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Post by Colw1 » Mon Aug 09, 2021 4:38 pm

Hi has anyone replaced there mirror caps for the winged ones either gloss black or carbon as I want to change mine but really want a quality fit like OEM

If so where was these purchased from
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Post by sapphireblack » Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:55 pm

Nothing equals original OEM quality ime. OEM may be expensive, even a rip off but copy parts are cheaper for a reason.

Kidney grills are a prime example OEM fit perfectly, copies simply don't.

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Post by X5Sport » Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:52 pm

I second the above. Having bought pattern parts in the past (Chinese knock offs) and not had them fit correctly (usually loose), it wasn’t worth the price. OEM is the way to go. If you have a look at RealOEM that will give you the part numbers that you need.
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Post by Colw1 » Mon Aug 09, 2021 9:48 pm

Thanks for the options but I also know that sometimes parts are made for manufacturers but just branded under other names

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Post by sapphireblack » Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:23 am

You can have your original covers wrapped of course or if black is an option have them painted.

Buy a used pair, they don't have to match, and experiment with different refinish options.

Not entirely sure what you meant by "winged ones"?

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Post by StuBeeDoo » Tue Aug 10, 2021 11:05 am

sapphireblack wrote: Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:23 amNot entirely sure what you meant by "winged ones"?
The X3M ones???
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Post by Colw1 » Tue Aug 10, 2021 12:20 pm

StuBeeDoo wrote: Tue Aug 10, 2021 11:05 am
sapphireblack wrote: Tue Aug 10, 2021 6:23 amNot entirely sure what you meant by "winged ones"?
The X3M ones???
Yes mate they are the style I was after

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