02-02-2015, 06:22 PM | #67 |
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I bought the ~$110 replacement CF mirror caps for my F32 off Ebay. I'm going to attempt to do the installation tonight, any tips/tricks on removing the existing mirror caps without damaging them?
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02-02-2015, 06:31 PM | #68 | |
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02-02-2015, 07:43 PM | #69 | |
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02-03-2015, 02:03 AM | #70 |
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Here is how I proceeded to remove the caps:
Basically it is lower part of the cap first and then the upper part.
To install the replacement caps:
(Please apologize for crappy draw on pictures, I did it with an iPad) Last edited by SchweiZ4; 02-03-2015 at 07:47 AM.. |
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02-03-2015, 07:42 AM | #71 | |
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Reason BMW carbon covers uses screws so it's secured, cover using 3m tape is also secured but the fit might not be 100%. Replacement covers seems the easiest to install but the least secure. Want to see more detailed pics of covers using 3m tape. |
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02-03-2015, 07:52 AM | #72 |
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This is the same issue with the stock ones.
Now that I have done it (twice), I can now remove stock side mirror caps in 1 min on a 3/4 series. So I would say they are as protected as the stock one - but at least cheaper. If you want to secure them, I think you can still remove the mirror and glue the hooks to the side mirror body. |
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02-03-2015, 09:04 AM | #74 |
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Stealing any caps is a question of time:
- screwed up caps : 5 min (remove the glass and use a screwdriver) - stock one with hooks: 2 min - 3M ..not sure I would like to steal that, but I would say few minutes too For me 3M tape is cheap. At the end, they all have different prices and little difference in rendering. You just need to figure out what price you are ready to spend for this part. |
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02-03-2015, 09:27 AM | #75 | |
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However, going further, I won't go with a carbon fiber trunk spoiler but a white one. |
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02-03-2015, 09:34 AM | #76 |
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I have to agree with you. I would also do a white spoiler. Now if I can only find someone that makes a nice subtle spoiler for the F36! What about the front spoiler? Would you consider adding that too? For our color cars I think it looks best to paint the parts that cover the fog light area while leaving the bottom portion of the spoiler black.
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02-03-2015, 09:55 AM | #77 |
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Did you manage to get them on? I'm looking for some for my car.
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The one that is almost everywhere is the mat black front lip, but I don't want the car to look like it has an M Performance package (which is also not true), just more aggressiveness and style. For now I will keep the front as is and you? I would have loved to get an Akrapovic exhaust, but too expensive for me. |
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Update: I kept putting it off for awhile and finally got my carbon fiber mirror caps installed on my F32 (see attached photo).
For those wondering about install, I tried to follow the instructions in this thread and others but was not able to get the caps off on my own. So I went to a body shop and had them do it. They had to use a special locking tweezer with a 45 degree angle at the end to pinch and hold each clip holding the cap in before it would come loose. Then the new ones snapped right on. Took about 25 minutes and I paid him $40 for his trouble. So $107 from ebay and $40 for install and it looks exactly the same as the $765 option on the BMW spec sheet... |
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SCHWEIZ4, thank you so much for your pictures and directions. I just replaced my mirror caps in 5 minutes total! I think the key is pulling hard enough and not worrying about anything snapping. Could not have been easier, and saved me $$$! I am attaching a couple of pictures - I did the side skirt decals yesterday (again, saving $$$) and the CF spoiler is being installed by dealer on Wednesday. Not bad for a 50+ grandmother, huh? lol
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I wrapped mine in black - didn't take any specific pictures of it, but looks like original glossy black ones. Cost around $20 and 30 minutes of my time.
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05-29-2015, 04:50 AM | #85 |
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Bought the caps from the same seller of ebay. They arrived in 6th day and the fitment is great. Thanks to SchweiZ4 I fitted them in less than 5 mins both! Great write up, cheers
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05-29-2015, 08:10 AM | #86 |
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Can you please provide a link to what you bought?
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There seems to be quite a few other sellers selling caps that look almost identical at a lower price point. Anyone try any of these other ebay vendors?
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...0+f40&_sacat=0 |
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