OEM M3 Oval rear view mirror w/ pics

[cakM3]

Here it is. I installed this last night but did not get around to taking pics until this afternoon after getting a set of OEM M3 side mirrors to install later. For those who do not have BMW assist, this mirror is plug and play. For those who have BMW assist you have to remove 4 pins (2 wires) to make this work without "smoking" the internal electronics of the mirror. The wires you will be concerned with are the solid light green wire and a white wire. I believe pins 4 and 7 but can't remember the other two pins. It won't be a problem because the other two pins are basically piggy-backed to these two pins.

On with pics...









What seems to "hurt" these mirrors and cause them to bubble up and leak is excessive heat inside the car from the sun. Keeping your car cool will help prevent these mirrors from bubbling up and leaking. If you happen to see a discoloring or bubbling of the mirror then you need to replace it and send the affected mirror for repairs. There is a company called Sybesmas that will replace your mirror for $95 plus shipping. They are a mirror manufacturing company.

You can call them at 616-392-6911.

Here is a thread from e46fanatics that discusses this issue: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=686228

Anyway if you are interested and want to do this it works I like these mirrors over the square types....

[M0nk3y]

Similar mirror in my Z. I agree 100%. Much better looking and does the same purpose.

Great upgrade, and +1 to running an escort

[cakM3]

Similar mirror in my Z. I agree 100%. Much better looking and does the same purpose.

Great upgrade, and +1 to running an escort

Thanks I think it will go with what I have in mind for my ZHP

Got the OEM M3 side mirrors today. Will be modifying the baseplate for sedan fitment within the next few weeks and then thinking of painting the baseplate gloss black and get the carbon fiber mirror housing or just paint everything Imola Red. Not sure which way I will go but I am leaning on the carbon fiber route. I think it will look good with the Imola Red... any inputs on this train of thought?

The Escort is my backup radar detector but I think for the ZHP I might get the Beltronics STi Driver

Mods...if this thread needs to go to a different section by all means please move it there. Thanks!

[danewilson77]

Looks great.....In for pics when the side mirrors are done.

[M0nk3y]

Thanks I think it will go with what I have in mind for my ZHP

Got the OEM M3 side mirrors today. Will be modifying the baseplate for sedan fitment within the next few weeks and then thinking of painting the baseplate gloss black and get the carbon fiber mirror housing or just paint everything Imola Red. Not sure which way I will go but I am leaning on the carbon fiber route. I think it will look good with the Imola Red... any inputs on this train of thought?

The Escort is my backup radar detector but I think for the ZHP I might get the Beltronics STi Driver

Mods...if this thread needs to go to a different section by all means please move it there. Thanks!

I've been running an Escort 8500x50 Rev5 for the past 3 years and have been ticket free. Got it used for $120 and it outperforms a new 9500

Sorry for the threadjack.

[cakM3]

Looks great.....In for pics when the side mirrors are done.

No problem Dane, I will be sure to post pics when I'm done. I just need to decide which route I will be going whether it's all IR or gloss black/cf...not sure yet.

[cakM3]

I've been running an Escort 8500x50 Rev5 for the past 3 years and have been ticket free. Got it used for $120 and it outperforms a new 9500

Sorry for the threadjack.

no worries!

[Thalilbear02]

I just installed my M3 Mirror in my 05 E46, and I saw that it started to smoke immediately after turning it on. I just noticed this thread saying I have to disconnect a few wires. What's the best way of making it work without smoking? How would I disconnect the solid green and white wires???

Thanks for all the help

[cakM3]

I just installed my M3 Mirror in my 05 E46, and I saw that it started to smoke immediately after turning it on. I just noticed this thread saying I have to disconnect a few wires. What's the best way of making it work without smoking? How would I disconnect the solid green and white wires???

Thanks for all the help

Sounds like you have BMW assist to me. What you need to do is disconnect your mirror and then open up the connector.

Go to this link, specifically post #26 to see how it is done: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showt...ror+diy&page=3


BTW...I smoked my oval mirror (the one I'm currently using in my ZHP - see pic below in sig) and it still works, auto dim and alarm indications all work normally. The smoked smell will go away after a week or two...

Another resource you can check out: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...r+auto+dim+diy

Hope this helps out, if anyone have additional questions feel free to PM me...

[Au2bahn]

Interested to see updates on your side mirror project. Looking for my next project.