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      06-18-2019, 04:09 PM   #1
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M Style Mirror Caps

With the introduction of the X3M and X4M, I wanted to see if there were already "M-Style" mirror caps. Within 10 minutes, I was able to find the gloss black and carbon versions....I wonder how close the design is to OEM.

Gloss Black ($83.00) - http://bit.ly/2Y2JqTa

Carbon ($184) - http://bit.ly/2ZxD1zo
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      06-18-2019, 05:49 PM   #2
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Don’t bother with the carbon ones though, they always blister within a few months in my experience.
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      06-18-2019, 06:15 PM   #3
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Don't bother with the carbon ones though, they always blister within a few months in my experience.
If it is cheap carbon replicas then I agree. I bought the real BMW carbon Fiber covers and they are fantastic. With that being said though
They are 4 times the price as these. I started with some eBay replica pieces that didn't fit right and the finish was not great. On a nice vehicle like this I would rather buy the real stuff if available rather than the cheap stuff and replacing it in 12 months. You know the old saying, you get what you pay for....

Just my opinion though....
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      11-14-2019, 10:21 PM   #4
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did you buy and install these? i would love to see a photo.
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      11-15-2019, 10:01 PM   #5
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With the introduction of the X3M and X4M, I wanted to see if there were already "M-Style" mirror caps. Within 10 minutes, I was able to find the gloss black and carbon versions....I wonder how close the design is to OEM.

Gloss Black ($83.00) - http://bit.ly/2Y2JqTa

Carbon ($184) - http://bit.ly/2ZxD1zo
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With the introduction of the X3M and X4M, I wanted to see if there were already "M-Style" mirror caps. Within 10 minutes, I was able to find the gloss black and carbon versions....I wonder how close the design is to OEM.

Gloss Black ($83.00) - http://bit.ly/2Y2JqTa

Carbon ($184) - http://bit.ly/2ZxD1zo
I bought the original one from the dealer. Fits perfect.
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      11-15-2019, 10:31 PM   #6
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With the introduction of the X3M and X4M, I wanted to see if there were already "M-Style" mirror caps. Within 10 minutes, I was able to find the gloss black and carbon versions....I wonder how close the design is to OEM.

Gloss Black ($83.00) - http://bit.ly/2Y2JqTa

Carbon ($184) - http://bit.ly/2ZxD1zo
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With the introduction of the X3M and X4M, I wanted to see if there were already "M-Style" mirror caps. Within 10 minutes, I was able to find the gloss black and carbon versions....I wonder how close the design is to OEM.

Gloss Black ($83.00) - http://bit.ly/2Y2JqTa

Carbon ($184) - http://bit.ly/2ZxD1zo
I bought the original one from the dealer. Fits perfect.
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With the introduction of the X3M and X4M, I wanted to see if there were already "M-Style" mirror caps. Within 10 minutes, I was able to find the gloss black and carbon versions....I wonder how close the design is to OEM.

Gloss Black ($83.00) - http://bit.ly/2Y2JqTa

Carbon ($184) - http://bit.ly/2ZxD1zo
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With the introduction of the X3M and X4M, I wanted to see if there were already "M-Style" mirror caps. Within 10 minutes, I was able to find the gloss black and carbon versions....I wonder how close the design is to OEM.

Gloss Black ($83.00) - http://bit.ly/2Y2JqTa

Carbon ($184) - http://bit.ly/2ZxD1zo
I bought the original one from the dealer. Fits perfect.
Looks great! Do you happen to have part numbers for the OEM?
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      11-18-2019, 06:17 PM   #7
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Looks great! Do you happen to have part numbers for the OEM?
I don't think those shown above are OEM though.

Nonetheless, would be interested hearing from the owner about any (hearable, noticeable) wind noise from the cabin (with windows rolled up), compared to the stock ones.

Thanks.
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