M5 replica mirrors
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='955345' date='Jul 27 2009, 06:03 AM
Schmiedmann offer 2 of the M5 mirror configurations / options:
1. M5 mirror with electric heating, puddle lights and electric auto fold
2. as above, plus the Auto Dimming mirror/glass option
I think things work slightly different in the US, but in Europe you can order different combinations of mirror configurations/options. In addition, the option which tilts the passenger mirror down to the kerb when reversing (i.e. parking) only works if you have the Full Electric Memory Seat option (included in the Comfort Seats option). So that's why Schmiedmann offer different spec mirrors, because not everyone wants the full spec (expensive) version and not everyone has the necessary other options in their car to enable full use of the mirror's functionalities. Hope that makes sense
1. M5 mirror with electric heating, puddle lights and electric auto fold
2. as above, plus the Auto Dimming mirror/glass option
I think things work slightly different in the US, but in Europe you can order different combinations of mirror configurations/options. In addition, the option which tilts the passenger mirror down to the kerb when reversing (i.e. parking) only works if you have the Full Electric Memory Seat option (included in the Comfort Seats option). So that's why Schmiedmann offer different spec mirrors, because not everyone wants the full spec (expensive) version and not everyone has the necessary other options in their car to enable full use of the mirror's functionalities. Hope that makes sense
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='955346' date='Jul 27 2009, 12:08 PM
This makes sense, so then you can probably just order the mirrors with whatever option you actually want, no?
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='955355' date='Jul 27 2009, 06:21 AM
Schmiedmann offer the two version I listed earlier in the post, but no doubt you could ask them if they do other configurations. Removing the "electric auto fold" option may be a means of reducing the price, but I would be surprised if the M5 was offered without the puddle light or auto-tilt functions, so they could probably be not taken out to reduce the price.
Good thing my money's all tied up right now, otherwise there's no telling what the mod bug might have brought.
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='955311' date='Jul 27 2009, 04:00 AM
Not trying to steal this thread, but it seems like an appropriate place to mention it...
I just bought a set of brand new OEM M5 mirrors from Schmiedmann for approx EUR 775. Same price for pre-LCI and LCI. Includes puddle lights and Autofold. This is their standard price. This is the link to the M5 mirrors on their website: Schmiedmann OEM M5 mirrors
I opted to pay an additional EUR 150 to have them supplied painted.
They also do them with the auto Dimming Mirror function for EUR 1400.
I just bought a set of brand new OEM M5 mirrors from Schmiedmann for approx EUR 775. Same price for pre-LCI and LCI. Includes puddle lights and Autofold. This is their standard price. This is the link to the M5 mirrors on their website: Schmiedmann OEM M5 mirrors
I opted to pay an additional EUR 150 to have them supplied painted.
They also do them with the auto Dimming Mirror function for EUR 1400.
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Originally Posted by MacFly?' post='955262' date='Jul 26 2009, 11:20 PM
i did. 
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='955335' date='Jul 27 2009, 04:26 AM
I mean, don't get me wrong, dude - I have some fibergalss (won't tell you where), but mirrors get a lot of Sunlight and in the winter they are often under snow - temperature changes could be enough to actually affect them. It would depend on the quality of the parts - that's why I asked about fitment and pics of them installed.
Also, how much more "Sunlight" exposure do the mirrors get compared to rest of the exterior of the car? It's all the same. Again, Fiberglass is just as durable as any other material you see there and much easier to repair if damaged.
I will post pics as soon as I install them... so it's really up in the air right now as to whether or not this was a good buy, but so far so good
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Originally Posted by Speed_Force_E60' post='955559' date='Jul 27 2009, 12:26 PM
I thought US spec M5 mirrors have all the options already included?
So why lose any of those features? seems pointless... someone explain.
So why lose any of those features? seems pointless... someone explain.
The first set of m5 mirrors I had did not have dimming mirror and "Fold up" option for the mirror.
Luckily I found a used set in Europe for $700 with all options.
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='955560' date='Jul 27 2009, 12:29 PM
Yea, sadly some mirrors dont have all options. I guess some people dont need the dimming mirror or can't afford it.
The first set of m5 mirrors I had did not have dimming mirror and "Fold up" option for the mirror.
Luckily I found a used set in Europe for $700 with all options.
The first set of m5 mirrors I had did not have dimming mirror and "Fold up" option for the mirror.
Luckily I found a used set in Europe for $700 with all options.
