07-28-2020, 07:53 AM | #69 |
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Can anyone confirm if the part numbers are different for left and right hand drive cars. It appears so from realoem, but one of the sellers is saying the part numbers are the same, even after sharing my chassis number.
I assume the difference is in the mounting angles |
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07-29-2020, 12:31 PM | #70 |
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The housing appears to be the same (it's listed for both LHD and RHD European models), so I'm guessing the mirror is the difference?
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08-01-2020, 02:21 AM | #71 | |
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These are the part numbers for a RHD that I used for my install without issues |
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12-18-2022, 06:38 PM | #74 |
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I am from Portugal (LHD) and would love to order these with the CF caps.
Unfortunately the original owner ordered his car without automatic folding mirrors. Ideally I would like to have the M2C / M3 mirrors with CF caps and, if possible, adding the ability to automatically fold the mirrors (even if I don't have the folding button on my left door panel). Do you have any idea if that would be possible and what parts should I order? Thank you in advance |
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12-06-2023, 08:58 PM | #77 |
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OK, so for those of you that are a bit OCD like myself that prefer DIY jobs spelled out specifically step by step, this post is for you.
Tools needed: - torx T-20 - torx T-30 - trim removal tool - 14mm ratchet - rubber mallet - Someone to help you or a few things to prop the door panel up on (unless you want to fully remove it) No need to code or disconnect the battery for this job. 1. Roll down the window. 2. Remove the 2 T-20 torx screws from the bottom of the door panel. 3. Remove the plastic behind the silver pull handle by lifting up on one edge with your trim tool. 4. Remove the single T-20 torx screw behind it. 5. Remove the carbon fiber door handle trim by looking underneath it for the small slot to put your trim tool and popping that out. Continue pulling from the bottom up until it pops off. 6. Remove the 2 T-20 torx screws behind it. 7. Slide your trim tool in between the door and the bottom of the door panel and force one of the clips free. Once you get a little free space use your fingers to tug-tug-tug (hard) to get the bottom clips to pop free, then work your way up both sides. This is one of the hardest steps as the door panel just doesn't want to come off...until it does. 8. Prop the front and rear of the door panel up on your props, or remove the wires+clips holding it on and remove it completely (not necessary), your choice. 9. Slide the speaker cover up and away from the tweeter and foam. 10. Hold the foam/tweeter combo on the sides and wiggle until the 2 clips free themselves then lay it out of the way, or disconnect via the blue connector (your choice). Pulling on the blue connector is easy and it gets the tweeter out of your way. 11. The rubber that's at the door corner is hiding the 3rd screw for the mirror base, so pull it up from the bottom until the little grommet pops out. 12. Remove the mirror main power clip. 13. Have someone hold the mirror and remove the 3 larger silver T-30 screws via a T-30 torx or a 14mm ratchet. 14. Once the mirror is off, take one of the T-30 screws you just removed and hand-start it (with your torx screwdriver) in each of the 3 self-tapping metal prongs on the new mirror. Once it's hand started then you can use the 14mm ratchet on it to make it easier to tap. Tap it all the way down, it won't come out the other side, and the shavings go inside. And don't worry about buying new screws to do this, the OE screws are MUCH harder than the soft metal they are going into, so you won't damage the screw doing this. 15. Install the new mirror top first making sure the mirror fits UNDER the rubber on the top. I used my trim tool to make this go easier, but you can use your fingers as well. 16. Install the 3 T-30 torx screws with either the torx head or the ratchet, either will work fine. Tighten good, but don't go crazy on them. 17. Put the rubber back in place from step 11 making sure the rubber grommet gets snapped in. I used my rubber mallet lightly to snap it in. 18. Install the speaker cover onto the foam/tweeter assembly by sliding it downwards. Just fiddle with this until it slides on, don't force it. 19. Fiddle that assembly back on via the 2 clips on the back. Again, fiddle it, don't force it. If you removed it entirely make sure to reinstall the little blue connector. 20. Install the door lock stalk back through the hole in the door panel first, then the closest door panel clips to it to keep it aligned. 21. Then go to the speaker side of the top of the door panel and get it all clipped in place. You can do these by hand or use the rubber mallet. 22. Once that is done, work your way around with the rubber mallet popping the clips into place. The rest will be pretty obvious, just reinstall like you uninstalled earlier. Hope this helps someone in the future. I'll add a few pix later. Last edited by ///MPhatic; 12-08-2023 at 10:25 AM.. |
12-07-2023, 02:45 PM | #78 |
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FWIW, I like certain parts of the mirror I had better. I like the stalk better for sure, and the fact that it's a bit smaller (The M2C mirror was made for the bigger F80/F82 cars), but once this thing is on, holy hell it's like looking at candy compared to what I had. Very happy with my decision to do this mod. |
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04-16-2024, 12:03 PM | #81 |
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Hi,
does anyone happen to know if both auto folding mirror parts: -51168076669 -51168080454 come with the small mirror motor where the glass clips in, pre-installed? are there any differences in part number when the car is equipped with memory mirrors? or am i good to go on ordering the parts above? thanks!! |
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