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      05-16-2013, 03:59 AM   #1
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Question 6 Series Wing Mirrors??

Palmnuts has got me thinking (not the same league) but I'm looking at getting a 630i but hate the wing mirrors. Does anyone know if a E92 or other BMW model apart from the M6 mirrors would replace the elephant ear ones that come standard??
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They're not that bad and in proportion to the car. Plus you could lose the puddles lights from the original mirrors if the car has extended lighting.

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This is what i'm looking at as well as a Z4 Coupe and Audi A5

http://www.approved.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/...tance_ASC|list

My mate as the same model and let me drive it, i just thought the wing mirrors didn't suit the car compared to the E92 mirrors
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I'm guessing you have a pre LCI e90. The LCI ones had big dumbo mirrors and indeed every car built since 2008 has huge mirrors due to some stupid rule/requirement. I don't think you will find anything that fits that is smaller/a better shape.

Regarding the Z4 coupe. Quite a bit different from the other 2 cars on your list. i had the roadster and thoroughly enjoyed it. I nearly bought a coupe but on test driving i found it hideously stiff. It really did crash and bang about to the point of being extremely tiresome.
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I own a pre LCI E92 which has similar wing mirrors to the new M6 (sideway tear drop)

This is my last chance to get a "toy" before I need to buy a family car and have always loved the Z4 coupe. The other 2 are slightly more practical with 4 seats. I would get another E92 M sport (Le Man blue with 19" wheels but OH hates them)
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I would get another E92 M sport (Le Man blue with 19" wheels but OH hates them)
But she RED ones Or was she just being polite
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Palmnuts has got me thinking (not the same league) but I'm looking at getting a 630i but hate the wing mirrors. Does anyone know if a E92 or other BMW model apart from the M6 mirrors would replace the elephant ear ones that come standard??
I think the wing mirrors aren't that detracting aesthetically tbh. Just look at the boot! . They aren't big like newer cars either.
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But she RED ones Or was she just being polite
I may have told her to say that.

my choice would be :-

1, Le Man Blue

2, Imola Red (may be called something else now)

3, Space Grey

She thinks the E92 is too big to drive but would be happy to drive a 630i or Audi A5 : Thats woman for you.........
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I think the wing mirrors aren't that detracting aesthetically tbh. Just look at the boot! . They aren't big like newer cars either.
I didn't notice them until i drove the 6 series. I might be used to the E92 mirrors and thats why i noticed it so much.
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