Mirror caps removal

Value · 09-16-2022, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ranged

I own a G20 and clearly see the difference. It is clear as day like value said lol. Not to mention we looked at mine and can spot the difference on the car. Don't waste your money on the wrong ones lol.

Don’t waste your time,He needs to see an Ophthalmologist 🤣

MPR · 09-16-2022, 11:23 AM

The only difference I see is in green. It's clear as day to you guys as you both have seen the mirror in person.

We'll get you some MS Paint lessons

Ranged · 09-16-2022, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MPR

The only difference I see is in green. It's clear as day to you guys as you both have seen the mirror in person.

We'll get you some MS Paint lessons

We both have as I have a G20 and he has a G42. What don't you get?

Value · 09-16-2022, 11:26 AM

One green line goes straight from the top of the mirror to the bottom. One stops and goes around the inside of the cap that’s OPEN.

Can you match up a Square over a circle ? The inside and outside of the cap must be identical

MPR · 09-16-2022, 12:14 PM

This is entertaining.

I tried to find pics that are at the same angle/perspective. It looks like purple and yellow are the different areas.

Ranged · 09-16-2022, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MPR

This is entertaining.

I tried to find pics that are at the same angle/perspective. It looks like purple and yellow are the different areas.

Quite entertaining, as Value physically has the ones you think fit and he and I know they don't and you are still trying to convince yourself they do indeed fit. Lmao

MPR · 09-16-2022, 12:54 PM

You're not understanding the intent here - I'm not trying to make any argument that they fit, just trying to understand the differences so I can find caps that fit.

Rag9000 · 11-08-2022, 06:15 AM

FYI I was able to remove the caps without pulling out the mirror. I turned the mirror inward toward the car as much as possible and you can see underneath the mirror one of the two prong clips. You can place a pry tool in there and push against the clips which separated the cap enough to allow me to get a second pry tool under the top. From there you can just run it up and down the top until you pop all the clips.

tatarwj · 11-08-2022, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rag9000

FYI I was able to remove the caps without pulling out the mirror. I turned the mirror inward toward the car as much as possible and you can see underneath the mirror one of the two prong clips. You can place a pry tool in there and push against the clips which separated the cap enough to allow me to get a second pry tool under the top. From there you can just run it up and down the top until you pop all the clips.

Awesome! Thank you for sharing this tip!

MPR · 11-09-2022, 08:54 PM

Has anyone found an affordable set of CF caps on AE?

Jack@AUTOID · 11-20-2022, 11:55 AM

Can I be of any assistance?

MPR · 11-20-2022, 12:45 PM

Love the quality of your Tre stuff Jack, but I'm shopping in the budget isle for these and hoping for the best. I may end up going with your parts eventually, as I love the CF spoiler and shark fin cover I got from you

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MPR Colonel 2041 Rep 2,217 Posts Drives: 22 M240i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	The only difference I see is in green. It's clear as day to you guys as you both have seen the mirror in person. We'll get you some MS Paint lessons
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Value First Lieutenant 587 Rep 360 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	One green line goes straight from the top of the mirror to the bottom. One stops and goes around the inside of the cap that’s OPEN. Can you match up a Square over a circle ? The inside and outside of the cap must be identical Last edited by Value; 09-16-2022 at 12:23 PM..
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Rag9000 Private First Class 126 Rep 131 Posts Drives: ‘23 m240i Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Reality iTrader: (0)	FYI I was able to remove the caps without pulling out the mirror. I turned the mirror inward toward the car as much as possible and you can see underneath the mirror one of the two prong clips. You can place a pry tool in there and push against the clips which separated the cap enough to allow me to get a second pry tool under the top. From there you can just run it up and down the top until you pop all the clips.
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