. I am still waiting on some of the finishing parts to the E63 conversion.
new mirrors upgrade?
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new mirrors upgrade?
I just "read" from a Japanese MB magazine, of swapping/updating the side mirrors. Now I couldn't read the article but could figure out from the pics that they seemed to easily mod the older W211 (03-05) with the newer side mirrors which stand-off from the body by a couple inches. Any opinions whether this is a plausible option?
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Yes it is possible. I just did it on my car. Only modification you need to make is to drill three small holes for the bolts to go though that hold on the mirror. These holes are covered by the mirror and the interior trim, so no worries if the holes aren't perfect.
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Thanks Joeacc. Whoa, very cool! The newer style is definitely looks better but functionally does it provide a better rear view with no blind spots? Would you be able to describe how the newer version works?
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As long as you have the US mirrors and don't adjust them per the newest guidelines/suggestions you will still have a blindspot. Replacing the mirrorglass with the EURO mirrorglass will be much better if you are looking at minimizing the blindspots.
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It was standard 03 through 06 however, for 07 the feature was removed. Upon taking delivery mention to the person who is presenting the features tutorial to instruct you on using the Parking Assist feature. The Instrument Cluster Multi Function Display will not include the option to turn on. Request that the Service Department Shop Foreman activate it through Star Diagnosis. If Parking Assist instructions are printed in your manual this will help to support your claim.
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However, answer was relative to jimm's situation.
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I think the “mirror turn down” during back-up is important.
So that I’m totally clear on your answers, do I understand that:
1) This feature was available up to the early 07’s .. but NOT for
later 07’s?
2) Even if it didn’t come with this feature “activated,” the shop
can “activate” it? Can’t imagine why they would drop a feature
like this.
Thanks.
jimm
So that I’m totally clear on your answers, do I understand that:
1) This feature was available up to the early 07’s .. but NOT for
later 07’s?
2) Even if it didn’t come with this feature “activated,” the shop
can “activate” it? Can’t imagine why they would drop a feature
like this.
Thanks.
jimm
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My car was built Jan 07. It doesn't have it. My 2004 did. I always had it turned on in my '04, because it was there & I wanted everything turned on. I don't miss it. Sometimes when I was backing out of a parking stall, I would need the mirror to see behind me, not look down at the white lines. Are you that worried you will rub the curb when you parallel park?
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I think the “mirror turn down” during back-up is important.
So that I’m totally clear on your answers, do I understand that:
1) This feature was available up to the early 07’s .. but NOT for
later 07’s?
2) Even if it didn’t come with this feature “activated,” the shop
can “activate” it? Can’t imagine why they would drop a feature
like this.
Thanks.
jimm
So that I’m totally clear on your answers, do I understand that:
1) This feature was available up to the early 07’s .. but NOT for
later 07’s?
2) Even if it didn’t come with this feature “activated,” the shop
can “activate” it? Can’t imagine why they would drop a feature
like this.
Thanks.
jimm
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Rubbing the curb is my worse nightmare. As camera's become common for backing up, I'd love to have another mounted under the passenger mirror to give a view of the ground.
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Where do you get the euro mirrors and how much were they?
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Oh, well, as long as they look good who cares about the visibility disadvantages of the mirrors. Who said safety is No. 1, how dare they, the mirrors look GOOD.
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2006 E350
..i like the side mirrors on the new 2007's,, but don't know where to get em.
