Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers Install Instructions
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Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers Install Instructions
Almost ready to get the CF Mirror Covers...looking for installation instructions. Has anybody installed the mirror covers themselves (not by dealer at purchase time)? Is it just simple snap old off, snap new ones on? Or is it not easily reversible? I'm assuming you take the old covers off and put the new ones, not just simple cover the old cover with the new cover.
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Shift... I changed my mirror covers to the carbon fiber ones last week. It's very easy to do and takes less than 15 minutes... Adjust the mirror glass up and in so you can get your fingertips under it and lift it off... the mirror glass will pop right off the base. Then, there is a tab inside the mirror on the existing cover that you push up on with a flathead screwdriver; pull up and back on the cover and it will click off. Slide and click on the new cover, push the mirror glass back on and you are good to go!
Instructions are included, but they do not show how to remove the mirror glass. However, as mentioned it pops right off with no trouble, or worry of breaking. I would recommend wearing a pair of rubber surgical gloves for a better grip.
Instructions are included, but they do not show how to remove the mirror glass. However, as mentioned it pops right off with no trouble, or worry of breaking. I would recommend wearing a pair of rubber surgical gloves for a better grip.
Last edited by MI-FType; 12-30-2014 at 07:51 AM.
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Shift... I changed my mirror covers to the carbon fiber ones last week. It's very easy to do and takes less than 15 minutes... Adjust the mirror glass up and in so you can get your fingertips under it and lift it off... the mirror glass will pop right off the base. Then, there is a tab inside the mirror on the existing cover that you push up on with a flathead screwdriver; pull up and back on the cover and it will click off. Slide and click on the new cover, push the mirror glass back on and you are good to go!
Instructions are included, but they do not show how to remove the mirror glass. However, as mentioned it pops right off with no trouble, or worry of breaking. I would recommend wearing a pair of rubber surgical gloves for a better grip.
Instructions are included, but they do not show how to remove the mirror glass. However, as mentioned it pops right off with no trouble, or worry of breaking. I would recommend wearing a pair of rubber surgical gloves for a better grip.
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I changed my side vents and hood louvers as well... they were also very easy to do. I have my eyes on the CF aero and front splitter blades, but the kit is $2,500. Not sure that the 3 small pieces are worth it.
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Thanks again MI-FType for the instructions/tips. Pretty easy install but man I was a little scared I was going to break the mirror trying to take it off.
Regarding the double sided tape for added security...no way you can quickly take these off, they're clipped in tight. If you use enough force sure, but then you'll probably break the entire mirror housing and tape isn't going to stop that.
Regarding the double sided tape for added security...no way you can quickly take these off, they're clipped in tight. If you use enough force sure, but then you'll probably break the entire mirror housing and tape isn't going to stop that.
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I will snap a couple pics for you tomorrow. Unfortunately the kitty is hibernating for the winter so they won't be nice, sunny California outdoor shots. The bits weren't cheap by any means, but they are a great compliment to the Stratus Grey. I am very pleased with the look and happy with the purchase.
I understand your car is White? They will really set it off and give it an exotic look.
I understand your car is White? They will really set it off and give it an exotic look.
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I will snap a couple pics for you tomorrow. Unfortunately the kitty is hibernating for the winter so they won't be nice, sunny California outdoor shots. The bits weren't cheap by any means, but they are a great compliment to the Stratus Grey. I am very pleased with the look and happy with the purchase.
I understand your car is White? They will really set it off and give it an exotic look.
I understand your car is White? They will really set it off and give it an exotic look.
Thanks!
Last edited by RickyJay52; 12-30-2014 at 09:42 PM.
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I got the whole CF package (mirror covers, hood and side vents) from jaguarpartscheap.com which is run through a local dealer in Michigan. They are about 10%-15% lower in price than anyone else I have researched. Total cost was around $2,400 and I did the installs myself which undoubtedly saved me a lot of additional dollars... I will snap the pics tomorrow and post.
Last edited by MI-FType; 12-30-2014 at 09:57 PM.
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I got the whole CF package (mirror covers, hood and side vents) from jaguarpartscheap.com which is run through a local dealer in Michigan. They are about 10%-15% lower in price than anyone else I have researched. Total cost was around $2,400 and I did the installs myself which undoubtedly saved me a lot of additional dollars... I will snap the pics tomorrow and post.
I can attest the install of the mirror covers is DIY, 15 minutes, even for a guy like me who doesn't really work on his car.
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Stratus grey with CF is an interesting dilemma...on one hand, the natural grey will blend in so nicely with the color of the car. On the other hand, because it blends in so nicely it won't "pop" out as much as say with a white or orange car. I think if you are going for "understated elegance" it'll be awesome.
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Given the current exchange rate, that would make it cheaper to get them shipped over from the U.S.
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The same could be said for the car itself. Anywhere else in the world than the U.S., I would not have been able to afford an F-Type. We are indeed quite fortunate here.
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Stratus grey with CF is an interesting dilemma...on one hand, the natural grey will blend in so nicely with the color of the car. On the other hand, because it blends in so nicely it won't "pop" out as much as say with a white or orange car. I think if you are going for "understated elegance" it'll be awesome.
Happy New Year shift!
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