[nate196]

Anyone purchase after market carbon fiber mirror covers ?

If yes, please post pics or a link

Thanks in advance

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by nate196

Anyone purchase after market carbon fiber mirror covers ?

If yes, please post pics or a link

Thanks in advance

It is in the work. Almost done.

[nate196]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

It is in the work. Almost done.

How much ?

And where did you purchase if you don't mind ?

Looks awesome

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by nate196

How much ?

And where did you purchase if you don't mind ?

Looks awesome

I am a vendor, so I can't post pricing.

PM'ed you though.

[nate196]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

I am a vendor, so I can't post pricing.

PM'ed you though.

Perfect !!!!
Soon as my car gets here
I will definitely !!!!! Hit you up

My bmw is at port awaiting a vessel

I will stay in touch

Thank you so much

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by nate196

Perfect !!!!
Soon as my car gets here
I will definitely !!!!! Hit you up

My bmw is at port awaiting a vessel

I will stay in touch

Thank you so much

Anytime.

[babaikram]

Originally Posted by nate196

Anyone purchase after market carbon fiber mirror covers ?

If yes, please post pics or a link

Thanks in advance

You could just carbon wrap the wing mirror. Cheaper, easily reversible and does not increase insurance premiums.

[Sea-Tac]

Its a decent look. I think its pretty nice looking.

[TopgearLA]

Originally Posted by babaikram

You could just carbon wrap the wing mirror. Cheaper, easily reversible and does not increase insurance premiums.

lol wait what?

[babaikram]

Originally Posted by TopgearLA

lol wait what?

I am not sure whether you understand my point or not. i have attached a picture of my carbon fibre wrapped mirror.

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by babaikram

I am not sure whether you understand my point or not. i have attached a picture of my carbon fibre wrapped mirror.

It looks good.
But I am not sure if it will pass with real carbon fiber fans.

[babaikram]

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

It looks good.
But I am not sure if it will pass with real carbon fiber fans.

I might be wrong but I believe the oem carbon fibre mirror caps are carbon reinforced plastic rather than pure carbon fibre. Is the main reason for installing the carbon fibre mirrors not aesthetic?

[r33_RGSport]

Originally Posted by babaikram

I might be wrong but I believe the oem carbon fibre mirror caps are carbon reinforced plastic rather than pure carbon fibre. Is the main reason for installing the carbon fibre mirrors not aesthetic?

It is mainly aesthetic.
What I said is based on what I heard from CF fanatic end users on CF vinyl wrap.
Don't shoot me for it.

Even BMW has CF looks finish (not real CF) on some of their parts.

[ksa]

Ya you can't compare the vinyl/wrap with an actual CF part in terms of cosmetic appeal. The actual part IMO looks way better. And the other user who said 'wait what' was likely referring to your comment about increased insurance premium because of the CF mirror.

[babaikram]

Originally Posted by ksa

Ya you can't compare the vinyl/wrap with an actual CF part in terms of cosmetic appeal. The actual part IMO looks way better. And the other user who said 'wait what' was likely referring to your comment about increased insurance premium because of the CF mirror.

Well my insurance premium was increased by almost 20% when I installed oem carbon spoiler and 20" wheels on my G30 whilst the same insurer declared that I did not have to pay extra for wrapping the wing mirrors and spoilers of my other car

[mobilejo]

Originally Posted by babaikram

Well my insurance premium was increased by almost 20% when I installed oem carbon spoiler and 20" wheels on my G30 whilst the same insurer declared that I did not have to pay extra for wrapping the wing mirrors and spoilers of my other car

What!

I paid 5% extra insurance for the full M Performance kit - front, rear, sides & spoiler

[TopgearLA]

Originally Posted by babaikram

Well my insurance premium was increased by almost 20% when I installed oem carbon spoiler and 20" wheels on my G30 whilst the same insurer declared that I did not have to pay extra for wrapping the wing mirrors and spoilers of my other car

Maybe it’s your location but I’ve never insured my mods and doubt many here do. First I’ve heard of it.

[TopgearLA]

Originally Posted by ksa

Ya you can't compare the vinyl/wrap with an actual CF part in terms of cosmetic appeal. The actual part IMO looks way better. And the other user who said 'wait what' was likely referring to your comment about increased insurance premium because of the CF mirror.

Yeah precisely- never heard cosmetic parts effecting that let alone someone insuring them in the first place but could be a regional thing as in the states that wouldnt be the case..

On topic though I think if some gloss carbon fiber vinyl of decent quality can pass if done well. Id dhave taken off the cap first to do so. Who cares about cf fanatics anyhow, as long as you like it. At least with lips, diffusers, etc they actually make a visual difference.

I’m reluctant to tell anyone to waste that money on something they already have basically. Outside of this forum I will bet good money no ones going to comment on them.

[mobilejo]

Originally Posted by TopgearLA

Maybe it’s your location but I’ve never insured my mods and doubt many here do. First I’ve heard of it.

Its a UK thing. We have to declare all modifications (even cosmetic) to the insurance company or in the event of an accident they can (at the very least) refuse to pay to replace your mods.

I wouldn't bother for CF mirrors alone, but a full CF M performance kit? You better believe I'm adding it to the policy. Those CF front splitters will crack easily in an impact and I'm not looking to pay for another one out of pocket as well as the excess on the insurance to repair the car itself.

[babaikram]

Th insurers have the right not to honour any claims on your car if any modification is not declared to them in the UK. The CF mirror might make the car to be more attractive to thieves and therefore the car more likely to be stolen etc. Any modification including inscriptions, change of colour, tinting , changing of body kits etc are expected to be declared to the insurer. This is not to talk of modifications such as change of wheel size and MPPSK that affect performance. This has been discussed to death in a lot of motoring forums in the UK.

[TopgearLA]

Originally Posted by babaikram

Th insurers have the right not to honour any claims on your car if any modification is not declared to them in the UK. The CF mirror might make the car to be more attractive to thieves and therefore the car more likely to be stolen etc. Any modification including inscriptions, change of colour, tinting , changing of body kits etc are expected to be declared to the insurer. This is not to talk of modifications such as change of wheel size and MPPSK that affect performance. This has been discussed to death in a lot of motoring forums in the UK.

That’s insane. Wow. Never knew, thanks for the insight. I guess I’d never mod my car if lived there.

[babaikram]

Originally Posted by mobilejo

What!

I paid 5% extra insurance for the full M Performance kit - front, rear, sides & spoiler

I believe is the changing of wheels from 18" rim to 20" that accounts for most of the increase and my NCB is not that great either (lost my NCB when I didn't drive for more than 2 yrs).

By the way who is your insurer if you do not mind. Mine is LV