X5 to get larger side view mirrors

coolidge · 08-02-2016, 09:54 PM

BMW USA called me today to get my feedback on my new 2016 X5. When asked for things they could improve I mentioned the side view mirrors were too small imo and he said yes that's a common complaint and larger side view mirrors on the next X5 is a done deal.

JustChris · 08-03-2016, 06:26 AM

Interesting as I've just pulled the trigger on a 2016 M50D model and when looking it over in the showroom I felt the same. I thought it was just me but he E70 MSport ones even seemed huge by comparison.

cmyx6go · 08-03-2016, 06:41 AM

The mirrors are terrible. I guess BMW figures we don't need to see now that we have blind spot warnings

I sure hope they change them.

Kzang · 08-03-2016, 07:45 AM

I would say keep the Msport lines the way they are in terms of size and just add the Euro wide angel view mirrors to help with the blind spots.. then make the Lux and Xlines as big as they want it to be... I just don't want a Dumbo style ears on my X5...

iconoclast · 08-03-2016, 07:56 AM

if you install the euro aspherical blind spot mirrors then the size is just fine.

Alan l. · 08-03-2016, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

if you install the euro aspherical blind spot mirrors then the size is just fine.

This!

Doanster · 08-03-2016, 09:11 AM

Agree with Kzang and iconoclast, but the issue isn't with BMW. I'm sure it's some stupid federal govt regulation preventing the use of aspherical mirrors in the US, a la the same reason why we have such poor headlights vs E-code. No manufacturer would choose to have additional country-specific SKUs if they can avoid it.

Look at the new Ford Focus... I think the stock mirrors include a stick-on wide angle mini-mirror at the top left portion of the housing vs just using aspherical glass.

stewy604 · 08-03-2016, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

if you install the euro aspherical blind spot mirrors then the size is just fine.

Yep...much better. I've got these EU-spec mirrors on my A4, made a HUGE difference.

iconoclast · 08-03-2016, 12:47 PM

i've put them on every vehicle i owned along with e-code headlights (except on the f15 so far) and they are one of the first upgrades and must-have parts.

M5Beast_NYC · 08-03-2016, 12:56 PM

do you guys have the part number for the aspherical side mirrors?

stewy604 · 08-03-2016, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by M5Beast_NYC

do you guys have the part number for the aspherical side mirrors?

From what I can see, they are:

51167291247 (left - driver's)
51167291248 (right - passenger)

iconoclast · 08-03-2016, 01:53 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-14-16-Bm...YAAOSwWntXMyP7

MysticBlue · 08-04-2016, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cmyx6go

The mirrors are terrible. I guess BMW figures we don't need to see now that we have blind spot warnings

I sure hope they change them.

Speaking of blind spot warnings... Those things could be a little brighter.

rmreddy5 · 08-04-2016, 07:09 AM

How do these get installed?

Alan l. · 08-04-2016, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rmreddy5

How do these get installed?

5min swap.

Tilt mirror up

Grab a lower corner and pull

Pops right out and install you just push the new mirror right in.

This why so many are for sale on eBay from over seas....

rmreddy5 · 08-04-2016, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmreddy5

How do these get installed?

5min swap.

Tilt mirror up

Grab a lower corner and pull

Pops right out and install you just push the new mirror right in.

This why so many are for sale on eBay from over seas....

Thanks Alan. I think I'm going to go for it.

iconoclast · 08-04-2016, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MysticBlue

Speaking of blind spot warnings... Those things could be a little brighter.

one of the things Audi takes into consideration. you can adjust the brightness of their side-warning according to your preference or window tint.

usual_suspect · 08-04-2016, 08:39 AM

When you are buying those used BMW parts from east Europe its very likely that you feed the criminal business that steels parts from cars in western Europe. They have stolen my rims twice and mirrors once.

Kzang · 08-04-2016, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by usual_suspect

When you are buying those used BMW parts from east Europe its very likely that feed the criminal business that steels parts from cars in western Europe. They have stolen my rims twice and mirrors once.

This is why I won't buy them.
I can live with the standard mirrors at this time and the blind spot warning lights up just enough.

alphaod · 08-04-2016, 10:16 AM

I just set my mirrors for my blind spot and tilt my head a little when I need to see further back.

Doanster · 08-04-2016, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Quote:

Originally Posted by usual_suspect

When you are buying those used BMW parts from east Europe its very likely that feed the criminal business that steels parts from cars in western Europe. They have stolen my rims twice and mirrors once.

This is why I won't buy them.
I can live with the standard mirrors at this time and the blind spot warning lights up just enough.

More vendors are starting carry them now so the prices are slowly going down, which should hopefully curb the thefts.

Edit: unless I'm reading something incorrectly, bimmian is selling them for $100?!?!?

Xeno · 08-04-2016, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

if you install the euro aspherical blind spot mirrors then the size is just fine.

Is there a video of what these mirrors do that is extraordinary?

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Doanster Major 627 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2014 F15 Carbon Black M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Agree with Kzang and iconoclast, but the issue isn't with BMW. I'm sure it's some stupid federal govt regulation preventing the use of aspherical mirrors in the US, a la the same reason why we have such poor headlights vs E-code. No manufacturer would choose to have additional country-specific SKUs if they can avoid it. Look at the new Ford Focus... I think the stock mirrors include a stick-on wide angle mini-mirror at the top left portion of the housing vs just using aspherical glass. __________________ A little mod here, a little mod there...
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