Trim Around Sideview Mirrors?

nobbyv · 07-28-2008, 11:41 AM

I've got the Sport package w/ Shadowline trim; not sure if this applies to the other option. I noticed while detailing my car that the black plastic bezel that surrounds the mirror almost looks as if its not pushed in all the way. There's about a 2-3mm gap where it appears like the bezel should slide further into the mirror housing.

I noticed it on my car right away as the dealer had caked about a half bottle of wax in there while prepping it. Has anyone else noticed this?

Tom K. · 07-28-2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by nobbyv

I've got the Sport package w/ Shadowline trim; not sure if this applies to the other option. I noticed while detailing my car that the black plastic bezel that surrounds the mirror almost looks as if its not pushed in all the way. There's about a 2-3mm gap where it appears like the bezel should slide further into the mirror housing.

I noticed it on my car right away as the dealer had caked about a half bottle of wax in there while prepping it. Has anyone else noticed this?

If I understand you correctly, I believe this gap is necessary to allow the mirrors to fold in and out - see the owners manual, p.43 (p.52 w.iDrive).
Tom

B25 Jim · 07-28-2008, 01:45 PM

No, this goes for the non-folding mirrors as well. It's the black trim aft of the colored mirror skin. I have noticed this as well.

turbobmw · 07-28-2008, 02:50 PM

Here is a quick pic I took of the gap on the mirror trim.

syenisch · 07-28-2008, 03:55 PM

Picture's not working, turbo.

MadMan77 · 07-28-2008, 04:41 PM

Picture works here.

Tom K. · 07-28-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by B25 Jim

No, this goes for the non-folding mirrors as well. It's the black trim aft of the colored mirror skin. I have noticed this as well.

Right, I didn't understand the OP correctly. Looks like that is simply the design. Although the gap widens significantly on the bottom, it's still still perfectly sealed in terms of protection from water.
Tom

turbobmw · 07-28-2008, 05:18 PM

All the mirrors have the gap. It's part of the design of the mirror. What purpose does the gap serve ? Your guess is as good as mine.

Xin1120 · 07-28-2008, 06:05 PM

I went to the garage and checked it out and I have it too. I wonder if this might be the cause of the infamous whistling noise

BlackjackMulligan · 11-23-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nobbyv

I noticed it on my car right away as the dealer had caked about a half bottle of wax in there while prepping it. Has anyone else noticed this?

Where did you purchase from? I'm leasing mine from Tulley, and I already told them not to buff or wax it.

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B25 Jim Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 205 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	No, this goes for the non-folding mirrors as well. It's the black trim aft of the colored mirror skin. I have noticed this as well.
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turbobmw Private 0 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA iTrader: (1)	All the mirrors have the gap. It's part of the design of the mirror. What purpose does the gap serve ? Your guess is as good as mine.
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