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      10-08-2015, 08:24 PM   #1
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Should I buy carbon fiber mirror covers?

I debating if I should buy carbon fiber mirror covers. I don't won't to ruin the look of the car that is why I'm asking for your opinion.

Since I used the M Performance rear diffuser, I've ordered the carbon fiber exhaust tips... To balance the look with the front carbon fiber lip.
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      10-08-2015, 08:29 PM   #2
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@johnnya , you are almost there anyway, why not.
CF is like a tattoo, it is addictive.
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I'd say dont.

The mirrors look good on this body style with them being the same color of the car. But that's just my opinion.
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Do it! You got carbon lip, carbon diffuser, the side mirrors would be icing on cake!
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      10-09-2015, 05:54 AM   #5
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It just compliments the other carbon fiber components on the car! Part of my mods to-do list.
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I'm having the same issue myself.

I'm picking up my new MG F10 in a week or so and I am having the M Perfromance front lip and rear spoiler fitted. Just not sure about the mirrors?

Not meaning to thread jack but does anyone know of a CF rear diffuser for the 528?
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I wouldn't, I think they look great now.

In my opinion, there are some colors where CF mirrors fit really well, not sure they'd enhance the look of your car.
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I'm having the same issue myself.

I'm picking up my new MG F10 in a week or so and I am having the M Perfromance front lip and rear spoiler fitted. Just not sure about the mirrors?

Not meaning to thread jack but does anyone know of a CF rear diffuser for the 528?
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Are those the mirror caps that go over the stock mirror housings ? How did u install it ?
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Are those the mirror caps that go over the stock mirror housings ? How did u install it ?
You have to actually remove the OEM caps and they are then replaced by the CF units.

You remove them by taking out the glass, an inside job if you will
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There's actually two kinds depending how much u wanna spend. Either replacements or just covers.
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Are those the mirror caps that go over the stock mirror housings ? How did u install it ?
my ones are the OEM M performance mirror covers. they replace the original cover so you just need to pull off the existing body colour cover and clip the new ones back in their place.

No need to mess around with the glass on the F10 LCI.
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