07-27-2016, 12:57 PM | #11 |
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Basically, you have a small chance of having to replace a whole bunch of expensive trim.
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07-27-2016, 01:05 PM | #12 |
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So what do I do to take it off?
Though, really, what are the odds after 4 years mine will start leaking now. |
07-27-2016, 01:23 PM | #13 |
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That link I posted has the DIY. It shows you how to remove the mirror.
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07-27-2016, 01:48 PM | #14 |
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I thought there was another service radar-mirror or some such thing.
My mirror doesn't dim (and I think it should) but it's not fluid-y/gross/broken either so I've left it alone. It's not really the car I've been using for long night drives. |
07-27-2016, 02:02 PM | #15 |
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From the M5 board research I did when mine failed, if the mirror is already leaking internally it is more than a small chance it will start leaking externally.
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07-27-2016, 02:52 PM | #16 |
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another reason I like my strippers. Doesnt seem that hard to flip the switch(guess that can break too)
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07-27-2016, 03:02 PM | #17 |
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Well then Bren's mirror much use gorilla glue for being 4+ years that way. =)
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07-27-2016, 04:02 PM | #18 |
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Did you read the thread Bren posted w/ Pinecones mirror leaking in the box and destroying his mirror housing. So we got 2 data points of leaking and one lucky guy... I'm with Nick re "you have a *larger than small* chance of replacing a whole bunch of expensive trim pieces."
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07-27-2016, 04:05 PM | #19 |
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Just watch, it'll explode all over the car the moment I touch it.
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07-27-2016, 04:21 PM | #20 |
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Well crap. Ok I guess I'll remove it. I got notice the replacement glass(With gel) got shipped today but who knows how long that will take from the UK.
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