BMW rear view mirror conversion, Anyone making them now? |
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BMW rear view mirror conversion, Anyone making them now? |
Montreal914 |
Jan 15 2024, 07:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,582 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
I plan on using a BMW rear view mirror for my project. I remember reading the various threads about it in the past.
I don't see the add of the Ebay supplier on these. I believe Dr. Evil had stopped making those and Lotus 65 was taking over but it seem Lotus hasn't been active since 2020. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Anyone has any info on this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
technicalninja |
Jan 15 2024, 07:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,319 Joined: 31-January 23 From: Granbury Texas Member No.: 27,135 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Please provide links!
Ninja is intrigued... Would that be the auto darkening mirror like the M5? Those critters can be 1K new from BMW! |
Montreal914 |
Jan 15 2024, 07:43 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,582 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Here is one. The idea is to take an 80's E30 rear view mirror, modify it, and mount it where the sun visors center mount goes. The sun visors are then pinned in the rear view mirror arm. Prevents from having the rear view mirror bonded to the windshield.
Also, if you have more budget, you can find the $250-300 E30 rear view mirror with the integrated MAP lights (look them up on Ebay). http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...mp;#entry638496 |
Chris H. |
Jan 15 2024, 07:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,032 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Dr Evil used to make those waaaaayyyyyy back in the day. I still kick myself for never buying one. He used a BMW mirror I think.
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jim_hoyland |
Jan 15 2024, 08:50 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,317 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California |
Yup; great mirror. Got one when the Dr was making them.
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