Carbon fiber mirror caps for e92 m3

that_grey_m3 · 11-22-2017, 11:20 PM

I am thinking of buying the 2x2 weave Auto Tecknic, but I have heard about some fitment issues. Have any of you had any experience with them? Any suggestions on some decent and cheap CF mirror caps? These seem to be the only reasonably priced one with a 2x2 weave.

Thanks!

ualdrivr · 11-25-2017, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by that_grey_m3

I am thinking of buying the 2x2 weave Auto Tecknic, but I have heard about some fitment issues. Have any of you had any experience with them? Any suggestions on some decent and cheap CF mirror caps? These seem to be the only reasonably priced one with a 2x2 weave.

Thanks!

Forget Auto Tecknic, go with the BMW CF mirror caps. Give a call to Circle BMW parts department, in NJ and they'll quote you a price + shipping.

If I need OEM they are the ones I call first. Best OEM pricing IMO.

Ggeezer · 11-25-2017, 10:40 PM

I have them and the fitment is the same as OEM. You couldn't tell they're aftermarket.

That said, you can never go wrong with OEM but they are (much) pricier.

codinge90 · 11-25-2017, 11:10 PM

I have autotecknic and fitment is fantastic, id rate it 9/10. Can't go wrong for the price

HerbNRacer · 11-26-2017, 12:22 AM

Be careful getting any that are overlays. They tend to bubble and peel... OEM are the only ones I would get

BOOF-M3 · 11-26-2017, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HerbNRacer

Be careful getting any that are overlays. They tend to bubble and peel... OEM are the only ones I would get

True statement. Not sure which that I have as they came on the car when I bought it but driver side has peeled off. Mind could be OEM but they are most likely 6 years old and therefore, I don't think OEM even lasts much longer than that.

kyippee · 11-26-2017, 03:10 AM

I got the cap replacement from JBspeed, they fit decently and quality has been good so far. I suspect they may be a bit thicker than OEM but not noticeable

6ixSpd · 11-26-2017, 11:26 PM

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I have autotecknic and fitment is fantastic, id rate it 9/10. Can't go wrong for the price

+1. Zero issues here and I love mine.

I chose to get them as no one else sells 1x1 weave to match the roof.

https://flic.kr/p/MnjVMH

NYBulldog · 11-29-2017, 08:06 AM

Mine had great fitment.

SYT_Shadow · 11-29-2017, 09:25 AM

I only do OEM for the CF M performance parts.

luis_m3 · 11-30-2017, 02:04 PM

I just put mine on. IMO, 10/10 on shipment, quality, and looks. 8.5/10 on fitment. But in all honesty, unless you're looking for it, you can't really tell.

In short, I am really happy with the product and price.

that_grey_m3 · 11-30-2017, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by luis_m3

I just put mine on. IMO, 10/10 on shipment, quality, and looks. 8.5/10 on fitment. But in all honesty, unless you're looking for it, you can't really tell.

In short, I am really happy with the product and price.

Great to hear. Did you get the 1x1 or 2x2 carbon fibre weave?

that_grey_m3 · 11-30-2017, 04:10 PM

Do you guys recommend the 1x1 weave direct replacement mirror cap or the 2x2 cover where you glue it on?

luis_m3 · 11-30-2017, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by that_grey_m3

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Originally Posted by luis_m3

I just put mine on. IMO, 10/10 on shipment, quality, and looks. 8.5/10 on fitment. But in all honesty, unless you're looking for it, you can't really tell.

In short, I am really happy with the product and price.

Great to hear. Did you get the 1x1 or 2x2 carbon fibre weave?

1x1. They clipped right on... replaced both in less than 5 minutes. No issues.

tdott · 12-01-2017, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by that_grey_m3

Do you guys recommend the 1x1 weave direct replacement mirror cap or the 2x2 cover where you glue it on?

Replacement all the way.
The 1x1 matches the roof also.

burtonsbs5114 · 12-01-2017, 12:19 PM

I have the OEM ones and I purchased them from a guy on the forum. You may want to check out the classified section to see if they are still around.

JRV · 12-01-2017, 02:05 PM

I had an aftermarket CF mirror cap and it's a bit thick as it just overlays the mirror. I now have the OEM BMW version and it sits flush and much lighter.

WingZeroX5 · 12-01-2017, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kpewpew

I got the cap replacement from JBspeed, they fit decently and quality has been good so far. I suspect they may be a bit thicker than OEM but not noticeable

+1 for JBSpeed

RoshDawg · 12-01-2017, 02:38 PM

Don’t recommend JBSpeed. They look like they’re exploding and bubbling after a year

UPSROD · 12-01-2017, 02:44 PM

My BMW M Performance are still like new after 5 years!

that_grey_m3 · 12-01-2017, 05:11 PM

Thanks so much guys. I will go with 1x1 clip ons...only 100 bucks more. Also the idea of gluing something on kind of turns me off..

95AWM3 · 12-02-2017, 12:08 PM

New to forums, but does anyone have experience with the RW Carbon mirror caps?

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that_grey_m3 Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 228 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 M3 6 spd Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	Carbon fiber mirror caps for e92 m3 I am thinking of buying the 2x2 weave Auto Tecknic, but I have heard about some fitment issues. Have any of you had any experience with them? Any suggestions on some decent and cheap CF mirror caps? These seem to be the only reasonably priced one with a 2x2 weave. Thanks!
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Ggeezer Captain 252 Rep 822 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Montreal iTrader: (4)	I have them and the fitment is the same as OEM. You couldn't tell they're aftermarket. That said, you can never go wrong with OEM but they are (much) pricier.
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codinge90 Banned 328 Rep 742 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	I have autotecknic and fitment is fantastic, id rate it 9/10. Can't go wrong for the price
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HerbNRacer Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 146 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2012 e92 ZCP M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Palmtucky iTrader: (1)	Be careful getting any that are overlays. They tend to bubble and peel... OEM are the only ones I would get
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kyippee Lieutenant Colonel 1073 Rep 1,617 Posts Drives: E92 M3, Supra MK5, F44 235GC Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I got the cap replacement from JBspeed, they fit decently and quality has been good so far. I suspect they may be a bit thicker than OEM but not noticeable
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luis_m3 Low Pro... 35 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	I just put mine on. IMO, 10/10 on shipment, quality, and looks. 8.5/10 on fitment. But in all honesty, unless you're looking for it, you can't really tell. In short, I am really happy with the product and price.
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that_grey_m3 Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 228 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 M3 6 spd Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: vancouver iTrader: (0)	Do you guys recommend the 1x1 weave direct replacement mirror cap or the 2x2 cover where you glue it on?
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JRV Captain 119 Rep 922 Posts Drives: 2011.75 AWE90M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	I had an aftermarket CF mirror cap and it's a bit thick as it just overlays the mirror. I now have the OEM BMW version and it sits flush and much lighter. __________________ '11 Black/Black GLK350 (Wife) '19 Black RAM 1500 Big Horn Night Package '11 Loaded AW Fox Red/Black/Black Carbon Leather ZCP E90 M3 (Halloween Delivery)
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