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Old 30-09-2011, 05:01 PM   #11
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Well when its about to fail, everything looks ok, then when it's failed (1-12 years later), everything is fucked up!

I keep a dustbin lid over the centre consul at all times.
Is it a carbonfibre one ?
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Old 30-09-2011, 05:06 PM   #12
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Is it a carbonfibre one ?
Galvanised steel
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Old 30-09-2011, 05:10 PM   #13
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Galvanised steel
That shouldn't be allowed in a CSL ?
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Old 30-09-2011, 11:01 PM   #14
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Is it a carbonfibre one ?
I've got a magnesium one, will that do?
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Old 01-10-2011, 07:07 AM   #15
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Folks, how do you tell if it's about to fail?

Mine had a yellow patch in the centre of the mirror, about the size of a 50 pence piece. No external leak, but a leak within the unit itself.
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Old 01-10-2011, 07:51 AM   #16
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If anyone needs a new one, I have 2 in reserve
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Old 01-10-2011, 10:21 AM   #17
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I've got a magnesium one, will that do?
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Old 24-01-2012, 08:03 AM   #18
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Followed the advice on an M3 forum and sent mine to the original manufacturer - an electronics factory in the US - they refurbished it within two weeks to new condition for less than A$200. A replacement is over $1000.
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Old 14-03-2012, 09:37 PM   #19
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Right, I've got a bit spooked by this as been hearing of a few more occurrences lately. Took the mirror out last night, even though it's not showing any signs of leaking, and going to send it off to this crowd I think for a bit of preventitive work: http://www.radar-mirror.com/Mirror_Repair.html

Will update when I get it back on how it went
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Old 07-05-2012, 10:03 PM   #20
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Forgot to update this, as only getting the car back out on the road now. Can highly recommend this crowd I used, got the mirror back within 2 weeks, and cost $135 incl P&P back to Europe
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