-27-2011, 05:57 PM

I'm in the process of buying CF mirror caps too. Am I understanding correctly that the EAS mirror caps are actually BMW OEM caps (that would normally come painted on the car) with CF overlays?

How do the EAS mirror caps compare to the BMW Competition Package mirror caps (http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462)? I've heard that these BMW CF mirror caps don't match the weave of the CF roof. Is that true? Are the EAS mirror caps a better match?

EAS · 01-27-2011, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330iTiAg

I'm in the process of buying CF mirror caps too. Am I understanding correctly that the EAS mirror caps are actually BMW OEM caps (that would normally come painted on the car) with CF overlays?

How do the EAS mirror caps compare to the BMW Competition Package mirror caps (http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462)? I've heard that these BMW CF mirror caps don't match the weave of the CF roof. Is that true? Are the EAS mirror caps match better?

The ones we have are indeed OEM BMW Mirror Caps overlayed with Carbon Fibre in 1x1 weave, which matches the roof weave. It looks like the BMW Competition Package mirrors are 2x2 weave from the link you posted, and from what I recall.

48Laws · 01-27-2011, 09:33 PM

You can tweak this car in so many ways, it's great.

persian54 · 01-30-2011, 02:25 AM

I would prefer gloss black on my e93... lol

The General · 03-19-2011, 06:46 AM

Eclipsis, do you have any pics of say 5 ft away from the car to see how it looks on the car just not right up on it?

TRY...M3 · 03-19-2011, 11:22 PM

Def prefer the matte. Nice!

06-16-2009, 07:11 PM	#1
eclipsisNA Precision Detailing Boutique Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,891 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011.5 BMW M3 [3.88]	Replaced My U.S. (Gloss Black) Mirrors w/ Euro (Matte Black) Side Mirrors I always liked the matte black side mirrors that came on the E93 M3 in the US and the E9* M3 lineup in Europe. I felt the gloss black housings that came on the American E92 M3 picked up water spots and scratches too easily, so I went ahead and ordered the left and right European housings from ecstuning.com: part numbers 51168041911 and 51168041912. Together they cost a little more than $600, but I sold my old gloss black housings to an E90Post member for $450, so I'm not losing too much. I've also made a DIY as I know quite a few of you are interested in this mod: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...55#post5340455 For those wondering, the CF 1x1 mirror caps are from EAS. __________________
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06-16-2009, 08:03 PM	#2
aajami Brigadier General Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 3,332 iTrader: (4)	Wow. That looks great. Not bad at all for a $150 investment. __________________ Current: '09 E92 M3 \| Space Gray, Black Novillo, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP suspension retrofit \| Euro airbox \| LCI Euro taillights \| Style 359M wheels \| CRT lip \| BMW Performance CF Mk. II spoiler \| BMW Performance CF mirror caps \| BMW Performance front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem \| Factory alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs Gone: '01 "AP2" Honda S2000, '97 Ford Probe GT

06-16-2009, 08:04 PM	#3
Big Windy Major General Drives: audi s4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,124 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [4.50] 2000 Saleen S281 Su ... [0.00]	Looks good. Subtle, but makes a difference...especially if all the other stuff is matte black already. __________________

06-16-2009, 08:25 PM	#4
J08M3 Major General Drives: 2011 M3 COUPE Join Date: May 2008 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 6,015 iTrader: (8)	how's it look next to the gloss black window trim? is it possible to get the window trim in matte too? __________________

06-16-2009, 08:51 PM	#5
skoot3r BMW n00b Drives: 09 e92 M3/ 2013 GMC 2500hd Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 1,141 iTrader: (4)	how long did it take to get the matte black sides shipped to you? __________________ 09 SpaceGray M3 DCT Power: Dinan 3.62, Gintani Race Mufflers, Dinan Intake, Gintani Xpipe, RPi Scoops Cosmetic: Vrs Poly-Lip, CSL Trunk, LED Interior Lights, LUX H8, Smoked Tails, Challenge Diffuser

06-17-2009, 08:04 AM	#6
mabobe Private Drives: 2009 E92 AW M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MetroWest Posts: 96 iTrader: (3)	Looks great! I'm thinking of replacing my mirror covers. Could you tell me why you chose the CF 1x1 mirror caps from EAS instead of the others out there? Thanks. __________________

06-17-2009, 09:54 AM	#7
CSMRX7 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 540 iTrader: (0)	Just an fyi the canadian cars come with the matte black mirrors so you could order them from Canada as well.

06-17-2009, 08:32 PM	#10
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06-17-2009, 09:11 PM	#11
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,975 iTrader: (0)	I like the gloss better. Matches window trim. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.

01-27-2011, 05:57 PM	#12
330iTiAg First Lieutenant Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 327 iTrader: (0)	I'm in the process of buying CF mirror caps too. Am I understanding correctly that the EAS mirror caps are actually BMW OEM caps (that would normally come painted on the car) with CF overlays? How do the EAS mirror caps compare to the BMW Competition Package mirror caps (http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462)? I've heard that these BMW CF mirror caps don't match the weave of the CF roof. Is that true? Are the EAS mirror caps a better match? __________________ 2011.5 M3 Coupe: Space Gray, 4MY, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, 494, 5AC, 655, and 752 Mods: Full Venture Shield protection kit, RPi scoops, Euro fog light switch, LUX 3.0, clear reflectors, OEM black chrome grilles and side gills Last edited by 330iTiAg; 01-28-2011 at 03:21 AM.

01-27-2011, 09:33 PM	#14
48Laws Lieutenant Drives: '11 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: East Coast Posts: 522 iTrader: (0)	You can tweak this car in so many ways, it's great.

01-30-2011, 02:25 AM	#15
persian54 Lieutenant General Drives: MW E93 M3/E89 Z4 35i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal Posts: 15,351 iTrader: (258)	I would prefer gloss black on my e93... lol __________________ Next track day: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651089 Sorry I'm just someone who comes on here to fill a void..I dont have the $ to own a BMW. This is a nice E93:http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434032

03-19-2011, 06:46 AM	#16
The General The General Drives: 2011.5 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: VA Posts: 480 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011.5 M3 [5.00]	Eclipsis, do you have any pics of say 5 ft away from the car to see how it looks on the car just not right up on it? __________________ E92 M3 2011.5 AW / DCT / ZCV / ZP2 / Heated Seats

03-19-2011, 11:22 PM	#17
TRY...M3 Major Drives: Depends on the day Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: PA Posts: 1,408 iTrader: (2)	Def prefer the matte. Nice! __________________ e92///M3 TT Lamborghini Gallardo INSTAGRAM: CHRISTIANPERLES Lamborghini-Talk.com: Christian.

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