Who has replaced their mirror covers?

mike@tpc · 08-29-2014, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerbuff

I did the same thing. Before/after pics here: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1020869

Caps snap on and off.

I probably shouldn't have ordered them. I have since decided to take the car into the body shop on monday to have the tail lights and markers tinted and the roof painted gloss black, so I could have just had the originals painted too. Was going to wrap the roof and stay away from the paint shop, but the wrap guy said it would only last about 2 years.

hoppy6698 · 08-30-2014, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dave235

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-Replacem...57a60c&vxp=mtr

These are 110 has anyone bought these and put them on?

Careful look - these are a cheap CF wrap over plastic, you can tell from the inside shots. Since the MP ones can be had for $520/set from getbmwparts.com, I am interested in something cheaper as well.

I looked at a few others on ebay as well, all of them are cheaper looking CF covers. Not sure they would stand up to a close inspection. Will keep on looking. Has anyone compared some ebay v. MP side by side in person?

dave235 · 08-30-2014, 11:06 PM

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-Replacem...57a60c&vxp=mtr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://<a href="http://www.ebay.com/...0c&vxp=mtr</a>

These are 110 has anyone bought these and put them on?

Careful look - these are a cheap CF wrap over plastic, you can tell from the inside shots. Since the MP ones can be had for $120/set from getbmwparts.com, I would spend the extra $10 for OEM.

Where did you see 120. I just looked and it said 260 for one,1 not a set

hoppy6698 · 08-30-2014, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dave235

Where did you see 120. I just looked and it said 260 for one,1 not a set

Yeah, had to fix my post. I had a bookmark on some ebay ones at $150/set, but they are sold now and were plastic inside as well.

Since I plan on getting the CF spoiler though, having them match will be important to me. That and not fading over time in the sun/weather.

DanG · 08-31-2014, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hoppy6698

Careful look - these are a cheap CF wrap over plastic, you can tell from the inside shots. Since the MP ones can be had for $520/set from getbmwparts.com, I am interested in something cheaper as well.

I looked at a few others on ebay as well, all of them are cheaper looking CF covers. Not sure they would stand up to a close inspection. Will keep on looking. Has anyone compared some ebay v. MP side by side in person?

You can buy the real M Performance covers from Sun Motors for $455 delivered. Here is the link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-2-SERIES...dc557b&vxp=mtr

I got mine from them.

hoppy6698 · 08-31-2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

You can buy the real M Performance covers from Sun Motors for $455 delivered. Here is the link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-2-SERIES...dc557b&vxp=mtr

I got mine from them.

Dan - thanks for the tip! Added to my wish list :P

bimmer4life24 · 10-24-2014, 02:22 PM

I think the China ones are back up...http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-Replacem...30e055&vxp=mtr

Should I save $340 and get these?

hoppy6698 · 10-24-2014, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer4life24

I think the China ones are back up...http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-Replacem...30e055&vxp=mtr

Should I save $340 and get these?

Up to you. They are still just plastic look-alikes. As far as I know, only the MP ones are actual CF and will match the CF Spoiler.

Might be that AC Schnitzer has true CF ones? Not sure.

bimmer4life24 · 10-24-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hoppy6698

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Originally Posted by bimmer4life24

I think the China ones are back up...http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-Replacem...30e055&vxp=mtr" rel="ugc" target="_blank">http://<a href="http://www.ebay.com/...55&vxp=mtr</a>

Should I save $340 and get these?

Up to you. They are still just plastic look-alikes. As far as I know, only the MP ones are actual CF and will match the CF Spoiler.

Might be that AC Schnitzer has true CF ones? Not sure.

Which ones are the MP ones?

Nvm M-performance

DanG · 10-25-2014, 07:22 PM

These are the real ones: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-2-SERIES...7d8e7f&vxp=mtr

Piper666 · 10-27-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 1stm235i

I dont know if this is a good replacement http://m.ebay.com/itm/191175817801?nav=SEARCH
But for $109 the price is good.

I have those and no complaints..

Spieltag · 10-27-2014, 03:07 PM

$30 in CF vinyl and wrap the suckers. Just pop the covers off and its an easy wrap job. Matches my roof too!

JP Medina · 10-28-2014, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Spieltag

$30 in CF vinyl and wrap the suckers. Just pop the covers off and its an easy wrap job. Matches my roof too!

I would to this.

As of my mineral gray 220 I painted them to match the wheels (silver), maybe a sin for most in the forum and doubtfull at the begining, but Now they are growing on me.

stevearmstrong · 11-14-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by DanG

If you want eBay mirror caps, these are the ones you want. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-Replacem...49c2d0&vxp=mtr

The price is for a pair.

I am 0 for 2.

DO NOT BUY from seller tuningstore1949 or owolf_carbon

Both do not fit properly and are not good quality. I was at least able to get my money back from owolf_carbon but tuningstore1949 is giving me the run around and won't refund my money.

Here are the links for the ones I tried to buy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141368025173...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221552486648...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

1stm235i · 11-14-2014, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Piper666

I have those and no complaints..

Already installed mine and its perfect fit pnp

hyperzulu · 11-14-2014, 11:40 AM

Has anyone tried simply wrapping the mirror covers? I was thinking of using vinyl to simulate the sportline trim of the 228i - gloss black mirrors and interior dash with the red strip all vinyl. I figure it'll help change the look inside and out while keeping costs to a minimum. I appreciate adding in aesthetics, but not in spending close to a grand for dash trim pieces and mirror covers on a leased vehicle, when that money can be used for better parts.

F80_M · 11-14-2014, 11:55 AM

Any videos of how to install?

Enovoc · 11-14-2014, 12:03 PM

Ordered mine from IND the other day. Got gloss black for my Alpine White. I'll post pic when the come on monday.

horsepower_and_hounds · 11-14-2014, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stevearmstrong

I am 0 for 2.

DO NOT BUY from seller tuningstore1949 or owolf_carbon

Both do not fit properly and are not good quality. I was at least able to get my money back from owolf_carbon but tuningstore1949 is giving me the run around and won't refund my money.

Here are the links for the ones I tried to buy.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/141368025173...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221552486648...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I support this...I had some issues with their stuff and they were a pain to work with so I just gave up

DanG · 11-15-2014, 12:00 AM

I just got the M Performance covers from Sun Motors.

Gate7 · 11-20-2014, 11:38 AM

I'd just wrap them CF since it's a lease.

stevearmstrong · 11-21-2014, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by DanG

I just got the M Performance covers from Sun Motors.

At a significantly higher cost, right? How much did they run you?

Perhaps paying up is worth it just to avoid the hassle of dealing w unreliable products.

10-24-2014, 02:22 PM	#29
bimmer4life24 Lieutenant 268 Rep 505 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Comp Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	I think the China ones are back up...http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-Replacem...30e055&vxp=mtr Should I save $340 and get these?
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10-25-2014, 07:22 PM	#32
DanG Major General 10662 Rep 6,938 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	These are the real ones: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-2-SERIES...7d8e7f&vxp=mtr
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10-27-2014, 03:07 PM	#34
Spieltag Private 9 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW m235 AW/KR-B Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Bay area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW m235 [0.00]	$30 in CF vinyl and wrap the suckers. Just pop the covers off and its an easy wrap job. Matches my roof too!
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hyperzulu Colonel 701 Rep 2,337 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Has anyone tried simply wrapping the mirror covers? I was thinking of using vinyl to simulate the sportline trim of the 228i - gloss black mirrors and interior dash with the red strip all vinyl. I figure it'll help change the look inside and out while keeping costs to a minimum. I appreciate adding in aesthetics, but not in spending close to a grand for dash trim pieces and mirror covers on a leased vehicle, when that money can be used for better parts.
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11-14-2014, 11:55 AM	#39
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11-14-2014, 12:03 PM	#40
Enovoc Second Lieutenant 49 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 12' 135i - 15' M235i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Ordered mine from IND the other day. Got gloss black for my Alpine White. I'll post pic when the come on monday.
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11-15-2014, 12:00 AM	#42
DanG Major General 10662 Rep 6,938 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	I just got the M Performance covers from Sun Motors.
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11-20-2014, 11:38 AM	#43
Gate7 Oh rly? 46 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	I'd just wrap them CF since it's a lease.
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