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<blockquote data-quote="shanbala" data-source="post: 33062" data-attributes="member: 86"><p>Hi ALL,The perils of driving in KL traffic jams. Driver side wing mirrors smashed by passing motorcyclist.My ride 1996 E36 325i manual with origional M-Tech body kit. Wing mirrors are Ori M TechThe image shows the extensive damage.The mirror housing was left dangling (held by the cable)There is 3 protruding "studs" on the housing. Tried pushing the housing back into the body panel. Only 1 of the 3 "studs" could be secured.The mirror definately needs to be replaced. Most of the brackets on the rear are missingQuestions:1) can the wing mirror be "saved"2) any suggested repair shops3) if need to buy, cost of used (if available) or brand new 4) where to buy replacement mirrorHope wing mirrors can be saved. The motor (to adjust the mirrors) still works. My mirrors are the non foldable type.thanks [ATTACH]28844[/ATTACH][ATTACH]28845[/ATTACH][ATTACH]28846[/ATTACH][ATTACH]28847[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="shanbala, post: 33062, member: 86"] Hi ALL,The perils of driving in KL traffic jams. Driver side wing mirrors smashed by passing motorcyclist.My ride 1996 E36 325i manual with origional M-Tech body kit. Wing mirrors are Ori M TechThe image shows the extensive damage.The mirror housing was left dangling (held by the cable)There is 3 protruding "studs" on the housing. Tried pushing the housing back into the body panel. Only 1 of the 3 "studs" could be secured.The mirror definately needs to be replaced. Most of the brackets on the rear are missingQuestions:1) can the wing mirror be "saved"2) any suggested repair shops3) if need to buy, cost of used (if available) or brand new 4) where to buy replacement mirrorHope wing mirrors can be saved. The motor (to adjust the mirrors) still works. My mirrors are the non foldable type.thanks [ATTACH=CONFIG]28844[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]28845[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]28846[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]28847[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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