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      07-20-2010, 10:31 AM   #1
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LCI E92 Rear view mirrors retrofitable?

Are the LCI E92 Rear view mirrors retrofitable? I don't like the elephant ears so can I use the pre-LCI mirrors? thx
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Yes you can but be careful here are some things you want to watch out for:

1) The mirror housing finish matches the window trim (gloss vs matte)
2) The actual glass you get matches the one on your car (autodim vs non-autodim)
3) The mirror assembly matches (power folding & autodim)

Check the prices on realoem.com and order through tischer is what I'd recommend. The most expensive replacements are power folding, with audodim, and with a gloss finish. Those can run up to a grand each side to replace. Also don't forget about the mirror covers because you'll definitely need those too.
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Yes you can but be careful here are some things you want to watch out for:

1) The mirror housing finish matches the window trim (gloss vs matte)
2) The actual glass you get matches the one on your car (autodim vs non-autodim)
3) The mirror assembly matches (power folding & autodim)

Check the prices on realoem.com and order through tischer is what I'd recommend. The most expensive replacements are power folding, with audodim, and with a gloss finish. Those can run up to a grand each side to replace. Also don't forget about the mirror covers because you'll definitely need those too.
Damn! thats some $ there...
Thanks for the heads up!
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Damn! thats some $ there...
Thanks for the heads up!
ya =( i d ask for someone to swap mirrors with you. its been done before on this forum i think. if not here is the cheapest option with parts i found on realoem =) (assuming u go manual fold, non-autofold, without memory, and matte finish)

51167176167 $206.42 Mirror L
51167176168 $206.42 Mirror R
51167164981 $54.32 Mirror Cap L
51167164982 $54.32 Mirror Cap R
51167157247 $62.06 Glass L
51167157244 $84.32 Glass R

All added up about 660 for parts.
Paint cost ~50-75 for both caps
Or you could get a set of CF caps for ~150
about 260 more for housings with memory function.
Installation around 100 from most indy shops I would think.
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So the M3 mirrors are easier to retrofit than the Pre-LCI mirriors?
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