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DIY M3 Side View Mirrors

Published by cooljess76
09-08-2007

DIY M3 Side View Mirrors

*VERY IMPORTANT*
The 318ti shares the same mirrors as the e36 sedan/4dr
COUPE MIRRORS WILL NOT FIT!!!

Picked up a set of M3 mirrors on ebay for $125 shipped. These are replicas, but the quality is so good that they might as well be OEM. They shipped from Taiwan and arrived in just 4 days! I'm very happy with the results:

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By cooljess76 on 09-08-2007, 11:01 AM

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By cooljess76 on 09-08-2007, 11:49 AM

The new mirrors are noticeably quieter while driving and compliment the rest of my Mtechnic bodykit.

By Mallard on 09-09-2007, 12:10 AM

now your talkin!

By 96cali on 09-09-2007, 04:06 AM

FREAKIN great write up Jess. You rock!

By cooljess76 on 09-09-2007, 04:30 AM

Thanks guys, glad you liked it. I know it's a pretty easy procedure, but maybe it will help someone out. I forgot to mention that when you remove the mirrors for the first time, there's some sound deadening foam packed behind the interior trim panel. It's similar to the junk they put in our intake airboxes and mine was deteriorated pretty badly. You may want to have a small vacume handy, I just wiped mine clean over the trash can.

By thesk8nmidget on 02-28-2008, 10:43 PM

very nice write up!

+1

By elchicano on 02-29-2008, 12:32 AM

Yea jess thanks for the write up I like how you made so simple basically like reading a picture book, whoever doesnt get it might be slow.

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By tiFreak on 02-29-2008, 02:27 AM

this is a great write-up, now all I need is some M3 mirrors

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By 96cali on 02-29-2008, 04:01 PM

How would one remove the glass and motor for painting? I have a white Ti and suspect I would not be able to get proper coverage inside the lip.

Great write up!

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By rikdee on 02-29-2008, 05:47 PM

E36 Sport Mirrors from Ebay.

[QUOTE=96cali;157988]How would one remove the glass and motor for painting? I have a white Ti and suspect I would not be able to get proper coverage inside the lip.

I purchased a pair of these mirrors a while back, had them painted, and installed this past weekend. During this process, I exchanged emails with the seller about glass removal and replacement. What I learned is that the glass is not internally fitted like the BMW sport mirrors. In short, the glass is not removable; I suspect its cemented in but could never get a full explanation. Yet, replacement glass is available for USD 20.00. Perhaps the first of us to have glass breakage can let the rest know how it attaches.
Further, the only real problem I saw was the quality and fit of the gasket. It is definitely thinner than the OEM and did not fit the top of the triangle nearly as well as the original. Fearing a leak point, I re-used the OEM gaskets instead and, thereafter, was very pleased with the install.

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By thesk8nmidget on 02-29-2008, 07:11 PM

jesse how do you like the wide angle??

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By cooljess76 on 03-01-2008, 12:18 AM

The wide angle is alright. Objects really are closer than they appear. I usually make it a habit to look over my shoulder anyway. Honestly, I really don't think it's much wider than a regular mirror.

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