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Here's all you need to know about installing M5 mirrors (w/ the autofold feature) on your E39.
First you need the M5 mirrors that are equiped with the autofold feature. I bought mine from bavarian-motorwerks on ebay. There are many other companies that sell similiar mirrors or you can purchase the OEM mirrors from a BMW dealership, but you will pay around $1,400.00.
Link below, I paid $235.00 plus $40.00 shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7996095332&category=33649
I had them professionaly painted for $100.00.
Now you need the driver side and passenge side module if you want the mirrors to fold up. Part number are as follows from your BMW dealership:
61-31-6-909-903 (M5 driver's window switch unit)
61-35-6-904-243 (M5 passenger's door controller)
You can look these parts up on www.realoem.com for pricing etc...
The link below will show you instrcutions and photos on how to install the mirrors etc...
http://www.bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/tips_pages/sportmirror.htm
Hope this helps all you E39'ers that want to upgrade to the M5 mirror with the autofold feature.
The very last photo is of the new M license plate holder and I messed around with the numbers, so thats not really what my plate says.
TG5
NickAD
10-07-2005, 02:48 PM
cool, though none of those pages, except the oem parts one seem to work...
sick ride btw...
cool, though none of those pages, except the oem parts one seem to work... sick ride btw...Thanks, links are working now.
shragon
10-07-2005, 03:05 PM
niiice!
m5 mirrors look so much better than the stockers.
niiice! m5 mirrors look so much better than the stockers.
Thanks, it was more work and money than I had originally thought it was going to be, but I'm happy I did it, now that it is finished.
Zack G.
10-08-2005, 02:24 PM
She's a beauty man, those mirrors look great! :alright :buttrock
She's a beauty man, those mirrors look great! :alright :buttrock
Thanks, you should get the switches for yours. LOL
supark
10-09-2005, 11:26 PM
That looks BADASS! So you have a little switch in the cabin that folds them up like that? Great price too.
VakhariaINC
10-09-2005, 11:39 PM
So you said the autofold isn't absolutely necessary, but if we want to - we can always purchase the electric fold parts, correct?
98M3_4
10-10-2005, 02:39 AM
So you said the autofold isn't absolutely necessary, but if we want to - we can always purchase the electric fold parts, correct?
Yes, assuming you have the electric autofold version of the replica mirror. There are the manual fold ones like the ones I have. Not being sarcastic, just don't like to assume things too much.
That looks BADASS! So you have a little switch in the cabin that folds them up like that? Great price too.Yes, but you have to purchase mirrors that have the autofold feature.
So you said the autofold isn't absolutely necessary, but if we want to - we can always purchase the electric fold parts, correct?No. There are two types of mirrors you can purchase. The manual fold up mirrors, or the autofold up mirrors that you have to get a switch from BMW to make them fold up.
SehrSchnell
10-12-2005, 01:03 PM
Thanks for the info. I have been meaning to do this for quite some time now.
Let me ask a dumb question though, what is the purpose behind the flipping up of the mirrors? Something I have always wondered.
NickAD
10-12-2005, 02:01 PM
for when in tight parking spaces so you don't want the moron who pulls in next to you to hit them...or if you are parked on the side of the road and you don't want the moron driving by you to hit them...These mirrors are small though, and folding them up doesn't seem to make that big of a difference...thigns would be different if they were SUV mirrors or something...(I could've used them several times in our old suburban)...I saw a guy in an escalade use it the other day...comes in handy if you have large mirros...if not then like in this case, seems kinda pointless...It's a neat function, but it doesn't seem to make the car that much narrower...
SehrSchnell
10-12-2005, 02:04 PM
Ah, ok I see. I guess I never make it a point of parking that close to anyone anyway. I'm a larger guy and can't squeeze out of the car anway, not too mention I would rather not have any door dings.
But, they apparently look real cool in photos, cause I see a lot of folded mirrors up in shots.
Thanks.
islandbeef
10-12-2005, 04:42 PM
Folding mirrors are a must, especially around minvans and SUV soccer moms who can't park very well.
fmzip
10-13-2005, 11:05 AM
Do you need both switches or can you powerfold with just the drivers side switch?
SportsJacket
10-13-2005, 11:29 AM
Zack, that 530 is badass. Have a 99 540i6 of similar color that would luv to trick out like you've done with yours. Any other pics you can share?
sirtiger
10-13-2005, 03:54 PM
very nice :drool:
98M3_4
10-13-2005, 07:09 PM
Do you need both switches or can you powerfold with just the drivers side switch?
You will be able to powerfold from just the drivers side, but you will need to buy the switches/wiring connections for both sides in order for it to work.
GriMpY
10-13-2005, 07:50 PM
Looking good bro...
btw, if you get the autofold ones and do not get the switches, I would advise against attempting to manually fold them... It may work or may not work... When I got these on my prev. E39, I heard you can manually fold the autofold ones... BAD MOVE! The passenger side folded nicely... when I folded the driver side, I heard a click and then the sucker was loose, had a little wobble to it...
so if you guys want to have it fold up but do not want to spend the extra cash for the modules, get the manual ones... You will be glad you did..
Richthofen
10-13-2005, 08:38 PM
How much did the "switches" cost, and where did you decide to buy them from?
Thanks.
No offense guys but your all asking the same damn questions, "do I need this?" or "do I need that?" , read my first post, everything you need to know is there (step by step), if you don't want to purchase the switches, get the manual fold mirrors, if you want them to fold with the switch you need both driver and passenger side switches. If you want to know the price for the switches, look them up on realoem.com. You can purchase the switches from a dealership (BMW) Before you guys ask questions, read the post, its all there.
fmzip
10-13-2005, 11:48 PM
Now you need the driver side and passenge side module if you want the mirrors to fold up. Part number are as follows from your BMW dealership:
61-31-6-909-903 (M5 driver's window switch unit)
61-35-6-904-243 (M5 passenger's door controller)
TG5
$216.30 for the first switch and $161 for the other on real oem?? :eyecrazy :eyecrazy Tell me there is a cheaper source!
Anyone have a good source for the non-autofold replica's? The ebay seller you linked to didn't have them. Would prefer to purchase from a seller with some good history if anyone knows of one.
Good write up! Love the OEM m3 mirrors on my 330cic....I thought they were steep at $450 from pacific bmw....but $1300 for the m5's OMG!!!
Richthofen
10-14-2005, 12:58 PM
That's why I asked where TG5 got the switches because $400 extra in switches seems silly for a feature you'll probably never use and another button on a switch that is already too busy. I wanted to know if he got them cheaper.
Plus the wiring looks like more trouble then it's worth. I can think of alot of mods for $400 that I rather do. But that's just me.
You can get manual and auto M5 replica mirrors here at a reasonable price:
http://store.autotecknic.com/exterior4.html
I've hear good things about these guys, but do your research and ask around, as I have not seen their product.
fmzip
10-14-2005, 02:22 PM
My guess is those prices are wrong.........Bet then again, if it's $1300 for mirrors, anything is possible! I have the non folding ones on my 330. It's a cool feature with the fold option but I think it looks a bit odd when they are up.....
My guess is those prices are wrong.........Bet then again, if it's $1300 for mirrors, anything is possible! I have the non folding ones on my 330. It's a cool feature with the fold option but I think it looks a bit odd when they are up.....
Those prices are correct, now if you know someone that works for BMW, or has a connection with someone that can get oem parts than you can get them about 30-40% off. Just remember any oem part is not going to be cheap. If you want cheap parts, by a ricer!!
fmzip
10-14-2005, 05:23 PM
Those prices are correct, now if you know someone that works for BMW, or has a connection with someone that can get oem parts than you can get them about 30-40% off. Just remember any oem part is not going to be cheap. If you want cheap parts, by a ricer!!
It just seems odd that a conversion on an E46 would be $450 for Oem Mirrors and $60 for a switch and on an E39 in excess of $1500. The mirrors are almost identical. Just venting....no ricer for me......EVER!
It just seems odd that a conversion on an E46 would be $450 for Oem Mirrors and $60 for a switch and on an E39 in excess of $1500. The mirrors are almost identical. Just venting....no ricer for me......EVER!
No offense but I find that hard to believe that you purchased oem m3 mirrors and you only paid 450.00? Are you sure? because replica m3 and m5 mirrors are around that price. unless you have a connection, or they fell off the truck LOL. Not trying to call you a liar, just doesn't make sence. BTW, your m3 mirrors look great, are you doing anything else to? bodykit etc...??
I wish my E34 M mirrors folded! I avoid parallel parking for the potential breakage (and replacement costs). My dad's camry lost a mirror in the city this week!
fmzip
10-14-2005, 11:47 PM
No offense but I find that hard to believe that you purchased oem m3 mirrors and you only paid 450.00? Are you sure? because replica m3 and m5 mirrors are around that price. unless you have a connection, or they fell off the truck LOL. Not trying to call you a liar, just doesn't make sence. BTW, your m3 mirrors look great, are you doing anything else to? bodykit etc...??
I bought them from Pacific BMW last year @ $450. I believe that is still the going rate. That is why I am so shocked at $1300 for M5's!
Thanks for the compliments on the 330. I had thoughts of putting a supercharger in it. I put H&R sport springs, uuc evo shorter shifter, DDE's, Black shadow trim and Turner motorsport sways in it. I really love both cars. I used to think that I'd never part with the vert, but after getting the 5 .........I just don't know anymore...:)
How come I can't attach URl's to my post pics of my 530??
tdawg183
08-23-2007, 01:02 AM
Just thought that I would add that I put the mirrors on my '97 528i, ordered the driver's side and passenger's side modules, and it turned out that only the driver's side window module/switch panel was required. I had already ordered both modules and when I went to put them in I installed the driver one first and VOILA! They mirrors retracted without even touching the passengers door.
legendary
08-23-2007, 08:10 PM
Just thought that I would add that I put the mirrors on my '97 528i, ordered the driver's side and passenger's side modules, and it turned out that only the driver's side window module/switch panel was required. I had already ordered both modules and when I went to put them in I installed the driver one first and VOILA! They mirrors retracted without even touching the passengers door.
great info!
got pics?
tdawg183
08-23-2007, 09:58 PM
yea, the cars REAL dirty right now but pics will come shortly.
ibz150
04-16-2013, 12:00 AM
how are the mirrors holding up after 8 years.
srad168
12-11-2015, 12:31 AM
What year mirrors are the manual fold?
dropstep
03-03-2016, 12:47 PM
I found and purchased my oem M5 power fold-up mirrors with driver side switch on Ebay.ca I had to purchase the oem passenger side module from a different seller.
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