NEW MiRRORS INSTALLED
06-22-2009 | 08:13 PM
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It's all in the eye of the beholder when it comes to looks.
06-22-2009 | 10:48 PM
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Well, in their defense, newer design doesn't equal better design. There are some legacy models that I think look better than the "new and improved" model, at least from an aesthetic standpoint. Like ask 203 crowd if they prefer theirs or the new 204 model design...most of them I bet would prefer the 203. It's all in the eye of the beholder when it comes to looks.
It's all in the eye of the beholder when it comes to looks.
06-23-2009 | 04:44 AM
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Well, in their defense, newer design doesn't equal better design. There are some legacy models that I think look better than the "new and improved" model, at least from an aesthetic standpoint. Like ask 203 crowd if they prefer theirs or the new 204 model design...most of them I bet would prefer the 203. It's all in the eye of the beholder when it comes to looks.
It's all in the eye of the beholder when it comes to looks.I do like the new mirror, but for the pirce like someone else said it can wait. It is not that I can't live with the old mirror. still I for one still think the chrome part up top on the mirror looks out of place.
just so for comparison (tried to find similar pic lol)
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06-23-2009 | 04:59 AM
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imo... i will take the wind noise over those side view mirrors... horrible design especially where the lit area is concerned... inferior looking... over extended from the body of the car... overall awkward.
clearly tho you don't care... unless the posts are praising your mirrors.
clearly tho you don't care... unless the posts are praising your mirrors.
+1
06-23-2009 | 05:03 AM
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I also have old mirrors in my car.
When ask for changing with new ones, the answer was "not recommended" because not fit well,the noise will be similar and fuel consumption. (New mirrors also made to correct this point too).
Also there is other base to screw the new mirrors on the body of the car, in new C versions.
Unfortunately for old owners new mirror design will be standard as fashion too for many Mercedes models from now to the future.Look for example new E class too.
When ask for changing with new ones, the answer was "not recommended" because not fit well,the noise will be similar and fuel consumption. (New mirrors also made to correct this point too).
Also there is other base to screw the new mirrors on the body of the car, in new C versions.
Unfortunately for old owners new mirror design will be standard as fashion too for many Mercedes models from now to the future.Look for example new E class too.
for me I do not know new mirrors from inside of the car as Visuality if new one is better vision Must Have ! Othervise I insist old design is powerful look like brand name of Mercedes
06-23-2009 | 05:11 AM
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Because they are designed for Blue Efficiency and new mirrors are part of Blue Efficiency .
for me I do not know new mirrors from inside of the car as Visuality if new one is better vision Must Have ! Othervise I insist old design is powerful look like brand name of Mercedes
for me I do not know new mirrors from inside of the car as Visuality if new one is better vision Must Have ! Othervise I insist old design is powerful look like brand name of Mercedes
they're standard on all late 2009 W204s including the C63 across Europe and lots of other countries. it has nothing to do with Blue Efficiency.
06-23-2009 | 05:29 AM
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They are standard here across all models, In the flesh they look great - I certainly accept aesthetics are in the eyes of the beholder. They are better finished & because of the new design you don't get that micro cracking visible around the flasher lens - but most importantly they stop the cursed wind noise. We did not buy our 204 to go backwards in terms of NVH on our 203.
06-23-2009 | 05:48 AM
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These mirrors were initially designed for the Blue Efficiency program, but as they worked so well in terms of both design and reduced wind noice they were released for all models (exept US market for some strange reason)
IMO the new mirror looks a lot sleaker and classy than the old elephant ear air brakes.
Sure the new mirrors are smaller and may reduce rear sight compered to the old style, but come on, the old style mirrors are ridiculously big, if someone have problems with rear sight in the new mirrors I think they should have their eyes checked.
IMO the new mirror looks a lot sleaker and classy than the old elephant ear air brakes.
Sure the new mirrors are smaller and may reduce rear sight compered to the old style, but come on, the old style mirrors are ridiculously big, if someone have problems with rear sight in the new mirrors I think they should have their eyes checked.
06-23-2009 | 06:39 AM
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These mirrors were initially designed for the Blue Efficiency program, but as they worked so well in terms of both design and reduced wind noice they were released for all models (exept US market for some strange reason)
IMO the new mirror looks a lot sleaker and classy than the old elephant ear air brakes.
Sure the new mirrors are smaller and may reduce rear sight compered to the old style, but come on, the old style mirrors are ridiculously big, if someone have problems with rear sight in the new mirrors I think they should have their eyes checked.
IMO the new mirror looks a lot sleaker and classy than the old elephant ear air brakes.
Sure the new mirrors are smaller and may reduce rear sight compered to the old style, but come on, the old style mirrors are ridiculously big, if someone have problems with rear sight in the new mirrors I think they should have their eyes checked.
your, seems Great
(perhaps factory installed 
06-26-2009 | 12:23 AM
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06-26-2009 | 12:37 AM
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I can't say whether they fold closer to the door but the total distance from the glass to the furthest outboard portion of the housing is 7 7/8" inches folded.
06-26-2009 | 12:40 AM
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These mirrors were initially designed for the Blue Efficiency program, but as they worked so well in terms of both design and reduced wind noice they were released for all models (exept US market for some strange reason)
Sure the new mirrors are smaller and may reduce rear sight compered to the old style,
Sure the new mirrors are smaller and may reduce rear sight compered to the old style,
06-26-2009 | 05:14 PM
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Uhmm apparently yes...because I said the gap looks bigger in my 1st post didn't I? Awww did you get butt hurt cuz I said I didn't like your mirrors??? Grow up..if you're going to post pictures then you're going to get varying opinions...so don't cry when some people disagree with your taste.
OOOOMMMGGGG! Did you just insult the color of my car?! Time to trade it in...right after I finish wiping the tears away
It's the internet...stop being such a cry baby
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06-26-2009 | 08:28 PM
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Uhmm apparently yes...because I said the gap looks bigger in my 1st post didn't I? Awww did you get butt hurt cuz I said I didn't like your mirrors??? Grow up..if you're going to post pictures then you're going to get varying opinions...so don't cry when some people disagree with your taste.
OOOOMMMGGGG! Did you just insult the color of my car?! Time to trade it in...right after I finish wiping the tears away
It's the internet...stop being such a cry baby
Just the facts......
06-26-2009 | 08:43 PM
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Uhmm apparently yes...because I said the gap looks bigger in my 1st post didn't I? Awww did you get butt hurt cuz I said I didn't like your mirrors??? Grow up..if you're going to post pictures then you're going to get varying opinions...so don't cry when some people disagree with your taste.
OOOOMMMGGGG! Did you just insult the color of my car?! Time to trade it in...right after I finish wiping the tears away
It's the internet...stop being such a cry baby
06-26-2009 | 09:15 PM
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Uhmm apparently yes...because I said the gap looks bigger in my 1st post didn't I? Awww did you get butt hurt cuz I said I didn't like your mirrors??? Grow up..if you're going to post pictures then you're going to get varying opinions...so don't cry when some people disagree with your taste.
OOOOMMMGGGG! Did you just insult the color of my car?! Time to trade it in...right after I finish wiping the tears away
It's the internet...stop being such a cry baby
the color combination comments coming from the "old people combo" is classic.
06-26-2009 | 11:09 PM
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Uhmm apparently yes...because I said the gap looks bigger in my 1st post didn't I? Awww did you get butt hurt cuz I said I didn't like your mirrors??? Grow up..if you're going to post pictures then you're going to get varying opinions...so don't cry when some people disagree with your taste.
OOOOMMMGGGG! Did you just insult the color of my car?! Time to trade it in...right after I finish wiping the tears away
It's the internet...stop being such a cry baby
07-06-2009 | 09:40 PM
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Nerdy? Hahaha.
Turns out the mirror head is the same as the GLK but the base is different for the W204. Yes, it's too expensive. So are most of the other common mods.
