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09-19-2019, 03:22 AM | #133 |
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09-19-2019, 09:28 AM | #134 | |
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Yea I have a feeling I got returned stock, hence the fitment issues. I ordered from a different seller who offered free returns. If you could take some picks from the side so I can compare, that would be well appreciated. All these "real" carbon fiber mirror caps sell from pretty much the same warehouse anyhow, so hopefully the one I just ordered comes better. On a side note, it's always funny when ebay sellers think their return descriptions override ebay return policy. The guy I ordered from states "20% restocking fee minimum if returning". First, the max you can even charge for a restocking fee is 20%, so the minimum part is BS. Second, ebay doesn't even let you charge a restocking fee anymore since 2018, so it makes the whole thing moot. |
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09-21-2019, 05:35 AM | #135 | |
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09-21-2019, 07:38 PM | #136 |
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I bought a set of OEM CF mirror caps from a forum member and they looked good but I liked the M4 style on eBay that was initially posted on the first page of this thread. They arrived and the inside of the winglet when I guess it was dipped bothered me like others here had mentioned. So I ordered the set that Thaibrun bought and fitted them today. For $20 more they are way better quality, heavy fit well and the shape and finish of the little winglet is much better than the cheaper $40 set. For those wanting M4 style I would recommend these:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Real-Carbon...72.m2749.l2649 I now have an OEM CF set for sale for $300 if anyone is interested and the $40 eBay ones if anyone wants to try them for say half off plus postage. I'm on an alpine white F10 and really dig the M4 style caps in CF. |
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09-23-2019, 08:09 AM | #137 |
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Yea, really doubtful it was damaged in shipping since it's on the inside of the mirror cap. You'd have to pretty much run over the box to break those tabs in delivery. I feel bad for the next person who they're likely to send these caps to.
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09-23-2019, 06:01 PM | #138 |
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New ones came in shockingly fast. Shipped out of Taiwan on Friday, arrived this afternoon. So, definitely props for shipping speed for this seller. Didn't realize they were actually the M4 style ones.
I don't know which I like better, both have their pros and cons. M4 one has more angles and definition, but is a little bit bulkier to achieve that look. The non-M4 style ones have a more defined transition/line where it goes from front to top. On the quality side of things, I'd say these are better. M4 ones are a lot lighter than the other one, almost as light as the OEM caps and made of ABS like the OEM caps. Also has proper manufacture date stamp things, unlike the other ones. Carbon fiber pattern is similar quality. I'm going to stick with the M4 ones to avoid the hassle of negotiating a return, but you can't really go wrong looks wise with both. Purchased here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/M4-Style-Re...I/113846047212 Pictures attached. |
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09-28-2019, 07:30 AM | #139 |
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they look sweet! they definitely look different than what I have just by looking at them. but not gonna fork over money for another set lol! i'll just have to make due with what I have unless they start to yellow but I don't think that will happen since my car stays parked in my garage
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09-29-2019, 10:04 PM | #140 | |
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On a different node, the ebay seller for the set that didn't fit too well refunded the purchase without asking for the product back. If anyone is interested in them (these ONLY fit LCI F10's) and don't mind the minor fitment issues, I'll let them go for the low low price of free (plus price of shipping if you're not local, sorry!). PM me if interested. |
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02-03-2020, 11:40 AM | #141 | |
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Please let me know, i need to re-order some good ones. |
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02-03-2020, 01:32 PM | #142 | |
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Definitely looks like the 3D CF stuff, when I move it under a light different strands have a brighter sheen than other strands.
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Exactly! That is what I am looking for! I need to find that same brand for the pre lci mirrors. If you have a link that'd be great b
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02-03-2020, 01:43 PM | #144 |
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That's gonna be tough, I noticed that the pre-LCI mirrors didn't really return good results. Likely the factories that makes these (almost ALL ebay sellers for these kind of things buy from the same stock) switched to LCI production instead of pre-LCI.
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Maybe it would be easier to switch out mirrors, lol.
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02-18-2020, 08:30 PM | #146 |
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Two things.
I love the look of that sharper angle cover. That little dip at the top edge is eliminated, which has always bugged me a little bit. The clearcoat on my driver side mirror cover from China has started to slightly bubble up in a few spots already. Highly unfortunate since I live in very perfect weather, and I have aonly had them a few months lol. Should I try and see if the seller will send me a new one? Or should I wait until the coronavirus stops spreading lol. |
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It just seemed so random given the mode of transmission for the coronavirus lol
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I ordered the same CF mirror caps as Unspec (thanks for the ebay link) last Friday and they just came in! Shipped out of Cali to South FL. Now I have an excuse to wash my nasty car this weekend to install these. They look great.
I'll be sure to follow up with pictures.
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Finally got a chance to wash the car today and pop these suckers on. They look very good, especially with my carbon black metallic. Took less than 5 min to do both with 3 pry tools
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02-29-2020, 03:20 PM | #153 |
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still loving these mirror caps!
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So my driver's side mirror cover cracked right along the top seam of the mirror. We've had crazy rain the past few days in S. FL and I've had the mirrors folded when parked. I'm wondering if something hit it, as the other side is perfectly fine.
I'll try to post a pic when I have a chance later.
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