Help please - BMW E60 retrofit folding side mirrors with self dimming
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It just depends how much you really want folding mirrors
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Hi, I have an LCI 530d (production date 09/07) and would like to fit folding mirrors, i don't have elec memory seats and was either told it wasnt possible or that so much re-wiring is required that it just isn't worth it. I have also read that not much re-wiring is required and its pretty much a sraight swap with a new switch panel.
So, i'm confused whether I can fit folding mirrors or not. Price of mirrors is not an issue, just need to know what's involved and who can do it, any specialists out there that can do this?
So, i'm confused whether I can fit folding mirrors or not. Price of mirrors is not an issue, just need to know what's involved and who can do it, any specialists out there that can do this?
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Hi, I have an LCI 530d (production date 09/07) and would like to fit folding mirrors, i don't have elec memory seats and was either told it wasnt possible or that so much re-wiring is required that it just isn't worth it. I have also read that not much re-wiring is required and its pretty much a sraight swap with a new switch panel.
So, i'm confused whether I can fit folding mirrors or not. Price of mirrors is not an issue, just need to know what's involved and who can do it, any specialists out there that can do this?
So, i'm confused whether I can fit folding mirrors or not. Price of mirrors is not an issue, just need to know what's involved and who can do it, any specialists out there that can do this?
Get your self upto 10 posts and then PM me to discus it, by the way where abouts in the UK are you?.
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For it will be difficult to fit the mirrors, you car is the same setup as mine and some new wiring is needed, it`s not terribly difficult but very time consuming, also your car will need coding.
Get your self upto 10 posts and then PM me to discus it, by the way where abouts in the UK are you?.
Get your self upto 10 posts and then PM me to discus it, by the way where abouts in the UK are you?.
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Another question, is being an lci not important? Or is being post 2005 and pre 2005 the importannt dates ?
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Sorry, one more question and I guess it helps my post count. Does fitting the folding mirrors automatically give me the auto tilt mirrors on the passenger side mirrors when in reverse?
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On a seperate note, most things can be retrofitted, it all depends how much you want to spend.
The BMW SA's aren't usually that helpful because in general they dont know how to retrofit items and just try to fob you off.
Good luck in sourcing the correct parts for your MY car.