IND | AutoTecknic DRY Carbon Mirror Covers (Version 2)

epic · 02-05-2019, 10:27 AM

I'd like to know if this matches OEM BMW M carbon fiber parts - can anyone answer? I have the M carbon spoiler / diffuser on the car.

IND-Distribution · 02-05-2019, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by epic

I'd like to know if this matches OEM BMW M carbon fiber parts - can anyone answer? I have the M carbon spoiler / diffuser on the car.

These are the same 2x2 twill weave as the M Performance parts.

epic · 02-05-2019, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Cat@IND

These are the same 2x2 twill weave as the M Performance parts.

You guys are bankrupting me. Stop.

JTO24 · 02-05-2019, 04:31 PM

Any chance these could be refinished in matte clear?

IND-Distribution · 02-05-2019, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JTO24

Any chance these could be refinished in matte clear?

Yes we can add a matte clear to them as we do to our shifter paddles.

epic · 02-05-2019, 09:14 PM

I just bought those matte paddles and they arrived today - can't wait to put them on. They look great!

And I just bought these mirror caps. I have a problem.

DanG · 02-08-2019, 05:22 PM

I finally gave in and order these caps today. I haven’t seen installation instructions anywhere though. Does anyone have them?

Ryan@IND · 02-08-2019, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

I finally gave in and order these caps today. I haven’t seen installation instructions anywhere though. Does anyone have them?

Pm sent your way

DanG · 02-08-2019, 05:45 PM

I thought it was just using a pry tool to release the stock mirror covers and then just snapping in the new covers.

Ryan@IND · 02-12-2019, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DanG

I thought it was just using a pry tool to release the stock mirror covers and then just snapping in the new covers.

You can do it that way as well, but run the risk of breaking the tabs on the stock mirror covers. From experience the tabs break 75% of the time doing it this method.

By removing the glass you can access the tabs from the inside to depress them to remove the cap.

gily · 02-23-2019, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by alscks0414

Knowing that the AutoTecknic previous ver.1 had some gap when fitted to the mirror, I am wondering if this version resolved that...?

I currently have BMW MP CF mirror caps installed, so also wondering if there is any problem replacing BMW M performance ones out to these pieces? Tabs on mirror that holds the clips of the cap need to be broken to fit screws and washers that are required to install BMW OEM CF mirror caps. Meaning that mirror will not have the tabs any more if that is the only way to hold AutoTechnic mirror cap and mirror together.
BTW, stock mirror caps can revert back to the mirror even after losing the tabs after installing CF ones.

I have these on my car and can tell you that there is no gap on mines, they look amazing by the way.

gily · 02-23-2019, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@IND

You can do it that way as well, but run the risk of breaking the tabs on the stock mirror covers. From experience the tabs break 75% of the time doing it this method.

By removing the glass you can access the tabs from the inside to depress them to remove the cap.

Removing the glass is pretty simple, this is one of the easiest mods

DanG · 02-26-2019, 11:31 AM

Just installed these great caps. Took me about 5 minutes to do both.

Thanks Ind.

Ryan@IND · 02-26-2019, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

Just installed these great caps. Took me about 5 minutes to do both.

Thanks Ind.

Looks good!!

Your photos came in upside down btw.

DanG · 02-26-2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan@IND

Looks good!!

Your photos came in upside down btw.

Hmm. The photos look right side up in my browser.

DanG · 02-26-2019, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

I thought it was just using a pry tool to release the stock mirror covers and then just snapping in the new covers.

I ended up just doing that per a YouTube video. The stock caps came off with no breakage of any tabs.

m2for2 · 03-05-2019, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

Yes we can add a matte clear to them as we do to our shifter paddles.

Would you mind responding or PMing me with a link to these? Would like to purchase.

IND-Distribution · 03-05-2019, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by m2for2

Would you mind responding or PMing me with a link to these? Would like to purchase.

Here is a link to them.

https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=BM-0164-DC

m2for2 · 03-05-2019, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

Here is a link to them.

https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=BM-0164-DC

Will the matte clear finish match the CF trim in the M2?

IND-Distribution · 03-05-2019, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by m2for2

Will the matte clear finish match the CF trim in the M2?

Yes but it will be a smooth finish and not a textured finish that is found on the interior trim.

nosbocaj · 03-22-2019, 12:48 PM

Just put these on today. Install is very easy if you remove the mirror glass.

Passenger cover popped right into place. Driver cover took some retries until it finally seated properly. Fitment is great and they look fantastic.

Highly recommend this product!

DanG · 03-22-2019, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Exar Kun

Just put these on today. Install is very easy if you remove the mirror glass.

Passenger cover popped right into place. Driver cover took some retries until it finally seated properly. Fitment is great and they look fantastic.

Highly recommend this product!

Looks great on an AW M2. I installed them also.

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DanG Major General 10569 Rep 6,917 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	Just installed these great caps. Took me about 5 minutes to do both. Thanks Ind. Attached Images Last edited by DanG; 02-26-2019 at 12:17 PM..
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