the dreaded text message

[Eastsix]

'I know this isnt what you want to hear, but I'm really sorry - just damaged the wing mirror'

just got this from the wife. *trying not to fume* could happen to anyone.
Not sure what the damage is yet, but wing mirrors arent cheap i've noticed.

Pic to follow when she gets back. request for suggestions to follow after that. Suggestions for the mirror, not what to do to the wife.

[Z3cade]

Check eBay if you need a new mirror

[Southernboy]

depends..it it's just paintwork...that's simple. If the glass mirror is broken...eBay...if it's the base....car strippers for a replacement...

[Eastsix]

Ok, so we have a plastic crack, scuffing and paint transfer. The mirror itself is fine.



Hang on a minute..... Ah ....



So really i just need the plastic shell for the back, but i guess you cant get them separately. . ?

[BladeRunner919]

Looks like you can. Not sure about the cost vs a second hand one.

[Eastsix]

oh, thats interesting, thanks!
It would be a lot easier to fix than a whole new mirror unit

[Eastsix]

I dont suppose you have the part number from that do you? Is it just from OEM.com?

[BladeRunner919]

From realoem.com

[Robert T]

They are (or at least were) available both painted and unpainted. Coopers list unpainted at £39.30 and painted at £127.01.

Whether a breaker would sell you part of a mirror, I don't know, but if they had one that had the rest damaged, then you might get one cheap and in the right colour.

Link to the part numbers on bmwfans: Outside mirror

Cheers R.

[PCSAM]

get the super clue out .... until you can get a replacement . it wont look bad super glued

[Eastsix]

Thanks gents. I'll try and clean it up for the time being.
I might make do for the forseeable and have a look around for some M mirrors ...

[Brian4]

There is one on ebay broken mirror base but the plastic looks ok.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-1997-1 ... 5654058ce3

also brand new from bmw ebay shop £39.30

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-L ... 2a292526a6

[Robert T]

AFAICT BMW ebay shop is run by Coopers - so one would hope the prices were the same.

Cheers R.

[Southernboy]

Don't bet on it Rob...I've just ordered some stuff from Rossiters...their eBay price was around 20% more than ordering from them directly!!! I would say that because eBay and PayPal take a % of the sale, it will always be cheaper buying direct if you can. Obviously if it's "used" parts...you pay the price.

[Robert T]

Just had a look through bmw_direct's ebay FAQ and it would appear that they are actually BMW Park Lane. The must use the same price database as Cooper's are the prices are the same penny for penny - my local dealer is usually a little bit cheaper and I don't have to pay postage either. Obviously that doesn't help in S.A., but it may help the OP.

Cheers R.

[Brian H]

PM Sent Eastsix.

[geordie90]

Hi m8
I have a mirror housing, same colour i think if you interested. My base is knacked so cant use it if ur interested, let me know

Craig

[Eastsix]

Hi m8
I have a mirror housing, same colour i think if you interested. My base is knacked so cant use it if ur interested, let me know

Craig

Thats very kind, thanks, but Brian has already offered to send me one. This forum is awesome. No trolling and free help. Oh that the rest of the internet was the same.

[geordie90]

np m8 love your wheels by the way lol

[Pep]

Hi m8
I have a mirror housing, same colour i think if you interested. My base is knacked so cant use it if ur interested, let me know

Craig

Thats very kind, thanks, but Brian has already offered to send me one. This forum is awesome. No trolling and free help. Oh that the rest of the internet was the same.

If only I could get free help with the other thing I use the internet for...