Since the day I got my MCCSa I have wanted the Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps to match my CF Bonnet Scoop, but never wanted to pay the 600++ bucks to get the mirrors as I thought it was just too much money.

While surfing around EBay, I searched some that were cheaper, that was the problem..."cheaper". I didn't want to sacrifice quality and wanted them to match the OEM CF Bonnet Scoop. I found ones that would stick on with 3M tape...cheap and not the real McCoy! I found the OEM for $600+.

Then I found a company apparently in Bangkok called KU Engineering. They had a listing for caps a LOT less money...half the price! They advertised NOT 3M stick ons, real CF, direct replacement of OEM cap, no need to "exchange" your caps. Made from CF found in high end Cars like Ferrari etc.

Since it was through EBay/paypal, I figured, what the heck, I'm protected if I never get the goods or send them back if they are not what was stated. So, I pulled the trigger...ordered them on a Saturday as Buy It Now, Wednesday afternoon my nice MINI parts delivery man (FEDEX) showed up at the door with a package...NEW CF Mirror Caps.

When I opened the package...WOW, to my amazement, beautiful quality, a real MINI cap with all the MINI logos, part #'s and ALL clips in tact. They were shinny smooth, matched my CF Bonnet Scoop EXACTLY. The CF was layed right over a MINI mirror cap and smoothed out with a perfect resin coating.

Didn't take long and they were on the car...when the sun hits them, it's like an extra layer of BLING!! Very impressive!!

Here is a link to the caps on eBay...available for Power Fold and NON power fold. And in Wet CF (shinny) or dry CF, I opted for the wet.

Carbon Fiber Mirror Cap LINK








For those of you maybe looking for a CF diffuser for your R56, pretty nice
Carbon Fiber Diffuser LINK

 

post pics of your caps. is the carbon weave and color identical to that of your oem carbon scoop?

 

I will get some pics today...

The weave, color, fit and finish is IDENTICAL to the OEM scoop.

 

This seems to be a better solution to the OEM JCW CF mirror caps. The caps from MINI are very thin. That makes it difficult to get all the clips to click into place.

Looks like you have a win-win situation with these caps. Lower cost and a better fit.

 

I'm pretty sure these caps are OEM plastic cap wraped by 3M and then put clear coating on top. That's why they fit good.

 

Very nice, they look fantastic on Red. I too have seen those, if I where to go with any carbon accents I would definetely go with Ku's parts. They seem legitimate and look fantastic. I think it's also important to care for them properly, a great wax product or spray on detailer definetely helps to maintain that shine and clarity.

 

They are Carbon Skinned over a real MINI cap, NO weight savings, just aesthetic looks.

Yes, a good wax or polish will keep the shine.

 

Hey slimjimtell,

How are your mirror caps holding up?

I am thinking about getting these soon.

Thank you for sharing this link.

 

hell i may buy some as back ups

 

They are absolutely awesome!! They look great in all the pictures and even better on the car in person. I put a nice coat of Prima products on them before installing and now I have this problem with walking by the car and rubbing them with my hands. They're silky smooth!!

 

One of my friends just put a similar product on his M3 and I must say they look amazing! love yours too!

 

I have to get some now!!! thanks for the info!

 

They look great but I'm confused. Are these really carbon fiber wrapped or is this a vinyl wrap with a clear coat?

 

They are carbon fiber skinned. They are wrapped with real CF and a gel coat over the top.

They are NOT vinyl wrapped or a 3M stick ons.

 

Thanks for the info. I really like your mirrors and was considering ordering a pair until I saw all the choices on eBay and got confused. There are lots of very thin (.3mm) versions and one other vendor selling a full thickness version made by Autotecknic.

 

Got mine installed last night, very easy to do.

They look awesome!

 

Do these ones have the same fitting problem as the OEM carbon fiber caps that fit a little loose?

 

Dang that's NICE!

 

Ordering some, will be bringing them to the dealership with me in May =P

Just for clarity:

Is there a difference (besides non-powerfolding) between

1) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M...ht_8746wt_1165

and

2) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M...ht_8746wt_1165

 

Cesar,

I can't vouch for the OEM ones, but these fit really well.

 

They look great and are better priced the JCW! Maybe I will look into that....

 

After viewing this thread I bought the Autecknic mirrors (see my thread below). They appear to be the equal of the Ku Engineering mirrors for about a $100 less. They're carbon fiber over a hard plastic shell and were a perfect fit for my justa.

 

that looks great

But how does it hold up under tough climate condition over time? Will the color fade like those cheap knockoffs? I'll like to see a review of this 6 months down the line.

 

Hi guys, sorry for bringing the thread back.
slimjimtell, would you mind post a updated ebay link to the product? I can find on ebay the one you said.

Thanks!