Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps

E92Mazing · 05-19-2016, 06:58 PM

Had my mirror caps stolen last weekend so took a chance and ordered some CF ones on eBay. Took my time and made sure to order caps and not just the cover. It's easy to tell since all the covers say tape required or included. Also looked for sellers shipping from USA and not china/taiwan since I have no caps on currently. Paid around 100 shipped and showed up 3 days later exactly as scheduled via UPS. Very happy to say they fit perfect and the cf and finish is superb. Has all the same clips as OEM and does not require screws or the mirror removal. Sorry not the best photos but wanted to share my experience in case any of you have similar issues. Can also share the seller I got it from if requested.

Obsessive Detail · 05-19-2016, 07:38 PM

Do you have a link to the place you got them from? Do the stock ones just pop out?

E92Mazing · 05-19-2016, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Obsessive Detail

Do you have a link to the place you got them from? Do the stock ones just pop out?

Yepp the stock ones should just pop out if u grab from the bottom closest to the window and work your way up to the top clips. This is the listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/400781121926...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

However, I don't know how they'll hold up in the sun. I'll keep them waxed and my car is a lease so only has to make it through one more year.

mike@x-ph.com · 05-20-2016, 01:51 PM

Congrats, they look good

CalCarNut · 05-20-2016, 04:54 PM

Nice. Need pics of the install at some point by someone...think it'd be helpful

Sayzar · 05-20-2016, 08:08 PM

looks good

Billfitz · 05-20-2016, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalDave

Need pics of the install at some point by someone..

The caps pop off easily, almost too easily.

crono06 · 05-20-2016, 09:42 PM

Wow, looks great for the price! Looks like they may not ship to Canada

Arthurrs · 05-20-2016, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by crono06

Wow, looks great for the price! Looks like they may not ship to Canada

This is where I ship all my American sourced parts to, very reasonable rates, certainly a lot cheaper than shipping across the border, and just minutes away from the Rainbow Bridge:
http://www.cbiusa.com/

Arthurrs · 05-21-2016, 11:05 AM

So, thinking of putting these on my White 328ix. The underside of my mirrors is black already, I think it might go well with the tinted windows. Opinions on the look? Yes? No? Maybe?

crono06 · 05-21-2016, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Arthurrs

This is where I ship all my American sourced parts to, very reasonable rates, certainly a lot cheaper than shipping across the border, and just minutes away from the Rainbow Bridge:
http://www.cbiusa.com/

Thanks, will check this out.

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Originally Posted by Arthurrs

So, thinking of putting these on my White 328ix. The underside of my mirrors is black already, I think it might go well with the tinted windows. Opinions on the look? Yes? No? Maybe?

My car is white as well. I have a similar dilemma. I don't have any other black/cf bits to match the caps with, so not sure they'll look on their own. To be fair though, you can spec Sport Line vehicles with black mirror caps (but not the M Sport).

Arthurrs · 05-21-2016, 12:46 PM

Was thinking of adding a few more "black" elements to the look of my car, starting with the black front and rear splash guards, a black rear bumper protection film from AC Schnitzer (to protect the top of the bumper, and improve the image of the backup camera at night), and matte black front grilles. So perhaps it would go well with everything that I'm planning....

Sayzar · 05-21-2016, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Arthurrs

So, thinking of putting these on my White 328ix. The underside of my mirrors is black already, I think it might go well with the tinted windows. Opinions on the look? Yes? No? Maybe?

100% here is my mine and widows are tinted

Cxcordovaaa · 05-22-2016, 06:07 AM

Nice

greekcs · 05-23-2016, 12:08 PM

The ebay ones looks good for a few months but will eventually start to develop issues with the finish, especially if the car is parked outside year round. I ended up tossing mine and going back to stock caps.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1244039

E92Mazing · 05-23-2016, 03:17 PM

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The ebay ones looks good for a few months but will eventually start to develop issues with the finish, especially if the car is parked outside year round. I ended up tossing mine and going back to stock caps.

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1244039

Thanks for the feedback! I'll be sure to throw some extra UV and wax protection on it but as long as it makes it to my lease end I'll be happy.

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Arthurrs Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 2017 430i xdrive Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Was thinking of adding a few more "black" elements to the look of my car, starting with the black front and rear splash guards, a black rear bumper protection film from AC Schnitzer (to protect the top of the bumper, and improve the image of the backup camera at night), and matte black front grilles. So perhaps it would go well with everything that I'm planning.... __________________ 2017 430ix Gran Coupe
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greekcs Major 773 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	The ebay ones looks good for a few months but will eventually start to develop issues with the finish, especially if the car is parked outside year round. I ended up tossing mine and going back to stock caps. http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1244039 __________________ 2003 11/02 Steel Gray Metallic on Red M3 - SMGII - VF570 - SUPERSPRINT - KW - BBS - CSL ROOF SOLD 2015 09/14 Alpine White on Red 435i xDrive MPPK - Expensive black vinyl with special lettering. SOLD 2020 12/19 Mineral Gray Metallic on Black Vinyl interior M340i xDrive Last edited by greekcs; 05-23-2016 at 12:18 PM..
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