Took Delivery - Alpine Whirte 550i LCI Sport SAT
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My Ride: 2008 550i
I realize this post is almost a yr old now....but maybe I'll get a reply. italia550's car obviously shows M5 mirrors added. WHY when I have called 2 BMW Dealers they both have told me the M5 mirror cannot be retrofitted to go on the 550. I have a hard time believing the door for the M5 is different then what is on the 550.
Someone please advise. I have seen other's cars on this site that have Hamann style mirrors. How are these different than the M5 (Besides carbon fiber underbelly)?
Someone please advise. I have seen other's cars on this site that have Hamann style mirrors. How are these different than the M5 (Besides carbon fiber underbelly)?
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My Ride: BMW 550i 2007 M-Kit installed- 367 BHP Sapphire black, comfort seats, comfort access, HUD, Professional Nav, Logic 7.
Originally Posted by italia550i' post='453793' date='Aug 1 2007, 06:25 AM
Dealer delivered the car to my door on Saturday at 3:00 in the afternoon, which was just a few hours after they received it from the VPC. I have to say Valencia BMW (Lynn and Michael in Fleet) did a great job in banging the phone and making sure the car got through the VPC and to me as fast a possible.
I hardwired my Valentine 1 in a few minutes and installed the rear 12mm spacers thanks to the knowledge and insight shared in this forum. I also installed M5 mirrors that I ordered from a random guy in Germany. The mirrors came with absolutely perfect factory paint, electro-chromatic glass, and are full function (heat, auto-fold, auto-dimming, down in reverse, puddle lamps, etc.). I think the glass might be the European version because
I hardwired my Valentine 1 in a few minutes and installed the rear 12mm spacers thanks to the knowledge and insight shared in this forum. I also installed M5 mirrors that I ordered from a random guy in Germany. The mirrors came with absolutely perfect factory paint, electro-chromatic glass, and are full function (heat, auto-fold, auto-dimming, down in reverse, puddle lamps, etc.). I think the glass might be the European version because
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From: San Juan, Puerto Rico
My Ride: 2008 535i Alpina White / Natural Brown Dakota, 550 19" Wheels, M5 Rear Spoiler, 40% Lumar Tint....M Tech Kit on the way!
I would love to get a set of FULLY functional AW M5 Mirrors...I think they would be the perfect touch for my car....
Also, where can I get the 12mm spacers?
Someone please help!!
Also, where can I get the 12mm spacers?
Someone please help!!
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From: The Capitol
My Ride: 2008 550i
Originally Posted by Nogaro' post='582728' date='May 17 2008, 04:55 PM
I would love to get a set of FULLY functional AW M5 Mirrors...I think they would be the perfect touch for my car....
Also, where can I get the 12mm spacers?
Someone please help!!
Also, where can I get the 12mm spacers?
Someone please help!!
I belive you can get spacers at many sources....
try jlevistreetwerks.com or tirerack may sell them.
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ha ha - check out my thread http://forums.e60.net/index.php?show...54863&hl=rsyed on my new car - italia550i was my ultimate motivation 
tnx
btw. m5 mirrors do fit the LCI 550i models. check out this thread for more info: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?show...54860&hl=rsyed
greeings
tnxbtw. m5 mirrors do fit the LCI 550i models. check out this thread for more info: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?show...54860&hl=rsyed
greeings
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From: Toronto, ON
My Ride: 2009 Ford F-250 Harley Davidson Edition
6.4L OHV Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 (350hp/650lbft)
Blue Flame Package
Dual Alternators
Touch Screen Navigation + DVD Player
Uplifter Switches
Trailer Brake Controller
Traction Control
Rapid Heat Supplemental Cab Heater
Rear View Camera
Power Slide Moonroof
Originally Posted by alpinewhite' post='453795' date='Jul 31 2007, 07:30 PM
congrats on the car and the great choice for a car color 
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My Ride: 2011 550i; Alpine White/Black Dakota/MSport/SAT/IAS/Driver Assistance/ConveniencePkg/Prem Pkg 2/4 Zone AC/Side-Top Cameras/HUD & Black panel/BMW Apps-iPhone 4 Media/M Decklid spolier /Ventureshiled clear bra/ V1 -Ordered 4/9/11, Production 4/19, Shipped on Martorell 4/23,Arrived Port Hueneme 5/19,Delivered 5/21/11
I remember this post.
Maybe I should have ordered Alpine White...flippin beautiful
OK I'll just add the M5 mirrors..
Cant wait. My 550i should be on the boat any day.
Maybe I should have ordered Alpine White...flippin beautiful
OK I'll just add the M5 mirrors..
Cant wait. My 550i should be on the boat any day.
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From: Los Angeles, CA / Bangladesh
My Ride: 2007 525i (not LCI) - Alpine white, M sport package, Comfort seats, Logic 7, Bluetooth, Xenon adaptive headlights, PDC, sunroof, A/C with extended features, etc.
love it dude...i want M5 mirrors sooo bad....