the dreaded door mirror

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richardz3
Joined: Tue 12 Jul, 2011 19:02
Posts: 10

  Z3 roadster 1.9
Location: havant

the dreaded door mirror

Post by richardz3 »

help b4 i pull the last of my hair out ,i need a drivers side door mirror or maybe both,right hand drive 97 z3 roadster,any ideas,ive tried all the usual routes.
and hello to you all...lol
rich
pete59
Joined: Sat 04 Dec, 2010 14:55
Posts: 171

  Z3 roadster 2.0
Location: newark

Post by pete59 »

had the same problem,broke mine in half only light tap,the alloy bit inside rottern,put it back together with metal epoxy and its really solid,i had parts search with all major breakers and no results for good reuseable ones,ordered two new ones from loacal bmw £165 each.compleat.
richardz3
Joined: Tue 12 Jul, 2011 19:02
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  Z3 roadster 1.9
Location: havant

Post by richardz3 »

person who owned it b4 me filled them with grip fill to hold em together
even if i get some its gonna be a job and a half.
pete59
Joined: Sat 04 Dec, 2010 14:55
Posts: 171

  Z3 roadster 2.0
Location: newark

Post by pete59 »

you should be able to get to the two fixing bolts on the base,after the top half is removed,the wires un clip behind the door card.new ones just then thread though and replug.i am sure theres a tread on here somewhere.
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Brian H
Joined: Tue 16 Dec, 2008 19:55
Posts: 2505

  Z3 roadster 3.0i

Door Mirrors

Post by Brian H »

Have you tried searching eBay for car that are being broken?

Click Here
or
Click Here

Maybe worth a few calls?

HTH

P.S. Welcome :thumb:
VikingSven
Joined: Sat 22 May, 2010 17:16
Posts: 195

  Z3 roadster 2.8
Location: Leeds

Post by VikingSven »

I have a pair at home, they need a complete respray, but other than that are in good condition.I'm away from home all week so wouldn't be able to post them till the weekend.
richardz3
Joined: Tue 12 Jul, 2011 19:02
Posts: 10

  Z3 roadster 1.9
Location: havant

Post by richardz3 »

I have tried eBay etc , Viking can you pm me with price please
Many thanks
Rich
spurs fan in a coupe
Joined: Fri 18 Apr, 2008 19:24
Posts: 1446

  Z3 coupe 2.8
Location: woking

Post by spurs fan in a coupe »

I have a brand new pair of ///M mirrors for sale

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30941
we expres: " He did hear the bells ringing, but doesnt know where where the clapper hangs".
richardz3
Joined: Tue 12 Jul, 2011 19:02
Posts: 10

  Z3 roadster 1.9
Location: havant

Post by richardz3 »

spurs fan in a coupe wrote:I have a brand new pair of ///M mirrors for sale

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30941
Nice but I'm after 2nd hand if they were a bit cheaper , but thanks anyway, rich
richardz3
Joined: Tue 12 Jul, 2011 19:02
Posts: 10

  Z3 roadster 1.9
Location: havant

Post by richardz3 »

Still needed if any are about !!!
richardz3
Joined: Tue 12 Jul, 2011 19:02
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  Z3 roadster 1.9
Location: havant

Post by richardz3 »

Bump :-(
richardz3
Joined: Tue 12 Jul, 2011 19:02
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  Z3 roadster 1.9
Location: havant

Post by richardz3 »

richardz3 wrote:Bump :-(
Just to say after 4 mnths of looking I've found 1 :-) geez that was hard work !!!
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