Z4 What happened to my mirror?

I was driving today still in the darkness and I heard a strange noise. When I arrived... I saw this:







It seems the mirror... lost its glass? What is the best way to fix this? I just buy a new mirror or I need something "more"?

You can get replacement mirrors and instructions on how to replace them here

www.internetglassnetwork.com

I had the same issue years ago with my passenger side mirror, and would suggest that as long as the motors still can tilt the inner frame, just make a template (might need to copy from a friend's car) and go to a local custom glass/mirror shop and have one cut to your template. The new mirror can be RTV'ed in place.

Thanks!

Did you have autodimming mirrors? I can't tell from the pics as I'm on my iphone.

No, I do not think I have auto-dimming mirrors. In fact, I did not even know such an option existed

Happened to my 2004 about four years into ownership (moved from Boston to Orlando) - driver side. My indy BMW shop told me the backing sealant stressed from the heated mirrors coupled with hot Florida sun and it just fell off. Had a glass shop make a replacement and much cheaper than stealer OE parts.

BMW glass from the dealer is:

Left - 51167112585 $104.38 from Tischer: $84.00
Right - 51167112588 $126.60 from Tischer: $102.00

Why would you not use original OEM glass.

....well if Fields BMW had given me a fair price I would have, as your Tischer price point - way better

Well but on amazon I can find them at 20 something bucks, and ebay is even lower. What's the catch?

Originally Posted by manoweb

Well but on amazon I can find them at 20 something bucks, and ebay is even lower. What's the catch?

Most of those use doublesided tape.

Hi! Yes they do, or one can use some kind of high-strength silicone or epoxy or similar that everybody has in the garage. What does the OEM do to cost 5x?

Originally Posted by manoweb

Hi! Yes they do, or one can use some kind of high-strength silicone or epoxy or similar that everybody has in the garage. What does the OEM do to cost 5x?

prob says bmw on the back with a part number...

I just replaced both heated, auto-dim side mirrors with the Burco RediCuts and saved a ton(less than $20 ea). They look just fine and I'll never have to worry about the stuff in the auto-dim mirrors leaking onto the paint. Yeah i know it's not OE but frankly I'm more than satisfied with this alternative. You can also buy the add-on Heat Grid sticker if you want to make the redi cuts heated for $22 per sticker.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/hubcaps_plus...sories&_nkw=z4

...now, you need to remove the bad mirror(or in this case the left over plastic) from the mirror holder/plate. then prep that surface so you can attach the new mirror with either the double sided stick on rounds they send you or silicone. it is a little bit of work but in my opinion well worth the savings.

I agree it seems very minor work. Apparently they have two sizes, I'll need to measure. Also, it's interesting the passenger side mirror costs 25% more than the driver's, I wonder why...

Originally Posted by manoweb

I agree it seems very minor work. Apparently they have two sizes, I'll need to measure. Also, it's interesting the passenger side mirror costs 25% more than the driver's, I wonder why...

It's closer than it appears......

Crappy : )

(Just outside of Nashville)