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      08-11-2019, 10:31 PM   #67
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Got mine in! Will get them installed tomorrow when I detail the car


Let me know if you have gap like I do, very minor but still a gap
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Let me know if you have gap like I do, very minor but still a gap
Tell me where I should notice the gaps.i can take more pictures if needed
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      08-12-2019, 10:39 PM   #69
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Looks great! I got mine reordered and they are in transit. I cant wait.
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Got mine in! Will get them installed tomorrow when I detail the car


Let me know if you have gap like I do, very minor but still a gap
I have this gap
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      08-14-2019, 06:43 PM   #71
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Ill dremmel it flush and stick it on haha
You will have a big opening because the other mirror housing piece is bigger than the ones that come on our cars.
Slight trimming got them to fit. Just waiting on other internal clip.
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Slight trimming got them to fit. Just waiting on other internal clip.
How does the new inner trim piece fit? This means an LCI retrofit is possible for these mirrors with just the shell, inner trim piece, and turn signals.
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Slight trimming got them to fit. Just waiting on other internal clip.
How does the new inner trim piece fit? This means an LCI retrofit is possible for these mirrors with just the shell, inner trim piece, and turn signals.
Purchased the support ring for car without lane change. Gonna purchase other side soon.
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I have this gap
That gap is already there even with the OEM covers. I'll take a picture of mine and post it later. I know this because its annoying when wax gets in there and I gotta use the edge of my microfiber towel to get it out
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Slight trimming got them to fit. Just waiting on other internal clip.
So glad this style came out. Flows well with the F10's bodyline
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Can't wait! Mine are supposed to come in today. looking to get them installed tonight.
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Can't wait! Mine are supposed to come in today. looking to get them installed tonight.
Sweet! Post some pictures when you do!
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a few pics after install in my garage. not the best lighting though. I like em so far!
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a few pics after install in my garage. not the best lighting though. I like em so far!
Did you get the glossy black or cf? Can't tell from the image....
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Did you get the glossy black or cf? Can't tell from the image....
Should be carbon fiber as o don't recall a black version
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Did you get the glossy black or cf? Can't tell from the image....
Should be carbon fiber as o don't recall a black version
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F133048676504

I'm having cold feet... lol I have alpine white and I think the glossy black will go but can't decide... and I don't trust ebay stuff... fitment is always an issue
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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F133048676504

I'm having cold feet... lol I have alpine white and I think the glossy black will go but can't decide... and I don't trust ebay stuff... fitment is always an issue
Those are for LCI not pre LCI
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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F133048676504

I'm having cold feet... lol I have alpine white and I think the glossy black will go but can't decide... and I don't trust ebay stuff... fitment is always an issue
Those are for LCI not pre LCI
Yea I have lci..
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a few pics after install in my garage. not the best lighting though. I like em so far!
Did you get the glossy black or cf? Can't tell from the image....
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a few pics after install in my garage. not the best lighting though. I like em so far!
Did you get the glossy black or cf? Can't tell from the image....
carbon fiber. I'll take some more close up pics when I get to work since I have to park outside.
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Did you get the glossy black or cf? Can't tell from the image....
Should be carbon fiber as o don't recall a black version
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F133048676504

I'm having cold feet... lol I have alpine white and I think the glossy black will go but can't decide... and I don't trust ebay stuff... fitment is always an issue

fitment is great as far as I can tell. and if you don't like it, it's super easy to pop back on the original covers. no complaints from me for $40ish!
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a couple of close-ups in the sun. not entirely loving the weave of the carbon fiber (which I doubt it actually is) but again, for $40, it's hard to complain.
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a couple of close-ups in the sun. not entirely loving the weave of the carbon fiber (which I doubt it actually is) but again, for $40, it's hard to complain.
Yeah, they're not carbon fiber but carbon fiber look. The real ones cost 10x more.
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I actually wish I had picked the gloss black. Once I get the CF ones, I will install and evaluate.
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