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You meant QCIF to 4K as that's a better analogous comparison (720p is not that bad :-)).
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06-20-2020, 08:27 AM | #47 |
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This thread convinced me I need (want) aspherical LH mirror insert. As most of the domestic sites have responded...the mirror with blind-spot, heated, and dimming is 51-116-7-441-443, and they tell me it's "unavailable" for U.S. spec cars. I can't find this item anywhere. I see that IND has a set (no stk # listed)...but for $895. $895. Right, $895.
I don't think I've ever digested drugs sufficient to make that sound reasonable. I guess I'll keep looking. If anyone better with search engines can locate a link, I would be appreciative. |
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06-20-2020, 09:16 AM | #49 | |
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As suggested above...use the correct 11 digit BMW part number for your model/model year (but for EURO market)...and if you shop on eBay or amazon.com (or even a google search)...type BMW xx xx x xxx xxx (where x=the actual BMW part number)...you should be able to find vendors selling that mirror. FYI: interestingly...my last wide angle mirror purchases came from Latvia, Estonia, and Germany. The one from Germany was a 2nd bite at the apple. The initial purchase was again from a Latvian seller...but he wrote back after a few days with an apology (along with a pic) that he was refunding my purchase because one of the mirrors got damaged during their packing process. I was obviously grateful for his honesty...which sent me back to the internet and I found a seller in Germany.
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Qsilver7, I believe the number you have given xxxx785 is for Right Hand Drive BMW's the part number ending in 443 should be correct for US models LHD.
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My post #47 included an "extra 1" in the stock # in error. Should have been 51 167 441 443 as LexxM3 indicated. I'll continue my quest. What should I expect to pay $US delivered?
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06-20-2020, 01:50 PM | #53 |
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Mine were $230 USD-equivalent for both delivered, plus a few bucks to DHL "brokerage fees" :-(, but not a lot. The mirrors were used but near perfect and 100% functional.
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06-22-2020, 06:28 PM | #54 |
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Oops...sorry about that. Thanks for catching my mistake.
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Found on EBay....ordered. Coming from Spain...about $160 delivered for LH insert. Probably overpaid, but availability was scarce. (RH is standard oem aspherical, so didn't need). |
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Just an FYI to clarify the NA passenger side mirror.
The NA passenger side mirror is "convex"... but not quite the same wide angle view of the aspherical/wide angle mirrors. You can see the viewing difference between my F06 GC's passenger side [b]convex] mirror (top pic below) vs the passenger side aspherical wide angle mirror (bottom pic below).
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I did buy a pair of these from a seller in Europe based on all the positive posts I read here; however, unfortunately for me I did not like them (I only tried the driver's side) so I am going to sell them and just listed them for sale in the classifieds in case anyone's interested.
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I discovered after I put the one on the driver's side, that apparently I’m used to seeing a full-size image of whatever's on the left side of my vehicle instead of a reduced size image and need to see that full size image. They do provide a much better view & wide angle of what’s there.
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+1 .. .. The BMW performance center is who taught me this technique and I've been using it ever since in all my cars, works great, each mirror overlaps the other and zaps the blind spot and keeps what you see a 1:1 ratio so sizes, distance, etc are what they really are. I can also see the benefit of the aspherical mirrors but like the BMW method better due to the 1:1 ratio.
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These mirrors are a really nice upgrade, even following the best practice way to adjust your mirrors you really only pick up the lane of travel next to you clearly. What I like for example, is if you are traveling down a three lane (or more) road and you're in the far left lane and want to move to the center lane, you can clearly see both the center lane and the far right lane. This helps in situations when a car in the far right is also moving to the center at the same time as you; helps avoid the whoops! You'll pick up other car transitions faster having the wider road view, it's awesome! It definitely gives me more confidence in seeing the wider field of view. |
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