Best CF mirror cover / cap source?

Sivart321 · 07-28-2015, 07:49 PM

It seems like the AutoTeknic ones are the best price from a semi-reputable brand, but the product itself is unclear. Is it like the M-performance one, which replaces the existing cover, or is it simply a stick on cover that goes over the existing mirror cap like some of the shitty ebay ones? It appears to be the former, but I have not seen anyone with them installed or pictures of the back side to have confidence in ordering them. Why is it so much cheaper, too?

Anyone?

http://www.autotecknic.com/product_p/bm-0147.htm

Wah · 07-28-2015, 07:58 PM

I got my BMW OEM ones for $575 (for the pair) from BMW of Morristown on Ebay best offer. I had reps on my last car... never again. They looked like total shit after a year in the sun.

Sivart321 · 07-28-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Wah

I got my BMW OEM ones for $575 from BMW of Morristown on Ebay best offer. I had reps on my last car... never again. They looked like total shit after a year in the sun.

Good point. I do recall seeing some nasty ones that were UV damaged before.

Will look for good deals on the OEM ones. Just made an offer on a set from the same place.

supremepower · 07-28-2015, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sivart321

Good point. I do recall seeing some nasty ones that were UV damaged before.

Will look for good deals on the OEM ones. Just made an offer on a set from the same place.

Can't beat OEM! A lot of reps either have poor carbon quality or terrible fitment...

catch · 07-29-2015, 06:31 PM

I was looking at the eBay ones.... They scare me a little... I want to see them on a car

AM4ZING · 07-29-2015, 06:47 PM

I have the OEM CF mirrors on my car and the fitment is 10/10, CF weave is 10/10, overall 10/10

saxon · 07-29-2015, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Wah

I got my BMW OEM ones for $575 from BMW of Morristown on Ebay best offer. I had reps on my last car... never again. They looked like total shit after a year in the sun.

my oem cf splitters already have fade spots....

i bought them used but for only being 9 months old the finish is garbage

_Marty_ · 07-30-2015, 09:12 PM

I bought a new spare set of OEM mirror cover and had it professionally carbon hand laid

Wah · 07-30-2015, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by _Marty_

I bought a new spare set of OEM mirror cover and had it professionally carbon hand laid

Out of curiosity... why didn't you just buy them? Is it much cheaper to do it this way?

YMB-M3-J2 · 07-30-2015, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by _Marty_

I bought a new spare set of OEM mirror cover and had it professionally carbon hand laid

Those look really good. What was the all in cost?

Denso · 07-31-2015, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by YMB_M4_j2

Those look really good. What was the all in cost?

+1 and they look great.

Denso

_Marty_ · 07-31-2015, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by YMB_M4_j2

Those look really good. What was the all in cost?

without getting a spare, you're looking around $350.00 I wasn't looking at he most cost effective way but wanted more involvement in choosing pattern, type of epoxy, and etc..

YMB-M3-J2 · 07-31-2015, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by _Marty_

Quote:

Originally Posted by YMB_M4_j2

Those look really good. What was the all in cost?

without getting a spare, you're looking around $350.00 I wasn't looking at he most cost effective way but wanted more involvement in choosing pattern, type of epoxy, and etc..

Excellent. Thank you.

Arcades · 07-31-2015, 06:19 PM

My CF mirror caps are from my dealership. 475 each. It was to replace my chipped original mirror caps. (freaken rock)

lsturbointeg · 08-01-2015, 01:46 PM

Boy! Pretty expensive cost on some carbon mirror caps! I guess u have to pay more for a superior product and quality!

robbys3m3 · 08-13-2015, 09:05 AM

We are trying to install the autotecknic caps right now..for the price I wanted to give them a shot. The cf finish is great, but the fitment is giving us fits. It's just off enough to make what should a very easy install frustrating, requiring a little inside plastic trimming

Amgeater2 · 08-13-2015, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by robbys3m3

We are trying to install the autotecknic caps right now..for the price I wanted to give them a shot. The cf finish is great, but the fitment is giving us fits. It's just off enough to make what should a very easy install frustrating, requiring a little inside plastic trimming

pics please...

robbys3m3 · 08-13-2015, 10:37 AM

Well they aren't going to install. The inside corner mold seems to be off no matter what we do and even if It would clip in, the gap would be bad. Ive reached out to my vendor for guidance. The oem literally clipped back in within 5 seconds and a coupla snaps. I didn't expect oem quality, buy i at least expected them to mount..we shall see.

Amgeater2 · 08-13-2015, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by robbys3m3

Well they aren't going to install. The inside corner mold seems to be off no matter what we do and even if It would clip in, the gap would be bad. Ive reached out to my vendor for guidance. The oem literally clipped back in within 5 seconds and a coupla snaps. I didn't expect oem quality, buy i at least expected them to mount..we shall see.

Thanks for the input !!

lsturbointeg · 08-18-2015, 12:17 AM

Wow...those look great!

robbys3m3 · 09-02-2015, 09:58 AM

Update...they sent me a new set of AT caps...these fit some better at least..I give fit and finish a B overall. For under $300 I can live with them for awhile, but definitely paying for What you over all get overall.

Amgeater2 · 09-02-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by robbys3m3

Update...they sent me a new set of AT caps...these fit some better at least..I give fit and finish a B overall. For under $300 I can live with them for awhile, but definitely paying for What you over all get overall.

Any pics ?

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