Pre-LCI mirrors on a 2011

jaximointhecut · 03-02-2015, 07:38 AM

Hey guys,

So these are the mirrors currently on my 2011 1er:

I want to swap them for these:

I'm trying to find out if the mirrors are a complete different replacement, or is it as simple as just buying new mirror caps? Thanks.

rpsco · 03-02-2015, 10:36 AM

Two completely different mirrors. Different size and shape.

Gray_Panther · 03-02-2015, 04:06 PM

Beautiful shot. I love the lci 128i with the style 370 wheels!
Bmw1racer will agree also!

jaximointhecut · 03-02-2015, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rpsco

Two completely different mirrors. Different size and shape.

guess I'm gonna buy new mirrors then

Maxsensation · 03-02-2015, 11:31 PM

Let me know if ur parting the drivers side mirror. Mine broke

E82.Love · 03-05-2015, 12:37 AM

Aren't these the "dumbo ears" you see on older bodies like the 09?

jaximointhecut · 03-05-2015, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by E82.Love

Aren't these the "dumbo ears" you see on older bodies like the 09?

Yes. I'm really not feelin em lol.

BimmerE82 · 03-07-2015, 03:15 PM

I love the pre LCI mirrors! not fond of the mirrors on the newer cars.

gregthegr8 · 03-07-2015, 04:09 PM

The only problem with the pre-LCI mirrors is that they tended to create a high pitched whistling noise that I think a lot of people complained about, myself included, and thus they ultimately changed the design. Not sure what percentage of people experienced that, but from day 1 on my 2008 135, anytime I was above 60 mph, I got that high pitched whistling noise of wind going over my passenger mirror which was really irritating. Just something to be aware of. I'm sure there are a bunch of threads on it and I remember people had fixes for it like putting foam inside the mirror housing somewhere, etc.

esses · 03-08-2015, 12:34 PM

The new, larger, LCI mirrors are the "dumbo ears." They were enlarged to comply with then new Euro regulations just like all other makes.

Good luck with the retrofit.

SchismX · 03-09-2015, 06:26 PM

Another good alternative would be the 1M mirrors.

jaximointhecut · 03-09-2015, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SchismX

Another good alternative would be the 1M mirrors.

I thought about that. Looked it up, saw 1k price, closed the tab.

e92ben · 05-20-2015, 06:53 PM

Hey there. I have a set of mirrors, alpine white. Pre-lci. If your interested. Contact me. Thanks

c0s0 · 08-10-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by e92ben

Hey there. I have a set of mirrors, alpine white. Pre-lci. If your interested. Contact me. Thanks

Are this for e82? I´m interested

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E82.Love Lieutenant 49 Rep 497 Posts Drives: E82 128i AW Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SoCal, Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Aren't these the "dumbo ears" you see on older bodies like the 09? __________________ E82.Love \| Magnaflow \| aFe \| H
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BimmerE82 Captain 105 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Sport package Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [7.00]	I love the pre LCI mirrors! not fond of the mirrors on the newer cars. __________________
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gregthegr8 Admiral of the Fleet 265 Rep 3,551 Posts Drives: Cars Usually Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	The only problem with the pre-LCI mirrors is that they tended to create a high pitched whistling noise that I think a lot of people complained about, myself included, and thus they ultimately changed the design. Not sure what percentage of people experienced that, but from day 1 on my 2008 135, anytime I was above 60 mph, I got that high pitched whistling noise of wind going over my passenger mirror which was really irritating. Just something to be aware of. I'm sure there are a bunch of threads on it and I remember people had fixes for it like putting foam inside the mirror housing somewhere, etc.
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esses • 18 Rep 709 Posts Drives: like I stole it. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	The new, larger, LCI mirrors are the "dumbo ears." They were enlarged to comply with then new Euro regulations just like all other makes. Good luck with the retrofit. __________________
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SchismX Private First Class 37 Rep 131 Posts Drives: '10 135i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Another good alternative would be the 1M mirrors.
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e92ben Brigadier General 1053 Rep 3,205 Posts Drives: BMW M3 BMW 635csi Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kenosha Wi iTrader: (7)	Hey there. I have a set of mirrors, alpine white. Pre-lci. If your interested. Contact me. Thanks __________________ e92 ///M3
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