Replacing new 2011 mirrors with older ones

skimo · 08-28-2010, 04:22 PM

Got my new ride. I really am not fond of the new side mirrors. Some people think they look more aggressive. Although they do provide larger view imho, I just miss the look of the older ones.

Does anyone know if they can be retofitted with older ones?

Anyone interested in exchange?

they are brand new black metallic, electric folding from the premium package with 200 miles on them lol

Thanks
skimo

Timmins10 · 08-29-2010, 08:03 AM

I'm in the process of trying to switch from a pre-LCI mirror (2006) to 2009 LCI larger mirrors. I am using a set of 2009 mirrors that I got from a used parts dealer. I will let you know how it goes, maybe that will be of help to you. The mirror switch attempt will be done in about a month from now.

jafza412 · 08-29-2010, 10:30 AM

I thought the exact same thing when I had an LCI loaner car. I like the egg shaped mirrors of the pre-LCI much better than the new ones. Good luck on the swap.

WWONG · 08-29-2010, 12:34 PM

Weird. I'm the exact opposite. I love the newer ones so much more. My only complaint is that it seems to make slightly more wind noise.

TTG · 08-29-2010, 12:40 PM

If $$$ is no issue, you should also consider M3 Mirrors.

rKi · 08-29-2010, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TTG

If $$$ is no issue, you should also consider M3 Mirrors.

that's what i'm planning to do on my LCI in the near future. I don't fancy the new LCI mirrors at all, doesn't look as aggressive imo.

skimo · 08-30-2010, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTG

If $$$ is no issue, you should also consider M3 Mirrors.

Do they fold electronically?

TTG · 08-30-2010, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skimo

Do they fold electronically?

Yes, if you have the premium pack option.

skimo · 08-31-2010, 04:57 PM

Anyone have pictures of what the folded m3 looks like ?

mm347 · 08-31-2010, 09:14 PM

I just drove 2011 loaner for 4 days and like the new mirrors more since they seem to provide better visibility. However, aesthetically I like the way mirror covers look on my 2007.

The mounting bracket looked the same, however, I did not have a chance to take both apart to compare. Hopefully, someone who tried the swap can chime in.

creaminz · 09-01-2010, 12:30 AM

what about those M5/6 mirrors??

I know STUDIE's Widebody E90 LCI is rocking E36 M3 mirrors...

Timmins10 · 09-07-2010, 06:20 PM

Today I swapped (actually my mechanic did) my pre-LCI mirrors for LCI mirrors. I have the premium package and everythings works on the LCI mirrors: mirror adjustment, tilt downwards in reverse and folding. I don't have auto-tinting mirrors, and neither does the set of LCI mirrors I bought, so I can't comment whether that feature would work. Really pleased with the swap, like the added size of the mirror.

Professor///M · 09-07-2010, 09:15 PM

I miss the pre LCI mirrors, loved their shape.

I just think the M conversion is way to $$$ for what it's worth.

moto_noob · 09-07-2010, 09:57 PM

I think the pre-LCI and LCI are PnP

swifty · 09-10-2010, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creaminz

what about those M5/6 mirrors??

I know STUDIE's Widebody E90 LCI is rocking E36 M3 mirrors...

e36 m3 mirrors fit on the e92s? ... do they fold?

08-28-2010, 04:22 PM	#1
skimo Lieutenant 94 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2011 335 vert Dinan II Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin Texas !! iTrader: (1)	Replacing new 2011 mirrors with older ones Got my new ride. I really am not fond of the new side mirrors. Some people think they look more aggressive. Although they do provide larger view imho, I just miss the look of the older ones. Does anyone know if they can be retofitted with older ones? Anyone interested in exchange? they are brand new black metallic, electric folding from the premium package with 200 miles on them lol Thanks skimo
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Timmins10 New Member 3 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 325i 2006 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Trying to do the reverse I'm in the process of trying to switch from a pre-LCI mirror (2006) to 2009 LCI larger mirrors. I am using a set of 2009 mirrors that I got from a used parts dealer. I will let you know how it goes, maybe that will be of help to you. The mirror switch attempt will be done in about a month from now.
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08-29-2010, 10:30 AM	#3
jafza412 Lieutenant 97 Rep 414 Posts Drives: AW M4 CS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (3)	I thought the exact same thing when I had an LCI loaner car. I like the egg shaped mirrors of the pre-LCI much better than the new ones. Good luck on the swap. __________________ Current: 2016 M3 \| Mineral Grey on Black Retired: 2010 E92 335xi, 2007 E90 328i, 2010 A4, 2003 E46 325xi
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WWONG Banned 110 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (14)	Weird. I'm the exact opposite. I love the newer ones so much more. My only complaint is that it seems to make slightly more wind noise.
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skimo Lieutenant 94 Rep 532 Posts Drives: 2011 335 vert Dinan II Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin Texas !! iTrader: (1)	Anyone have pictures of what the folded m3 looks like ?
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mm347 Private 2 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Phila, PA iTrader: (2)	I just drove 2011 loaner for 4 days and like the new mirrors more since they seem to provide better visibility. However, aesthetically I like the way mirror covers look on my 2007. The mounting bracket looked the same, however, I did not have a chance to take both apart to compare. Hopefully, someone who tried the swap can chime in.
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09-01-2010, 12:30 AM	#11
creaminz Major General 552 Rep 7,704 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (33)	what about those M5/6 mirrors?? I know STUDIE's Widebody E90 LCI is rocking E36 M3 mirrors...
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09-07-2010, 06:20 PM	#12
Timmins10 New Member 3 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 325i 2006 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Swapped from pre-LCI to LCI door mirrors Today I swapped (actually my mechanic did) my pre-LCI mirrors for LCI mirrors. I have the premium package and everythings works on the LCI mirrors: mirror adjustment, tilt downwards in reverse and folding. I don't have auto-tinting mirrors, and neither does the set of LCI mirrors I bought, so I can't comment whether that feature would work. Really pleased with the swap, like the added size of the mirror.
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moto_noob Private First Class 3 Rep 149 Posts Drives: '06 e90 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (1)	I think the pre-LCI and LCI are PnP
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