M3 Mirrors...which one?

[christyles]

Ok. A lot of members have been asking for the M3 mirrors. I'm in current negotiations for a groupbuy, but apparently there are many options with these "car ears". They come unpainted.

here are the options... UNOFFICIALLY.
e36 m3 style - heated/non-heated // motorized/non-motorized
e39 m5 style - heated/non-heated // motorized/non-motorized
E36 & E39 come with options such as memory, autofold or lamp. Obsiouvly, more options, more $$$. And depending on how many members wanna buy into the GB.

e46 m3 style - unavailable

Can I get a general idea of who's interested in what...
Price? Don't know yet. Depends on the average # of buyers.

Pic 1 - e36 m3 style
Pic 2 - e39 m5 style

Tell me what you guys think... Again, serious buyers please so the numbers stay somewhat accurate. Thank you.

[BlueSky]

a few things to keep in mind:

bases:
coupe/sedan use different base

connectors:
6 pins / 12 pins depending on year and options. 2004+ uses ribbon connectors

autofold:
requires fuse #57 & a new mirror switch

mirror glasses:
plane style or split mirror (to reduce blind spot). also, no tint or blue tinted

E36 M3 mirrors do not come with autofold, only M5/M3 replica mirrors do.
M5/M3 mirrors do now come with turn signal, only E36 M3 replica mirrors do.

that's all i can think of for now.. it's late & i am ZZZzzz...

[christyles]

a few things to keep in mind:

bases:
coupe/sedan use different base

connectors:
6 pins / 12 pins depending on year and options. 2004+ uses ribbon connectors

autofold:
requires fuse #57 & a new mirror switch

mirror glasses:
plane style or split mirror (to reduce blind spot). also, no tint or blue tinted

E36 M3 mirrors do not come with autofold, only M5/M3 replica mirrors do.
M5/M3 mirrors do now come with turn signal, only E36 M3 replica mirrors do.

that's all i can think of for now.. it's late & i am ZZZzzz...

Thanks BlueSky.
Base: Available for both... apparently.
Connections: yes, depending on options orded. Confirmed, no '04.
Autofold: to be confirmed but there is available...apparently.
Mirror Glasses: never asked. Will do.

Hannice, same guy you got my grill from. Can you arrange a meeting with him when you're out in H-Town to see the products. He's aware that I'll be sending you to review the quality/options etc of the product. PM if all is good. :thumbsup:

[christyles]

Hannice, same guy you got my grill from. Can you arrange a meeting with him when you're out in H-Town to see the products. He's aware that I'll be sending you to review the quality/options etc of the product. PM if all is good. :thumbsup:
I was also trying to get him to ship out a sample for each, so members can see. Obviously not. Fair enough. But I tried.

[BlueSky]

I was also trying to get him to ship out a sample for each, so members can see. Obviously not. Fair enough. But I tried.

how about to "borrow" a set of each "on loan" for a weekend and return it afterwards???

i wouldn't mind to meet up with him to check on quality... but i can only check for build quality but not fitment or anything...

[christyles]

how about to "borrow" a set of each "on loan" for a weekend and return it afterwards???

i wouldn't mind to meet up with him to check on quality... but i can only check for build quality but not fitment or anything...
I asked "borrow" as well, but he said unless there's a payment down..which is basically buying it. Fair enough. But for a group buy, you'd think otherwise.
Anyways, contact him for quality control, I'll deal with the fitment issues & returns.

[BlueSky]

PM me the details ;)

[dutty_mark3]

i woulda considered if there were 04 compatibles and they were e46 m3 replicas. dutt! :mad:

[christyles]

i woulda considered if there were 04 compatibles and they were e46 m3 replicas. dutt! :mad:
Supplier is trying to get e46 m3 reps, still trying. Def no '04. Sorry Dutt.

[BlueSky]

this is the style I want... but they are $$$
http://www.e46shop.de/spiegel01.jpg

[ianS]

Will the M5 mirror too big for E46? if M3 mirror is available for 2000 Sedan (fitting base & 6pin) then I am interested.

[christyles]

Will the M5 mirror too big for E46? if M3 mirror is available for 2000 Sedan (fitting base & 6pin) then I am interested.
I'll take note IanS. That's why I was trying to have the distributor send some down so we can do fitment...

[BlueSky]

Will the M5 mirror too big for E46? if M3 mirror is available for 2000 Sedan (fitting base & 6pin) then I am interested.

it's M5 style but made for E46s... so it will fit...
most replica M3 mirrors out in the market have the M5 mirror look instead of M3 look...

[7jkt1]

I'm in for the M5 mirrors. My first choice woulda been the e46 M3, but since that's not available, M5 is the next best thing. As for the autofold, I guess it depends on how much more. To me this option is more of a "like to have." Lights are not needed.

Question: Do the mirrors need to be painted??

Please keep us informed Chris. Thanks again for your efforts!

[BlueSky]

Question: Do the mirrors need to be painted??

Yes.. they come in Black or CF (only for E36M3 style)

[ianS]

it's M5 style but made for E46s... so it will fit...
most replica M3 mirrors out in the market have the M5 mirror look instead of M3 look...

I meant will it look to big on E46 or is it hard to tell? I am not interested on the autofold but would like to have the memory feature that I dun have it now.

[BlueSky]

I meant will it look to big on E46 or is it hard to tell? I am not interested on the autofold but would like to have the memory feature that I dun have it now.

if u don't have memory now u wouldn't have it even if u get the ones with memory... 6pin vs 12pin setup...