E60 / E61 After market mirror install guide
02-24-2011, 11:50 AM
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My Ride: 2005 e61 530d
I decided against M5 mirrors due to cost and the fact it's not an M5 (although the 530d does have more torque than a V10 now 
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As usual, Teddy @ SSDD sorted me out with these little fellas, and the good boys at KG had them sprayed and delivered to me.
I couldn't find a guide for fitting after market mirrors, so documented the process for your delectation!
DIY guide for fitting after market mirrors here - http://bit.ly/e61mirr
Hope it is of use
)As usual, Teddy @ SSDD sorted me out with these little fellas, and the good boys at KG had them sprayed and delivered to me.
I couldn't find a guide for fitting after market mirrors, so documented the process for your delectation!
DIY guide for fitting after market mirrors here - http://bit.ly/e61mirr
Hope it is of use
02-24-2011, 01:43 PM
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My Ride: 08 LCI 535i sport M5 umnitza full kit, Maya RM 1 245/35/20 20x9 et16, 275/30/20 20x10.5 et17, Future mods- KW coilovers V3 and StopTech brake
Thank you for sharing. Great description. The new side mirrors just transforms the e61.
04-10-2011, 02:46 PM
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My Ride: BMW 550i 07 SMG M5 front conversion, custom black roof...
ok question. I was given a pair of aftermarket m5 mirrors that are autofold and come ready and all. But they weren't plug and play so i took them apart. I want to know if i can use the OEM parts as you did in this same situation.?? thanks
04-11-2011, 06:45 AM
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also what size is the small torx tool u use I have the torx 30 and i know you stated also a small torx was wondering what size so that i can purchase it?
04-11-2011, 07:10 AM
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My Ride: BMW E60 520d SE Saloon M47 2.0dTitanium Grey II, Grey−Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Through Load System, Lumbar support − fr seats, Automatic Air Conditioning−Advanced, High beam assistant, Hi−Fi Loudspeak
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Nice DIY, except I was slightly taken aback that you cut the plugs of the mirrors. They are easily removed by simply removing the crimps from the plug and then rejoining the plug again.
04-11-2011, 07:21 AM
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04-11-2011, 05:04 PM
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My Ride: BMW 550i 07 SMG M5 front conversion, custom black roof...
scorcher my question is once I disconnect the battery and complete the whole mod and re-connect the battery will my car start as usual must I do this somewhere that has a coding expert... I went to my bodyshop where I had work done on my car and they said if I disconnect the battery that once I connected it I would have to leave the car To get reprogramed?? Is this true or not I'm ready to do this mod I just don't want any surprises