iCarbon CF mirror Caps

McReary · 12-23-2009, 11:34 PM

Got these today 12/22/09 and just wanted to show people what it looked like. I'm very happy with the finish and look. The weaves are clean and I am thoroughly enjoying my purchase, especially with the care to detail in the packaging and the customer service I received. Top notch, highly recommend iCarbon hands down.

With that said, I'm under the impression that this is supposed to be an overlay and I'd just have to cover over the stock mirror caps. From the pics, the underparts aren't the greatest fit, but its damn flush where it counts. Any1 have any suggestions as to installing this? I was going to get 3M tape like I did for my spoiler, but that tape would be thick enough to endanger the flushness that it already barely matches... I could be a total retarded and be assuming these to be overlays when they could be installs, but I don't think so lol.

Mega Man · 12-24-2009, 12:36 AM

Looks good! Fitment looks awesome! Any cons to them yet?

Yvette · 12-24-2009, 12:48 AM

great job iCarbon!
now csl bootlid

McReary · 12-24-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mega Man

Looks good! Fitment looks awesome! Any cons to them yet?

Just some fitment issues seen in the blurry pictures lol. i'm not fretting over that though. Just mentioning it to let people kno that its not going to perfect.

I wish it came with instructions or the adhesives for install

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Drew1 · 12-24-2009, 12:57 AM

looks good. i have an AW too and planning to do the same set up

BMW86 · 12-24-2009, 07:26 AM

Sweet mirror caps. I'm glad iCarbon came through finally. Looks like a quality piece.

ulrichd · 12-24-2009, 09:24 AM

Nice and these are half the price of the BMW units.

escobar929 · 12-24-2009, 10:00 AM

damn, they look great

wish they made some for my big ears

onefastman · 12-24-2009, 10:00 AM

very nice

escobar929 · 12-24-2009, 10:02 AM

just incase you didnt see this on the other thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by McReary

Got the mirror caps. is it supposed to be overlays? Yeah right? Pondering how to install them, any input in the post i made would be nice!

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...68#post6413468

Took pics, hope you don't mind icarbon. Overall, excellent experience with you guys !!!

Count me in as a fan.

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Originally Posted by ulrichd

This is what you want. Very thin and very strong.
http://www.cultcarswag.com/servlet/t...Molding/Detail

McReary · 12-25-2009, 07:19 PM

I'm considering just vinyling it so its easier for me to remove when I get around to the end of my lease in less than a year. So, I guess if someone wants to buy these CF mirror caps off me, i'd definitely like a talk! Otherwise, more contemplating as to installin it or not =\.

I guess the $160 i dished out for it is fair enough?

M3Newbie88 · 12-25-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ulrichd

Nice and these are half the price of the BMW units.

Well price is better because it is not from BMW however the concern about removing the covers after (3m tape) and fitment.. hence why I just got the perf mirrors.. I tried another vendors overlays and not to my liking..

Irishace · 12-25-2009, 09:03 PM

I am with Lazy on this one, I would much rather spend a few extra bucks for OEM fitment and quality for the mirror caps. With the new BMW Performance price reductions, all the more reason to go that route.

Username135 · 12-25-2009, 09:18 PM

Also, BMW performance carbon fiber is dry carbon, icarbon is wet.

The new performance price for the mirrors are 285.00 per side. Tisher is currently selling them for 295.00 per side.

I purchased the BMW performance carbon fiber mirror caps when they were about half the current price last year.

adrean8j · 12-25-2009, 09:22 PM

The BMW Performance CF mirrors are not overlays...you have to remove the old covers and then install the CF ones....I don't know if iCarbon's are like that or not....

M3Newbie88 · 12-25-2009, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by adrean8j

The BMW Performance CF mirrors are not overlays...you have to remove the old covers and then install the CF ones....I don't know if iCarbon's are like that or not....

Icarbons are overlays.. no company other there produces mirror covers that have clips like the bmw ones.. I asked why and the answer is cost.. however I just got mine and I can tell you those clips shouldn't cost much since they are only 3 simple clips.. there are a few on sale used.. I would look to that option as I once again said I got a vendors overlays and the fitment no matter one looks horrible..

TPLSM3 · 12-26-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LazyBmw

Icarbons are overlays.. no company other there produces mirror covers that have clips like the bmw ones.. I asked why and the answer is cost.. however I just got mine and I can tell you those clips shouldn't cost much since they are only 3 simple clips.. there are a few on sale used.. I would look to that option as I once again said I got a vendors overlays and the fitment no matter one looks horrible..

Mind PMing which vender the overlay covers you had? Looking at some but I'm pretty picky when it comes to fitment.

M3Newbie88 · 12-26-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPLSM3

Mind PMing which vender the overlay covers you had? Looking at some but I'm pretty picky when it comes to fitment.

pm sent..

emac08 · 01-15-2010, 11:02 PM

Soo.. the icarbon mirror caps ARE overlays?? hmm i wonder if these have a better fit than the ones adamaster is slanging.

12-23-2009, 11:34 PM	#1
McReary Private First Class 11 Rep 169 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 128i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	iCarbon CF mirror Caps Got these today 12/22/09 and just wanted to show people what it looked like. I'm very happy with the finish and look. The weaves are clean and I am thoroughly enjoying my purchase, especially with the care to detail in the packaging and the customer service I received. Top notch, highly recommend iCarbon hands down. With that said, I'm under the impression that this is supposed to be an overlay and I'd just have to cover over the stock mirror caps. From the pics, the underparts aren't the greatest fit, but its damn flush where it counts. Any1 have any suggestions as to installing this? I was going to get 3M tape like I did for my spoiler, but that tape would be thick enough to endanger the flushness that it already barely matches... I could be a total retarded and be assuming these to be overlays when they could be installs, but I don't think so lol.
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12-25-2009, 07:19 PM	#11
McReary Private First Class 11 Rep 169 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 128i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	I'm considering just vinyling it so its easier for me to remove when I get around to the end of my lease in less than a year. So, I guess if someone wants to buy these CF mirror caps off me, i'd definitely like a talk! Otherwise, more contemplating as to installin it or not =\. I guess the $160 i dished out for it is fair enough?
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Irishace ElevenPointFive 324 Rep 2,450 Posts Drives: E90 335 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I am with Lazy on this one, I would much rather spend a few extra bucks for OEM fitment and quality for the mirror caps. With the new BMW Performance price reductions, all the more reason to go that route. __________________ 2008 E90 335xi - N54 Daily Driver MHD Stage 2+ ~ CPE DPs ~ BMS Intake ~ AMS FMIC
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Username135 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 43 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Also, BMW performance carbon fiber is dry carbon, icarbon is wet. The new performance price for the mirrors are 285.00 per side. Tisher is currently selling them for 295.00 per side. I purchased the BMW performance carbon fiber mirror caps when they were about half the current price last year.
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emac08 got em' son 11 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 08 135i sold / 08 E90 M3 sold Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, Ca iTrader: (4)	Soo.. the icarbon mirror caps ARE overlays?? hmm i wonder if these have a better fit than the ones adamaster is slanging.
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