[huma]

Anyone know where I can purchase this? How difficult is the install and how much does it run?

[configt]

Originally Posted by huma

Anyone know where I can purchase this? How difficult is the install and how much does it run?

Same question here. I have heard you need to purchase the mirror + a harness. Installation is very easy. There are a bunch of guides on how to do it on youtube.

[AlexGT]

Since is related to the mirror, I would like to know if I can install an OEM mirror with compass?

[configt]

Originally Posted by AlexGT

Since is related to the mirror, I would like to know if I can install an OEM mirror with compass?

Yes, I think that is what we are asking. I want to install the one with auto dim + Compass

[AlexGT]

Originally Posted by configt

Yes, I think that is what we are asking. I want to install the one with auto dim + Compass

Oh, good!! I hope this is doable

[huma]

I asked a vendor on this forum and was told we needed a Integrated Universal Remote Control. I'm assuming this is for the garage door controls, which I don't need. He says he can't order it for me because my vehicle isn't equipped with this item.

Do we really need a vin # to order parts? Don't care about the universal remote, just want it for the auto-dimming and compass.

[configt]

Originally Posted by huma

I asked a vendor on this forum and was told we needed a Integrated Universal Remote Control. I'm assuming this is for the garage door controls, which I don't need. He says he can't order it for me because my vehicle isn't equipped with this item.

Do we really need a vin # to order parts? Don't care about the universal remote, just want it for the auto-dimming and compass.

Doesn't seem to make sense to me. Isn't the HomeLink system completely integrated into the mirror? I was almost certain it was.

[inktomi]

If we get this figured out, I would love to do this on my car as well!

[AlexGT]

Yes, some one must know!

[kd0t]

I know this is possible, but I'm not sure if we have the power output for the mirror.

You probably have the buy the whole housing

[chaswyck1]

This discussion reminds me of how frustrating it is that BMW packages everything. I liked it a lot more when you could pick and choose the options like I was able to do with my 2012 MINI. I would have been fine with the Sensatec seats in my 228 and I wish I could have deleted the moonroof but I wanted other things in the premium package (including auto dimming mirrors).

[inktomi]

+1 the packages are annoying!! The mirror (and the garage opener that goes with it) is about all I wanted from the Premium package but that wasn't worth it =\

[chaswyck1]

I had to have the power seats with lumbar support because of a back issue that prevents me from driving more than a couple of hours at a time without it. That was the primary thing I wanted in the Premium package. As I said I also wanted Sirius, auto dimming mirrors and comfort access. The latter two are things that, once you've had them, you want them in your car after that.

[drivethemachine]

Has anyone figured out the part number yet?
I was shocked to find out BMW (of all companies!) sells a car with a manually flipping mirror.
My main issue isn't with having to flip it manually, it's more an issue with visibility and the glare caused by the two panes of glass.
Compass and garage door controls are just icing on the cake.

[configt]

I'm going to try and figure it out this week at the dealer.

[dtcoff]

We get the auto dipping mirror as standard in Australia, but annoyingly, the garage remote isn't even an option at all. Same with the compass, not that I'm worried about that.

[Disciple7]

Hopefully it will be included as standard later on, because it's standard equipment on everything else in the BMW lineup here in the US now. I'm not paying $4050 for a Homelink mirror on a 228i.

[drivethemachine]

Bump. Has anyone found the part number yet??

Based on my quick internet research, this part seems to have it all, but I can't confirm:
51169345386

[inktomi]

I felt exactly the same way about my 235. That's all I wanted from that package, and so I don't have it.

I'd totally make a weekend project of it if we found the how-tos and what-to-gets...

Originally Posted by Disciple7

Hopefully it will be included as standard later on, because it's standard equipment on everything else in the BMW lineup here in the US now. I'm not paying $4050 for a Homelink mirror on a 228i.

[pimp4cheddar]

Just wondering if anyone ever retrofitted the auto-dimming mirrors on a car without Premium Package...

[2Banger]

What does everyone mean by Auto-dimming mirror?

I hope this is referring to having mirrors automatically fold in? Or am i missing something

Because i actually would like to have my mirrors automatically fold in, never got this option

[pimp4cheddar]

Originally Posted by 2Banger

What does everyone mean by Auto-dimming mirror?

I hope this is referring to having mirrors automatically fold in? Or am i missing something

Because i actually would like to have my mirrors automatically fold in, never got this option

Naw...it's a mirror that turns a hint of blue to help dim sunlight and also car lights during nighttime driving.

I had them on my E92 335i as it had premium package...but the M235i I picked up Monday is fully loaded except the premium package

I'm looking to see if I can retrofit the side and rear view mirrors easily.