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      04-14-2014, 01:56 PM   #1
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New Mirror Caps

I got a nice little surprise on my doorstep today:

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I'll try to get installed pics later tonight
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      04-14-2014, 03:33 PM   #2
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Those look like the eBay ones
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      04-14-2014, 04:59 PM   #3
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What else are you replacing? I just ordered the CF spoiler, front and side splitter, side decals, and black grilles...but no car yet!
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      04-14-2014, 06:16 PM   #4
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Im gonna wait for M mirror swap kit if it comes out.........
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      04-14-2014, 07:31 PM   #5
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Those look like the eBay ones
You sir are correct! I figured before I dove head first for the $650 ones, I'd dip my toe in for the $150 ones. Now that I see them in person, I'm happy I did. I'm sure they aren't as nice as the real ones, but it just isn't worth the additional $500 investment to me.

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What else are you replacing? I just ordered the CF spoiler, front and side splitter, side decals, and black grilles...but no car yet!
This is probably it for me. I only went with the carbon because the mirror stalks are already black and thought the carbon would blend better then the silver.
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      04-14-2014, 07:32 PM   #6
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Sorry for the lighting. iPhone in the garage.....
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The fitment is pretty good. I'd say an 8 out of 10.

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As you can see the spacing is pretty consistent. The only spot it isn't is on the inside of the mirror by the stalk. Seems to be a bit too tight. I might sand it down a little.

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They fit on top of the original ones, correct? I know Bimmian has two options $150 for cover up and $250 for replacement. Look good though, mirrors always get chipped and beat up not sure OEM is worth it at 4x the price.
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Im gonna wait for M mirror swap kit if it comes out.........
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They fit on top of the original ones, correct? I know Bimmian has two options $150 for cover up and $250 for replacement. Look good though, mirrors always get chipped and beat up not sure OEM is worth it at 4x the price.
No. They are a full replacement item. Take off the silver mirror caps and then pop these on. Install takes two mins.
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Oh wow, that's cool.
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Everything I got is OEM except for these mirror caps. Good to know they fit alright.
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looks great! where did you get these?
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looks fantastic! can you link us the seller please?
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No problem guys. Here ya go:
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=141235438288
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Nice find. I'm going to try to wrap mine with gloss black vinyl before jumping on swapping them out. The CF looks nice but I'd prefer black personally.
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Nice find. I'm going to try to wrap mine with gloss black vinyl before jumping on swapping them out. The CF looks nice but I'd prefer black personally.
Not sure if it's the paint finish on the metal but I've heard from other members that the vinyl peels off, didn't last a month. Check with installer about refund if that's the case.

IND will have gloss black OEM covers in stock soon, might be your best bet if you don't want to have the regular ones painted.
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Not sure if it's the paint finish on the metal but I've heard from other members that the vinyl peels off, didn't last a month. Check with installer about refund if that's the case.

IND will have gloss black OEM covers in stock soon, might be your best bet if you don't want to have the regular ones painted.
Ah, well that sucks. I just ordered a small roll vinyl and planned to do it myself. If it doesn't work, I'm only out $20.
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Not a major issue for sure. Worst case you can try out the look and see if you like it. If you do and it doesn't hold up you can either plastidip or spring for some painted caps down the road.
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i can get these for you from mainland China for a fraction of the ebay price if there is enough volume
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i can get these for you from mainland China for a fraction of the ebay price if there is enough volume
I'd be interested in a set.
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