05-07-2012, 06:48 PM | #1 |
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Swapping black mirror caps to body colored caps?
I love my F30 sportline, but hate the black mirror caps. I have a mineral grey and I feel like the black mirror cap looks out of place, I am sure it looks good on a white or other light colored cars, but doesn't go well with the mineral grey.
Does any here know if I can order a color coded mirror caps thru a dealer (Mineral grey in my case) ? Also, how hard or easy it is to swap it, I could'nt find any instructions on the internet, any insight on this is much appreciated. I just want to swap it asap. |
05-07-2012, 09:47 PM | #2 | |
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05-07-2012, 10:39 PM | #3 |
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I'm sure you can order them from BMW. I ordered a sportline and in Canada we have a choice of black caps or body colored. I choose the body colour on my artic white. Can't wait for pick up.
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05-08-2012, 08:06 AM | #4 |
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It is a subjective thing. I have an alpine white 328i sportline and I like the black caps - make it look sporty. That said, I can entirely understand that many would prefer body color caps. Check with your dealer.
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05-08-2012, 08:28 AM | #5 |
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Yes, you can order them.
The hardest part is getting the mirror glass out without cracking it. (Same procedure as other models) Once its out you just Unclip the clips holding on the cover
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06-22-2012, 12:20 PM | #6 |
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Just an update..... The mirror caps are held by 3 clips, they just pop out, no need to remove the lens, etc. It took less than a minute to pop out the original black caps and install the new body colored caps.
Apparently we cannot order body colored mirror caps. Only option is to order primed mirror caps from the dealer ($65 each) and then get it painted ($75 each). Will post pics later. Last edited by chelseaFC4life; 06-22-2012 at 12:34 PM.. |
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+1...sux we cant have the option for body color.
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I like body colored mirror cap too. I wonder if any non-sportline F30(Alpine White) would like to do a swap with my black mirror caps.
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i like the black mirrors caps. how about i give you $50 for both sides and you can ship to me , i live in gurnee, il |
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